Allstate Offers Advice on How to Avoid Deer-Vehicle Collisions

Insurance company Allstate is once again reminding motorists to be on the lookout for crossing deer.

Auto claim data shows vehicle collisions with animals spike in frequency from October through December. Thirty eight percent of claims from animal collisions occur in the last three months of the year, with more than 13,000 recorded animal strikes in the month of November. Allstate customers’ average national repair cost from a vehicle collision with an animal is around $2,800, the insurance company said.

According to the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI), insurance claims for damage from collisions with animals rise sharply every fall, coinciding with deer mating season.

“Allstate reminds drivers to pay extra attention on the road for deer and other animals during this time,” said Samuel Whiteman, Allstate claim director. “If you live in areas with large deer populations, you’ll likely see increased activity and unfortunately hear more stories of vehicle collisions with deer.”

Allstate and the Insurance Information Institute have prepared a number of defensive driving tips to limit deer-vehicle collisions. You can pass their advice along to your fleet drivers:

• Be especially attentive from sunset to midnight and during the hours shortly before and after sunrise. These are the highest risk times for deer-vehicle collisions.
• If you see one deer cross, slow down and watch for others to follow.
• Look for movement where roads are bordered by fields or natural habitat.
• Heed deer crossing signs and reduce speed in deer “hot spots.”
• When driving at night, use high beam headlights when there is no oncoming traffic. The high beams will better illuminate the eyes of deer on or near the roadway.
• Brake firmly when you notice a deer in or near your path, but stay in your lane. Many serious crashes occur when drivers swerve to avoid a deer and hit another vehicle or lose control of their vehicle.
• Always wear your seat belt. Deer-vehicle collisions can result in serious injuries, and even death.
• Ensure that your brakes and tires are in good working order. A properly functioning vehicle can help if you need to react quickly.

Here are additional tips for drivers that do get into an accident with an animal:

• Dial 9-1-1.
• Do not attempt to touch an injured animal that’s in or near the road. When the police arrive, they will be able to call the proper local authorities to care for the animal.
• Always follow your company's fleet procedures for reporting collisions.

IIHS Names the 2013 Honda Civic & Accord Top Safety Picks!!

Of course we knew you could always depend on your Honda for a laundry list of positive things, we just thought a friendly reminder was in order!

Both the 2013 Civic and 2013 Accord were named Top Safety Picks for 2013!!

This Summer, Route 23 Honda has amazing lease offers on both! Have you checked them out yet? The 2013 Civic Sedan 5 Speed Automatic LX is available for $159/month for 36 months and the 2013 Accord Sedan CVT LX is ready to be leased for $195/month for 36 months. For more information on these exclusive lease offers click here.

Our Hot Summer Savings Buy Back Program is also a hot commodity! Check it out...

For more Hot Summer Savings make sure to visit Route 23 Honda! You can always call our Sales Department for more information @ (888) 452-3896. 

Running Boards

A running board is an accessory for your vehicle. It is popular among truck and SUV owners because of the visual appeal it adds to a vehicle. Running boards were originally designed to act as a narrow step, and are usually located under the sides of the vehicle doors.

There are other reasons to consider installing a running board on your truck or SUV. The main practical use of a running board is to serve as a step for your passengers, because trucks and SUV are higher off the ground than other traditional vehicles. This is helpful for your smaller passengers or elderly passengers with limited mobility. Another function of a running board is that can protect your vehicle from flying rocks and other debris that you may encounter while driving at high speeds on the freeways or off-road. Running boards will serve as a shield, protecting the sides of your vehicle.

A few other benefits of running boards are that they also protect your vehicle from dents. They act a side bumper. SUV's and trucks are prone to dents due to their utilitarian uses. Small dents on the side of your vehicle can affect its resale value, and repairs can get expensive if dents accumulate. Running boards also serve as a type of placemat. Passengers can wipe their shoes on them before entering your vehicle. This will help maintain the interior of your truck or SUV.

Running Boards

For increased side splash protection and an aggressive look, add a set of Running Boards.

• Unique design allows easy ingress and egress for driver and front passenger while providing step assistance for rear passengers.
• Constructed from steel and aluminum for strength and corrosion resistance.
• The integrated design ensures a solid, proper fit.

Call (888) 452-3896 today to order your Running Boards!

2013 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe are First Compact Cars to Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award

Everyone likes a good comeback story. When the 2013 Honda Civic emerged redesigned after just one year on the market, most of us were expecting some nicer interior materials and some sound deadening. Honda didn’t just settle for on-the-surface improvements, however, and it shows.

With new structural bracing that was added for the refresh, the 2013 Honda Civic sedan and coupe have earned the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety’s “Top Safety Pick+” designation, becoming the first compact car to do so.

The IIHS has designated “Top Safety Picks” for years, with each automaker successively improving designs until the award became fairly ubiquitous. In its offset crash testing procedures, it tested for a 40-percent front overlap, which centered most of a simulated impact on the bumper of a car. In August, the IIHS started testing for small-front overlap crashes, in which only 25 percent of a car’s front is hit, putting the same impact on a much smaller area. This weeded cars out from one another.

Honda first got word of the new IIHS testing in 2009 when most of its engineering had already been finished on the 2012 Civic as well as the larger Accord. But with the quick refresh on the Civic, it gave Honda some time to improve the structural design of the 2013 Civic and make it stronger.

“There’s very little chance of a life-threatening injury to the head or chest,” says Honda’s Chuck Thomas, Chief Engineer of Automotive Safety for Honda R&D Americas, Inc. in Raymond, Ohio, responsible for continuous safety improvements.

Honda has created a novel structure called ACE II–Advanced Compatibility Engineering–that’s designed to be “compatible” with safely crashing both larger and smaller vehicles into one another without the hazards typically associated with the size differentials. In the ACE II designed for the 2013 Honda Civic and larger Accord, the crash structure is set up relatively high within the body; Honda lowers its impact absorption point in larger vehicles like trucks, crossovers, and minivans.

Differentiating from standard car structures, the ACE front bumper beam is part of the body structure, aided by tertiary supports. This helps disperse forces across the whole body, using more high-tensile steel than what’s been used in previous-generation cars. Normal bumper beams are typically mounted at two low points and take front impacts well, but have suffered with the small-front overlap testing when more force has been distributed to the outside of the vehicle structure.

Honda boasts that not only does it have the first compact car to earn the IIHS’s Top Safety Pick+ designation, but it also has five cars total that have earned that title–Civic coupe and sedan, Accord coupe and sedan, and the Acura TL. Across all of Honda and Acura, 19 models are Top Safety Picks.

Check out the 2013 Accord & 2013 Civic Inventory!

ALL NEW 2013 Honda Accord Coupe Earns Highest Safety Ratings in Midsize

Not only did the 2013 Accord Coupe get a super hot makeover this year, it also earned a new title including 5 big stars; Highest Safety Ratings in Midsize Class. The 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score was granted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The 2013 Accord Coupe is the only vehicle in its class to earn a NHTSA 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick & good ratings in all test modes. 

New standard and available safety and visibility technologies in Accord models such as Back-Up Camera, Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Watch help increase driver awareness in the front, sides, and rear of the vehicle.

As you may know, Honda has a long history of leadership in the development and application of advanced technologies and designs to enhance the safety of all road users, including automobile occupants, motorcycle riders, and pedestrians. But did you know that the company operates two of the world's most sophisticated crash test facilities and is responsible for numerous pioneering efforts in the areas of crashworthiness, airbag technology, collision compatibility and pedestrian safety? Yup! This commitment to safety is rooted in the longstanding Honda goal to be a company that society wants to exist, and it complements the company's leadership in reducing vehicle emissions, improving fuel efficiency and advancing alternatives to gasoline.

If you are interested the 2013 Accord Coupe, we suggest you visit our showroom for a test drive IMMEDIATELY! You’re sure to love everything from its sporty look, the technologically advanced interior to the way it drives. Visit Route 23 Honda for a great deal.

Tires Do More Than Just Go Round and Round

Did you know that the tires you can purchase at BJ’s, Costco and other retail facilities are not going to provide the same quality handling and ride as the original tires that you had purchased with your vehicle?  Honda vehicles are subjected to many rigorous tests prior to being released for purchase. One of the many tests is used to determine which tire matches the vehicle’s needs.  Honda looks at:

·       Safety

·       Riding

·       Handling

·       Noise

·       Effects on fuel economy

 

Even though you can purchase Dunlop, Bridgestone or Michelin tires, be aware that they are not the same quality as the tires that are purchased through Route 23 Honda.  The handling characteristics are not the same; they can be noisier and cause your fuel mileage to drop.

 

One of the advantages of purchasing or servicing your vehicle at Route 23 Honda is that we offer Nitrogen Fill for your tires.  Nitrogen is denser than air and this density will prevent the loss of tire pressure (due to drastic temperature change), improve fuel economy and also help to extend the life of your tires.  Nitrogen fill also comes with a 1-year roadside warranty. Why chance your vehicle safety by purchasing or servicing your car anywhere else?

 

Tips on how you can expand the life of your tires:

·       Check the tire pressure when the tires are cold (or have not been driven recently)

·       Rotate your tires

·       Have an alignment every year or every 15,000 miles

·       Try to avoid potholes in the road (I know that we are in NJ)

·       Avoid Erratic driving habits 

Safety Comes First with the 2013 Honda Accord

There are many reasons to get yourself into the all new 2013Honda Accord, but here at Route 23 Honda we want to give you one more reason. Once you read about our all-new safety features you will be looking to sign your name on the dotted line.

The 2013 Accord comes with the second generation of the Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) Body Structure. In the event of a severe collision the ACE Body Structure will absorb the energy and disperse it evenly around your vehicle. The ACE body design helps to avoid concentrated impact forces that cause passenger injuries.

Along with the ACE Body Structure, the 2013 Honda Accord comes standard with Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA). VSA allows your Accord to enhance stability and predictability especially in poor traction conditions to help you maintain control during understeer and oversteer situations.

Have you found your reason to get yourself into the new 2013 Honda Accord? Be sure to check out our YouTube channel where Sales Manager Michael Lee explains all the latest and greatest safety features packed into this powerful car. Also be sure to search our online inventory of the 2013 Accord.

To Extend Your Service Contract or Not

Route 23 Honda Extended Service Contract

Because the cost of automobile repairs are ever-increasing, would getting an extended service contract make sense now? The answer is YES. Now more than ever, surveys find that consumers are keeping their vehicles longer. Due to the current economy and growing family needs - experts say it just makes perfect sense.

Imagine the peace of mind you'll have knowing that your child has roadside assistance along with mechanical breakdown coverage while they're away at school. You'll be glad as well driving on a family vacation having nationwide coverage with trip interruption protection at your side. As the winter months approach nothingwould spoil your holiday plans more than a vehicle break down while heading to a holiday gathering.

Like the price of gas - labor rates and parts do go up. But for you, They Don't Have To! Call or stop by today to talk about customizing a vehicle service program that meets your driving habits. 

October Free Service Clinic

Hi it’s Mike Murphy, General Manager, of Route 23 Honda. I will be sending out a blog once a month. It will contain up & coming events and exciting tidbits. I hope you will find this to be helpful and informative.  I would appreciate any feedback you may have.

October’s free service clinic will be held October 1^st through the 4^th from 5p.m. till 8p.m. We are asking our customers to make an appointment by calling our Service Department due to the high volume of interest we have already received. The clinic will only take ½ hour and you will be interacting one on one with a Honda Certified Technician as he goes over what may be needed and physically show why it is needed.

This is a great opportunity to make sure your vehicle is ready for winter.  We will be serving hot dogs, soda, popcorn and cookies so bring your whole family.

We look forward to seeing you!!!

Only a Honda is a Honda! 2012 Accord Sedan

We have a challenge for you! This week while you make your daily commute, take a look around. Don’t completely get distracted because we don’t want you to hurt yourself, but just be aware of the cars driving adjacent to you.   We bet you spot at least 4 Honda Accords out there, and if you can prove that you don’t we will give you a free 2012 Honda Accord!! Just Kidding LOL, but that would be awesome, right?!  But, seriously take a look around, because not seeing an Accord on the road is like not seeing Christmas lights during Christmas time! This is because the Accord offers what most Americans want out of their daily transportation! Not only is it sporty, glamorous or sexy, it has roomy accommodations, excellent driving position, and great driver visibility. Heck, if this was a fantasy world where our vehicles came to life and attended high school, the Accord would win Prom King!


Here at Route23Honda, we are proud to sell the 2012 Accord Sedan to you! It is equipped with a 177-hp and 190-hp DOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine, 5-speed manual OR automatic transmission, and a Drive-by-Wire throttle system, which gives the car it’s great handling.  As for safety precautions, the Accord Sedan earned a 5-star safety rating in each of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s  (NHTSA’s) combined safety rating categories.  Luxury? You bet; leather interior, heated seats XM Radio, Navigation System (with voice recognition and rearview camera), Bluetooth integration, and a USB for Ipod or MP3 integration are all included.

The 2012 Accord Sedan delivers performance, styling and luxury with the dependability and reliability for which Honda is known for. What can we say it beats out competitors simply because “Only a Honda is a Honda,” and none other can be on par with Accord’s value. Honda is the most trusted brand and the Kelley Blue Book reinforces that, “The 2012 Honda Accord Sedan continues to thrive for a number of reasons. Its design is clean and simple, yet sophisticated enough to attract buyers young and old alike. The Honda Accord continually tops the charts for safety, reliability and strong resale, and its fuel-efficient 4-cylinder engine remains one of the best in the industry. Granted, newer competitors such as the Hyundai Sonata, Chevy Malibu and Kia Optima sedans offer some stiff competition, at least on paper. But, these makes have yet to prove themselves in the long run, something the Accord Sedan has successfully been doing for the last four decades.”

Recently, the Accord has received numerous awards, accolades and ratings, including a Top Safety Pick from The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), and one of the 10 Best Sedans Under $25,000 from Kelley Blue Book. People know that it is in their best interest to drive an Accord Sedan. So, sorry! Even if our silly offer for a free 2012 Honda Accord held true, you’d be out of luck anyway because to spot an Accord on the road isn’t really a challenge, it’s more like a GIVEN!!!

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