2009 and 2010 Accord Special AHFC A.P.R. Financing


0.9% APR for 24 to 36 months or 1.9% APR for 37 to 60 months

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Congratulations!

To the Coleman family

We would like to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Coleman on their new purchase of the all new 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour and welcome them to the Charleston area! This is the first Accord Crosstour we have sold here at Hendrick Honda of Charleston. Contact Hendrick Honda for more information on your Accord Crosstour at : 1-866-737-6215 or visit us online at www.charlestonhonda.com

Honda Leads in Fuel Efficiency

Honda Motor Co. has the most fuel efficient fleet in the United States, followed closely by Hyundai Motor Co., the Environmental Protection Agency said Friday in releasing preliminary figures for 2009. According to the Detroit News, all vehicles sold in the 2009 model year are expected to average 21.1 miles per gallon in "real world" driving, which is one-tenth of a mile better than in the 2008 model year. Final 2009 figures will be released next year in October or November. The preliminary numbers are based on sales data and confidential product reports and sales estimates from the companies and usually don't vary much from the final tallies, which are based on actual sales. Honda had a fleet wide 23.6 MPG fuel economy average in the 2009 model year. Hyundai had 23.4 MPG. Toyota Motor Corp., which was tied for first in 2007, slipped to third with 23.2 MPG. Volkswagen AG was fourth at 22.3 MPG; while Nissan Motor Co. and BMW AG were tied for fifth at 21.6 MPG. The EPA reports "real world" fuel economy rankings and carbon emissions. Because of credits for building alternative fueled vehicles, real-world adjustments and testing procedures, the EPA figures are at least 25 percent lower than those on new vehicle stickers. For more on Honda’s leadership in fuel efficiency, including facts and statistics, click here.

The all new: 2010 ACCORD CROSSTOUR

The wait is over for the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour. This vehicle is modernized versatility! When you see it's sleek lines, you could say it's a sports car. Load up your gear, and it resembles an SUV. Take it for a test drive; that is when its sporty nature is revealed.

The Crosstour really is something completely different. A standard V6 engine and available all-wheel drive coupled with independent suspension give superb cornering control. The spacious interior is a delight.

To learn more about the all new Accord Crosstour and setup a test drive visit our new vehicle section or call Hendrick Honda at 1-866-737-6215.

Black Friday: Best day to buy a car

If you're looking for a new car, the day after Thanksgiving is the best day of the year to buy.

By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNNMoney.com senior writer
Last Updated: November 17, 2009: 11:29 AM ET

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- When people think of Black Friday shopping, they usually think of things like flat screen TVs, toys and sweaters. Now you can add cars, trucks and SUVs.

Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is the best day to buy a car, according to car pricing researchers at the Web site Truecar.com.

Analysts looked at day-by-day car pricing for the last several years. That data revealed that discounts on Black Friday are, on average, the biggest of the year.

"The discounts from dealerships, as well as manufacturers' incentives, generate the highest discounts of the year on Black Friday," said Jesse Toprak, an analyst for Truecar.com.

Unlike typical Black Friday sales where customers know exactly what they'll pay for an item, car prices are individually negotiated the day of the sale, so it's difficult for customers to know ahead of time they'll be getting a deal. But there's been a clear trend, Toprak said.

The average new car discount on Nov. 27 is projected to be 7.5%. The average discount the day before and after is expected to be just over 6%. On a typical day throughout the year, car shoppers usually pay about 4.7% less than the sticker price.

Truecar.com projected particularly large Black Friday discounts on certain models. For instance, consumers should be able to pay about 28% off sticker price for a 2009 Suzuki SX4 compact car, 26% off for a 2009 Nissan Titan or Ford F-150 pick-up or 20% off a 2009 Hyundai Sonata sedan.

Getting in on the Black Friday madness...

Car dealers are trying to get a piece of the Black Friday shopping frenzy, Toprak theorized, and that may to lead to the bigger discounts found in the data.

"There's a lot of noise in the market that day, and we have to stand out," agreed Brian Benstock, general manager of New York City's Paragon Honda.

Paragon Honda will send bicycle riders dressed in gorilla costumes to a nearby Best Buy store, Benstock said. The gorillas will be draped in sandwich-board signs advertising car deals available just down the road.

Paragon Honda will also be relying on more traditional advertising methods to pull customers in, Benstock said, including TV and print ads touting a "$5-a-day" Honda Civic. (That's a $149 a month for a 30-month lease with $1,999 down.)

Michelle Primm, managing partner of Cascade Auto Group in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, said her dealerships don't usually do big, splashy ads, except on the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving. "Those are the only two days when we buy full-page ads in the paper," she said.

Primm says her dealership does get more business on Black Friday although according to Truecar.com's Toprak, average dealership traffic doesn't tend to be particularly high that day, said Toprak. "Dealerships always spend a lot of money on marketing for that day," said Toprak "but for some reason it's not a particularly big day for car shopping."

That may be part of the reason for extra-big discounts, Toprak theorized. Dealerships that aren't getting the business just keep trying harder. Not everyone is playing, though. Bob Goldberg, general manager of Premium Nissan in New Rochelle, NY, denied that Black Friday is particularly special at his dealership. "Every day is important to us," he said. "I don't consider it different from any other day."

Crunch time for car dealers...

Adding to the sales pressure, Black Friday this year happens to fall very close to the end of the month. Car deals typically sweeten as the month goes on because many dealerships are approaching quotas they must meet in order to get additional manufacturer incentives.

"I mean the push is on as we get close to the end of the month," Nissan dealer Goldberg conceded. Besides monthly deadlines, dealers are also under pressure to clear out 2009 model year cars and trucks before the end of the calendar year. Those cars will be much harder to sell after Dec. 31, when they become "last year's" models.

Holiday Incentives from American Honda and Hendrick Honda

Honda Holiday Special Programs

1.9% -4.9% Financing available on all 2009-2010 CRV-V, Element, Fit, Insight, Odyssey, Pilot, and Ridgeline models for up to 60 Months.

Paws in the Park

What is Paws in the Park?
Paws in the Park and Walk for the Animals is an all-day event featuring a fun walk, games, food, live music and activities for pets and their families. There will be local animal experts and our own veterinarians on hand to answer questions related to animal health, a variety of educational exhibits with animals of all kinds, vendors from all around the lowcountry, and lots of treats for animals and their owners. This one day festival will raise money to save countless animals lives, help feed and provide medical care for hundreds of animals, provide a day for education and family togetherness, and bring the community together toward a common cause.

Support our Mission
The mission of the Charleston Animal Society is to ensure that every domestic animal in our community lives in an environment that provides protection, love, activity and nourishment. As a primary advocate and humane education resource, the CAS offers programs in Charleston and surrounding area schools and in the community, teaching lessons that foster kindness to people, animals and the earth.

In addition, the Charleston Animal Society provides shelter and care for lost, abandoned and homeless companion animals; maintains a state-of-the-art facility that promotes the adoption of homeless animals to responsible, caring homes; operates a low fee spay/neuter clinic; works collaboratively with other local animal shelters and rescue groups; works with animal control agencies on cruelty investigations and seeks vigorous prosecution when appropriate.

How you can help
Hendrick Honda of Charleston is proud to be a sponsor of Paws in the Park. You can also be a sponsor! The Charleston Animal Society provides food, shelter, medical care, and compassion to more than 12,000 homeless animals each year. Thanks to the gifts of our donors and corporate partners, last year we were able to place over 5,450 of our animal friends in a new home or reunite them with their owner, spay/neuter over 6,000 animals, and provide rescue efforts for animals suffering from cruelty situations. We are also able to provide humane education to 2,800 students in area classrooms each year. Through these programs we teach children empathy and compassion for animals and people. For further information on sponsoring this event please contact:

Staci Bennett
Director of Volunteer Services
Tel: 843.329.1579
Email: sbennett@charlestonanimalsociety.org


Event Information
Date: October 24, 2009
Time: Walk begins at 10:00 am - Event festivities begin at 11:00 am
Location: Park Circle, N. Charleston

***2007 BMW M5***

The ultimate driving experience? Yes, you could say that. This M5 is packed with luxury and performance. If you are shopping for an M5, look no further than Hendrick Honda of Charleston!

***ONE-OWNER***DVD***NAVIGATION SYSTEM***CD CHANGER***ALLOY WHEELS***ABS BRAKES***DRIVER, PASSENGER, SIDE AIRBAGS***DYNAMIC STABILITY***INTERMITTENT WIPERS***KEYLESS ENTRY***REAR DEFOGGER*** TRACTION CONTROL***AIR CONDITIONING***CLIMATE CONTROL***CLOCK***CRUISE CONTROL***DIGITAL INFO CENTER***DUAL ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL***HEATED SEATS***

***Please call our friendly internet sales team today***1-888-311-4670***

***1995 Honda Accord EX***

Uncluttered styling with a frugal 4-cylinder engine. This year of the Accord came with a handsome and spacious interior. Come down to Hendrick Honda of Charleston and take a look! This Accord is comfortable and offers a sunroof, power features and unparalleled honda reliability. Please call our friendly internet team today for more info 1-866-737-6215.

Consumer Assistance Recycle and Save Act of 2009

"Cash for Clunkers" American Honda and Hendrick Honda of Charleston are happy to assit you in finding out if your car qualifies for the cash for clunkers program. Not only will this opportunity give you a chance to drive a more fuel efficient vehicle but it also allows you to do your part for the environment. GO GREEN!!! Shop charlestonhonda.com Give us a call today for more details. 843-571-6910.

Indy Honda Racing

For the fourth consecutive season, Honda powered the entire 33-car Indianapoilis 500 starting field, and for a record-extending fourth consecutive year-and the only four times in Indy 500 history- there was not a single engine failure. That definately says something for Honda technology. Here at Hendrick Honda of Charleston we are proud to offer all makes and models of New and Certified Pre-Owned vehicles with the same great technology Honda offers in motorsports. Stop by Hendrick Honda today!!!! Your going to like the way we do business!!!!

Women Certified

Honda Sales Specialist Completes WomenCertified® Training,
Dearer Now Better Equipped to Improve Buying Experiences for Women


Dawn Malone Goldys, Personalization Specialist Hendrick Honda of Charleston, has completed WomenCertified training and certification program and is now specially qualified to provide an extraordinary level of service to women.

Goldys works with customers to help them select the right accessories to make their new or pre-owned car better fit their needs.

“Many Honda shoppers are women, and this will help me deliver even better service to these customers and build relationships that will make them happy with their purchase and become repeat buyers,” Goldys said. “The program is excellent.”

The WomenCertified program was developed to create women friendly companies and buying experiences. It was conducted by Delia Passi, a leading expert and author on marketing and communicating to women. Statistics show that more than 83% of all consumer purchases are made by women, making them the primary customer in almost every industry. WomenCertified is designed to teach sales and service professionals how to deliver better customer service, tailored especially for the female customer.

“Dawn Malone Goldys and the sales and service professionals who become WomenCertified are now part of a growing group who are raising the bar in providing the best customer service experience to women,” Passi said. “Studies show that Americans are growing less satisfied with the levels of customer service they receive, and WomenCertified is working to reverse that trend. It’s a win-win opportunity for companies and consumers.”

To become WomenCertified, professionals must complete a series of intensive training modules to learn the communication and customer service skills proven to be the most effective and desirable among women customers. The training program includes a four-part online course track or live training and a culminating test. Passi has trained thousands of sales and service professionals across the nation in developing top communication skills, and she is the CEO and President of Medelia, Inc.

WomenCertified launched in September 2007. For more information, visit http://www.womencertified.com/.

Congrats to Mr. and Mrs. Tricoche

Congrats to Mr. and Mrs. Tricoche for being the first customer in the Lowcountry to take delivery of the "All New 2010 Honda Insight". Mr. and Mrs. Tricoche, on behalf of Jerry Adams and everyone here at Hendrick Honda of Charleston, we welcome you to our Hendrick Family!!! Go Green!!!

Happy Honda Customer

Congratulations to Mr. Jason Reyes on the purchase of your New Honda S2000!!!! Everyone here at Hendrick Honda of Charleston appreciates you as our customer, all the way from Brooklyn, New York!!!!

S2000 Last Edition

Japanese car manufacturer Honda recently disclosed that it will be the end of the line for the Honda S2000 sports car after the production of the 2009 variant.The S2000 was introduced to the market in 1999 but was marketed as a 2000 model. The S2000 was a hit with car enthusiasts who enjoyed its effective manual transmission and its cool chassis work. Top Gear star Jeremy Clarkson was reported being a huge fan of the S2000, and the car always did great in their annual car surveys! The first release of the Honda sports car was designed to pay homage to the company’s 50th anniversary. The S2000 was well received by consumers that the Japanese car manufacturer decided to produce the car..The 2000 on its tag was coined from the 2000 cc engine that had an output of 240 horsepower. During that time, the horsepower per liter ratio of 123.5 was record breaking and was considered as very efficient.Revisions were very minor to the next releases of the S2000 through the years. The 2004 released received a facelift with cosmetics to the body panels and reconfigured suspension system to decrease the potential oversteering. In 2007 the Club Racer S2000 variant was released and featured a removable hardtop. Its suspension was specifically designed to provide a smooth ride on the track.

If you are looking to be a part of Honda history come down to Hendrick Honda of Charleston for the Last Edition Honda s2000.

March is for the Pilot and You

March is the month for Pilot Owners!

Our Vehicle Personalization Department is ready to enhance your Honda Pilot. From 2003-2009, we've got genuine Honda accessories designed to make your Honda "all about you."

Just a few of the options~

• For interior protection...all season floor mats and cargo trays
• For exterior protection...door visors, hood air deflectors
• Running boards, side steps, a towing package or cross bars for your roof rack-maybe a kayak or surfboard attachment
• Added safety with back up sensors and auto day/night mirrors
• Improve the curb appeal with chrome garnish, front/rear under aluminum trim, fenderwell trim or bumper protectors

Our vehicle personaliztion specialist, Dawn Goldys, can put together a package to suit your needs and with any purchase of two or more a accessories you will receive 10% off parts and labor.

Contact Dawn at Hendrick Honda of Charleston by phone at 843-571-6910 or by email, dawn.goldys@hendrickauto.com.

2009 Honda Ridgeline

Unlike other automakers, Honda puts recreational pickup truck users first with the 2009 Honda Ridgeline. For 2009, Ridgeline gets a gutsier torque curve, bolder styling and a standard trailer hitch highlight, not to mention numerous upgrades and new features. Already an innovative truck, the 2009 Honda Ridgeline is a true standout among pickups.

The 2009 Honda Ridgeline is the non-conformist among pickup trucks. While rivals duke it out over horsepower ratings, the Ridgeline gets everything done with a fuel efficient V6. While rivals remain slab-sided and work-truck plain, the Ridgeline offers innovative styling and convenience features like its “segment-exclusive” In-Bed TrunkTM that provides spacious, hidden, dry and secure storage capable of swallowing luggage, toolboxes and coolers. For 2009, the Ridgeline’s interior receives a major makeover with upgrades such as a new steering wheel, gauges and HVAC controls, as well as a Bluetooth HandsFreeLink, satellite navigation, a 115-volt power outlet and requisite jacks for the iPod and other MP3 players.

The 2009 Honda Ridgeline is classified as a compact-class pickup, but it does everything you’d expect from a midsize truck. It seats five passengers in a four-door crew cab and offers a five-foot-long cargo bed. All-wheel drive is standard equipment. Ridgeline has several design features unusual to pickups including an independent rear suspension and crossover-style unibody construction. Its cargo box is dent-resistant composite “tuff stuff” with a steel-reinforced floor that houses a convenient covered trunk at the rear. Capable of accommodating four-foot-wide sheets of plywood between the wheel wells, the cargo bed gains two cargo tie-down points (eight total).

Standard features on the Ridgeline RT (MSRP $28,200, not including taxes, title, registration and a $670 destination charge) include an integrated trailer hitch, pre-wiring for seven-pin trailer wiring harness, a trip computer with instantaneous and average fuel economy, air conditioning, tilt steering wheel, power windows and door locks, a power sliding rear window, cruise control, keyless entry, automatic heated wiper zone, a six-speaker, 100-watt audio system with CD player with MP3/WMA playback capability and a 60/40-split lift-up rear seat with underseat storage. The Ridgeline RTS adds alloy wheels, body-color painted door handles, painted inner grille surfaces, a seven-speaker 160-watt audio system with subwoofer and six-disc in-dash CD player, steering wheel-mounted controls, an auxiliary audio input jack, dual-zone automatic climate control, an eight-way power driver's seat with lumbar support, privacy glass and all-weather floor mats. The RTL adds a leather-trimmed interior with heated front seats, 18-inch alloy wheels, foglights, moonroof, a 110-volt power outlet, XM Satellite Radio, HomeLink remote system, carpeted floor mats and a compass in the rearview mirror. A Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with voice recognition is available (and replaces the rearview mirror interior compass). Vehicles equipped with the navigation system also include Bluetooth HandsFreeLink and a multi-information display.

All 2009 Ridgelines are powered by a 250-hp, 3.5-liter VTEC V6 engine. A five-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission and a Variable Torque Management four-wheel drive system (VTM-4) are standard. The EPA rates city/highway/combined fuel economy at 15/20/17. A fully independent suspension with MacPherson struts in the front and a multi-link suspension design in the rear contribute to a smooth ride and responsive handling. Standard equipment for towing includes an integrated tow hitch, transmission and oil coolers, heavy duty brakes, dual radiator fans and a wiring harness for a seven-pin trailer hookup (pre-wiring only on RT). Ridgeline’s maximum towing capacity is 5,000 pounds.

The five-foot-long cargo bed provides Ridgeline with a half-ton payload rating of 1,100 pounds. Four cargo area lights illuminate both the bed and the in-bed trunk. A dual-action tailgate opens down for traditional access to the cargo area or to the side for ease-of-access to the lockable in-bed trunk. New accessories for 2009 include a motorcycle bed extender and a bed-mount bicycle attachment, in addition to a wide variety of existing accessories that are designed to accommodate motorcycles and ATVs.

Ridgeline’s all-aluminum, 60-degree, SOHC 3.5-liter VTEC engine produces 250 hp at 5,700 rpm and 247 lb/ft of torque at 4,300 rpm. Honda’s variable valve timing system enhances low rpm torque while extending high rpm horsepower for a broad, confidence-inspiring power band. For 2009, the engine produces three more horsepower and a torque curve that is up to 10 lb/ft broader at rpms as low as 2,500 while maintaining the same EPA-rated fuel economy as 2008.

Honda’s Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) safe handling system with active yaw control monitors lateral (cornering) stability and discreetly integrates traction control, four-wheel drive, antilock braking, throttle control and stability control functions by modulating brake power at each wheel and controlling throttle input. The VSA system is designed to feel smooth and unobtrusive for neutral, predictable and safe handling characteristics.

Ridgeline’s heavy-duty brakes provide forceful stopping power. The system consists of 12.6-inch front and 13.1-inch rear four-wheel antilock disc brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) and brake assist. Wheels on the Ridgeline RT are 17x7.5-inch steel affairs; the Ridgeline RTS upgrades to alloy. P245/65R17 all-season tires are standard on the Ridgeline RT and RTS. The Ridgeline RTL is equipped with new-for-2009 18x7.5-inch alloy wheels and P245/60R18 all-season tires. A standard tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) provides individual low-pressure warnings.

The 2009 Honda Ridgeline is refreshingly different. Those who value style and innovation will want to give the Ridgeline a close look and put one through its paces. Give Hendrick Honda of Charleston a call today and we’ll make it happen! 1-866-737-6215.

Testimonial

Very pleased customer from Johns Island, SC. Her salesperson Jerry Adams was really, really good. Excellent. To our General Manager Sears Sauls and General Sales Manager Jeff Aysse everything was wonderful. There was no high pressure which she thinks is a tremendous plus. Everything went very smoothly. She has been a Toyota person for years and she could not even compare the two and she is completely amazed with the wonderful experience at Hendrick Honda of Charleston.
Sincerly,

100% Pleased Customer from Johns Island, SC

WelcomeTed Blankenship

Hendrick Honda of Charleston is proud to welcome Ted Blankenship to our Honda Family. Ted brings with him much experience ranging from a Top Producing Salesman to a General Sales Manager, he has had over 20 years in the Automotive Industry. In 1990 he moved to Charleston from Warner Robins, Georgia. He has 4 children, a daughter and 3 boys and he is a proud grandfather of 2. It just so happens Ted's wife, sweet Martha Faye works at our Hendrick Imports store. In his spare time Ted loves to hunt and fish. He also is a member of Midway Baptist Church in Goose Creek (a long hall from his home on Johns Island). Feel free to contact Ted Blankenship for any New or Pre-Owned Honda at Hendrick Honda of Charleston.

843-571-6910.

Accessorize your Honda

Hendrick Honda of Charleston is happy to introduce Dawn Goldys our Vehicle Personalization Specialist. Dawn moved here from Atlanta, Georgia where she was previously running her own business. She has a very interesting background to include 27 years as a Figure Skating Coach and a Skating School Director. With her passion for customer service she is the perfect guide to assist you in accessorizing your New or Pre-Owned Vehicle from all season floor mats to remote engine starters and much more. You can reach Dawn here at Hendrick Honda of Charleston @ 843-571-6910 or at dawn.goldys@hendrickauto.com.

Happy Honda Days are here with the 2008 Honda Civic!

Holidays are here! To make your holiday season truly enjoyable, the Happy Honda Days brings you the brand new Honda Civic for a pittance! We at Hendrick Honda of Charleston present you APR financing on the 2008 Honda Civic. Well-qualified buyers can receive 2.9% APR financing for 24-36 months or 4.9% APR financing for 37-60 months on the 2008 Civic. Higher rates apply for buyers with lower credit ratings. Special AHFC APR financing on the 2008 Civic models is available to residents of select places. Hurry, offer closes January 2, 2008. Visit Hendrick Honda of Charleston today and celebrate the New Year with the all-new Honda Civic! For details about the Happy Honda Days offer, call us on (888) 226-9810 or log on to http://www.charlestonhonda.com/