Kelley Blue Book has recently awarded American Honda two (2) major accomplishments for 2009; Best Resale Value and Best Brand.  Kelley Blue Book researched all automotive manufactures and Honda clearly stands out among the other auto manufacturers in terms of quality.  Factoring into Kelley Blue Book's decision are such areas as: Overall quality, Resale Value/ Depreciation, Maintenance costs over a 5 year period, and Fuel Economy.  Honda has long been recognized for building quality, fuel efficient automobiles and the vehicles that Honda is producing today are the best vehicles ever built.  Thank you Kelley Blue Book for such a wonderful honor!

 From KBB.com.....

Only two years removed from its last “Best Brand” title in our annual Best Resale Value Awards, Honda has again taken top honors. The importance of quality is magnified in the eyes of a used car buyer, and Honda’s reputation for delivering well-built, reliable, dependable automobiles is well earned and well known. Fuel efficiency is another Honda hallmark, and another attribute likely to get greater attention from buyers seeking added value in the used car market. Sales leaders like the Accord and Civic might be the first vehicles that come to mind when thinking about Honda and resale values, but those industry stalwarts are backed by an entire fleet of vehicles that continually prove more resilient in regards to resale value than most—sometimes all—of their competitors.

For more information on Honda's Award Winning lineup, please visit www.hondanorth.net or call 800-786-2756.

The 2009 Honda Fit has been redesigned for this year and has had some very tasteful amenities added for this model year.  The Honda Fit, released in the United States in 2006, has been one of Honda's most popular sellers for the 2006, 2007, and 2008 model years due to fantastic styling, excellent fuel economy, and great roominess of a compact car.  The 2009 Fit is slightly larger than its predecessor, but the fuel economy is actually better than in previous years.  There are now additional options available for 2009 including, but not limited to, Honda Factory Navigation and Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) Traction Control.  Such other amenities such as USB Audio Auxilaries and front passenger arm rests are just small example of the additional features that Honda has included in the new car this year.  For further information on the newly redesigned Honda Fit and Fit Sport, please call 800-786-2756 or email at info@hondanorth.net.

The 2009 Honda Pilot is here and ALL new.  This machine has been completely redesigned and is winning fantastic praise from various sources.  Honda has been recently releasing fresh new accessories for your 2009 Pilot that will make you stand out from others on the road.  From lower grill garnishes to multiple running board options, wood packages and a chrome grills,  the new Pilot is able to be customized to YOUR particular taste.  Here are some of the beautiful accessories that I have added to my 2009 Pilot.  Please call our Sales or Parts personnel for more information on the new Pilot and Accessories at 800-786-2756.  Thanks for looking!

It’s being speculated that this is the worst time in the automotive industry in over 15 years.  Fuel prices are at record highs, large vehicle values at record lows.  It’s difficult to turn on the TV, your computer, or open the newspaper without reading some dismal news regarding the economy, fuel prices, etc.

Chrysler recently announced that as of 8-1-08, they will no longer lease vehicles.  General Motors may be considering the same.  Monthly losses each of these manufacturers incurs are into the hundreds of millions per month.  They are searching for ways to stop the bleeding.  Even Toyota, arguably the world’s strongest automotive manufacturer is reporting that sales are down over 12% YTD for 2008.  Through June 2008, only one auto maker is reporting sales increases; American Honda Motor Corporation. 

American Honda is increasing production forecast of vehicles 9.7%.  Honda cars are selling at record levels because of several factors:  1. Honda has the highest resale value of any automobile manufacturer producing cars in the United States today. This is partly due to the fact that a Honda will have a longer life than most of its competitors.  2. Honda has had the highest fuel economy of any manufacture producing cars in the U.S. for years, and 3. Honda has one of the lowest ownership costs of any vehicle on the road.  Consumer Reports recently released an article directly comparing the Honda Accord vs. the Hyundai Sonata.  The article stated that you can buy a Sonata for approximately $1500 less on average than an Accord, but they then proceeded to explain that the Sonata will cost you approximately $2500 more to own than the Accord over a 5 year period.  This is due mainly to maintenance cost required on the car (that are not covered under warranty) and the significantly higher resale value of the Honda Accord.

If you would like further information on Honda cars and trucks, please call 800-786-2756 and ask for any of our Sales Professionals.  We would be happy to answer any questions that you may have.

It's that time of year ladies and gentlemen, Honda North's Annual Tent Event is here!  Our biggest sale of the year and the best time in the world for you to save big $$$ on any vehicle that we have in inventory.  New or used, leasing or buying, foreign or domestic, we have it ALL!  Over 300 vehicles in-stock or incoming, including over 125 preowned vehicles all DRAMITICALLY SLASHED FOR THIS EVENT!!!  YOU WILL NOT FIND BETTER PRICING ON A NEW OR USED VEHICLE THAN RIGHT NOW AT HONDA NORTH!!!

Over 75 vehicles that get over 25 miles per gallon, some as high as 45 MPG!!!  Come in to check out the action!  Register to win, many prizes and giveaways!  Register to win a $500 gas card!  Call us today at 888-877-6953!!!

We have been waiting for some time for the all new Pilot to roll off of the truck, and when it did, it did so with fantastic grace and elegance.  The 2009 Pilot is all new from head to toe, and what an amazing job the folks at Honda have done with this new vehicle.  The first new Pilot that I had the pleasure of driving was the "top of the line" all new Touring 4x4 model with Navigation and Rear Entertainment System DVD.  This top dog now puts Honda in the luxury SUV market in a way that we have not been in before.  This vehicle has tasteful amenities never before offered on a Honda Pilot....This new Touring model comes equipped with heated leather seats with memory driver's seat, automatic headlamps, power glass moon roof, 6 CD premium audio with 512 watts of pure listening pleasure, and Voice Activated controls that will practically control every command in the tech-filled upper center console.  This model's Voice Activations will allow you to: (ready?) Ask the vehicle what time it is, tell it to call home, tell it to take you home, simply say "climate control, 70 degrees, play CD 2 track 4, play Auxiliary track 125", and so on and so on.....  This vehicle is truly amazing, and I haven't even mentioned one thing about the RIDE yet!  The Auxiliary, incidentally, is everything and more that you have been asking for when it come to personal audio.  It goes beyond allowing you plug in you iPod or MP3 device, it also has a USB cable that enables you to drag whatever songs you want off of your computer on to a USB Flash key and plug right into the inside of your center console!  The Navi screen will even list the songs and the artists.Other such fantastic amenities include dual and rear zone climate controls, power tailgate, rear back up sensors/ sonar + back up camera in the navi screen, fold flat 3rd row seating, one of the best nav systems in the industry, all in a vehicle that is longer, wider and gets better fuel economy that the previous model.

The ride!!!  I cannot say enough about the ride of this 2009 Pilot!  It glides with a demeanor that I have not experienced in an SUV before.  It's tight yet plush, smooth yet powerful.  I trust completely that you will be extremely impressed with this all new machine.

Honda North Sales Professionals can be reached at 800-786-2756 or info@hondanorth.net .  Thanks for looking!

Every once in awhile you come across a vehicle that simply makes your jaw drop...  A vehicle that makes you appreciate fine attention to detail be it from the factory or from an aftermarket creator.   We are pleased to have come across an exceptional example of a 2002 Honda Civic Si Hatchback that is COMPLETELY customized.  Customizations include a $10,000 OZ Audio Hyperpremium Audio customization that was created and installed specifically for THIS car. 

Stereo customization details include the removal of the rear seats, hatch floor and pieces of the floor board to be replaced with ALL SPEAKERS AND AMPLIFIERS.  This car has speakers in the back "seat" that are larger than your head, and speakers in the A pillars and floor boards that just sound absolutley remarkable.  This is the finest sounding audio package that I have ever heard in my 10+ years of dealing with 10's of thousands of vehicles.  Eclipse DVD system with remote, built in radar detector, neon lighting, an incredibly tasteful and well installed body kit, trickle charger, even dome lights that were replaced with stobe lights.  I am going to provide links to pictures of this vehice, but in all fairness, you have to see it to believe it.  You have to HEAR it to believe it.

This car has 19" wheels that make the car, built in customized overhead console that controls the neon lighting, radar, even neon within the windshield washer nozzles.  The IT Security System on this vehicle protects your investment without concern.  When you engage the security system, strobe lights flash out of the headlights, warning gauges emit from the steering wheel console, and even a circular moving light pattern with 6 round lights that illuminate from the shift knob.  6 CD built in center console CD Changer, custom built tachs/ gauges.  Again, the pictures do not do this car justice, must see to believe.  Call Tiffany or Luke at 800-786-2756 for further details or to schedule a viewing. 

PLEASE VISIT WWW.HONDANORTHUSED.COM TO SEE 32 PICTURES OF THIS CAR. 

Honda North in Butler, Pa was recently honored by American Honda Motor Company, Inc with a President's Award luncheon recognizing the dealership's achievements.  Several corporate representatives were on hand from American Honda to acknowledge and celebrate what the Butler, Pa dealership has accomplished in three years of ownership.  Honda North was presented the Honda President's Award for the second year in a row.  The Honda President's Award is the highest honor that can be granted to a Honda dealer and encompasses all aspects of Customer Satisfaction in Sales and Service.  Honda North is the only Honda dealership in the entire Pittsburgh Region to win the award two years consecutively.

Mike Obershelp of American Honda Sales Division noted that Honda North is currently ranked as the 27th highest Honda dealer in the nation in total customer satisfaction out of over 1000 Honda dealers in the United States.   He also remarked that in 3 years of ownership by the Palmiero's and the Neff's, that Honda North sold double the new Hondas in 2007 that were sold by the previous dealership owner in 2004.  In 2004, Country Motors sold roughly 500 new Hondas in Butler and surrounding areas.  In 2007 Honda North sold nearly 1000 new Hondas and continues to grow at an impressive rate while maintaining strict policies for customer treatment and care throughout the sales process.

Honda North can be reached at 800-786-2756 or via email at info@hondanorth.net.  The dealership's website can be found at www.hondanorth.net

Honda North in Butler, Pa was recently granted the Honda President's Award for 2007.  This is the second year in a row that the dealership has received the award and are the only Honda dealership in the Pittsburgh region to have done so.  The Honda President's Award is the highest honor that American Honda Motors, Inc. grants it's dealers and only about 10% - 15% of Honda dealers in the United States receive the award annually.  Honda North in Butler is ranked in the top 2% of all Honda dealers in the United States in regards to Customer Service and Satisfaction.  Honda North is owned by Joe and Jon Palmiero, along with Partner Howard Neff. 

Honda North can be contacted at 800-786-2756, or visit their website at www.hondanorth.net

Honda North in Butler, Pa was the number 1 volume Honda Certified Preowned vehicle sales dealer in the Pittsburgh Region, according to the Honda Interactive Network (December 2007).  Honda North in Butler sold 25 Honda Certified vehicles, including all models (Excluding Fit): Ridgeline, Odyssey, Pilot, CR-V, Element, Accord, & Civic.  Honda North maintains the highest Customer Satisfaction levels of all Honda dealers nationwide as well. 

Owner's Howard Neff and Jon Palmiero strive to maintain an inventory of 50+ Honda Certified vehicles in stock at all times.  Used Inventory Manager's for Honda North have traveled from Michigan to Florida seeking the cleanest, lowest mileage Honda Certified vehicles to maintain in Honda North's inventory.  "What is helpful now as well is that we have established a reputation as being one of the highest volume used vehicle dealers in the area", states the dealerships owners.  "We receive phone calls from foreign and domestic dealers all over the state asking us to place buy numbers on potential Honda trades that they either do not know the value of, or do not sell on their lots due to being an non Honda dealer".  "We welcome the phone calls and if the vehicles are not exactly what was described to us once we see it, we send it back", they explain.

Honda North was recently recognized as being the only Honda President's Award winning dealer in the Pittsburgh Region, encompassing all aspects of Customer Satisfaction in Sales and Service.