The Honda Civic celebrates its “Sweet 16” as Canada’s best-selling car! In 2013, it outsold its competitor by almost 10,000 cars – “a true testament to the durability, quality and reliability” of the favoured Honda Civic. The Honda Civic, in many ways is Canadian in its own right. Almost every Civic sold in Canada, is built here by Canadians, at the Alliston, ON manufacturing facility.
Some of the many improvements on the 2014 Civic include: better fuel efficiency, improved and added technology, improved driving capabilities and a restyled coupe exterior. At Image Honda, we have the enhanced 2014 Civics in stock with great lease & finance rates available. If you would like more information on the 2014 Civic, please click here to visit our website or contact us at 905-561-4100 to speak with a sales consultant and schedule your test drive.
It’s a new year and a new start. You’ve probably already made your own New Year’s resolutions, but what about when it comes to your car? This year, let’s resolve to take better care of our vehicle and be a more conscientious car owner.
I resolve to use rubber mats seasonally to protect my car
Rubber floor mats protect your interior from dirt, water, mud, and more. At Queenston Chevrolet Buick GMC and Image Honda, we sell mats that are custom fit to your vehicle. These floor mats not only provide you with the satisfaction of having OEM quality protection, but you won’t have to worry about them slipping underneath your pedals, which can be a serious safety risk.
I resolve to invest in seasonal tires
Sliding, slipping, zero traction….the list goes on. Winter tires are critical, especially with our Ontario winters. Not only are they a good investment that give you added safety and peace of mind, but they save you wear and tear on your all-season tires. Swapping them out twice a year gives you added life on your wheels!
I resolve to schedule regular maintenance appointments
Our certified technicians at Image Honda and Queenston Chevrolet Buick GMC are trained to know your vehicle inside and out and are able to spot things that you might otherwise have missed. Bringing your car in at least twice a year for regular checkups and preventative maintenance may cost you in the short term, but will save you in repair costs and increase your resale value.
I resolve to check for fluid leaks at least once a month.
This is always a good idea and one of the easiest things to check for. We recommend taking a pizza box and placing it under your car for the night – in the morning, bring the box into the dealership and show us your art work. We will be able to tell what is leaking based on the colour and where it dripped on the box.
I resolve to be a more fuel efficient driver
This year, don’t use the old excuse that your vehicle isn’t fuel efficient! True, it may not be the best on gas, but there are always ways to improve your fuel efficiency. Watching your speed, maintaining your vehicle, carpooling with people co-workers are all easy ways to save on fuel costs.
I resolve to kick my idling habit
There really is no reason to leave your car idling – it is bad for the environment, increases your gas consumption and will cost you extra money each year.
I resolve to wash and keep my car clean.
I make this resolution almost every time I clean out my car. Not only will cleaning your car make it look better, but it will extend the life of your car, protect the paint and increase its resale value.
I resolve to be a more patient driver,
Most importantly, don’t rush! Leave plenty of time if you need to be somewhere at a specific time. If you are running late, evaluate the circumstance – will you really be that late if you don’t make the green light?
I resolve to learn new driving skills
No one is a perfect driver and there are certainly driving skills we can all work on. Perhaps, you want to learn how to back into a spot or even parallel park. Whatever it is, work on it – you’ll be glad you did.
I resolve to check my tire pressure and tread regularly
If you have never experienced a drive-in movie, then some may say you haven’t truly captured the movie experience.I remember the first time I attended the Starlite drive-in here in Hamilton.I must have been about 5 or 6 when my father took my brother and me.I can still remember the excitement and the mystery of it all.We packed our cooler, brought some blankets in case it got cool and got ready for the show to begin.Not only was I being allowed to stay up late because we had to wait until it got dark, I got to see two movies instead of one. At least, I tried to see two movies, but my young eyes wouldn’t stay open for the second film.The part that I love most about the drive-in and still love today is that I feel as if I am experiencing a little piece of history.They still play the old preview commercials and the concession building looks to be straight out of the 1950’s.It is one of the few instances where your parents can say to you, “This is what I did as a kid”, and you know that you are experiencing the exact same thing, exactly how it was back then.
That is why Honda Motor Co. began a campaign called “Project Drive-In” to raise money for Drive-in theatres around the United States.Most drive-in theatres across the U.S. and in Canada will be forced to close down due to the end of 35mm film distribution.The end of 35mm film as we know it is forcing drive-in theatres to make the switch to digital, which will cost roughly $75,000 U.S. per screen.
“It’s not often that a company gets the opportunity to help preserve an American pastime.It has been an honor and a privilege to bring national and local attention to the fate of drive-ins and to meet the passionate owners of these small businesses, said Alicia Jones, manager of Honda & Acura social marketing at American Honda Motor Co., Inc.“We hope that the #SaveTheDriveIn movement continues in the effort to help keep more drive-ins open for the next generation.”
There will be a total of 9 winning theatres across the U.S. who will receive a new projector.People were encouraged to visit www.projectdrivein.com to vote for their local drive-in.Click here to watch Honda’s video on the movement.
We want to know what you think – let us know what your local drive-in means to you by visiting our AutoHwy Facebook page.
This weekend we are the stage sponsors for momstown – an amazing Hamilton group who are celebrating their 6th Birthday at the Children & Family Pavilion located at the Ancaster Fair Grounds. Come join us and momstown for a FREE weekend of FUN at the Festival Of Friends!
Queenston Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Image Honda will be on-site with a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and a 2013 Honda CR-V! Be sure to partake in our colouring contest for some awesome prizes and car care must haves!
We look forward to celebrating with all the kids and supporting a great group of hard working Moms!
For a list of performances and events, please click here
Image Honda is excited to announce that the 2014 Honda Odyssey will be arriving at our dealership sometime next month! As we have previously mentioned in our blog, the Odyssey underwent a minor model change and is full of interior and exterior design upgrades. New features like the “HondaVac” make this stunning model a must have. Two new trims have been added to the Odyssey line up this year: the SE trim and the EX-L-Navi trim, giving the consumer a total of seven trim options.
Whether you choose the base line model or the top-of-the line Touring model, Honda guarantees luxury for everyone with their standard features:
New colour availability, and interior pattern change
New 17″ and 18″ alloy wheels
6-speed automatic transmission with Grade Logic control
Text message function
Expanded view driver’s mirror
LED taillight bars
One-touch turn signals
If you are looking for that little bit extra, we suggest that you take a look at the EX, EX-L RES, EX-L-Navi and Touring models that provide even more exceptional technology.
LaneWatch – Blind spot display
Lane Departure Warning
Forward Collision Warning
Proximity key entry system and push button start
HondaVac in-car vacuum system (TOURING TRIM ONLY)
Power folding mirrors (TOURING TRIM ONLY)
As you can see, this incomparable vehicle provides you with options that are exclusive to the Honda Odyssey. Please make sure you stay connected to Image Honda and Hamilton Auto Blog regarding arrival dates and other information. As always, if you have any questions, please contact us at 905-561-4100 today!
It was another successful year for Honda Canada and the Ontario Honda Dealers Association, who hosted the 4th annual Fan Friday last week at the Honda Indy Toronto. Thanks to the charity of Toronto race fans, more than $57,000 was raised for Make-A-Wish Canada this year. Since Fan Friday started 4 years ago, a total of $308,000 has been raised. Jennifer Ritter, CEO, Make-A-Wish Canada expressed her gratitude. “On behalf of everyone at Make-A-Wish Canada, I’d like to express our sincere thanks to Honda Canada, its dealers, and of course the fans. This level of commitment and support is a huge part of how we can continue to grant wishes and bring happiness and strength to the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions.”
How Fan Friday works:
Each year, on the Friday of the Honda Indy Toronto, race fans are encouraged to make a donation to the Make-A-Wish foundation rather than pay an admission fee. Additionally, all activities at the race accept donations including: the Blue Jays batting cages and all-new Honda Pit Stop Challenge and racing simulators. Then, at the end of the race weekend, Honda Canada matches the combined contributions dollar for dollar.
Honda Canada would like to let everyone know that just because “Race” weekend is over, doesn’t mean the donations have to stop. You can make a five dollar donation to Make-A-Wish anytime, by texting the word “DREAM” to 41010 from any mobile phone.
Please remember to visit www.imagehonda.com for details on current programs and events.
We have more good news resulting from the 2013 J.D. Power Awards. Honda of Canada Mfg. Plant in Alliston, Ontario has been awarded the bronze plant ranking for North/South America in the 2013 J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey. Not only has the plant been recognized individually, but the Honda Civic, Canada’s best-selling vehicle for the last 15 years won for initial quality in the compact car category. Honda CR-V and Ridgeline also placed first in their categories for initial quality.
Betty Jones, Quality Division Manager for Honda of Canada Mfg was quoted the following: “These results are validation of the dedication of our Associates…our Associates work exceptionally hard to produce the best possible quality for our customers, so it is encouraging to see those efforts reflected in this year’s results. We are particularly thrilled to see Civic win its category because the 2013 Civic has some significant changes from its predecessor.”
This annual survey, now in its 27th year, closely measures the number of problems on 2013 vehicles reported after 90 days from purchase and ran from February to May of this year. This survey had many updates, including more consumer feedback with particular focus to newer technologies such as: lane departure warning, navigation and voice activated systems.
