Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Meet the MINI Family
Fantastic new MINI video/advertisement that showcases all of the MINI models including the all new MINI Countryman. Of course you can find all of these gas saving little wonders at Keeler MINI!
Keeler Mercedes-Benz Internet Special of the Week
Keeler Motor Car is starting a new weekly posting on our blog. Every week we will highlight one or two of our pre-owned cars. These cars are priced to sell so you don't want to miss out on these fantastic opportunities. This week we are highlighting the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 from our Keeler Mercedes-Benz Store seen below:
Friday, March 25, 2011
Keeler BMW Service Advisor to participate in the 2011 MDA Colonie Lock Up Fundraiser
Our Keeler BMW Service Advisor, Tim Wheelock is being sent to “jail” on Wednesday. He is participating in the 2011 MDA Colonie Lock-Up at the Blu Stone Bistro in Albany, NY on Wednesday, March 30th. Let’s help support Tim and the MDA – his “bail” is $2400 and is due by Wednesday March 30th. Click here to donate online or you can stop by Tim’s office at Keeler BMW in the BMW Service Department. Every little bit helps. All monies raised are going to the Double H Ranch in Lake Luzerne. For every $2400.00 raised MDA will be able to send THREE children to summer camp for free.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Honda Odyssey becomes the only minivan to earn top safety ratings from both IIHS and NHTSA under more-stringent testing guidelines
Well, the Honda Odyssey has gone and done it now...and we couldn't be more proud at Keeler Honda! Not only has the Odyssey won the highest possible safety rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) but now it has received five stars from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under their respective more-stringent testing guidelines. See the official press release from Honda after the jump.
The award winning Honda Odyssey is specially priced for the month of March at Keeler Honda. You can lease the 2011 Odyssey LX for only $296/month for 36 months. Click here for more details on the Odyssey special at Keeler Honda located in Latham, NY just north of Albany on Rt. 7.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
The NHTSA issues new child seat guidelines
This article is a must read for our Keeler Motor Car parents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration came out with new guidelines for child seats. According to their press release, children under the age of two should stay in rear-facing carseats or until they reach the manufacturer's recommended height and weight requirement. As a parent of a two and (almost) four year old I have to say that there would have been NO way that my girls would have fit sitting rear-faced. Their poor little legs would have scrunched up and I can just hear the screaming and crying that would have ensued! I did however wait until they reached the recommended weight to turn them around.
What do you think about the new recommendations? You can read the full press release below.
Source: www.autoblog.com
NHTSA RELEASES NEW CHILD SEAT GUIDELINES
New Age-Focused Guidelines Help Parents Make More Informed Choices
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has revised its child restraint guidelines to be categorized by age rather than by type of child seat in order to keep pace with the latest scientific and medical research and the development of new child restraint technologies.
Under the new guidelines, issued today, NHTSA is advising parents and caregivers to keep children in each restraint type, including rear-facing, forward-facing and booster seats, for as long as possible before moving them up to the next type of seat.
For instance, the safety agency recommends using the restraints in the rear facing position as long as children fit within the height and weight limits of the car seat as established by the manufacturer. The rear-facing position reduces stresses to the neck and spinal cord and is particularly important for growing babies.
NHTSA said that its new guidelines are consistent with the latest advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics which advises parents to keep kids in rear-facing restraints until two years of age or until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their car safety seat's manufacturer. There is no need to hurry to transition a child to the next restraint type.
"Safety is our highest priority," said Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. "The 'best' car seat is the one that fits your child, fits your vehicle and one you will use every time your child is in the car."
NHTSA Administrator David Strickland pointed out that while all car seats sold in the U.S. must meet federal child restraint safety standards, he said, "Selecting the right seat for your child can be a challenge for many parents. NHTSA's new revised guidelines will help consumers pick the appropriate seat for their child."
Administrator Strickland said that parents should also consider other factors when selecting a car seat, including their child's weight, height, physical development and behavioral needs, as well the family's economics and type of vehicle.
Additional recommendations for child seat use from NHTSA include the following:
• Always read child seat manufacturers' instructions and the vehicle owner's manual for important information on height and weight limits and how to install the car seat using the seat belt or the LATCH system.
• All children under 13 should ride in the back seat.
• Children in rear-facing car seats should never ride in front of an active passenger air bag.
New Age-Focused Guidelines Help Parents Make More Informed Choices
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has revised its child restraint guidelines to be categorized by age rather than by type of child seat in order to keep pace with the latest scientific and medical research and the development of new child restraint technologies.
Under the new guidelines, issued today, NHTSA is advising parents and caregivers to keep children in each restraint type, including rear-facing, forward-facing and booster seats, for as long as possible before moving them up to the next type of seat.
For instance, the safety agency recommends using the restraints in the rear facing position as long as children fit within the height and weight limits of the car seat as established by the manufacturer. The rear-facing position reduces stresses to the neck and spinal cord and is particularly important for growing babies.
NHTSA said that its new guidelines are consistent with the latest advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics which advises parents to keep kids in rear-facing restraints until two years of age or until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their car safety seat's manufacturer. There is no need to hurry to transition a child to the next restraint type.
"Safety is our highest priority," said Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. "The 'best' car seat is the one that fits your child, fits your vehicle and one you will use every time your child is in the car."
NHTSA Administrator David Strickland pointed out that while all car seats sold in the U.S. must meet federal child restraint safety standards, he said, "Selecting the right seat for your child can be a challenge for many parents. NHTSA's new revised guidelines will help consumers pick the appropriate seat for their child."
Administrator Strickland said that parents should also consider other factors when selecting a car seat, including their child's weight, height, physical development and behavioral needs, as well the family's economics and type of vehicle.
Additional recommendations for child seat use from NHTSA include the following:
• Always read child seat manufacturers' instructions and the vehicle owner's manual for important information on height and weight limits and how to install the car seat using the seat belt or the LATCH system.
• All children under 13 should ride in the back seat.
• Children in rear-facing car seats should never ride in front of an active passenger air bag.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Keeler Motor Car - Pot of Gold Sales Event
It's March and what better time to have a Pot of Gold sales event?! Keeler Motor Car has pushed the boundries yet again with its newest TV ad. This ad (produced by our advertising agency) is not only in High Def but also 3D!!! If you have a 3D TV and have seen our ad let us know how you like it by commenting below.
Friday, March 18, 2011
The BMW X3 Difference Event at Keeler BMW
EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE WHEN THE BMW X3 TAKES ON THE COMPETITION
You're invited to an impressive comparison event between the X3 and its competitors. It's an experience that will have you talking for weeks to come. Get behind the wheel of an exhilarating all-new BMW X3 SAV. and then, at the same event, get behind the wheel of one of its competitors - and experience the difference. As our thanks for participating in The BMW X3 Difference Event, you'll receive a complimentary gift with the purchase or lease of an all-new 2011 BMW X3.
Experience firsthand the all-new BMW X3, completely redesigned from the ground up. You'll feel how the smooth power of a BMW engine, harnessed by the efficient 8-speed automatic transmission, stacks up against the competition. You'll discover how xDrive, BMW's intelligent all-wheel-drive system, helps keep you in control in virtually any conditions. To top it all off, you'll enjoy the X3's beautifully crafted interior and comfortable seating for up to five adults, with an additional 26 cubic feet of cargo space. It's all part of this incredible one-day-only driving event.
Don't miss the chance to experience The BMW X3 Difference Event. While you're at our BMW center, don't hesitate to ask about other BMW models. Discover why BMW is The Ultimate Driving Machine.
Spaces are limited for this event, so sign up now for your preferred driving time slot. To register, please visit bmwusa.com/X3Difference or call 1-866-905-4BMW (4269).
Date: April 2, 2011
Time: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Keeler BMW
1111 Troy Schenectady Rd
Latham, NY 12110
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Japan devestation - Honda pledges support
During catastrophic times such as these in Japan, it is the human spirit and goodwill that truly shine through. By now all of us here at Keeler Motor Car and our customers have certainly seen the devastation caused by the earthquake and subsequent Tsunami that followed. Our hearts go out to the people of Japan and all their friends and family. Yesterday, Japanese Automakers including Honda, Toyota and Nissan came together and donated $3.75 million each toward the relief efforts in Japan. Honda has also promised to supply 1,000 generators along with 5,000 gas canisters. Honda will also dispatch its staff to explain the use of the equipment. The Honda family of companies in North America will establish special matching gift programs for their associates for donations to the Red Cross to aid the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Donations from associates will be matched on a dollar-for-dollar basis, with no personal or corporate donation limit. Honda employs more than 29,000 associates in North America.
Source: Honda News
We are so proud to be a part of the Honda family and couldn't be more proud of their relief efforts. To donate to the American Red Cross click on the link below.
https://american.redcross.org/site/Donation2?idb=0&5052.donation=form1&df_id=5052
Source: Honda News
We are so proud to be a part of the Honda family and couldn't be more proud of their relief efforts. To donate to the American Red Cross click on the link below.
https://american.redcross.org/site/Donation2?idb=0&5052.donation=form1&df_id=5052
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