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Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Thursday, February 21, 2013
All-new 2013 Honda Accord Coupe Earns Highest Safety Ratings in Midsize Class 2013 Accord Coupe joins Accord Sedan in earning 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from NHTSA; all Accord models now boast top overall NHTSA and IIHS safety ratings
[source: American Honda]
The completely redesigned 2013 Honda Accord Coupe has earned the highest available safety rating – a 5-Star1 Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
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+ rating with GOOD ratings in all test modes. For model year 2013, all tested Honda models have earned a TOP SAFETY PICK or TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating from the IIHS (only the Civic Coupe, FCX Clarity and Fit EV have not been tested).
"The Honda comprehensive approach to vehicle safety is validated by these top-level safety ratings," said Art St. Cyr, vice president of product planning and logistics at American Honda. "The 2013 Honda Accord truly excels in all areas, delivering the best overall safety ratings, while also providing exhilarating performance, outstanding comfort and top-class fuel economy."
The Accord Coupe earned the 5-star Overall Vehicle Score by garnering a 5-star rating in each seating position in the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) frontal, side-barrier, and side-pole crash test categories, as well as a 5-star rollover rating. The 2013 Coupe joins the Honda Accord Sedan in earning an Overall 5-Star Safety Rating under NHTSA's testing.
In addition to its NCAP 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score designation, the 2013 Honda Accord Sedan is the only car in its class to earn a GOOD rating in all IIHS test modes, including the Institute's aggressive, new small overlap frontal crash test. Under the IIHS' testing program, the new small overlap frontal crash test—sometimes called a "narrow offset" test—is designed to replicate what happens when the front corner of a vehicle collides with another vehicle or an object such as a tree or utility pole at high speed.
Beginning with the 2013 Honda Accord, Honda is applying the second generation of the Honda Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™ II) body structure to its models. This reinforced frontal structure further enhances frontal crash energy management through a wider range of offset and oblique collision modes.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Virtual Road Trip
Take a virtual road trip in the new 2012 Honda CR-V! We love the bucket list concept.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Could this be a spy-shot of the new 2012 Honda CR-V sporting a 3rd row seat?
While combing through blogs and internet sites for interesting things to bring you on the Keeler Motor Car blog I came across this on Autoblog.com. Everyone here at Keeler Honda is super excited to get a look at the newly remodeled 2012 Honda CR-V. Date of it's arrival is a little up in the air due to the crisis in Japan but we are loving the look so far!
Source: www.autoblog.com
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.
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
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Autoblog.com posts a fantastic review on the 2011 Honda Odyssey
My mornings at Keeler Motor Car consist of; punch in, turn my computer on, check email, check voicemail, get coffee and skim my RSS Feeds for relevant content on any of our franchises....Mercedes-Benz, smart, BMW, Honda, and MINI. One of my favorite blogs is Autoblog.com. They have a healthy mix of useful information on the industry, product reviews, new product launches, "green" information on the automotive industry and then they throw in some comedy relief every once in a while (just to name a few things!) Yesterday I was skimming through Autoblog.com and came across a fantastic review on the 2011 Honda Odyssey. Let me tell you, it's few and far between to come across a review that is so glowing in nature. Guess that just goes to show you how amazing the 2011 Honda Odyssey really is.
Below is the article in its entirety:
While we shouldn't be shocked by anything coming out of Madison Avenue, part of me is incensed to hear Honda using Judas Priest to advertise its new Odyssey. That's right, the opening riff of the greatest album from the gods of heavy metal deployed, not in the service of Satan, but to sell a minivan?
While the 18-year-old headbanger in me would like to stand up and rail against Honda ("If you think you're going to make me think your stupid soccer mom taxi is cool, well, You've Got Another Thing Coming!"), the truth of the matter is that Honda's ad agency nailed it. We're not teenagers anymore. We've grown up and had families. I even own a minivan, and, indeed, there is at least one Judas Priest CD that lives in the center console. And after driving the new Odyssey for a week, I have serious van envy. Honda has crafted the ultimate, state-of-the-art people mover, even if it's not much more than some flashy design and incremental improvements in areas like powertrain, fuel efficiency and equipment.
The biggest changes in the redesigned Odyssey are obvious at first glance, as it no longer looks so much like a conventional minivan. Honda's ideas on styling have been polarizing as of late (read: the Accord Crosstour is ugly as sin), so it's smart that the company chose the Civic as the donor of the new minivan's face. The venerable compact is still the most complete and fluid execution of modern Honda design language, and what it lends to the Odyssey works to make Honda's largest vehicle appear smaller and sleeker. It helps that the Odyssey has a lower and much wider stance, having been stretched over two inches across.
While its front and back sections don't exactly mate up well in profile, each works on its own. The flying buttress D-pillar helps the rear end achieve a more contemporary look, like that of many crossovers. Honda is calling the quirky jog in the beltline at the Odyssey's C-pillar a "lightning bolt," and it's more than just a clever device to give the vehicle a dynamic, moving-forward look. That little dip makes the third-row windows bigger and increases the feeling of roominess for passengers in the way back.
Honda clearly wants to make the back of the bus a more desirable place to ride, and it's come up with some enticing new features to serve the rear-seaters' needs. The first is that the third row now has two sets of LATCH anchors, while the second row can be had with three. These carseat attachments mean more than horsepower to breeder parents, and the Odyssey has more of them than the competition.
The second row is interesting in that Honda has decided not to follow Chrysler into its folly of designing seats to fold into the floor like those in the third row. Understanding that it's the rare day when you want to use your minivan like a pickup truck, Honda instead designed a system that allows the second-row seats to be moved laterally to make more room for passengers or car seats, while improving third-row access through the center in the process. The optional second-row-center seat can even be moved forward to place an infant carseat closer to mom and pop in the front. This is smart engineering trumping gimmicky marketing. Up front, the cockpit is functional and the controls are similar to any number of other Honda or Acura vehicles (save for a dash-mounted shift lever). While having a central LCD display with a field of buttons and one large controller knob below seems to be the industry norm these days, it's unfortunate to see Honda abandoning the touch-screen interface that made its in-car navigation systems the class of the industry a decade ago. Also upsetting is Honda's decision to place the climate controls above those for the audio and navigation systems, a huge flaw when you consider that many drivers will set an automatic temperature setting and then rarely look at it.
Behind the wheel, the Odyssey is a nice driver, though it no longer feels as much like an Accord. It's not that this new version of what used to be the best driving minivan on the market can't corner, but that the steering doesn't provides as much feel as its predecessor.
If the Odyssey drives more like a minivan than a station wagon now, it certainly doesn't accelerate like one. Honda's 3.5-liter V6 makes 248 horsepower in the 2011 Odyssey, along with 250 pound-feet of torque. It revs quickly and has great throttle response, and Honda has done a masterful job of matching the gear ratios of the new, optional six-speed automatic transmission to make the Odyssey move. This is a minivan than can go quicker than it should, at least with babies onboard.
Honda has also included its Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) system as standard equipment. This shuts down two or three of the V6's cylinders when they're not needed, improving fuel economy. This and some other measures, including a 50-to-100 pound weight reduction, have helped the Odyssey boast some impressive EPA numbers for a roughly 4,400-pound vehicle. With the standard five-speed automatic, the van is rated at 18 mpg city, 21 combined and 27 on the highway. The six-speed automatic improves each of those numbers by a single mile-per-gallon, and that's tops among any vehicle that can carry eight passengers.No minivan these days would be complete without some sort of video screen for the kids, and Honda has gone big in this department with an optional 16.2-inch widescreen that folds down from the headliner in the second row. (A more conventional nine-inch screen is also available.) Before you get too excited about having a display larger than a MacBook Pro in the Odyssey, however, understand this is really just two normal-sized displays mated into a single, wide LCD panel. While it's possible to stretch out a single video source to cover the entire screen in a grotesquely distorted aspect ratio, the more useful application is to allow each side of the vehicle to select a separate input source for their half of the screen, choosing from the DVD player, composite auxiliary inputs and an HDMI port.
While this HDMI port is bound to get video game geeks excited, it's more of a way for Honda to future-proof its van than anything else. The screen in the Odyssey is still pretty small, making most modern video games designed for widescreen, high-definition displays difficult. Your World of Warcraft addiction will have to be a lot more severe than mine to want to play in the back of an Odyssey.
As much as I like the Odyssey, I do have three caveats that are absolutely worth mentioning. The first is an audio system that had issues outputting varying levels of distorted sound across all audio sources throughout a 1,000-mile roadtrip, making even podcasts unlistenable. I'm trusting the tester was merely defective, and that this isn't a widespread problem with Honda's Active Noise Cancellation system, which uses the audio system to make the interior of the vehicle quieter.
The second issue is an aesthetic one: Why can't Honda hide the Odyssey's door track? Honda knows the importance of styling, given how much its redesign of the Odyssey was based on making a van that looked different from any that have come before. So why is it, then, that this company continues to allow these giant gashes on either side of the minivan to persist. Toyota and Chrysler tuck their door tracks under the third-row window, and such a configuration would make all the difference in tidying up the Odyssey's busy rear, which looks too much like it has been on the losing end of a battle with a guardrail.My final complaint has as much to do with my own financial situation as it does with Honda, but $40,775 to get an Odyssey with the six-speed automatic seems a wee bit dear. That's an exceptional amount of money when the base model costs just $27,800. Whatever happened to paying an extra $1,500 for the better transmission? Why is the six-speed transmission bundled with a nav system and DVD player? This kind of business practice is akin to a cell phone provider offering a cheap plan with a token few minutes for thirty bucks, and then charging twice that amount to get enough minutes to actually use your phone.
As fantastic as the Odyssey is, there's a bigger question at hand: Can it (or Toyota's "Swagger Wagon," or a nicely revamped Grand Caravan from Dodge, or the all-new Nissan Quest) convince the masses that minivans aren't the automotive equivalent of wearing sweatpants? Surely there are a sizable amount of people who wouldn't drive a minivan even if it came with a personal invitation from Rob Halford himself. But Honda thinks that this market is primed for growth, and that's reasonable speculation. With plenty of consumers making the SUV-to-crossover jump in the interest of cutting their fuel bills while maintaining a capacious interior, giving minivans another look is the smart thing to do.
END OF ARTICLE
Although the writer does have a couple of issues with the minivan they're nothing to stop you from buying this road warrior! But check it out for yourself - you be the judge - I promise you will not be disappointed. Stop in to Keeler Honda and take a test drive of one of our many in-stock 2011 Honda Odyssey's or call us at 518-785-4197 and ask for Keeler Honda.
Below is the article in its entirety:
While we shouldn't be shocked by anything coming out of Madison Avenue, part of me is incensed to hear Honda using Judas Priest to advertise its new Odyssey. That's right, the opening riff of the greatest album from the gods of heavy metal deployed, not in the service of Satan, but to sell a minivan?
While the 18-year-old headbanger in me would like to stand up and rail against Honda ("If you think you're going to make me think your stupid soccer mom taxi is cool, well, You've Got Another Thing Coming!"), the truth of the matter is that Honda's ad agency nailed it. We're not teenagers anymore. We've grown up and had families. I even own a minivan, and, indeed, there is at least one Judas Priest CD that lives in the center console. And after driving the new Odyssey for a week, I have serious van envy. Honda has crafted the ultimate, state-of-the-art people mover, even if it's not much more than some flashy design and incremental improvements in areas like powertrain, fuel efficiency and equipment.
The biggest changes in the redesigned Odyssey are obvious at first glance, as it no longer looks so much like a conventional minivan. Honda's ideas on styling have been polarizing as of late (read: the Accord Crosstour is ugly as sin), so it's smart that the company chose the Civic as the donor of the new minivan's face. The venerable compact is still the most complete and fluid execution of modern Honda design language, and what it lends to the Odyssey works to make Honda's largest vehicle appear smaller and sleeker. It helps that the Odyssey has a lower and much wider stance, having been stretched over two inches across.
While its front and back sections don't exactly mate up well in profile, each works on its own. The flying buttress D-pillar helps the rear end achieve a more contemporary look, like that of many crossovers. Honda is calling the quirky jog in the beltline at the Odyssey's C-pillar a "lightning bolt," and it's more than just a clever device to give the vehicle a dynamic, moving-forward look. That little dip makes the third-row windows bigger and increases the feeling of roominess for passengers in the way back.
Honda clearly wants to make the back of the bus a more desirable place to ride, and it's come up with some enticing new features to serve the rear-seaters' needs. The first is that the third row now has two sets of LATCH anchors, while the second row can be had with three. These carseat attachments mean more than horsepower to breeder parents, and the Odyssey has more of them than the competition.
The second row is interesting in that Honda has decided not to follow Chrysler into its folly of designing seats to fold into the floor like those in the third row. Understanding that it's the rare day when you want to use your minivan like a pickup truck, Honda instead designed a system that allows the second-row seats to be moved laterally to make more room for passengers or car seats, while improving third-row access through the center in the process. The optional second-row-center seat can even be moved forward to place an infant carseat closer to mom and pop in the front. This is smart engineering trumping gimmicky marketing. Up front, the cockpit is functional and the controls are similar to any number of other Honda or Acura vehicles (save for a dash-mounted shift lever). While having a central LCD display with a field of buttons and one large controller knob below seems to be the industry norm these days, it's unfortunate to see Honda abandoning the touch-screen interface that made its in-car navigation systems the class of the industry a decade ago. Also upsetting is Honda's decision to place the climate controls above those for the audio and navigation systems, a huge flaw when you consider that many drivers will set an automatic temperature setting and then rarely look at it.
Behind the wheel, the Odyssey is a nice driver, though it no longer feels as much like an Accord. It's not that this new version of what used to be the best driving minivan on the market can't corner, but that the steering doesn't provides as much feel as its predecessor.
If the Odyssey drives more like a minivan than a station wagon now, it certainly doesn't accelerate like one. Honda's 3.5-liter V6 makes 248 horsepower in the 2011 Odyssey, along with 250 pound-feet of torque. It revs quickly and has great throttle response, and Honda has done a masterful job of matching the gear ratios of the new, optional six-speed automatic transmission to make the Odyssey move. This is a minivan than can go quicker than it should, at least with babies onboard.
Honda has also included its Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) system as standard equipment. This shuts down two or three of the V6's cylinders when they're not needed, improving fuel economy. This and some other measures, including a 50-to-100 pound weight reduction, have helped the Odyssey boast some impressive EPA numbers for a roughly 4,400-pound vehicle. With the standard five-speed automatic, the van is rated at 18 mpg city, 21 combined and 27 on the highway. The six-speed automatic improves each of those numbers by a single mile-per-gallon, and that's tops among any vehicle that can carry eight passengers.No minivan these days would be complete without some sort of video screen for the kids, and Honda has gone big in this department with an optional 16.2-inch widescreen that folds down from the headliner in the second row. (A more conventional nine-inch screen is also available.) Before you get too excited about having a display larger than a MacBook Pro in the Odyssey, however, understand this is really just two normal-sized displays mated into a single, wide LCD panel. While it's possible to stretch out a single video source to cover the entire screen in a grotesquely distorted aspect ratio, the more useful application is to allow each side of the vehicle to select a separate input source for their half of the screen, choosing from the DVD player, composite auxiliary inputs and an HDMI port.
While this HDMI port is bound to get video game geeks excited, it's more of a way for Honda to future-proof its van than anything else. The screen in the Odyssey is still pretty small, making most modern video games designed for widescreen, high-definition displays difficult. Your World of Warcraft addiction will have to be a lot more severe than mine to want to play in the back of an Odyssey.
As much as I like the Odyssey, I do have three caveats that are absolutely worth mentioning. The first is an audio system that had issues outputting varying levels of distorted sound across all audio sources throughout a 1,000-mile roadtrip, making even podcasts unlistenable. I'm trusting the tester was merely defective, and that this isn't a widespread problem with Honda's Active Noise Cancellation system, which uses the audio system to make the interior of the vehicle quieter.
The second issue is an aesthetic one: Why can't Honda hide the Odyssey's door track? Honda knows the importance of styling, given how much its redesign of the Odyssey was based on making a van that looked different from any that have come before. So why is it, then, that this company continues to allow these giant gashes on either side of the minivan to persist. Toyota and Chrysler tuck their door tracks under the third-row window, and such a configuration would make all the difference in tidying up the Odyssey's busy rear, which looks too much like it has been on the losing end of a battle with a guardrail.My final complaint has as much to do with my own financial situation as it does with Honda, but $40,775 to get an Odyssey with the six-speed automatic seems a wee bit dear. That's an exceptional amount of money when the base model costs just $27,800. Whatever happened to paying an extra $1,500 for the better transmission? Why is the six-speed transmission bundled with a nav system and DVD player? This kind of business practice is akin to a cell phone provider offering a cheap plan with a token few minutes for thirty bucks, and then charging twice that amount to get enough minutes to actually use your phone.
As fantastic as the Odyssey is, there's a bigger question at hand: Can it (or Toyota's "Swagger Wagon," or a nicely revamped Grand Caravan from Dodge, or the all-new Nissan Quest) convince the masses that minivans aren't the automotive equivalent of wearing sweatpants? Surely there are a sizable amount of people who wouldn't drive a minivan even if it came with a personal invitation from Rob Halford himself. But Honda thinks that this market is primed for growth, and that's reasonable speculation. With plenty of consumers making the SUV-to-crossover jump in the interest of cutting their fuel bills while maintaining a capacious interior, giving minivans another look is the smart thing to do.
END OF ARTICLE
Although the writer does have a couple of issues with the minivan they're nothing to stop you from buying this road warrior! But check it out for yourself - you be the judge - I promise you will not be disappointed. Stop in to Keeler Honda and take a test drive of one of our many in-stock 2011 Honda Odyssey's or call us at 518-785-4197 and ask for Keeler Honda.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Year End at Keeler Motor Car Company
When the holidays coincide with the month end, year end, decade end, and a major winter storm to boot, it tends to create a little "happy" chaos here at Keeler Motor Car Company. Our new and used car managers are scrambling to get the last few customers into Keeler Motors and on the road in their new rides! We expected to see many of our customers in here yesterday but as all of you know the Northeast experienced a rather big snowstorm. Thankfully most of the snow ended up south and east of us but we still got a nice little snowblast from mother nature. Well our fantastic snow removal crew here at Keeler Motor Car did a fantastic job yesterday and we are eager to finish our month and year up strong!
So, what does this all mean for you? Well - this could possibly be the BEST week ever to purchase a new or pre-owned vehicle at any of our Keeler locations.
Happy Honda Days is still going on at Keeler Honda, the BMW Joy Sales Event is in full swing at Keeler BMW, the Mercedes-Benz Winter Event is still heating up The Mercedes-Benz Center at Keeler Motor Car, the All-New MINI Countryman has finally arrived in our Keeler MINI showroom and our smart center Latham has a fantastic deal on the 2010 smart fortwo pure coupe.
So much going on and such little time! Get to Keeler Motor Car this week for these amazing sales. For more information, or to set up an appointment for test drive, call 518-785-4197 or fill out the contact form at the following link: Keeler Motor Car Contact
So, what does this all mean for you? Well - this could possibly be the BEST week ever to purchase a new or pre-owned vehicle at any of our Keeler locations.
Happy Honda Days is still going on at Keeler Honda, the BMW Joy Sales Event is in full swing at Keeler BMW, the Mercedes-Benz Winter Event is still heating up The Mercedes-Benz Center at Keeler Motor Car, the All-New MINI Countryman has finally arrived in our Keeler MINI showroom and our smart center Latham has a fantastic deal on the 2010 smart fortwo pure coupe.
So much going on and such little time! Get to Keeler Motor Car this week for these amazing sales. For more information, or to set up an appointment for test drive, call 518-785-4197 or fill out the contact form at the following link: Keeler Motor Car Contact
Friday, December 10, 2010
Drop off your Toys for Tots donation at Keeler Motor Car Company
Keeler Motor Car Company is an official drop center for the The United States Marine Corps annual Toys for Tots campaign for the 2010 holiday season. Keeler has drop boxes in all of its stores, including; Keeler Mercedes-Benz, Keeler BMW, Keeler Honda, Keeler MINI and smart Center Latham. Please drop by any of our stores with your unwrapped toy. We are taking donations through December 20, 2010.
This campaign has reached out and assisted needy and deserving children all around the capital region for over 43 years. Without this wonderful program, children in our communities would not have the opportunity to celebrate the holidays the way they deserve to. In last year’s campaign the Marine Corps reached their goal of collecting over 120,000 toys and distributing them to deserving children, making their holiday’s memorable ones. This year, the Marine Corps with your help, hopes to exceed that goal and reach out to even more children. With these trying times and the recession still looming over this holiday season, we are in an even bigger need of support from our Capital Region community.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Our Excellent Experience with Keeler Honda and Keeler Motor Car Company
On October 9, my wife and I were in a terrible car accident. While sitting at a traffic light, a pick-up truck rear-ended us at approx 50 mph and totaled our minivan. Fortunately we came out of this with no serious injuries and none of our five children were with us.
Though we have a lot to be thankful for, this accident did still leave us with much emotional distress and without a car. So, when it came time to buy a new vehicle, my wife and I knew we wanted a Honda.
Coming here to Keeler Honda and having Bill Kuhn as our sales rep., really helped us. Bill was such a pleasant person to work with and we were so pleased to have him as our sales rep.
The 2011 Honda Odyssey will surely keep our minds off the accident and give us peace of mind knowing we are driving a safe and reliable vehicle backed by the Keeler Honda excellent service dept.
Our sales rep, Bill Kuhn, was excellent with keeping in contact with us, while we were waiting for our new van to arrive. When it did come in and was time to pick it up, Bill was fantastic in showing us everything about the van. He was patient, very kind and really felt like he appreciated our business. He even took a picture of us with our new Keeler Honda Odyssey!
Thank you very much Bill and Keeler Honda of Latham!
Carol of Latham, NY
Though we have a lot to be thankful for, this accident did still leave us with much emotional distress and without a car. So, when it came time to buy a new vehicle, my wife and I knew we wanted a Honda.
Coming here to Keeler Honda and having Bill Kuhn as our sales rep., really helped us. Bill was such a pleasant person to work with and we were so pleased to have him as our sales rep.
The 2011 Honda Odyssey will surely keep our minds off the accident and give us peace of mind knowing we are driving a safe and reliable vehicle backed by the Keeler Honda excellent service dept.
Our sales rep, Bill Kuhn, was excellent with keeping in contact with us, while we were waiting for our new van to arrive. When it did come in and was time to pick it up, Bill was fantastic in showing us everything about the van. He was patient, very kind and really felt like he appreciated our business. He even took a picture of us with our new Keeler Honda Odyssey!
Thank you very much Bill and Keeler Honda of Latham!
Carol of Latham, NY
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Keeler Honda sponsors the 1st Annual Back 2 School Expo
On September 11, 2010 Colonie Center in conjuntion with Capital Affairs of Albany, NY hosted its 1st Back 2 School Expo. Keeler Honda was a proud sponsor of this event. Thousands of families from all over the Capital District came together to enjoy ongoing entertainment, health screenings, educational food seminars, hands-on demonstrations, exhibitions, celebrity appearances and much more! On display, on the 2nd floor of the mall was our Honda Odyssey. Moms, Dads and the kids were invited to sit in the Odyssey and see for themselves what a perfect family friendly Minivan the Odyssey truly is. Thank you to all that visited our booth at the Back 2 School Expo
Friday, August 27, 2010
The all new 2011 Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid
The all new 2011 Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid is now available for test-drives at Keeler Honda! When I went over to the Honda store to check it out (my office is in another building on our Keeler Motor Car campus,) I was first struck by the edgy lines of this car. It screams "i'm a sports car!!" I loved everything about this Honda - I would love it even more if I didn't have two babies and needed a back seat but for all you people out there with no kids (or if you're just in need of a kick-butt sports car that is good for the environment,) come check out the latest and greatest that Honda has to offer. Go here for more information on our website.
Friday, June 25, 2010
New Keeler Honda Purchase
A letter from one of our fantastic Keeler Honda customers:
Thank you for your letter Ms. Dunning regarding my new 2010 Honda Civic. Many kudos to my Keeler Honda salesman, Greg Germer.
This is the second time Greg has been above and beyone a professional, competent, informed and caring person to work with. the first time was when he sold me my 2004 Honda Civic. He went the extra mile, took the time to explain and work with me regarding the transfer of my 2004 car to my daughter. He made the transition an easy one. Hold on to this guy!!! He makes Keeler Motor Car Company and Keeler Honda shine!
Sincerely,
Patricia C.
Thank you for your letter Ms. Dunning regarding my new 2010 Honda Civic. Many kudos to my Keeler Honda salesman, Greg Germer.
This is the second time Greg has been above and beyone a professional, competent, informed and caring person to work with. the first time was when he sold me my 2004 Honda Civic. He went the extra mile, took the time to explain and work with me regarding the transfer of my 2004 car to my daughter. He made the transition an easy one. Hold on to this guy!!! He makes Keeler Motor Car Company and Keeler Honda shine!
Sincerely,
Patricia C.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Honda creates fun, sporty hybrid with CR-Z
SAN FRANCISCO -- Although it's no sports car, the Honda CR-Z may change some people's minds about just how sporty a hybrid vehicle can be.On the other hand, by giving the two-seater such a sporty appearance, Honda may be overstating how hot the CR-Z is.
The basics: For the United States, Honda made the CR-Z just a two-seater, whereas Japan and Europe get a plus-two version of a back seat.
Honda saved development costs by using the engine and much of the Integrated Motor Assist hybrid system from the Insight hybrid five-door hatchback. The CR-Z comes with a choice of a six-speed manual transmission or a continuously variable automatic.
Notable features: To improve performance, Honda shaved weight in such places as the 16-inch wheels and by using forged aluminum lower control arms for the front suspension.
A "sport" mode provides a noticeable boost in power by monitoring throttle input. An "eco" mode cuts the power but sips gas. The federal fuel economy tests were done in "normal" mode.
The instruments have nice touches, like a 3-D speedometer and tachometer ring that glows green, blue or red depending on how cautiously or aggressively the CR-Z is being driven. The stereo is a six-speaker, 160-watt system with a USB port. Instead of two rear seats, the U.S.-edition CR-Z has an expanded cargo area that can be reconfigured.
Standard features include security system, variable wipers, LED brake lights, automatic climate control, cruise control and the usual traction and braking-assist technologies. Read more: http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100621/OEM01/306219987/1430#ixzz0rVl996GV
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Why service your Honda at Keeler Honda?
Why is Keeler Honda Service best for both you and your dealership ?When you have a legal problem, you go to a lawyer . When you’re sick, you go to a doctor. And when you need your vehicle repaired, you should come to Keeler Honda for service.
Here is why.
PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT
With the cost of vehicles rising every year, consumers can ill afford to rely on anyone other than professionals to keep those vehicles in shape. Keeler Honda offers the highest level of technical training, equipment and parts.
TRAINING
To keep technicians up to date on today’s increasingly complex and sophisticated vehicles, dealers are spending a lot of money on continuous training . Technicians need to pass rigorous training; on line computer training and at the American Honda Training facility.
EQUIPMENT
Over the years, advancements in computers and electronics have turned Keeler Honda into a high–tech center for repairs and maintenance. To maintain the level of commitment that our customers are accustomed to, we utilize state-of-the-art tools and diagnostic equipment in our shop. We also have the ability to link with American Honda factory service experts, should the need arise.
PARTS
Keeler Honda utilizes Honda replacement parts specifically manufactured for your vehicle. You will always be assured of the correct look, fit and original equipment quality that came with your vehicle.
WARRANTY PROTECTION
All new Hondas carry manufacturer’s warranties that specify maintenance schedules and repair procedures. Service from a franchised dealer eliminates the possibilities of voiding the warranty or having warranty repairs denied for failure to meet manufacturer requirements. It’s also worth considering the purchase of an Extended Warranty, in the event you keep your Honda past the original manufacturer’s warranty. Although we never expect any major repairs, it’s good to have a cushion for an unexpected bump in the road.
CONVENIENCE
Keeler Honda is always striving to maintain your business by making it convenient to get service. We now offer Express Service and Express Service Lanes for routine maintenance, oil changes, New York State Inspections and simple repairs while you wait. Traditional appointments can also be made by calling 785-7823 extension 284, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00p.m. ,Monday through Friday.
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
Keeler Honda's number 1 goal is to satisfy all our customers . The only way to achieve this is to do good work at a fair price. We know that repeat and referral business in both service and sales depend on it. Without this philosophy, Keeler Honda would not have achieved the prestigious Honda President’s Award . We are extremely proud to consider ourselves the premier Honda franchised dealer in the capital region. Keeler Honda has now received the American Honda President's Award for the 14th time being only one of two dealers in the country to have done this. AND we are the ONLY dealership in the country to have won this award 11 consecutive years.
Should you have any comments ,suggestions or questions please feel free to contact me @ 785-7823 extension 261 or my E-Mail address, gguadagnino@keeler.com.
This post was written by our Keeler Honda Service Manager Guy Guadagnino - one of the BEST in the business. Thank you Guy for all you do for Keeler Honda and Keeler Motor Car Company.
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