Monday, December 31, 2012

Great work, team , on the following 5-star reviews!

Yelp

"A big shout out to salesperson Shamid,  manager Frank, and finance manager Todd for making the car buying process such a pleasure! I detest car shopping with a passion, but this time my experience was not only painless, but enjoyable.  Shamid was very knowledgeable and patient with my questions and Todd took time to explain each form that needed to be signed as well as what other services and options that were available.  I appreciate their professionalism and service."

"Great customer service skills, patient, funny, courteous & honest is what CHAD WATTS is. If you come here to buy a car, you should only ask for this guy. I guarantee you, you will not be disappointed. I am very happy with my purchase and wouldn't have had it completed without his help. He definitely went above and beyond! He even stayed after his work hours to make sure all the paperwork went smoothly. He even connected my phone via bluetooth to my car!! He is the BEST car salesman I've ever had.


Trust me when I say CHAD WATTS!! Ask for him ;)"

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Friday, December 28, 2012

Kudos to our service department for doing a great job!

"I started going here recently to purchase various parts for a restoration project I got myself into.  I must say that the parts department workers are very friendly and helpful.  They are prompt in their phones calls to let you know your product has arrived. I will definitely choose Tracy Honda when ever I need any Honda parts." -H.I.

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Wednesday, December 26, 2012

2010 Honda Accord LX-P for sale at Tracy Honda!

20,000 miles with only one previous owner! Who could say no to a simply outstanding car like this wonderful-looking 2010 Honda Accord? The freshness of this superb, low-mileage Accord will make you fall in love with driving all over again.


Monday, December 24, 2012

Kudos to our service team for earning this great 5-star review!

Yelp

"The service department here was great, like the old time honda dealers.  They were nice to take my car in last minute and a mechanic went on a test drive with me and answered all my questions.  They didn't gouge me out of anything I didn't need."

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Tuesday, December 18, 2012

2014 Honda Accord Plug-In: Test Drive Review

Not many people will have the chance to buy a 2014 Honda Accord Plug-In when it goes on sale in California and New York next year, but those that do will find a car that performs the way we were promised gasoline-electric hybrids one day would.

Honda recently announced that pricing for the 2014 Accord Plug-In will start at $37,980 (plus $750 destination), a premium for the segment that includes the Chevy Volt and Toyota Prius plug-in. But the Accord is a leap forward for Honda, and in some ways, plug-in hybrids everywhere.

The 2014 Accord Plug-In is outfitted with the same features as the 2012 Accord Touring, the top-of-the-line Honda sedan, which means that an impressive array of comfort and safety features come standard. The Accord Plug-In feels like a warm and engaging luxury car that just happens to sometimes run on battery power, immediately making it an attractive alternative to the competition.
Inside, the Accord Plug-In sports very comfortable ten-way adjustable seats with adequate room for five. Technology is impressive but not overwhelming, with a large touch-screen interface and seven-speaker audio system tastefully worked into the interior. Soothing lights and sounds welcome you when the car starts, and high-quality glossy materials are pleasing to the eye.

Your experience from the outside may be a different story, however. We’ve discussed the, shall we say, unorthodox appearance of the 2014 Honda Accord Plug-In before. In person, the gaping front grille is a little less ghastly, but is still a design that only its mother could love. In an effort to differentiate the plug-in from its Accord brothers, Honda probably went too far with creative freedom.
But that’s not why people will buy the car, anyway. The 2014 Honda Accord Plug-In will achieve an estimated 115 MPGe with an all-electric range of 13 miles. The two-motor system is a first for Honda, and in a short drive around downtown Los Angeles, it came off as a refined and smooth powertrain befitting its price tag. Under electric power, the Accord Plug-In will pull mightily when you want it, and then subtly transitions into the gasoline engine as you gain speed. It’s a promising system that Honda should attempt to work into more vehicles, especially as the cost begins to
decrease a bit.

Also very impressive is the standard LaneWatch system that shows a live video of your blind spot when attempting to switch lanes. Our own James Flammang wrote an explanation and review of the technology last week, here, and it adds a welcome level of technology and safety to the 2014 Accord Plug-In.

If you can get past its price and design, and consider yourself an early adopter of fuel-efficient technology, the 2014 Honda Accord Plug-In is a promising newcomer that deserves your attention. Only if you live in New York or California, though.

Monday, December 17, 2012

Weekly Car Care Tip: Park in the shade

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Of course, a garage is always the ideal place to park your car. But if one isn’t available, minimize interior damage from UV sunlight and heat by always trying to park your car in the shade. If no shade is available or if you find parking under a tree results in bird droppings, use a car shade to minimize the sun’s impact. As a bonus, you’ll have a cooler car to step into on hot sunny days. Car shades come in two basic types: those that you unfold and place on the front windshield and rear window, or pleated types that attach to the windshield posts (with adhesive), window frames (with Velcro), or the windows themselves (with suction cups).


Courtesy of Reader’s Digest

Monday, December 3, 2012

Weekly Car Care Tip: Brush out the air vents

These louvers are a real magnet for dust, and a vacuum with a brush attachment just won’t get it all. Take an inexpensive paint brush and give it a light shot of Endust or Pledge furniture polish. Work the brush into the crevices to collect the dust. Wipe the brush off with a rag and move on to the next one.

Courtesy of the Family Handyman

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