Friday, February 19, 2010

Help Us Help The Orangeville SPCA!

Come on it to Orangeville Honda and purchase a baseball-style cap for $12.00 and we'll donate $2.00 from each sale to the Orangeville SPCA.

There are two styles available. Both are 3/4 black, one with the front coloured blue with the Honda 'H' logo in the middle and the other is the same but coloured beige.

Although our partnership with the Orangeville SPCA will be an on-going project, the hats have a limited supply and will be going fast.

Saturday, February 6, 2010

The Truth About Wiper Blades

People are often amazed at how a cheap piece of rubber that is exposed to the elements 24/7/365 can deteriorate so quickly. Your wiper blades, no matter how fancy, are just that - a cheap piece of rubber.

Consider what your blades are exposed to: rain, snow, ice, frost, extreme sunlight (maybe not in Ontario anymore...), aggressive ice scrapers, tons of road salt. Then consider whether changing the rubber inserts on your Honda OEM wiper blades for around $5.50 plus tax every six months is such a bad thing. Just a reminder, as well, installation of all wiper inserts and wiper blades at Orangeville Honda is free of charge.

The following FAQ is from Trico. Trico is the leader in aftermarket wiper blades and has provided this great information sheet on their website:


How often should I change my wipers?
It is recommended that wiper blades or refills be changed every six months to maintain maximum driving safety. As an easy reminder, you should change your wipers when you change your clock at daylight savings time.

What indicates that my wipers need replacing?
Deteriorated wipers produce an uneven wipe, which prevents proper contact with the windshield surface. This will create streaky or unwiped areas, severely impairing your driving vision. And remember - what you can't see, can harm you!
If any of these conditions describe your wipers, replace them today:

Streaking
Caused by dry rubber that has hardened and cracked. Streaking can also be caused by tree sap, road tar and other foreign substances on the blade rubber.

Chattering
Caused by the "permanent set" or "curve" in the rubber some wiper blades develop while they are parked. This condition is characterized by the chattering sound the blade makes as it passes over the windshield.

Worn Rubber
General rounding of the wiping edge caused by long service.

Split Rubber
A condition found on blades that are old. Sometimes due to the effects of the sun's ultraviolet rays on the rubber.

Bent Refill Vertebra
Sometimes caused by ice scrapers, automatic car washes or vandalism.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to refill wiper blades that are distorted, bent or badly worn. Replace them with new wiper blades to avoid the possibility of damage to the windshield.

Bent Wiper Frame
Sometimes caused by ice scrapers, automatic car washes or vandalism.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to refill wiper blades that are distorted, bent or badly worn. Replace them with new wiper blades to avoid the possibility of damage to the windshield.

Why do I need to install new wipers when I live in an area where it hardly ever rains?
A wiper blade that hasn't been used for an extended period of time can dry out or develop permanent set, as described in the question above under the "Streaking" and "Chattering" section. Even if you don't use your blades often, they still need to be inspected for damage every six months.

Do I need to replace both wipers?
It is always recommended to change both wipers at the same time. This will help ensure clear driving vision from the entire windshield. Don't forget the rear blade, which is found on most Sport Utility Vehicles, vans and station wagons.

Friday, February 5, 2010

2008 Honda Fit OEM Fog Light Kits Only $99!

While supplies last, you can purchase an OEM fog light kit for just $99 at Orangeville Honda! This is an amazing savings from the regular price of $413.21.

This price is for the parts only and installation is extra. If you would like to inquire about the cost of installation, just call our service department at 519-941-6221 and someone will be more than happy to help you out.

As mentioned above, this price will remain while supplies last and is therefore subject to change without warning. If this is an upgrade you were wishing for for your 2008 Fit, then don't delay!

Friday, January 22, 2010

Change in Hours For Parts and Service

Starting in February, 2010, the parts and service departments at Orangeville Honda will now be open Thursday evenings until 8pm. We will remain open on Saturdays but the new hours will be 8am - 1pm instead of the current 8am -4pm.

We realize that a great number of our customers are commuters and simply cannot get in for service during the day. We hope that staying open late will help in our quest to provide the ultimate customer service.

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Windshield Washer Refills - $1.25

Help save the environment by keeping your plastic windshield washer fluid jugs out of the landfill. For the rest of January, come to the parts department with your empty washer fluid bottle and we'll refill it for just $1.25!

Just come to the parts department and ask for the washer fluid refill deal and we'll be happy to fill you up with the blue stuff.

Small print:

This price is on a 4 litre jug and we are imposing a 2 bottle per customer limit.

This is a perfect opportunity to let your green side show through and save some money at the same time!

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Orangeville Honda Brake Special

We're offering an exclusive deal to our blog readers for the rest of January and the month of February. All Honda OEM brake pads and rotors are 25% off! Simply print out this article and bring it in to receive the discount.

Although we are more than happy to install the brake parts on your vehicle, the discount only applies to parts and not to labour.

Here are some sample prices:

2006-2010 Honda Civic

Front rotors: Regular price is $90.20 each / Sale price is $67.65 each
Front pads: Regular price is $74.68 for the set / Sale price is $56.01 for the set

2006-2010 Honda Ridgeline

Rear rotors: Regular price is $147.30 each / Sale price is $110.47 each
Rear pads: Regular price is $80.51 for the set / Sale price is $60.38 for the set

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Get Your Honda Clothing At Orangeville Honda

We're happy to announce, here at Orangeville Honda, that we're begun to offer great looking Honda clothing for sale in the parts department. Below are the items that we currently have in stock with much more to come.

All the hats are price at $14.99 each and the shirts are priced at $29.99 each.

If you have any questions about the clothing or would like to place an order, please us at (519) 941-6221, leave a comment on this post or e-mail tsamworth@orangevillehonda.com .

Check back often for new items and deals.












































Monday, December 28, 2009

Wiper Blade 1 Day Sale - January 2, 2010

On Saturday, January 2, 2010, we have to be here on the day after New Year's so you might as well benefit! This is the season to have fresh wiper blades and there's no time than the present to change them up. According to wiper blade manufacturers, you should change your blades every six months - how long has it been for you?

One day only, get your wiper blades for $11.99 each. 26", 24", 22", 18" are Honda OEM, all other sizes are 'Exact Fit'. Regular price on these items is $19 each.

But wait, that's not all! Installation is free! We're open from 8am until 4pm - this is an Orangeville Honda Blog exclusive so be sure to mention at the parts department that you saw this price right here.

Supplies may run out, but we do offer a 30-day raincheck for one set of wiper blades.

Remember to check back to the blog often for great savings at Orangeville Honda!

Price of Honda OEM 0W20 Bottled Oil Reduced!

Great news for those with a hybrid or a number of the new 2010 Honda's. The price of 0W20 has been reduced, effective immediately. The price of the 1 litre bottles had been set at $7.19. The new price is $5.17!

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Welcome Post and Boxing Week Blowout

This blog is the place to check back on often for great exclusive deals, timely information on your Honda product, Honda news, as well as information on dealer events.

We hope that this blog will serve as an interactive forum between us at Orangeville Honda and our customers, potential customers and Honda lovers in general. Every post will be fully capable of accepting comments from all visitors. However, we will moderate the comments for spam and inappropriate language. In other words, be kind!

Parts Department Boxing Week Blowout

As advertised in the Orangeville Banner, from Monday, December 28, 2009 to Thursday, December 31, 2009, all in-stock honda oem brake pads and rotors, air and cabin filters, bottled fluids and oil filters are 30% off! Please note filters and fluids that are part of regular service maintenance are not included in this sale. In lieu of the coupon provided in The Banner, please print a copy of this post and bring it in. Rain checks valid for 30 days will be given on items that sell out.

Also, for the same dates, get a set of Winter Floor Mats free with a winter tire installation and alignment for $157.95 or with any other service over $350.

We wish all our customers, friends and family a very Merry Christmas and look forward to seeing everyone during Boxing Week!