Guide To OEM Honda Bug Deflectors

A Honda OEM Hood Edge Deflector (Bug Deflector) is a must have accessory for any model of Honda vehicle.

For the do-it-yourselfer, the Honda OEM Bug Deflector is not overly difficult to install. For those not so inclined to mess with their treasured four-wheeled investment, Orangeville Honda will gladly install the Bug Deflector for a slight additional fee.

They Still Love Us!

It seems Honda's are still the car thief's choice of automobiles. The stats from the article below are from 2009. Honda/Acura is responsible for five of the ten most stolen cars. Why? Because everyone wants one!

Canada's most frequently stolen cars
- Drew Berner

First, the good news: car thefts in Canada are on the decline. But the bad news is StatsCan latest numbers show over 108,000 vehicles were stolen in 2009 - obviously still a lot of cars.

The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) published its list of the top 10 most frequently stolen vehicles, a list that includes an equal number of older import brands and luxury SUVs. Often those vehicles, particularly high-value cars like the Hummer H2 and the Cadillac Escalade, are exported out of the country, which in years past would have meant they were gone forever. But the federal government's passage of Bill S-9 - a law that gives the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) increased authority to seize stolen cars meant for export - has helped stem the flow of contraband cars out of the country, particularly at ports in Montreal and Halifax. In fact, IBC reports it recovered $30.7 million dollars worth of vehicles, including the seizure of 600 automobiles meant for export.

Professional thieves likely target specific vehicles, and they aren't all newer models - if you think no one would want to steal your 11-year old Honda Civic, think again. Here are the top 10 most stolen vehicles in Canada:

1. 2000 Honda Civic SiR 2-door

2. 1999 Honda Civic SiR 2-door

3. 2002 Cadillac Escalade 4-door 4WD

4. 2004 Cadillac Escalade 4-door 4WD

5. 2005 Acura RSX Type S 2-door

6. 1997 Acura Integra 2-door

7. 2000 Audi S4 Quattro 4-door AWD

8. 2003 Hummer H2 4-door AWD

9. 2006 Acura RSX Type S 2-door

10. 2004 Hummer H2 4-door AWD


Bill S-9 is a step forward, but as long as people are careless with their vehicles, car thefts will continue to be a problem. According to the IBC, about 20 per cent of stolen vehicles had the keys in them - practically an invitation to even the most amateur thief. Anti-theft devices like alarms, GPS trackers and engine immobilizers are always recommended as a way to prevent theft, but a few simple steps can greatly reduce the chance that your car will be stolen.

- Make sure your windows are rolled all the way up, your doors are locked and you're carrying the key

- Keep your vehicle registration and insurance certificate with you, don't leave it in the car

- Keep valuables out of view - if you have to keep them in the car, lock them in the trunk

- Never leave your car unattended while it's running - you don't want to leave your car warming up in the winter and find it's gone when you return

- Try to park in busier, well-lit areas and close to other cars

- Park in a garage at home if you can, and make sure both the car doors and the garage door are locked


Read original article here.

Support the CARSTAR Cystic Fibrosis National Car Wash Event!

Just passing on a message from our good friends at CARSTAR. It's time for their annual Cystic Fibrosis National Car Wash Event. Drop in to your nearest CARSTAR location on Saturday, June 11 - get your car washed - and put some funding to a great cause!

Here's the CARSTAR press release:

Wed, 8 Jun 2011

CARSTAR Soaps it Up for Charity this Weekend© CollisionWeek. All rights reserved. 20106660 No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted by any means without permission in writing from the publisher.

On Saturday, June 11, CARSTAR Collision Centres in Canada and the United States will aim to break the Guinness World Record for the World's largest car wash by washing more than 4,100 cars in eight hours at multiple venues. The North America-wide world record attempt will see more than 120 events taking place to break the current record set by CARSTAR in 2009.

In Canada, volunteers and staff from CARSTAR locations will roll up their sleeves and break out the buckets and sponges for the eighth annual Soaps It Up for Cystic Fibrosis National Car Wash Event. The funds raised at the car wash will support Cystic Fibrosis Canada and local charities.

After eight years of success in Canada, this marks the third consecutive year that CARSTAR U.S. will be taking part in Soaps It Up. Funds raised from the American car wash events will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

"After setting the world record in 2009, we are thrilled to once again be partnering with our U.S. counterparts in this cross-border initiative to break the record for the World's largest car wash", said Sam Mercanti, President and CEO of CARSTAR Automotive Canada Inc. "Together, through events like Soaps It Up, we are able to reinforce our commitment to supporting charities and local communities across North America where we do business."

"The passion, enthusiasm and commitment of CARSTAR's nationwide network of franchise partners, and customers and support of local communities across Canada have made Soaps It Up our largest and most successful annual fundraising event for eight years running," said Mercanti. "We're hoping to reach some important milestones in 2011 - we want to break a Guinness World Record and we want to hit the 2 million dollar mark for funds raised for Cystic Fibrosis Canada, so we need Canadians to come out to their local CARSTAR Soaps It Up car wash on June 11 to help us make a big splash."

In the last ten years, more than $1.8 million has been raised by CARSTAR Collision Repair Centres to help find a cure. This year, CARSTAR Canada has set a goal to raise $125,000, putting the total raised during CARSTAR Canada's partnership with Cystic Fibrosis Canada at over $2 million.

For a list of participating locations, please visit www.carstar.ca.

NGK BPR6EY-11 Spark Plugs

We have about 20 NGK BPR6EY-11 spark plugs in stock that we're selling for $.49 each while supplies last.

Although this part number only fits Honda's older than 1989, this spark plug is good other maufacturer's vehicles from much newer model years.

For a whole fitment list of this product, go to this page from the NGK official website.

Help Out the Orangeville Food Bank on June 18, 2011

On Saturday, June 18th, 2011 from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Orangeville Honda is encouraging the community to drop by the dealership to support the Orangeville Food Bank.

We will be barbequeing burgers and hot dogs and there will be beverages (non-alcoholic!). The deal is: in exchange for the equivelent of a $2 or more donation worth of unperishable food, you can enjoy some grilled treats and enjoy the summer sunshine at Orangeville Honda!

Oh - and there will be raffles for great prizes!

On The Lighter Side...

Now for a little car salesman humour. You (shouldn't) run into any of these indicators at Orangeville Honda!

Top 10 Indications You Have the Wrong Used Car Salesman

10. When you complain that a car has too many miles, he asks you how many miles you'd like to see on it.

9. Has dog named "Chevette."

8. When you crank the car and fluid shoots over your left shoulder, he notes, "Oh, that's a standard feature on all of these newer models."

7. Uses the 'Slim Jim' strapped to his belt to open the cars for your inspection.

6. When you ask him where the restroom is, he says, "Tell 'ya what I'm gonna do ...."

5. Lunges behind a fern every time you mention "Mike Wallace."

4. His bumper sticker reads, "Honk If You've Ever Reamed A Guy For Eight C-notes On A '72 Dodge Dart."

3. Casts no shadow even in direct sunlight.

2. Ever uses the words "excellent" and "Hyundai" in the same sentence.

1. Tries to convince you that this car will get better mileage because it is heavier, and you will be able to "coast a lot."

My apologies to the great people at Hyundai for #2...

A Few Clearance Items at Incredible Pricing!

Just a few one time deals from the parts department: These items are one time only deals - once they're gone, they're gone! Contact Tom at the Parts if you're interesting in one or more of these items. Parts, of course, are subject to our government's fine 13% HST!

BLUE JAYS TO CONDUCT HONDA SUPER CAMPS ACROSS CANADA

This just in from Honda Canada:

BLUE JAYS TO CONDUCT HONDA SUPER CAMPS ACROSS CANADA The TORONTO BLUE JAYS will conduct seven Honda Super Camps across seven cities from June through August, as they continue their commitment to amateur baseball across Canada. In conjunction with title sponsor Honda Canada Inc., the Super Camps will commence in Vancouver from June 27-29 at Scotiabank Field at Nat Bailey Stadium, the home of Class A affiliate the Vancouver Canadians of the Northwest League. Blue Jays alumni, Ed Sprague, Duane Ward, Lloyd Moseby and Roberto Alomar will be guest instructors in Vancouver, assisting the team from Baseball Canada as they provide instruction to approximately 150 registrants. The instruction will continue through the summer with camps being held in Prince George, London, Halifax, Ottawa, Calgary, and concluding in Toronto. Former Blue Jays Mark Eichhorn, Rance Mulliniks, Lloyd Moseby, Duane Ward, Candy Maldonado, Alex Gonzalez, Brian McRae and Tony Fernandez will also take part throughout the summer along with Baseball Canada instructors. “We are very proud to partner with the Blue Jays on this significant initiative. Together we continue to grow this game across Canada and programs such as this provide our players future with the fundamental skills they need, while enhancing their enjoyment of this great game” - Jim Baba, Director General, Baseball Canada. “We wear the Maple Leaf proudly. As we did with the Winter Tour we want bring the game of baseball to all Canadians and reaching out to the youth of this country is an important step in that process. Doing so with the great team from Baseball Canada, will only strengthen our ability to execute our long term commitment to Amateur Baseball” - Paul Beeston, President and CEO, Toronto Blue Jays and Rogers Centre. Each Honda Super Camp presented by the Blue Jays Baseball Academy, will be three days in length and run from 8am-1pm each day. Each participant will receive top level instruction in all aspects of the game from Blue Jays alumni and Baseball Canada instructors. Registration will be available on bluejays.com/camps, with a cost of $150 per child and will limited to 150 children aged 8-14. In addition, working with local baseball associations, the Toronto Blue Jays, through Jays Care Foundation, will donate registration fees for a limited number of players in each of the seven camps to help remove any financial barriers to participation.

A complete listing of camp dates and details is below.

June 27-29 Vancouver Scotiabank Field at Nat Bailey Stadium Sprague, Ward, Alomar, Moseby July 4-6 Prince George Volunteer Park Ward, Eichhorn, Mulliniks, Moseby July 11-13 London Centrefield Sports Ward, McRae, Quantrill July 18-20 Halifax Beazley Field Ward, Mulliniks, Maldonado July 25-27 Ottawa Ottawa Baseball Stadium Maldonado, Ward, Gonzalez, McRae Aug. 8-10 Calgary Absolute Sports Ward, Eichhorn, Mulliniks Aug. 15-17 Toronto Rogers Centre Henke, Gonzalez, Mulliniks, McRae, Fernandez

Having Trouble Finding Us?

A customer today brought it to our attention today that directions found on the web about how to find Orangeville Honda can be a little sketchy. Specifically, the map shown on Honda.ca has us located at the corner of C-Line and Centennial on the other end of town!

Here is a snapshot from Google Earth that shows us in the real world. The yellow tags show us and the Headwaters Healthcare Centre (Orangeville Hospital) as reference points.

Drop Off Your Old Unusable Electronics In April

For the month of April, 2011, you can drop off your old electronics at Orangeville Honda and instead of paying for the disposal, you actually get a $250 coupon towards the purchase of a vehicle.

Orangeville Honda has teamed up with GreenTec to help our community dispose of old and unusable electronics in an environmentally safe manner.

What can you bring in?

• Printer Cartridges


• Cell Phones


• Rechargeable Batteries


• Computers


• Laptops


• Hard Drives


• CD's and DVD's


• MP3 Players


• Media Tapes


• Cameras

Instead of dumping this stuff with the weekly garbage where it will take up valuable space in a landfill site, bring it on over to Orangeville Honda. While you're there, grab a great cup of coffee and a bag of popcorn on us!

2011 Honda Odyssey Achieves Historic Safety Milestone

From Honda Canada:

Odyssey becomes the only minivan to earn top U.S. safety ratings from both IIHS and NHTSA under more-stringent testing guidelines

The short version of this story: the all-new 2011 Honda Odyssey is really, really safe!

MARKHAM, ON (March 22, 2010) – The 2011 Honda Odyssey minivan achieved a
historic safety milestone, becoming the first and only minivan to earn the highest
possible U.S. safety ratings from both the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under their
respective more-stringent testing guidelines. No other minivan this year has received
both a 2011 TOP SAFETY PICK award from IIHS and an "Overall Vehicle Score1" of
five stars from NHTSA.

The Odyssey was recently named a 2011 TOP SAFETY PICK from IIHS, the U.S.-based
institute's highest honour. The award recognizes vehicles that do the best job of
protecting vehicle occupants involved in front, side and rear crashes, plus rollover
performance based on ratings in IIHS tests, as well as having a standard electronic
stability control system. The Odyssey earned the highest-possible score of GOOD in all
four ratings, including the more rigorous roof-strength test.

In addition to earning the TOP SAFETY PICK designation, the Odyssey was one of the
first vehicles to achieve NHTSA's best-possible "Overall Vehicle Score" of five stars. The
newly introduced Overall Vehicle Score is part of the U.S. government's New Car
Assessment Program (NCAP) that is first being applied to 2011 models. The Odyssey
achieved its top "Overall Vehicle Score" with five-star ratings for the frontal crash safety
test and both side crash safety tests2 in all evaluated front and rear seating positions and
scenarios. The Odyssey also received four stars for the rollover rating3.

All 2011 Odyssey vehicles utilize the Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™)
body structure. ACE is an exclusive body design that enhances occupant protection and
crash compatibility in frontal crashes. The ACE design utilizes a network of connected
structural elements to distribute crash energy more evenly throughout the front of the
vehicle. This enhanced frontal crash energy management helps to reduce the forces
transferred to the passenger compartment. Standard safety equipment includes Vehicle
Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with traction control; an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS);
three-row side curtain airbags with rollover sensor; dual-stage, multiple-threshold front
airbags; a driver's front side airbag; and a front passenger's side airbag with an occupant
position detection system.

Overall, the Odyssey improves for the 2011 model year with greater interior
functionality, a more distinctive style and higher fuel economy. Significant
enhancements to the interior include a new 3-mode second-row seat design that is more
comfortable for centre passengers (Odyssey EX and above). A more powerful and efficient
3.5-litre i-VTEC V-6 engine features Variable Cylinder Management (standard on all
models for 2011) and produces 248 hp while delivering a city/highway/combined fuel
economy of 11.7/7.2/9.7 on the LX, EX and EX-L models and 10.9/7.1/9.2 mpg on
Odyssey Touring models.

New technology available on certain models includes a rear entertainment system with a
16.2-inch ultrawide split-screen display and an auxiliary High-Definition Multimedia
Interface (HDMI) video input, an "intelligent" Multi-Information Display (i-MID) with
customizable wallpaper and much more.

The 2011 Odyssey is truly a North American-made vehicle – designed, engineered and
assembled in the U.S. The Odyssey is produced exclusively at Honda Manufacturing of
Alabama using domestic and globally sourced parts.

Of course - you can test drive the all-new 2011 Honda Odyssey at Orangeville Honda!

Great Honda How-To Videos

A customer brought this to our attention they other day and it was, quite frankly, too awesome to not share.

College Hills Honda is a dealership in Wooster, Ohio. To date, College Hills has produced 199 instructional videos mostly regarding how to install OEM accessories on your Honda.

The videos are well-produced right in the College Hills Honda shop and the work is done by Honda Certifed Technicians.

Here's a sample video:



Check out their YouTube homepage for the rest of the videos.

All these accessories, of course, can be purchased at Orangeville Honda.

Honda CRV Tops In SUV Sales

Are you loving your Honda CRV? Yes? You're not alone. For the month of February, 2011, the Honda CRV was the top selling SUV in the United States, as it was in January.

The CRV outsold the Ford Escape by over 1000 vehicles. At the same time, last year, the Escape was number one, outselling the CRV by over 3000 vehicles.

19,096 CRVs were driven off the lot in February. That total represents nearly a 3000 vehicle rise of the previous month - a sign that the battered U.S. auto market is turning around - and that people are smart enough to buy a quality product!

Kudos to our friends at Ford, though. Of the top ten SUVs sold in February, three were Fords. The Escape, of course, was in second. The Ford Edge came in sixth and the Ford Explorer came in seventh.

For a great source of monthly auto sales stats, check out Good Car Bad Car - our source for this post.

Got a Whole Lot of Disposable Income?

Ok - they're not Hondas, but this article shows off some really cool cars coming out in 2011.



Really cool cars for 2011.

Limited Edition Honda Accord HFP Coupe

What follows is the press release from Honda Canada:

MARKHAM, ON (February 17, 2011) – Honda Canada revealed the first member of its new
Honda Factory Performance (HFP) line-up at the 2011 Canadian International Auto Show in
Toronto. The Canadian-exclusive, “Limited-Series Black” 2011 Honda Accord HFP Coupe is an
aggressive expression of Honda’s commitment to developing new levels of styling and performance potential of its vehicles.

“The new Accord HFP Coupe is designed for the Accord buyer who wants an even sportier look
and an enhanced driving experience in addition to the quality and reliability Honda has always
delivered,” said Jerry Chenkin, executive vice president of Honda Canada Inc. “We wanted to
provide an example of how easy it is to create a more sporty ride when your foundation is a Honda – and we’re confident that we have hit the mark with this car.”

The enhanced exterior styling comes from a wider and lower appearance, achieved through a 25- mm (1”) suspension drop, 19-inch wheels and skirt kit that includes front, rear and side skirts. In addition, a more responsive sport suspension designed to provide a more exhilarating driving experience with improved tire grip from special Michelin Primacy MXM4 tires. Add that to the Accord’s 271-horsepower V6 engine and the result is a car meant to turn heads just long enough to see the new 2011 Honda Accord HFP Coupe go from the rear-view mirror to the horizon ahead.

The 2011 Limited-Series Black Honda Accord HFP Coupe will be priced at $37,890 and will be
available at select Honda dealerships this spring in limited numbers, with only 200 being produced.

Two transmissions will be available – 5-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual, with Black as the
only exterior colour.

For further information about the entire Honda line-up, please visit www.honda.ca.

Ladies Car Clinic Night!

For the female car owner that wants to know what really goes on under the hood, March 2nd, 2011 will be a great night at Orangeville Honda with refreshments, snacks and raffle draws courtesy of Body Bar Spa and Salon.

Orangeville Honda and Amanda Troupe (owner of Ladies Car Sense Clinics) are hosting a Ladies Car Clinic Night at the dealership on the evening of March 2nd from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

Details:

Experience how to completely protect your investment. Meet the service personnel, enjoy some refreshments and learn the basic "how to's" on properly maintaining and servicing your vehicle. An intimate clinic geared to women, Amanda Troupe brings her service experience to you; offering you the peace of mind and the knowledge you need to have your vehicle serviced with confidence. Enjoy light snacks and raffle draws courtesy of Body Bar and Salon.

If you would like to attend, please RSVP Rhonda Whalen at Orangeville Honda. You can reach Rhonda by phone at 519-941-6221 or by email: rwhalen@orangevillehonda.com.

Space is Limited so reserve your spot, right now!

Check Out The Limited Edition Civic Ti

Want this extremely limited edition Civic Ti? Looks like you'll have to head over to the U.K.

Read the Honda UK Media Release.

Time To Update Your Navigation DVD?

Your Honda factory installed navigation unit says you’re at a dead end but the road clearly extends beyond the horizon? It might be time to order an updated navigation DVD!

Unfortunately, due to licensing, the navigation disk cannot be ordered through your Honda dealer’s parts or service department. However, the process is fairly easy through the Honda.ca website.

The easy way is to simply click on this link to order your navigation DVD update. From this site you simply need to click on your vehicle, give your address information and pay via credit card.

The longer route is to go to the Honda.ca website and follow these steps:

1. Click on the Honda logo at the top left of the upper navigation bar.

2. At the bottom of the page you will find a series of columns containing links to various pages at the website. Go over to the column with the heading ‘Owners’.

3. Click on ‘Genuine Parts & Service’ under ‘Owners’.

4. On the left of this page there will be a vertical navigation bar. Mouseover ‘Genuine Parts and Service’. Select ‘Navigation’ from the list of options.

5. From this page, click the ‘Order Navigation DVD’ button and you will find yourself at the ordering site.

Although we can’t order the disk for you, we at Orangeville Honda, are more than happy to help you with any questions you have in the ordering process or the subsequent installation process once you have your updated DVD. If you do not have access to the internet, drop in and we’ll run you through it on one of our computers.

Don't Make A $140 Mistake! Get Your Wiper Inserts Changed at the Dealership

We have it instilled in our minds by constant media suggestion to buy the simple ‘do-it-yourself’ items for your vehicle at the Canadian Tires or Walmarts of the world. Windshield wiper blades are definitely one of these items. Even the car owner with the least mechanical ability can change his or her own wiper blades.

Vehicle quality is constantly being improved each and every year and with that, the vehicles are becoming more and more complicated. Yes, even the simple wiper blade has evolved into something that is a bit of a technical masterpiece. Your OEM Honda wiper blades are made to provide the best visibility when you need it the most.

Especially since 2008, Honda has changed their wiper blade design drastically. Customers regularly complain that after replacing the original blades with inexpensive aftermarket wipers, they are worse off. At your Ontario Honda Dealer, it is painful for the Parts and Service Departments to have to inform a customer that they need to spend up to $70 per wiper blade because they threw their old ones out and replaced them with a ‘cheaper’ alterative from one of the big box stores.

It is painful because, although we’re all in the business of making money, we don’t like to make it on a customer’s mistake – especially when they’ve maybe been handed some misinformation.

On ALL Honda vehicles with OEM wiper blades, ALL Ontario Honda Dealers, especially Orangeville Honda, will replace the wiper blade inserts for just the cost of the rubber. In other words, after paying for the inserts, installation is free.

How much are these inserts? Typically, after sales tax, you will pay no more than $12.99 total for both blades (approx. $5.50 each)!

Here are some examples of what Honda OEM full replacement wiper blades cost:

2008-2011 Honda Civic Sedan - $70 per side (yes that’s $140 for wipers!).
2008-2011 Honda Civic Coupe - $50 per side.
2009-2011 Honda Fit - $36 per side.
2007-2011 CRV - $40 for the driver’s side and $30 for the passenger’s.
2008-2011 Accord - $40 for the driver’s side and $30 for the passenger’s.

The rubber is not meant to last and can degrade fairly quickly in the extreme Central Ontario weather. If your vision isn’t as clear as it used to be, drop into Orangeville Honda – no appointment necessary – and we’ll gladly change your inserts for you.

All-new 2012 Honda Civic Coming Soon!

Stay tuned for the release of this awesome car sometime in the first half of 2011!