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Cash for Clunkers

2009-06-23T11:27:00.003-04:00

President Obama will sign into law a program NHTSA is calling the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS). This is a government program that helps you purchase a new, more fuel efficient vehicle when you trade in a less fuel efficient vehicle.

The program will begin around late July, 2009 and run till November 1, 2009. Therefore time is of essence to take advantage of this program. Details of the program can be found at http://cars.gov/

The Honda lineup with it's fuel efficient models fit this program perfectly. Start shopping now and select the Honda you want at http://www.easleyhonda.com/ and be ready to take advantage of cash for clunkers

Five important things to know about the program

1. The vehicle you are trading must be less that 25 years old on the date of the trade in
2. You must purchase or lease only a new vehicle to qualify
3. In general, your trade in must get 18 mile per gallon or less; some large pickups and cargo vans have different requirements
4. Your trade in must be registered and insured for the full year prior to trading
5. You don't need a voucher, Hendrick Honda will apply the credit at purchase

2009-06-11T18:41:00.002-04:00

Cars for less that $5000 at Hendrick Honda. Here's one for great transporation around town or that pizza delivery job this summer. Toyota Avalon. See it now Hendrick Honda in Easley SC.

2009-06-11T18:22:00.002-04:00

They're back!!! A 47% increase in pump prices over the last 6 months. What are you going to do? Well I don't suspect you can do anything about it other than use less of it. The new 2010 Honda Insight is the latest edition to the Honda lineup that helps you do just that. With mpg in the mid 40's, that's doing something about it. I've got 6 on the ground right now at Hendrick Honda in Easley. Check them out at www.easleyhonda.com

2009-06-01T18:58:00.005-04:00

On June 3, 2009 top NASCAR drivers will be racing to benefit the following military charities. Wounded Warrior Project, Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, Operation Homefront, and Fisher House. The number 48 car driven by Jimmie Johnson is sponsored by Hendrickcars.com. This race at Eldora Speedway features other top drivers from Nationwide, IROC, Indy and other series . It will be broadcast live on HBO telecast at 7pm eastern on June 3, 2009. This pay per view event is expected to attract 1 million viewers. Watch the race on Wednesday to cheer for Jimmie Johnson and Hendrickcars.com. And after the race visit Hendrickcars.com to view all the pre-owned vehicles available.

2009-03-26T11:57:00.006-04:00

Does this make you feel comfortable about where gas prices are going? Don't get lulled to sleep thinking that gas will remain cheap. Last summer customers were dumping their guzzlers and snapping up gas savers like Civic, Accord and Civic Hybrids. Now the 2010 Honda Insight joins the Honda family of fuel saving, reliable vehicles.

At Hendrick Honda of Easley we have a great supply of Civic, Accord, Civic Hybrid and 2010 Honda Insight. Plus, Honda is running some great specials that makes them even a better value. Visit easleyhonda.com and click on the online specials tab to see details. Plan ahead now, don't get caught in a "Have To" situation.

2009-03-26T11:34:00.005-04:00

Team Lowe's Racing launches new Web site.

At Hendrick Honda in Easley SC, we are proud to be part of the Hendrick Family and associated with a name like Hendrick Motorsports.

LowesRacing.com is the official site and fan club home of Team Lowe's reacing and three-time defending champion Jimmie Johnson. The newly updated site presents fans the opportunity to sign up for a free membership to the Team Lowe's Racing fan club, giving elite access to exclusive videos, a free subscription to Track Record magazine, member-only wallpapers, special merchandise opportunities, newsletters and other exciting deals available to members only.

Log on today and see what's new

2009-03-26T11:02:00.005-04:00

The new 2010 Honda Insight is here on the ground at Hendrick Honda in Easley . As of this morning we have 3 getting ready to go through the service department for pre-delivery inspection. Come today and see the newest member of the Honda Family. The new Insight starts at a MSRP of $19,800 plus destination and any installed options. A $299 closing fee is included in the price at Hendrick Honda in Easley SC.

Boasting an estimated EPA of 40/43 mpg this is definitely designed for today's economy. I don't know about you but gas has jumped again in my neighborhood. Go online today at easleyhonda.com to see more about the 2010 insight and request a test drive.

Tony Stewart finishes first in Hendrickcars.com car

2009-02-19T10:27:00.006-05:00

Tony Stewart finished first in the season opening Camping World 300 Nationwide Series at Daytona International Speedway. This was Stewart's second consecutive win in the season opener at Daytona.

Tony Stewart's number 80 car was sponsored by Hendrickcars.com where you can find the best selection of used or certified pre-owned vehicles. Hendrickcars.com lists inventories of more that 60 Hendrick dealerships throughout the the US with over 3,500 vehicles and 70,000 photos. There's really no need to look elsewhere if you are in the market to buy a pre-owned car, truck, SUV or Van. Hendrick Honda of Easley lists close to 1,000 cars at any given time. Check out Hendrick Honda of Easley inventory of Pre-Owned vehicles at http://www.easleyhonda.com/ that gives you the Hendrick Advantage of guaranteed quality, price and a selection of up to 3500 vehicles.

2008-12-12T18:51:00.001-05:00

Survey: Honda grabs customer-retention title from Toyota
Alysha Webb Automotive NewsDecember 10, 2008 - 1:00 pm ET LOS ANGELES --Honda has overtaken Toyota as the brand that does the best job of keeping U.S. customers. A total of 64.7 percent of Honda buyers came back to the marque, according to the 2008 Customer Retention Study released today by J.D. Power and Associates. Toyota placed second, followed by its Lexus luxury division, Mercedes-Benz and BMW. "Honda's reputation for creating safe vehicles with high resale value has been instrumental in retaining owners," said Debbie Ortuno, product research and analysis manager at J.D. Power, in a statement. Five Japanese brands were among the 11 marques that ranked above the average industry score of 48 percent. Ford and General Motors' Chevrolet and Cadillac were the three U.S. brands that placed above average, as they were a year earlier. Land Rover, the U.K. unit sold by Ford Motor Co. to India's Tata Motors during the survey period, was also above average. The study measures the percentage of new vehicle buyers and lessees who replace a previously purchased vehicle with another of the same brand. It charted purchases made from November of 2007 through May of this year. Honda's score increased almost two percentage points over 2007 to 64.7 percent. Toyota's fell to 63.2 percent from 64.6 percent. Overall customer retention declined in 2008. The industry average had held steady at about 49 percent for the past five years

2008-12-09T17:40:00.003-05:00

You have a strange rattle under the hood; What is that smell?; Am I covered under warranty?; and so on and so on. Questions that usually result in a trip to the dealership and a repair bill.

What if you talk to someone without having to drive to a dealership and wait half the day while they figure out what the problem is? Hendrick Honda of Easley has the solution.

We have just added a section to out website entitled "Ask Tom" On this page you can send an email and ask what you want; anything...big or small. There's a good chance we might have an answer for you that will relieve your mind. Tom Lapointe is the "Tom" of Ask Tom. Tom is our service manager and a Master Technician with Honda. He knows that not all problems require a visit and with some guidance can often solve your problem with a smiple tip. At the same time we don't want damage to occur to your Honda, so if a visit for a diagnostic is appropriate, he'll let you know.

At Hendrick, it's about helping our customers save time and money if possible, not fleecing everyone that comes along.

What is the Red Flag Rule?

2008-11-26T13:47:00.009-05:00

Created by the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Federal Trade Commission, Section 114 of the Identity Theft Red Flags and Address Discrepancies under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 (FACTA) was enacted in November 2007. The legislation requires each financial institution, bank or creditor that stores consumer accounts to develop specialized identity theft prevention programs.

These policies and procedures require solutions — which must now be implemented by all specified financial institutions that can identify patterns in consumer account behavior and flag those that could be of high risk.

The Hendrick organization and Hendrick Honda of Easley were quick to roll out training and certification of employees on processes developed to detect the patterns of account behavior which might indicate fraudulent activities. Programs such as this are seen as a benefit and not a burden.

"This falls right in to what we believe as a company; that is, creating an environment that customers can trust the people they do business with" said Marcus Sanders, Red Flag coordinator for Hendrick Honda in Easley SC. He added: "Every opportunity that we have to exercise professionalism improves our customers' buying experience which in turn creates repeat and referral business"

Anyone needing more information about the Red Flag rule and how it has been implemented at Hendrick Honda of Easley may contact Marcus Sanders, Red Flag co-ordinator at 864-855-1234

THE HONDA GRADUATE PROGRAM

2008-04-11T12:16:00.004-04:00

THE HONDA GRADUATE PROGRAM... Available at Hendrick Honda Easley SC
So, you're finally graduating. Congratulations! To help make the transition from school to a career as easy - and as much fun - as possible, we'd like to suggest a truly enjoyable extracurricular activity: buying a new Honda or automobile. The Honda Graduate Programs from Honda Financial Services can help make it easier to qualify for financing, and allow you to drive away for a small down payment.

To help make your monthly payments as low as possible, we can customize the financing term to your needs. Give Yourself Some Credit Taking advantage of the Graduate Program can help you start building your credit rating, making it easier to qualify for other consumer loans and credit cards.

How To Qualify: If you will be graduating with a Masters, Bachelors, or Associates degree from an accredited college or completing a registered nursing program in the next four months, or have done so in the last two years, and you have no adverse credit history, you may qualify to purchase your vehicle through the Graduate Program. Here's what you'll need to bring.

Verifiable proof of employment and income, or a firm commitment from an employer with a start date no more than 120 days from the date of the finance contract.

1. Verifiable proof of employment and income, or a firm commitment from an employer with a start date no more than 120 days from the date of the finance contract

2. Copy of diploma or proof of eligibility

3. Valid Driver's License

4. Copy of social security card

Trade Your Clunker For This Jet?

2008-03-28T17:04:00.003-04:00

Want to trade your clunker for this?

Don't expect to find one of these on our lot but do expect to find the same level of engineering in our Honda cars and trucks. For information on the Honda Jet click the image. If you are not ready yet to trade up, go to our website to see the great selection of more modest transportation at http://www.hendrickhondasc.com/

What's my trade worth?

2008-03-28T16:40:00.006-04:00

A key element in making your purchase decision is "How much is my trade worth"? No one wants to go to a dealer to be surprised by a trade figure that is way below what they had in mind. At Hendrick Honda we believe in being up front with all the information you need to make an informed decision.

On our homepage you will find a link to the independent, well respected Black Book Online. Just click the link and complete the information. Describe your vehicle, check its options and conditions and tell us how to reach you if you want to know more. There is no commitment on your part. If you don't like the value just choose not to include your trade in the deal and sell it outright. Be sure you select the right vehicle and describe its condition accurately to get the best quality trade appraisal.

Think of how prepared you will be when you have this information provided by an independent party at your fingertips. Visit us now at http://www.hendrickhondasc.com/

XM Trial with purchase of Honda Certified Vehicle

2008-01-22T13:08:00.000-05:00

Get a free three-month trial period of XM® Radio when you purchase any Honda Certified Used Car factory-equipped with XM Satellite Radio. Hear more of what you love in music, talk, news, sports and entertainment, only on XM. And there's nothing quite like the convenience of having it in your car, so you can take it with you wherever you go. Now, customers who purchase any Honda Certified Used Car factory-equipped with XM Satellite Radio will receive a free three-month trial period. You'll get:

Over 170 digital channels
Coast-to-coast coverage
69 channels of commercial-free music
Live concerts plus exclusive original programming
The biggest names in news, talk and entertainment
The most sports play-by-play
Major league baseball. Every team. All season long.

Check out our inventory of Honda Certified Used Cars at Hendrick Honda in Easley SC.

It's not easy being Green

2008-01-15T13:58:00.000-05:00

While other automakers gripe, Honda attacks the issues of fuel economy and emissions with relish. Working independently, it is focusing on two alternative fuel technologies, the natural gas powered "Civic GX" and the hydrogen fuel cell "FCX." Honda has also taken a crack at solving a problem other automakers have left to the oil companies: creating an infrastructure for hydrogen. Honda's solution is for individual refueling stations that provide heat and electricity for the home as well as hydrogen for a fuel-cell-powered car. Long term, Honda wants to be the world's cleanest, most efficient manufacturer. It has promised to reduce CO2 emissions from its factories as well as its vehicles by 5 percent between 2005 and 2010 - on top of the 5 percent it achieved between 2000 and 2005. See "Green Living Ideas"

Internet Express Lane

2008-01-14T18:36:00.000-05:00

Are you sick of sitting in a dealership for 5-6 hours trying to complete your auto purchase? That's what many customers say is their number one dissatisfaction with the vehicle purchase process.

Hendrick Honda South Carolina is proud to offer you Internet Express Lane Service. We are dedicated to making your auto buying experience a fast, easy and pleasurable one, with Internet Express Lane Service.
With this service, you'll be able to complete the in-store appointment process within 60 minutes and work directly with a decision maker at the dealership. The vehicle you are interested in will be ready and waiting for you on the lot, and an appraiser will be ready to look at your trade-in. We will also provide you with specific numbers on your new vehicle and your trade-in rather than you having to calculate it in your head.
Internet Express Lane Service...just what you've been waiting for. Available only at Hendrick Honda, Easley SC. Contact us for more information and to sign up.

Why use the dealership service department?

2008-01-11T17:47:00.000-05:00

There seems to be a common misconception regarding dealer servicing. Many people feel that it is too expensive. There is nothing further from the truth.
After spending time researching the various options available to you the consumer, we have concluded that in the long run, this is not true. Most dealerships will perform a basic oil change service for $29.95. If they have sent a coupon, it could be significantly less. The service includes topping off all fluids and a multipoint inspection. Most dealers even include a car wash. Compare this to the $37.00-$40.00 you could spend at somewhere like Jiffy Lube without the free wash. The dealer uses factory approved parts with a nationwide warranty. What happens when the cheap filter from the independent fails and you’re on a trip? Who pays for the potential engine failure if that happens?
Another thing to remember is manufacturers like Honda reward people for loyalty. Recently we had a customer with 110,000 miles on their car. The warranty was over at 36,000. When the customer had a transmission failure and requested assistance Honda asked one question “Where do they do their service?” Upon realizing that the customer had been a loyal customer, Honda replaced their transmission at no charge. What would happen if you asked your local garage to do this?
An automobile that has had all the recommended services done is worth more in the long run. Many times you can command a higher trade in value when getting another automobile. The risk of it leaving you stranded is much lower if you follow your dealers suggestions. The dealer is not designed to sell you unnecessary services that have high profit potential. They are there to service the vehicle in the best interest of you and your car.
Highly trained technicians, factory manuals and online literature, specials tool’s designed for your car and parts with a 1 year 12,000 mile warranty should be reason enough to never go anywhere else for service. Please give Hendrick Honda a chance to earn all your business.

Tom LaPointe

Service Manager

tlapoint@hendauto.com

Hendrick Honda SC

For Ladies Only

2008-01-11T12:38:00.000-05:00

Hendrick Honda of Easley recognizes that more women are researching, shopping, and buying vehicles online. We work hard to cultivate a relationship with our female shoppers, really listening to their wants and needs. Barbara Chamness has been an Internet Salesperson for four years and has established a reputation for patience and understanding the needs and wants of the customer. Contact her dircectly at bchamness@contactdealer.com or 864-414-9733.

Hendrick Honda SC

2008-01-07T12:05:00.000-05:00

We would like to thank you for visiting our website and considering us for the purchase of your next new or pre-owned vehicle. It is our goal to provide you with an excellent purchase and ownership experience.

We know your time is valuable. We are sure you will find our site a fast and convenient way to research and find a vehicle that's right for you. If we can be of any assistance while visiting us online, send us an e-mail and we will promptly reply.

For more information, visit:
Hendrick Honda SC
4609 Calhoun Memorial Highway 123
Easley, SC 29640
Phone: (866) 463-1098