Hendrick Honda of Charleston

Consumer Assistance Recycle and Save Act of 2009

2009-07-03T08:06:00.000-07:00

"Cash for Clunkers" American Honda and Hendrick Honda of Charleston are happy to assit you in finding out if your car qualifies for the cash for clunkers program. Not only will this opportunity give you a chance to drive a more fuel efficient vehicle but it also allows you to do your part for the environment. GO GREEN!!! Shop charlestonhonda.com Give us a call today for more details. 843-571-6910.

2009-06-02T08:49:00.000-07:00

LIGHTS CAMERA DRIVING!!!!

Hendrick Honda of Charleston is happy to announce that on June 3, 2009 NASCAR's top drivers will be racing to benefit the following military charities. Fisher House, Wounded Warrior Project, Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund and Operation Homefront. The #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. Go to Hendrickcars.com to view all the pre-owned vehicles available through the Hendrick Organization Enjoy!!!

Genuine Honda parts and excellent service at Charleston Honda

2009-05-27T21:44:00.000-07:00

Charleston Honda in Charleston, SC, is the right place for genuine Honda parts and Honda service. As an authorized full service dealership for famed Honda vehicles, Charleston Honda offers authentic Honda parts and high quality service on all new, used and certified pre-owned Honda vehicles. Charleston Honda also offers special online discounts and savings coupons on all types of Honda parts and service.

With excellently trained professionals who take care of Honda parts or service needs, Charleston Honda provides simple and convenient service that has made it a premier Honda Service Center in the region. All that you have to do is just fill in the order form available online and Charleston Honda's professionals will contact you to confirm your order for parts / accessories as soon as possible. You can schedule a service appointment according to your convenience! If you are on the look out for genuine Honda parts, accessories or service for your Honda car or SUV in Charleston then Charleston Honda is the right place to drop in.

Indy Honda Racing

2009-05-27T09:34:00.000-07:00

For the fourth consecutive season, Honda powered the entire 33-car Indianapoilis 500 starting field, and for a record-extending fourth consecutive year-and the only four times in Indy 500 history- there was not a single engine failure. That definately says something for Honda technology. Here at Hendrick Honda of Charleston we are proud to offer all makes and models of New and Certified Pre-Owned vehicles with the same great technology Honda offers in motorsports. Stop by Hendrick Honda today!!!! Your going to like the way we do business!!!!

Women Certified

2009-05-13T11:21:00.000-07:00

Honda Sales Specialist Completes WomenCertified® Training,
Dearer Now Better Equipped to Improve Buying Experiences for Women

Dawn Malone Goldys, Personalization Specialist Hendrick Honda of Charleston, has completed WomenCertified training and certification program and is now specially qualified to provide an extraordinary level of service to women.

Goldys works with customers to help them select the right accessories to make their new or pre-owned car better fit their needs.

“Many Honda shoppers are women, and this will help me deliver even better service to these customers and build relationships that will make them happy with their purchase and become repeat buyers,” Goldys said. “The program is excellent.”

The WomenCertified program was developed to create women friendly companies and buying experiences. It was conducted by Delia Passi, a leading expert and author on marketing and communicating to women. Statistics show that more than 83% of all consumer purchases are made by women, making them the primary customer in almost every industry. WomenCertified is designed to teach sales and service professionals how to deliver better customer service, tailored especially for the female customer.

“Dawn Malone Goldys and the sales and service professionals who become WomenCertified are now part of a growing group who are raising the bar in providing the best customer service experience to women,” Passi said. “Studies show that Americans are growing less satisfied with the levels of customer service they receive, and WomenCertified is working to reverse that trend. It’s a win-win opportunity for companies and consumers.”

To become WomenCertified, professionals must complete a series of intensive training modules to learn the communication and customer service skills proven to be the most effective and desirable among women customers. The training program includes a four-part online course track or live training and a culminating test. Passi has trained thousands of sales and service professionals across the nation in developing top communication skills, and she is the CEO and President of Medelia, Inc.

WomenCertified launched in September 2007. For more information, visit http://www.womencertified.com/.

Sara's Farewell

2009-04-23T12:03:00.001-07:00

Hendrick Honda of Charleston is happy and sad to say goodbye to Sara Fox, our Human Resource Administrator. Sara is getting married and moving to Clemson. All of her friends and family here at Hendrick Honda wish her and her new husband Daniel all the best and God speed. We will miss her - A LOT!!!!

A Weekend for Festivals!!

2009-04-01T08:16:00.000-07:00

Flowertown Festival

The Southeast Tourism Society has named the Flowertown Festival in Summerville, SC as one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast. The annual Summerville Family YMCA Flowertown Festival, a 3 day event celebrated every spring since 1972, celebrates the ushering in of warm weather and the passing of the cold.

Held in Azalea Park. The festival is the largest in South Carolina and features food vendors, a tour of local historic homes and gardens, arts & crafts, live entertainment, a tennis classic and even a children's carnival complete with events plus art & crafts for the young ones.
The 2009 Flowertown Festival will run from April 3, 2009 to April 5, 2009 from 9am to 5pm on Friday and Saturday, and 9am to 4pm on Sunday.

Admission to the festival is FREE, it is a family event, no alchohol is served and no pets are allowed. For more information call the Summerville family YMCA at (843) 871-9622.
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Lowcountry Cajun Festival

Celebrate Louisiana living and Charleston charm during the Lowcountry Cajun Festival at James Island County Park. Enjoy a full-day of Zydeco music, Cajun and Creole foods, children’s activities and all around ragin’ Cajun entertainment!

Full-bellied fun is what this festival is all about as local and regional chefs cook up a variety of mouth-watering foods. Savor the tastes of the South with authentic Cajun and Creole faire. Non-stop music throughout the day will keep your hips swingin’ and toes tappin’. No outside food or beverages allowed. Pets are not permitted.

Festival Hours Noon-6pm
Tickets Adults: $10 Children 12 and under and Gold Pass holders: Free

Congrats to Mr. and Mrs. Tricoche

2009-03-27T10:03:00.000-07:00

Congrats to Mr. and Mrs. Tricoche for being the first customer in the Lowcountry to take delivery of the "All New 2010 Honda Insight". Mr. and Mrs. Tricoche, on behalf of Jerry Adams and everyone here at Hendrick Honda of Charleston, we welcome you to our Hendrick Family!!! Go Green!!!

A TRADITION TO BE PROUD OF!!!

2009-03-25T05:45:00.000-07:00

The Cooper River Bridge Run is the best organized and the best conducted 10-K race in the world. It all began at 10A.M. on Sunday morning, April 2, 1978, the starting gun was fired for the First COOPER RIVER BRIDGE RUN. History was made!!!!

Hendrick Honda of Charleston is proud to announce that Hendrickcars.com and the Charleston, SC area are preparing for the 32nd annual Cooper River Bridge Run on Saturday, April 4th, 2009.

The Hendrickcars.com #80 race car arrives in town early in the week to lead the 38,000 plus runners/walkers across the bridge on Saturday. After the race the car will be on display at Hendrick Honda of Charleston, Sunday afternoon. The Tony Stewart driven #80 is the actual car that won the Daytona Nationwide Series Race this past February in Florida. This car will soon be retired to the Hendrick Motorsports Museum in Concord, NC. Don't miss this opportunity to see and touch a piece of Nascar racing history!

2009-03-16T13:38:00.000-07:00

Read about the ALL NEW 2010 Honda Insight...coming soon to Hendrick Honda of Charleston!!

Happy Honda Customer

2009-03-14T11:17:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Mr. Jason Reyes on the purchase of your New Honda S2000!!!! Everyone here at Hendrick Honda of Charleston appreciates you as our customer, all the way from Brooklyn, New York!!!!

S2000 Last Edition

2009-03-04T13:34:00.000-08:00

Japanese car manufacturer Honda recently disclosed that it will be the end of the line for the Honda S2000 sports car after the production of the 2009 variant.The S2000 was introduced to the market in 1999 but was marketed as a 2000 model. The S2000 was a hit with car enthusiasts who enjoyed its effective manual transmission and its cool chassis work. Top Gear star Jeremy Clarkson was reported being a huge fan of the S2000, and the car always did great in their annual car surveys! The first release of the Honda sports car was designed to pay homage to the company’s 50th anniversary. The S2000 was well received by consumers that the Japanese car manufacturer decided to produce the car..The 2000 on its tag was coined from the 2000 cc engine that had an output of 240 horsepower. During that time, the horsepower per liter ratio of 123.5 was record breaking and was considered as very efficient.Revisions were very minor to the next releases of the S2000 through the years. The 2004 released received a facelift with cosmetics to the body panels and reconfigured suspension system to decrease the potential oversteering. In 2007 the Club Racer S2000 variant was released and featured a removable hardtop. Its suspension was specifically designed to provide a smooth ride on the track.

If you are looking to be a part of Honda history come down to Hendrick Honda of Charleston for the Last Edition Honda s2000.

March is for the Pilot and You

2009-03-04T10:24:00.000-08:00

March is the month for Pilot Owners!

Our Vehicle Personalization Department is ready to enhance your Honda Pilot. From 2003-2009, we've got genuine Honda accessories designed to make your Honda "all about you."

Just a few of the options~

For interior protection...all season floor mats and cargo trays
For exterior protection...door visors, hood air deflectors
Running boards, side steps, a towing package or cross bars for your roof rack-maybe a kayak or surfboard attachment
Added safety with back up sensors and auto day/night mirrors
Improve the curb appeal with chrome garnish, front/rear under aluminum trim, fenderwell trim or bumper protectors

Our vehicle personaliztion specialist, Dawn Goldys, can put together a package to suit your needs and with any purchase of two or more a accessories you will receive 10% off parts and labor.

Contact Dawn at Hendrick Honda of Charleston by phone at 843-571-6910 or by email, dawn.goldys@hendrickauto.com.

Our Newest Addition to the Hendrick Honda Family

2009-02-26T09:44:00.000-08:00

Hendrick Honda of Charleston is proud to welcome Brian Mullinax to the Hendrick Family. Originally from Mt. Pleasant, SC Brian has had many years of sales experience to include automobiles. He started in the car business back in 1990's at Pete Olmstead Pontiac, GMC Porsche. Then, like so many in the LowCountry Brian began selling Real Estate. He was On Site Sales with Centex Homes and then GTS Development for over 10 Years. Brian and his wife of 5 years Zuhal (from Samsun, Turkey) reside in Mt. Pleasant.

Besides having fun with his Family and Friends Brian enjoys a game or two of Word Scraper on Facebook, playing sports, listening to music and working out. Give Brian a call at 843-276-1444.

2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

2009-02-25T07:40:00.000-08:00

"WOW" Just traded, this impecable
like "NEW" (literally) 2005 4Runner SR5 2wd truck.

2009 Honda Ridgeline

2009-02-25T05:47:00.000-08:00

Unlike other automakers, Honda puts recreational pickup truck users first with the 2009 Honda Ridgeline. For 2009, Ridgeline gets a gutsier torque curve, bolder styling and a standard trailer hitch highlight, not to mention numerous upgrades and new features. Already an innovative truck, the 2009 Honda Ridgeline is a true standout among pickups.

The 2009 Honda Ridgeline is the non-conformist among pickup trucks. While rivals duke it out over horsepower ratings, the Ridgeline gets everything done with a fuel efficient V6. While rivals remain slab-sided and work-truck plain, the Ridgeline offers innovative styling and convenience features like its “segment-exclusive” In-Bed TrunkTM that provides spacious, hidden, dry and secure storage capable of swallowing luggage, toolboxes and coolers. For 2009, the Ridgeline’s interior receives a major makeover with upgrades such as a new steering wheel, gauges and HVAC controls, as well as a Bluetooth HandsFreeLink, satellite navigation, a 115-volt power outlet and requisite jacks for the iPod and other MP3 players.

The 2009 Honda Ridgeline is classified as a compact-class pickup, but it does everything you’d expect from a midsize truck. It seats five passengers in a four-door crew cab and offers a five-foot-long cargo bed. All-wheel drive is standard equipment. Ridgeline has several design features unusual to pickups including an independent rear suspension and crossover-style unibody construction. Its cargo box is dent-resistant composite “tuff stuff” with a steel-reinforced floor that houses a convenient covered trunk at the rear. Capable of accommodating four-foot-wide sheets of plywood between the wheel wells, the cargo bed gains two cargo tie-down points (eight total).

Standard features on the Ridgeline RT (MSRP $28,200, not including taxes, title, registration and a $670 destination charge) include an integrated trailer hitch, pre-wiring for seven-pin trailer wiring harness, a trip computer with instantaneous and average fuel economy, air conditioning, tilt steering wheel, power windows and door locks, a power sliding rear window, cruise control, keyless entry, automatic heated wiper zone, a six-speaker, 100-watt audio system with CD player with MP3/WMA playback capability and a 60/40-split lift-up rear seat with underseat storage. The Ridgeline RTS adds alloy wheels, body-color painted door handles, painted inner grille surfaces, a seven-speaker 160-watt audio system with subwoofer and six-disc in-dash CD player, steering wheel-mounted controls, an auxiliary audio input jack, dual-zone automatic climate control, an eight-way power driver's seat with lumbar support, privacy glass and all-weather floor mats. The RTL adds a leather-trimmed interior with heated front seats, 18-inch alloy wheels, foglights, moonroof, a 110-volt power outlet, XM Satellite Radio, HomeLink remote system, carpeted floor mats and a compass in the rearview mirror. A Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with voice recognition is available (and replaces the rearview mirror interior compass). Vehicles equipped with the navigation system also include Bluetooth HandsFreeLink and a multi-information display.

All 2009 Ridgelines are powered by a 250-hp, 3.5-liter VTEC V6 engine. A five-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission and a Variable Torque Management four-wheel drive system (VTM-4) are standard. The EPA rates city/highway/combined fuel economy at 15/20/17. A fully independent suspension with MacPherson struts in the front and a multi-link suspension design in the rear contribute to a smooth ride and responsive handling. Standard equipment for towing includes an integrated tow hitch, transmission and oil coolers, heavy duty brakes, dual radiator fans and a wiring harness for a seven-pin trailer hookup (pre-wiring only on RT). Ridgeline’s maximum towing capacity is 5,000 pounds.

The five-foot-long cargo bed provides Ridgeline with a half-ton payload rating of 1,100 pounds. Four cargo area lights illuminate both the bed and the in-bed trunk. A dual-action tailgate opens down for traditional access to the cargo area or to the side for ease-of-access to the lockable in-bed trunk. New accessories for 2009 include a motorcycle bed extender and a bed-mount bicycle attachment, in addition to a wide variety of existing accessories that are designed to accommodate motorcycles and ATVs.

Ridgeline’s all-aluminum, 60-degree, SOHC 3.5-liter VTEC engine produces 250 hp at 5,700 rpm and 247 lb/ft of torque at 4,300 rpm. Honda’s variable valve timing system enhances low rpm torque while extending high rpm horsepower for a broad, confidence-inspiring power band. For 2009, the engine produces three more horsepower and a torque curve that is up to 10 lb/ft broader at rpms as low as 2,500 while maintaining the same EPA-rated fuel economy as 2008.

Honda’s Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) safe handling system with active yaw control monitors lateral (cornering) stability and discreetly integrates traction control, four-wheel drive, antilock braking, throttle control and stability control functions by modulating brake power at each wheel and controlling throttle input. The VSA system is designed to feel smooth and unobtrusive for neutral, predictable and safe handling characteristics.

Ridgeline’s heavy-duty brakes provide forceful stopping power. The system consists of 12.6-inch front and 13.1-inch rear four-wheel antilock disc brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) and brake assist. Wheels on the Ridgeline RT are 17x7.5-inch steel affairs; the Ridgeline RTS upgrades to alloy. P245/65R17 all-season tires are standard on the Ridgeline RT and RTS. The Ridgeline RTL is equipped with new-for-2009 18x7.5-inch alloy wheels and P245/60R18 all-season tires. A standard tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) provides individual low-pressure warnings.

The 2009 Honda Ridgeline is refreshingly different. Those who value style and innovation will want to give the Ridgeline a close look and put one through its paces. Give Hendrick Honda of Charleston a call today and we’ll make it happen! 1-866-737-6215.

Testimonial

2009-02-20T10:56:00.000-08:00

Very pleased customer from Johns Island, SC. Her salesperson Jerry Adams was really, really good. Excellent. To our General Manager Sears Sauls and General Sales Manager Jeff Aysse everything was wonderful. There was no high pressure which she thinks is a tremendous plus. Everything went very smoothly. She has been a Toyota person for years and she could not even compare the two and she is completely amazed with the wonderful experience at Hendrick Honda of Charleston.
Sincerly,

100% Pleased Customer from Johns Island, SC

Great News for Honda Buyers!!

2009-02-18T08:45:00.000-08:00

Honda Civic Best '09 Compact

For many years, compact cars, or c-class vehicles, were considered the poor man's midsize sedan and buzzed around cities as second-class citizens. It's amazing what $4-a-gallon gas and ever increasing corporate average fuel economy standards can do. Small cars are starting to get some credit for being more than the utilitarian answer to automotive independence. They're comfortable, convenient, and won't cost an arm and leg - and in today's topsy-turvy financial world, being in the black is the new black. According to the Detroit News, 2009 offers consumers a bevy of good-looking compacts from which to choose. So if you're looking to create your own personal stimulus package to the U.S. economy for less than $20,000, and want to be an all-around stylish daily driver. The Detroit News' top choice is the 2009 Honda Civic. Click here for a picture. Its low-slung body, smooth ride, and comfortable interior provide the complete package for someone who wants to think big and buy small.

2009-02-15T11:37:00.000-08:00

Stewart edges Kyle Busch at Daytona

Written by espn.com
Saturday, 14 February 2009 19:29

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Not even a wreck in Daytona 500 practice could ruin Tony Stewart's day. Getting to Victory Lane has a way of making things better.

Just five hours after Stewart stood brooding over his battered Daytona 500 car, he found himself celebrating a second straight season-opening Nationwide Series win at Daytona International Speedway.

"It was very disappointing this morning," Stewart said after holding off Kyle Busch on the last lap to win the Camping World 300. "It was so frustrating I almost couldn't see straight."

The two-time Sprint Cup champion, who left Joe Gibbs Racing at the end of the 2008 season to start his own Stewart-Haas Racing operation, had a very good week going until new teammate Ryan Newman's tire blew Saturday morning, collecting his teammate and boss in the final practice before Sunday's Great American Race.

Stewart was set to start fifth in the 500. Now, he and Newman must switch to backup cars and start from the rear of the 43-car field.

The wrecks prompted Stewart to criticize Goodyear for bringing a faulty tire to the superspeedway. "I'm ticked right now. I'm not happy. I'm not cordial. I'm not nice," Stewart said after practice. It was temporary.

Stewart said his mood began to improve as he watched his new team quickly prepare the backup cars. As he got ready for the Nationwide race, his first time driving for car owner and longtime friend Rick Hendrick, he shifted his focus. "When I went back to the bus and put this uniform on and saw Hendrick on it, you switch gears real quick in your mind," Stewart said. "You realized that, hey, you've got a job to do and put what happened this morning behind you and focus on the task at hand."

He certainly did that, passing 23 cars in 11 laps to get back into contention after pitting with 30 laps to go in the 120-lap event. Then he hung onto the lead as Busch, Carl Edwards and Clint Bowyer fought for position.

Stewart said it was his decision to pit for tires from third place on Lap 91, giving up lots of track position. It turned out to be the key move of the race.

"I thought I made the worst call of the year," said Stewart, who saw most contenders stay on the track. "It actually ended up saving us at the end, though. We were fortunate we were able to get through the pack like that."

Brad Keselowski led several times and appeared to be one of the drivers to beat, but he banged off the wall on Lap 108. Two laps later, his right rear tire blew, bringing out the last of six caution flags and setting up the dash to the finish. Edwards led at that point, but Stewart, with help from Chevy driver Bowyer, pushed past into the lead after the restart on Lap 114. As the laps wound down, Stewart seemed to be a sitting duck, especially after Busch, who won 10 Nationwide races last year, moved into second place three laps from the end.

On the final trip around the 2.5-mile oval, Busch moved up to Stewart's rear bumper and gave him a nudge. Stewart's car wobbled and drifted high as Busch's Toyota moved nearly alongside. Somehow, Stewart stayed just ahead of Busch. Then Edwards and defending series champion Bowyer went to the outside to pass Busch. "What Kyle did was try to get me in a position where my car got loose, and I had to try to race it up the racetrack to give him the bottom," Stewart said. "And that happened. [But] in doing so, he had to run up the racetrack, too. It wasn't like he just ran us up into the fence. He didn't do that.

"Kyle's the type of guy that if you beat him, in a race like this, if you can win the race, you know you did everything a hundred percent right. Because, if you don't do it a hundred percent right, he's going to find a way around you. I don't know how we came off the corner ahead of him."

Busch tried the same maneuver in the Camping World Truck Series opener Friday night, bumping Todd Bodine heading toward the third turn on the last lap. Like Stewart, though, Bodine was able to fend off the challenge and race on to the win as Busch finished second.

Saturday, Busch wound up fourth. He scrambled out of his car and ran to his team's hauler without talking to the media.

Edwards, who won the Nationwide title two years ago, was surprised to find himself in the runner-up spot at the finish.

"Coming off [Turn] 4 ... Clint was right on my bumper and pushed me right by Kyle," Edwards said. "He gave me like the half inch I needed there. I thought he was going to come out, and I was just going to blow through his right rear bumper.

"I had a little of a run on Tony. He came up and I thought, 'Man, this is going to be smoke and walls and all that.' But it ended up he gave me enough room, and I still ended up second. It was an exciting at least half a lap, at least for me."

Greg Biffle finished fifth, followed by Brian Vickers, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and David Ragan, giving Sprint Cup drivers the top eight positions. Nationwide regular Jason Keller was ninth. Jason Leffler, another Nationwide regular, ignited a four-car crash just past the halfway mark in the race, banging into the rear of Steve Wallace and knocking Wallace sideways. Rookies Scott Lagasse Jr. and Justin Allgaier also were involved. Leffler said he was just trying to let Wallace back in line, but NASCAR held him in the pits for five laps for aggressive driving.

Last Updated on Saturday, 14 February 2009 20:25

HondaCarolinas.com

2009-01-29T08:27:00.000-08:00

Check out the ALL NEW website for your Carolina Honda Dealers today - visit HondaCarolinas.com. It is packed with special features like the Gas Mileage Comparison, Local Specials that might not be available anywhere else, and MUCH MUCH MORE!

2009-01-22T06:12:00.000-08:00

CONCORD, N.C. (Jan. 19, 2009) -

Two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart will attempt to qualify a No. 80 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet prepared by Hendrick Motorsports for the Feb. 14 Nationwide Series race at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway. Stewart, the defending winner of the Camping World 300, has won the season-opening event three times - twice with owner Kevin Harvick (2005 and 2006) and once with Joe Gibbs (2008).

Should he qualify, the race will mark Stewart's first-ever start for car owner Rick Hendrick. The effort will be led by 2003 Nationwide Series champion crew chief Lance McGrew.

2008-12-27T07:20:00.000-08:00

Hendrick Employee Returns

Saturday, December 13, 2008

Bob Hamlin, a veteran of the car business, has rejoined the sales department at Hendrick Honda in Charleston as a senior sales consultant. Hamlin was a senior salesperson at the Honda dealership for more than 10 years.

He demonstrated the highest levels of professionalism while serving Honda owners and consistently received “excellent” ratings from his customers, said Sears Sauls, general manager and vice president.

Hamlin can be reached at the dealership at (843) 571 6910, (843) 509 8081 or bob.hamlin@hendrickauto.com.

Survey: Honda grabs customer-retention title from Toyota

2008-12-11T06:56:00.000-08:00

Alysha Webb Automotive News

December 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

Three - Peat for Jimmie Johnson!!

2008-11-26T13:43:00.000-08:00

Wednesday, 26 November 2008
Jimmie Johnson Wins Third Straight Title!

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (Nov. 16, 2008) -- Jimmie Johnson and his No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet team put their name in the record books after finishing 15th in Sunday's 400-mile event at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Johnson captured his third straight NASCAR Sprint Cup championship, making him only the second driver ever to three-peat in NASCAR's elite series. Cale Yarborough earned three straight Cup titles in 1976, 1977 and 1978.

“It hasn’t sunken in yet, but I’m just to proud of this race team and the fight that this team has had in it over the course of the year," Johnson said. "There were times this season when we weren’t even in the ballpark, but these guys buckled down and worked hard. I’m so proud of this team effort, I mean, how cool. I mean growing up in El Cajon, Calif., acing motocross, I never thought I’d be in this position. I’m so thankful and so blessed and know how many people are a part of what makes this take place, the great people at Lowe’s, Kobalt, Chevrolet, Hendrick Motorsports, it’s been a total team effort and I’m very, very happy.”

Johnson scored three wins, six top-five finishes and eight top-10s during the 10-race Chase competition. Overall this season, Johnson recorded seven wins, 15 top-five finishes, 22 top-10s and led 1,959 laps.
© 2008 Hendrick Automotive Group

Celebrate Thanksgiving with Honda

2008-11-25T21:26:00.000-08:00

This Thanksgiving is special at Hendrick Honda of Charleston. We have lined up a number of special offers on new Hondas for you. Check out our brand New Vehicle Specials, Pre-Owned Specials, Lease Specials Finance Specials, Parts/Service Coupons and Weekend Specials and choose your favorite vehicle. Let this Thanksgiving be an occasion that makes you a proud owner of a brand new Honda!

Hendrick Honda of Charleston’s Online Specials are designed to make your online shopping a pleasing experience. You will get special offers without visiting the dealership in person. Just visit us online and explore the world of Honda with us!

Come; celebrate your Thanksgiving with Honda today!
We will be open on Sunday, 11/30 from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM for your convenience.