Who Loves Your Daddy? Father's Day Gift Ideas

Whether it’s your dad, grandfather, uncle or even a friend, Father’s Day is a time to celebrate the men who support and love you. So a new Honda might be a little lofty and way out of the gift budget, but there are so many ways to recognize the special men in your life.

• Service/Parts Gift Certificate – Who doesn’t need an oil change or air filter? Make his life a little easier with a gift certificate to take care of things that interrupt our lives every day.
• Cool Accessory – Roadside assistance package, ipod connector, leather seats, window tint, and the list goes on. Put a little more fun and security in his ride.

And don’t forget, summer deals in June are going on.
We can fit any budget at Honda Mall of Georgia. Enjoy your Father’s Day!


Honda Mall of Georgia is here with all your Honda needs. We can help you find what you are looking for, even if it’s not our lot. We have options for you and your family and friends.

Honda Production Back to 100% in August for Most Models

Honda announced plans for the accelerated recovery of auto production in North America following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Honda will increase production volume at its North American automobile plants to a rate of 100 percent of the original production plan in August, for all models except the 2012 Civic. Please contact Honda Mall of Georgia for specific model and part availability. We can help you find what you are looking for.

As the supply of parts from Japan improves, production will ramp up in August on a step-by-step, plant-by-plant, and model-by-model basis, with production returning to 100 percent of the original plan for models including the 4-cylinder Accord, CR-V and Acura RDX, as well as all V-6 models including the Accord, Accord Crosstour, Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline, and the Acura TL, MDX and ZDX.

Production of the all-new 2012 Civic lineup will continue at a reduced rate of approximately 50 percent due to the limited supply of key components. However, this situation continues to be evaluated and full production is expected to resume sometime in the fall, with plans to meet anticipated strong demand for the fuel efficient new Civic lineup.

"The light at the end of the tunnel is glowing brighter for us, represented by this significant improvement in our production situation," said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "Throughout this crisis, Honda has been fighting to achieve a speedy recovery, while maintaining a focus on our longer-term plans for continued growth in sales and production in order to meet the growing needs of our customers."

Honda has managed the unprecedented parts supply issues that resulted from the devastating impact of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan with no layoffs at any of its 14 production plants in North America.

"I am quite proud of the efforts of our manufacturing team and the steps they have taken to keep our team of associates together during this difficult period, while maintaining their normal, outstanding focus on quality for the customer," said Mendel. "We still have challenges to overcome, but once we have normalized operations we will owe them a great debt of thanks."

Honda Mall of Georgia is here with all your Honda needs. We can help you find what you are looking for, even if it’s not our lot. We have options for you and your family and friends.

Summer is Here – Getting Your Car Summer Ready?

Summer brings up a lot of memories and many of them have been in your car. Big cross country family trip or an even short drive to the park, lake or ocean for a day of fun with family and friends. It doesn’t matter. Is your car ready for the heat?

You want to keep you memories full of the fun stuff – not being stuck on the side of the road.

Here are some helpful tips:

1. Standard check-up: Your car has gotten through the winter and spring. You should be getting a maintenance check every six months to see how your car is humming – oil change, break check, tire pressure, etc. Most major car accidents on highways are caused by a blown tire. Take the time to get all the basics checked before you embark on the road. Honda Mall of Georgia has great offers and discounts for all of you basic maintenance needs. Schedule your appointment online.

2. AC check-ups: Is your AC freon and air flowing at the level you need? The last thing you want to happen is have the AC out when it’s 90 degrees and 90%humidity. Yet, we typically wait until there’s a problem. Get this checked during your maintenance check. There could easily not be a problem, but now you know and have the peace of mind. When you schedule your maintenance check, we can check your AC levels and performance. Request a check when you schedule your appointment.

3. Bugs, bugs, bugs: With the heat, brings the bugs. Have you ever been showered with a cloud of bugs into the windshield? Have you ever waited more than a few days to take off the layer of bug guts of your car and found out some of these guts are now permanent accessory to your paint job? Here are some helpful tips on keeping those buggers off!

• Wax every three months – this helps with all types of bugs and critters from sticking.
• Wash often – You wash once a week. During love bug season, you wash two-three times. Car care experts say drivers should remove love bugs from their car as quickly as possible. The insects are slightly acidic and can burn into car paint if left on too long. If you don’t have time to wash, spray your hood immediately when you get home to get them off immediately.
• Clear wrap protects – Road Wrap is a disposable film that is wrapped around your vehicle to protect it from bugs, rocks, and other items that can harm your vehicle's paint.
• Car bras are not a solution - There is a danger in using car bras as a love bug defense. The bad thing if bugs get on the bra and you don't wash them off, it will restrict flow to your radiator and your car will run hot over time.
• Bug Remover – there are numerous solutions out there that you can get online or at auto supply store that specialize in bug removal. These are great resources if you wash your own car.

4. Keeping you and your car cool. Also, how do you keep your car cooler than a toaster oven. Here are some simple tips on keeping your car cooler during these killer temperatures.

• Get window shade that covers your entire front window – Toyota offers a Heat Shield shade. Check with our parts department. Just make sure you invest in a shade that covers the window completely.
• Park in the shade. Find a nice tree and walk a little farther.
• Get your windows tinted – Having all your windows tinted will alleviate 40-50% of the heat. Check with our service department.
• Crack the windows slightly. Doing this can help to ventilate your car instead of having steam or hot air build up in your car. The windows on your vehicle have the same effects of a green house.
• Tilt your sunroof, but keep the sun blocker almost closed.
• Window visors allow you to keep the windows open a crack. The crack will not leak during a rain storm. Check with our parts department.
• Sunshades are transparent shades that you can attach to your car window by a suction cup. This will block about 75% of the sun.
• Pour a bottle of water on the car just before getting in. It will drop the temperature of the car drastically.
• Invest in a car cover. This also helps with protecting your car other elements dropping onto your car. Check with our parts department.
• Remote start and open your windows and sunroof.
• If you don’t have remote and are going to load the car, get the car started with the AC blowing and get windows rolled down to circulate the air.
• Prevent the sun from ever hitting the sunroof glass directly by applying body color matched vinyl sticker on the exterior of your sunroof. Check with our parts department.
• Travel only early in the morning or later in the evening when the temperatures are cooler.
• When you are not driving your car and if you are at home, you should park your car in a garage. Garage parking is always better than parking on the street or your driveway because it protects your car from sun and other weather elements. Parking in a garage will keep your car cool until you are ready to leave your house.

So where are you going this summer? We want to know! It’s all about having fun!

Your friends at Honda Mall of Georgia

Honda Mall of Georgia is the leading Honda dealer in Buford, GA. Your satisfaction is our goal!

Call our friendly staff today to learn about our latest Honda specials, demo a car, get details on any vehicle, request a brochure, discuss your trade-in or even talk financing on your next car. We are here to help you.

Still deciding on which Honda you’d like to be driving? Are you comparing lease programs or internet specials? Maybe you simply want the best price on a new or used car? For all of this and more, look no further than Honda Mall of Georgia. Our team is professional, offers you a no-pressure environment and operates with the quality you expect from a Penske Automotive dealership. We look forward to helping you with your next new or used car.

A Honda Mall of Georgia Customer Experience - " You don't get that kind of care anywhere but Honda Mall of GA!!!"

Our service manager Tom Houser wanted to share a letter from one of our customers:


Hi Tom,

Thought you would like to know a little of my recent experience with your service department.

I came in for a service this past Friday morning. I was quickly greeted, and Donna assisted me all the way through the service process. Not only did she help me, but also my mom this past Thursday. Mom lives in south Georgia, but purchased her 2005 Honda Accord from you the same day I purchased mine. She has driven through Atlanta for years to get it serviced here, but is finding it more and more difficult to endure the drive up here. She decided to get her car serviced closer to home. When Mom took her car to a dealership in south Georgia, she had a very concerning experience. Not long after the service, the engine light kept coming on, and she began to doubt the quality of care her car had received. What's crazy, is they recommended she take the car back to you for service!

Donna is worth her weight in gold!! Mama was able to tell Donna about her experience, that dealership had only one car in their shop, she would have to wait 3 weeks for a technician to work on her car...on and on the concerns went. Donna had your technician recheck Mama's car to make sure it had received a proper service, and confirm the diagnosis of the engine light. Also, what I considered way above and beyond what was expected, Donna gave Mama her card with her number, so if Mama has a question about the future services she receives, she can call Donna for advise. She also went over with Mama all the services she qualifies for like roadside assistance. She wrote the number for that on the back of her card and told Mama to keep it in her wallet. You don't get that kind of care anywhere but Honda Mall of GA!!!

Each of our cars were serviced, vacuumed, and washed...what a treat!! All our concerns were addressed and abundantly satisfied! Donna is so very personal, and friendly, I always feel like I am going to see one of my very dear friends. I feel very comfortable that she is looking out for me and my car's interest, and am convinced she and your wonderful technicians are the reason I can load my car up with miles, and it just keeps "purring".

Thank you for providing such an awesome, professional dealership where I can feel comfortable, and have the peace of mind that someone is looking out for me. I appreciate you all more than I can say.


Sincerely,

Susan Meek



Susan,

Thank you so much for your feedback. All of us here at Honda mall of Georgia really appreciate your business. We always try to do “the little things” that add up to be such a huge part of the service transaction.


TOM HOUSER

SERVICE MANAGER
HONDA MALL OF GEORGIA
678-318-3150
thouser@penskeautomotive.com


We at Honda Mall of Georgia are excited to bring more to your car buying and service experience. Stop by today and let's help you find the peace of mind and performance out of your next Honda.

Oh New York, Honda’s Here to Make a Statement

Two big debuts from Honda at the New York Auto Show last week – here’s the scoop.

Civic Options

If you did not review Gearlog’s review two weeks ago about the new 2012 Civic, they called it the best compact again – read more. And them come in for a test drive at Honda Mall of Georgia - it's here!

Honda made the big debut at the New York International Auto Show in multiple versions: gas-engine sedan or coupe, high-efficiency gas-engine sedan, sporty sedan or coupe, hybrid, and natural gas vehicle the only production natural gas vehicle available to the consumer. The i-MID 5" LCD display in front of the driver at the base of the windshield is almost as good as a $1,200 head-up display. There's a USB jack standard.

Why the Honda Civic matters: The new version of the benchmark compact car adds two important technology features (i-MID, USB). The redesigned Civic lineup gets better gas mileage than the outgoing model, which is a plus for any first-time driver. When equipped with a five-speed automatic transmission, the Civic gets 28/39 mpg city/highway and the five-speed manual gets 28/36 mpg

See the live debut footage at the show and then come in and see it for yourself!

Doggy Dog Features
Also, Honda debuted dog-friendly Honda Element Concept, featuring a package of canine travel enhancements. The Dog Friendly Concept is a preview of a dealer-installed option package aimed at dedicated dog owners. As displayed at the Javits Center, this includes a cushioned mesh “dog containment system” for the cargo area; a collapsible entry ramp that stores underneath; a dedicated Fido cooling fan; a spill-proof water bowl; a secondary “containment system” for the back seat (to accommodate smaller breeds); special pet restraints; a rubber mat in a dog-bone pattern; and a special collar, leash and dog tag. The dog-friendly features will be available as a dealer-installed option on the Element EX (2009 or later models) this fall.

Honda Mall of Georgia is looking forward to bring these innovative vehicles and features to you.

Could Not Come at a Better Time –2012 Honda Civic

Today’s gas prices are making us all choke at the pump? And guess what, Honda offers two 2012 Civic models offer 40+ mpg that emphasize style, performance and fuel economy.

All-New 2012 Honda Civic features the widest array of engine choices available in its class, the 2012 Civic is designed to even better meet the diverse needs of the compact-vehicle buyer when it launches this spring. The entire redesigned ninth-generation Civic lineup will become more fuel efficient with two models – the all-new Civic HF and the Civic Hybrid – each delivering fuel economy estimates of more than 40 mpg on the highway.

Built on the tradition of Honda fuel efficiency, the economical Civic HF model will be the most fuel-efficient gasoline-only powered Civic in the lineup when it launches this spring. Equipped with a 1.8-liter i-VTEC engine, the Civic HF is targeted to earn EPA-estimated fuel economy1 of 41 mpg on the highway. The 2012 Civic Hybrid, which will be outfitted for the first time with a lithium-ion battery and a larger 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine, is expected to achieve an EPA-estimated city/highway combined fuel economy1 of 45 mpg, an improvement of 4 mpg compared to the current Civic Hybrid. Both the Civic HF and Civic Hybrid models will be equipped with aerodynamic components for improved efficiency and Honda ECO Assist™ technology, an innovation that can enhance efficient vehicle operation while providing feedback to promote more efficient individual driving styles.

"The Civic is the only model in the industry that can deliver on all fronts – fuel economy, sporty performance, smart packaging, alternative fuel and long-term value," said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales for American Honda Motor Co.,Inc. "For the ninth-generation Civic, we are emphasizing improved fuel economy across the board, from the hybrid sedan to the sporty Si model."

In addition to the Civic HF and Civic Hybrid models, the Civic Sedan, Civic Coupe and Civic GX Natural Gas models are also estimated to achieve improved fuel economy compared to the current models. The Civic Sedan and Civic Coupe achieve an EPA-estimated fuel economy2 of 39 mpg on the highway, an improvement of 3 mpg when compared to the current model. The Civic Natural Gas vehicle is anticipated to earn a 7 percent improvement in fuel economy compared to the current model. The Civic Sedan, Civic Coupe and Civic Natural Gas models will all be equipped with the Honda ECO Assist technology.

Along with improved fuel economy, the new Civic lineup also delivers more performance, particularly with the Civic Si. The Civic Si sedan and coupe models will be equipped with a larger, more powerful 2.4-liter engine as well as a new 6-speed manual transmission. The new engine is anticipated to deliver 200 horsepower with 170 ft-lb of torque. Even with the larger engine and a 22 percent increase in torque, Civic Si is targeted to achieve an EPA-estimated highway fuel economy1 of 31 mpg; an increase of 2 mpg when compared to the current model.

The 2012 Civic lineup includes a sedan and a coupe with conventional gasoline models, a new "HF" high fuel economy version, two sporty "Si" performance versions, along with one hybrid and a natural gas alternative-fuel variant.

Additional information on the new 2012 Civic will be announced closer to the on-sale date. For more information on the current 2011 Civic and other Honda models, please visit stop by Honda Mall of Georgia. We’ll keep you informed and remember 2011 models offer great fuel efficiency and performance.

Civic HF, Sedan, Coupe and Natural Gas Specifications

• 140 horsepower, 1.8-liter i-VTEC™ 4-cylinder engine
• 5-speed automatic transmission
• ECO Assist technology
• EPA-estimated Civic HF highway fuel economy: 41 mpg
• EPA-estimated Civic Sedan and Civic Coupe highway fuel economy: 39 mpg

Civic Hybrid Specifications

• 110 horsepower, 1.5-liter i-VTEC™ 4-cylinder engine (combined gasoline + electric)
• Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
• Lithium-ion battery
• ECO Assist technology
• EPA-estimated Civic Hybrid city/highway combined fuel economy: 45 mpg

Civic Si Specifications

• 200 horsepower and 170 lb-ft, 2.4-liter i-VTEC™ 4-cylinder engine
• 6-speed manual transmission
• EPA-estimated Civic Si highway fuel economy: 31 mpg

April News - Honda Mall of Georgia

April is a sign of blooming flowers, spring cleaning, fresh air, Easter and more. Hope you are enjoying a beautiful month! Here’s the latest news with Honda Mall of Georgia and Honda:

• The Really Big Thing Sales Event Ends Soon
• Red Cross Honda Web Site Dedicated for Japan and How the Earthquake is Affecting Production
• The Fastest Seat in Sports Sweepstakes

The Really Big Thing Sales Event Ends Soon
Three more weeks and the deals are gone: $0 down payment, security deposit, first month payment and due at signing. Have you ever walked off a lot without paying a dime with a new Honda? Now here’s your chance, if you have not taken advantage yet.

Your Buford-Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Marietta Honda Connection

Honda Red Cross Donation Site Open for Customers, Suppliers and Others
Friends of Honda may donate to Japan recovery effort through special link: American Honda Motor Co., Inc., has established a special website to channel donations to the American Red Cross from customers, suppliers and others interested in supporting the Japan disaster recovery effort through the Red Cross. Originally established to accept donations from Honda and Acura automobile dealers, and Honda motorcycle and power equipment dealers, Honda has opened the site to the public for donations.

"We are making this special website available for contributions based on the outpouring of support and messages of sympathy and concern we have received from so many friends of Honda," said Stephan Morikawa, Assistant Vice President of Corporate Community Relations at American Honda. "We are humbled and deeply appreciative of the concern shown for our Japanese associates, their families, and all those affected by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami."

In March, Honda announced that it will provide $3.7 million toward the relief and recovery effort, along with 1,000 generators. The Honda family of companies in North America has announced that it will match its associates' personal donations to the Red Cross relief and recovery effort on a dollar-for-dollar-basis.

In regards to production, Honda is made some recent announcements. None of the Honda auto plants in Japan sustained significant damage, but a number of our suppliers were impacted, which has slowed the supply of some key parts and componentsmost auto production resumed on April 11.

In North America, more than 80% of Honda and Acura products sold in the U.S. are produced in North America. And, the vast majority of the parts and materials Honda uses to build products in America come from 600 suppliers based in North America. However, for global efficiency, a few critical parts continue to be supplied from Japan. Thus, the unstable parts supply situation in Japan is impacting Honda’s ability to operate our automobile plants here in North America at full strength. Honda has announced that temporary levels of reduced production will continue through the week of April 18-22 – and Honda anticipates that additional production adjustments will be required after that date. Honda is working closely with Honda Mall of Georgia to make every effort to meet the needs of our customers both for new and certified used Honda products, as well as the service parts to keep you on the road.

The Fastest Seat in Sports Sweepstakes
It's back. And this time you have six chances to win a ride in an IndyCar® 2-seater driven by an Indy® 500 champion.

Enter for your chance to win an incredible trip to one of these six races: Honda Indy® Grand Prix of Alabama presented by Legacy Credit Union, Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, Firestone Twin 275s Fort Worth, TX, Honda Indy® 200 Lexington, OH, Indy® Grand Prix of Sonoma, and Baltimore Grand Prix.

Each trip includes:

• A ride in the IZOD IndyCar® 2-seater driven
• by an Indy® 500 champion
• 2 credentials to the race
• 3-day/2-night hotel accommodations
• Roundtrip airfare for 2
• $1,000 worth of IZOD gear

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Honda Mall of Georgia is proud to serve the vehicle needs of Honda customers from throughout the Atlanta market. Conveniently located near the Mall of Georgia, our dealership features an excellent inventory of new Honda and used Honda vehicles. With our dealership located in Buford, GA and just a minute or two from I-85, our customers come from throughout Gwinnett County, Forsythe County and Fulton County. We are focused on serving the vehicle needs of their Honda - whether it be preventative maintenance service, exciting new Honda accessories or genuine Honda parts for the do-it-yourself customer. We look forward to you visiting Honda Mall of Georgia!