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Overlooked Vehicle Maintenance

By emarketing | 06/11/2013 at 10:08 AM
Honda Diagnostic Equipment

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Santa Cruz Honda Service

You put your Honda to the test every day. From the second you leave home to the evening rush hour traffic, you expect the your Honda to perform at a high level to meet the demands of your life. While Honda cars, trucks, and SUVs have proven they are up to the challenge, it’s vital you periodically thank your vehicle by taking advantage of Santa Cruz Honda service. It’s important you understand some of the services your car requires so you can make sure they are done on a regular basis. Here is a list of a few overlooked Honda maintenance tasks: Read the rest of this entry »

Honda Pilot Provides Versatile Space for Passengers and Cargo

By emarketing | 05/22/2013 at 10:12 AM

Eight-Passenger Vehicles

Blue Honda Pilot

The Honda Pilot provides flexible space passengers and cargo alike.

Two things most SUV shoppers look for are passenger space and cargo room. With those ideas at the forefront of the Honda Pilot’s platform, Honda was able to build one of the most functional and versatile eight-passenger vehicles on the road. For families that need to be ready to carpool for a weekend baseball tournament or want to be ready to get up and go on a spontaneous weekend excursion, the 2013 Honda Pilot is the ultimate eight-passenger vehicle. Read the rest of this entry »

Honda’s Hybrid Selection makes Fuel Efficiency Easy

By emarketing | 05/06/2013 at 9:49 AM

Honda Hybrid Technology

Honda Hybrid Technology

Honda's hybrid technology allows for some of the most fuel-efficient vehicles on the road.

Honda has developed a reputation for elite fuel-economy, in large part due to Honda hybrid technology. While many auto makers offer one or two hybrid options, Honda has created a full series of hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles that keep cost of ownership low by helping you avoid the gas pump.

2013 Honda CR-Z Sport

The 2013 Honda CR-Z sport paves the way for sporty hybrid cars. While excelling in fuel-economy with an EPA-estimated *36 MPG in the city and 39 MPG on the highway, the CR-Z has an appealing exterior and a high-tech interior that help it stand out among other hybrids. Equipped with idle-stop to save on fuel and Integrated Motor Assist for powerful acceleration boosts, the CR-Z’s style matches its performance. Read the rest of this entry »

Honda Innovation Leads to Best-In-Class Safety

By emarketing | 04/18/2013 at 12:09 PM

New Honda Safety Technology

Honda ACE Body Structure

The Honda ACE body structure helps reduce the risk of serious injury during a collision.

Distracted driving poses new threats to drivers every day. While you can’t account for other drivers, you can drive defensively and rely on new Honda safety technology to help prevent collisions. Honda’s active safety technology continues advancing to keep you free of serious injury in the unfortunate event of an accident. Honda’s commitment to safety is well-documented and helps set its vehicles ahead of competitors with technology that often is included as standard equipment on new vehicles like the 2013 Honda Pilot in Santa Cruz, CA. Read the rest of this entry »

Versatility positions Honda CR-V Ahead of Competition

By emarketing | 04/09/2013 at 3:02 PM

Honda CR-V in Santa Cruz, CA

2013 Honda CR-V

The 2013 Honda CR-V is one of the most versatile crossovers in its class.

For the sake of this blog, let’s pretend the “V” in CR-V stands for versatility, because that is what the Honda CR-V in Santa Cruz, CA is all about. With nimble, athletic handling, a spacious five-seat interior, and top safety ratings, the 2013 Honda CR-V offers a perfect balance between larger family-oriented SUVs and smaller sedans and coupes.

The versatility of the Honda CR-V in Santa Cruz, CA begins with its fuel-economy, making it a good option for longer trips with the family or the day-to-day commute to work. With an EPA estimated *23 MPG city and *31 MPG highway, the CR-V is far from a gas-guzzling SUV. That MPG rating is achieved through a 2.4-liter four cylinder engine and five speed automatic transition, which also helps provide the smooth, enjoyable ride. Read the rest of this entry »

Honda’s newest initiative limits environmental impact

By emarketing | 03/22/2013 at 10:05 AM

Honda Rare Metal Extraction Program

Honda Rare Metal Extraction Program

Honda has found a safer way to obtain rare earth metals.

Honda’s Earth initiatives seemingly know no bounds. While we’ve been aware of Honda’s commitment to the environment for some time, the company really took it to the next level with this one. The Honda Rare Metal Extraction Program is assuring that fewer rare earth materials are used in the vehicle manufacturing process by recycling the nickel-metal hydride batteries from many of its hybrid vehicles – some of which were destroyed in the 2011 tsunami. Read the rest of this entry »

Are you commuting? We might have the perfect vehicle for you

By emarketing | 03/08/2013 at 9:40 AM

Pefect commuter vehicle

Anyone who commutes to work is somewhat limited in the kind of vehicle they can drive. Limited, that is, if they care how much they are paying in fuel costs. But for most of us, finding a car that can fit our needs that is also fuel efficient is essential. In our opinion at Ocean Honda Santa Cruz, that perfect California commuter vehicle is the Honda Civic. Fitted with enough flair to keep things fun yet getting the right amount of fuel mileage is the Honda Civic in Santa Cruz. Read the rest of this entry »

Honda Fit EV making the trip east

By emarketing | 02/21/2013 at 7:54 AM
Honda Fit electric

The Honda Fit EV is expanding its presence.

We’re happy to report here at Ocean Honda Santa Cruz that what we started out here on the west coast is now heading to other parts of the country. What we’re talking about is the arrival of the Honda Fit EV. California was the first state to receive the revolutionary new small electric car from Honda. Offered as a lease vehicle, the Honda Fit EV is now migrating to the states of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maryland, New York and New Jersey. Read the rest of this entry »

Blind spot an issue when driving? Maybe not anymore

By emarketing | 02/08/2013 at 7:50 AM
Blind spot an issue when driving?

What is in your blind spot?

Who hasn’t had a close call with a vehicle they didn’t see in their blind spot? This is a common issue with motorists all over the country. But thanks to a little Honda ingenuity, this issue could begin to become a thing of the past. The technology in question is Honda LaneWatch, which is basically a small camera that is located on the side mirror of the vehicle. This allows the field of vision to grow 4-times from the standards 18 to 22 degrees. Read the rest of this entry »

What is a Honda Certified Used Car?

By emarketing | 01/22/2013 at 1:34 PM

What is a Honda Certified Used Car?If you’ve ever been in the market for a used car, then it’s likely you’ve heard the term “certified used car” thrown around. Being a Honda dealer, we have in stock Honda certified used cars here at Ocean Honda. But what is a Honda Certified Used Car? This is a fair question, because although the term is mentioned a lot, what it means isn’t always as clear.

So we thought we would clear up some of the confusion. Because even though not all of our used cars in Santa Cruz are certified used cars from Honda, we do have a number that are. Read the rest of this entry »