Mother’s Day gifts can be tough ones to come by, especially if you’re a professional procrastinator. Odds are you probably don’t have enough spare cash lying around to buy that special woman in your life a new Honda, but why not get her something that will add chracter to her current Honda? Here are some ideas:
Car eyelashes
Leopard print floor mats
In-car seat organizer
Zebra license plate frame
What are you getting your mom for Mother’s Day?
Historically, drivers have a few milliseconds before a car crash to react and adjust themselves to take on the impending collision. Although it may not seem like a lot of time, those milliseconds provide you an opening to react and be prepared.
1. Face forward and sit up tall in your seat, with your head up against the headrest.
2. Contract your bicep muscles and brace yourself with the steering wheel while keeping your wrists flat (not bent!).
3. Lastly, something you can do right now. Make sure that your seat is at least six inches away from the steering wheel, that way you aren’t hurt by the airbag when it deploys.
What you’re trying to accomplish by doing all of this is distributing your body-weight over the largest area possible; this will help minimize the stress put on one specific area of your body on impact.
And always, always, always wear your seat belt. It’s baffling how many people go without wearing one when in 2009 alone more than 12,000 lives were saved because of them.
Check out this cool infographic about surviving a car crash:
If you’re looking for a new Honda in Austin, TX that features a vast collection of safety features look no further than Howdy Honda as we carry a wide amount of vehicles that received praise from both the NHTSA and the IIHS.
Can you guess which Honda dealer in Austin just celebrated it’s 20th anniversary of being accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB)?
Alright, it’s not that hard to guess: it’s us! Howdy Honda!
We just received notification that Howdy Honda has been a BBB Accredited Business for 20 years! Just imagine yourself 20 years ago and how different things were; and yes, we’ve been a BBB Accredited Business that long!
The BBB is an independent, unbiased resource for business information that ensures “high standards of trust are set and maintained” among accredited businesses. As explained in their website, “Businesses that meet our high standards are invited to join BBB…[and] are presented to local Boards of Directors (or designees) for review and acceptance as a BBB Accredited Business…All BBB accredited businesses have agreed to live up to our Standards for Trust…[which] are a comprehensive set of policies, procedures and best practices focused on how businesses should treat the public – fairly and honestly in all circumstances.”
We are very proud to celebrate 20 years of BBB accreditation because we value building trust with our customers. Our accreditation gives customers confidence in our commitment to maintaining high ethical standards of conduct.
For the full press release, please click: Howdy Honda Wins 2011 Council of Excellence Award from Honda Financial Services_Press Release
AT&T Labs and Carnegie Mellon are currently in the works for developing a haptic feedback steering wheel that provides drivers with directions as an alternative to GPS and navigation systems. The experimentation comes as part of the university’s study on new methods of providing feedback to drivers.
Throughout the years, many car manufacturers have used haptic feedback steering wheels but only as lane departure warning systems. This system works by sending vibrations through the steering wheel if drivers fall outside of the roads lines, keeping drivers aware of their lane position at all times. Carnegie Mellon and AT&T Labs would completely be changing the game and raising the bar on safety technology.
This steering wheel prototype uses 20 individual motors which are sporadically spread out through the steering wheel. The engineers outfitted it with an off-board navigation system which will have the steering wheel pulse clockwise for making a right turn and counter-clockwise for a left turn. They hope this process will eliminate the need for voice-commands and on-screen directions so drivers can keep their eyes on the road instead of navigation screen.
As legislators across the U.S. move to pass anti-distraction laws, this new steering wheel concept might have a place in the future. The application of haptic feedback technology for this purpose sounds promising, although I do wonder how they will make sure to give drivers enough time before they need to turn to realize that a change in direction is coming. But I’m sure these engineers have thought this through. Nonetheless, if this is sorted out and once drivers get used to the directional vibration of the steering wheel, the technology can help drivers keep a focus on the road.
Credit: MSN Editorial
One of the things that almost everybody who is shopping for a car right now has in common is that they want a vehicle with a good, decent fuel economy. We see it here at Howdy Honda all the time – even at our used Honda dealership building. People want to stop spending so much money on gas. And now with the increase in government-mandated fuel standards, automakers are looking to ways technology can help them achieve this goal. Let’s look at four technologies that are helping our cars be “greener” and save a ton of money:
1. Start/Stop Technology
What Start/Stop technology does is essentially stops your vehicle when drivers are at a standstill (heavy traffic, stop-light, stop-sign). This saves fuel and minimizes your vehicle’s emissions.
2. Transmissions
A vehicles transmission is another part of the automobile that has been revolutionized within the past couple of years. Many car manufacturers are beginning to equip manual transmissions with two-clutch pedals to help bolster efficiency even more. Manufacturers are also offering consumers more gears within the transmission itself. It is more common now to see a vehicle outfitted with at least 6 gears.
3. Lighter Weight
Lighter vehicles increase fuel economy as engines don’t have to power as much mass, translating to better fuel economy. This is all made possible by switching the materials used to include; plastics, carbon-fiber, magnesium and aluminum. Not only do they decrease the weight, but they maintain vehicle strength and durability.
4. Aerodynamics
Aerodynamics is getting a lot of attention from automotive engineers as they are spending more time than ever in the wind-tunnel. Shaping a smoother car physique adds significant efficiency by not only reducing fuel consumption, but also by cutting down on wind noise.
Win a 2012 Honda Civic from Howdy Honda by purchasing a $1 raffle ticket at any United Heritage Credit Union (UHCU) branch and help raise funds for the United Heritage Charity Foundation.
The United Heritage Charity Foundation is the giving arm of the UHCU and it supports organizations and charities in the community like Austin Smiles, Ronald McDonald House, juvenile Diabetes Research Foundations, Ripples of Hope and others. Since its foundation in 2003, the United Heritage Charity Foundation has given in excess of $900,000 to deserving charities.
Last year, the raffle was a complete success raising approximately $40,000 in funds to support charities in the local area. The Foundation spread the funds among charities that focused on educational and medical research, as well as those that support women and children at risk or having special needs.
This year the United Heritage Charity Foundation is raising funds again through the raffle and will give away a 2012 Honda Civic from Howdy Honda. You can purchase unlimited number of raffle tickets for $1 each through May 29, 2012 at any United Heritage Credit Union branch. The drawing is set to occur on June 1, 2012.
Howdy Honda sponsor of 2012 Texas Music Series
The 11th Annual Texas Music Series is upon us once again and your favorite Honda dealer in Austin is back in action! KVET’s yearly free music series will start on April 4th and will be going every Wednesday night at Nutty Brown Café starting at 5:30pm.
This year the music series will be split into two “mini-series” because, let’s face it; it gets unbearably hot in Austin. The first “mini-series” will be from April 4th to May 30th and the second will start on August 29th and go through October 24th.
All of us here at Howdy Honda are super excited to go back and enjoy free music every Wednesday night. And just like last year, we will be giving away a few iPads along the way, so make sure to have your cell phone handy. Also remember to like us on Facebook as we will update you with the latest information about the concerts, including weekly photos and winner announcements.
Check out some of the pictures from last year’s shows:
We are also really excited to be a part of an unofficial SXSW event this year! I know, I know, most of us aren’t able to attend SXSW for various reasons, plus downtown Austin can get very hectic during that time. However, it’s so much fun! For that reason, we’ve decided to support the awesome blog TX M.I.L.K. and be part of their music showcase on Sunday, March 18th from 11am to 5pm.
The free showcase is called “Moms Rock!” and will be held on the parking lot of Happy Salon & Spa on West 6th. It’s a family affair, so everyone is welcome. There will be food, goodies, door prizes, and great music. Moms Rock! is early in the afternoon so the whole family can enjoy the event. You can check out the showcase poster below, but please let Iris Claudio (iclaudio@howdyhonda.com) know if you need any additional information.
See you there!
Howdy Honda proud Sponsor of Cap2k in Austin TX
We are extremely proud to announce our sponsorship of this year’s 10th Money Box’s Cap 2k Open Water Pledge & Race Swim, and help raise funds to fight prostate cancer. Please join the Howdy Honda Fundraising Team and help us eradicate this awful disease by donating. All the money raised will go to The Prostate Cancer Foundation for research and Us TOO International for support, education, awareness and advocacy.
The 2k swim race will be held on May 5th at Lady Bird Lake (from Red Bud Isle to the Texas Rowing Center) and, if you’re up for the challenge, registration is open on their website. If you’re not quite the swimmer, but would like to check out the event, you can view the race from either the MoPac pedestrian bridge or Capital Cruises’ Doubledecker Boat that will be leading the race. The cruise is $15 for adults and $10 for ages 4-11, and make sure to purchase your tickets in advanced because space is limited.
Many of us know someone affected by prostate cancer, which is why this cause is so dear to our hearts. Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in America, affecting 1 in 6 men. A man is 35% more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer than a woman is to be diagnosed with breast cancer.
All of us at Howdy Honda are really excited for the event, but even more excited to help fight prostate cancer and reach the event’s goal of raising $20,000. Please join the Howdy Honda Fundraising Team to donate and enlist your family and friends to join as well!
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Sharing your experience in online review sites is extremely helpful for other car-buyers. You might have even read a few yourself. If you did, you know that reviews help those who are in the process of narrowing down their search for a car dealership in Austin by offering unbiased information. This makes it easier for them to know what to expect from a dealer and helps them make a better decision in their selection.
Online reviews also help us as a company in many ways. They let us know how we are doing in the eyes of the most important people in the dealership: you. They also help us identify and correct weak areas within our customer service or processes, so that next time you come in we can exceed your expectations.
Pay it forward and leave a review, everyone will thank you.
Howdy Honda is a friendly car dealership that takes great pride in our our Texas roots. We make a personal commitment to every customer that visits our dealership that they will be treated warmly with the utmost dignity and respect. We want our customers to be customers for life which is why they are considered part of our Honda family. View and leave us a testimonial about your experience.
Whether you are looking for a new Honda car or used car in Austin Texas we can help you into the car of your dreams. We pride ourselves on our great prices on Honda SUVs and crossovers in Austin. We also sell great vehicles to great customers from Bastrop, Georgetown , Leander, Round Rock, San Marcos, Buda. We also have plenty of Honda hybrid cars on our lot.
Here at Howdy Honda we are always updating our list of Hondas that are on sale in Austin TX. If you find a car on sale that you are interested in don’t hesitate to see what we can offer you for trading in your car. You can also fill out our car loan credit application to see what kind of financing is available for your budget. If you are looking for auto parts or automotive repair in Austin Texas we can help you get your car back on the road as well.
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