Hillside Honda is Getting Healthy

27 09 2011

Our Business Development Center has been on a powerful health regime for the past six months in order to get in shape. Several of our employees knew that they wanted to lose weight and maintain a healthier lifestyle. That is when the department decided to get together and do it together as a team.
First thing that everyone did was stop ordering take out. Eating pizza, Chinese food, and even sushi each day is very high in calories and also very expensive. We all switched to grilled lean meats, vegetables, fruit, and proteins. At first it was very difficult but once everyone assimilated into this routine it made ordering take out a special once a week thing.

The second thing that they did was join a gym. The thing that has helped our employees the most was going to the classes and not just running on a treadmill for 30 minutes. The classes at LA Fitness in New Hyde Park have been really fun and beneficial to their weight loss plans. Not only do the classes burn a ton of calories but they are also fun and keeps their work outs exciting!

In the past six months our Business Development Center team has lost over 100 pounds so far! Each week they keep track of how many times they attended the gym and have been working hard to keep up the momentum. They found success in motivating one another and doing it together as a team.





Hillside Honda is Making a Difference

27 09 2011

In April of 2010 the Hillside Honda team met Marcus Luttrell, the author of Lone Survivor. This heroic novel was featured as the Hillside Honda book club book of the month and struck a very deep nerve in one of its managers. Danielle Ginocchio was deeply touched by Marcus’s story and has been raising money and volunteering her time in order to help the troops of the United States.

Each week Danielle brings in baked goods and donates 100% of the profits to the Fisher House Foundation, which aids soldiers and their families in rehabilitation after war. The families are able to stay with the soldiers while undergoing treatment. She also organized a fundraiser last year for The Wounded Warriors and donated over $5,000 in honor of Marcus Luttrell and Team Seal 10. Danielle has donated over $9,000 so far to both of these organizations and continues her efforts each week. She feels that no matter how small the donation you can still make a difference in the world.

Danielle also spends time volunteering at the Fisher House in San Antonio as part of her mission to help the troops. She will spend a full week helping out and giving her time to the people that keep our country safe. If you want to learn more about helping our troops than find out at http://www.WoundedWarriorProject.org and http://www.FisherHouseInc.org. Or you can even drop buy and purchase some of Danielle’s delicious treats!





Steps in Buying a Honda

27 09 2011

Purchasing a new car is always exciting. However, determining the perfect car for you may be a daunting and tedious process. Narrowing down the selection of vehicles is important in order to find the Honda that is perfect for you and your lifestyle in New York. Follow these easy steps in helping you to find the perfect Honda for you.

Tips:

- First determine if you are more interested in purchasing a Honda car, truck, or SUV. This will depend on how you will be using the vehicle. For example, for moms carting around their kids to school, practices, and lessons, an SUV would be an ideal vehicle to drive around children, their friends, and equipment in New York.

- Ask yourself what features you need from your Honda. Consider seating, mileage, number of doors. You also do not want to forget any luxury extras you might like such as leather interior, heated seats, Sun/Moon roof, XM radio etc.

- Know your budget. By determining a price range you will be able to narrow down your car selection and what features it may have. It is important to think realistically while determining how much you can spend. Do not forget taxes and registration fees for New York when creating your Honda budget.

- Know how you will be paying for your Honda. Will you be financing, paying cash or maybe you are more interested in a lease? There are many different lending institutions located in New York for your convenience. Contact Hillside Honda and we can find the right financing option for you.





The Importance of Vehicle Maintenance

27 09 2011

Servicing a car is different for everyone. It all depends on what kind of car you have, how old it is, how much you drive it and what you need done to it. Part of servicing your car is making sure you check your oil on a weekly basis and get it changed every three months or once you’ve driven 3,000 miles. Changing your oil is a crucial element in making sure your car is running smoothly, but always remember – dirty oil is better than no oil. Your oil levels can get low so make sure you are checking it at least once every week especially if you drive a lot.

Another service your car may need is a rotation of your tires. This will extend the life of your tires and ensure safe driving. The reasoning as to why rotating your tires is so important is because your front tires do most of the work when it comes to driving. Your back tires, basically, just roll along behind the car. It’s the front tires that endure all of the wear and tear that you put the car through. Rotating your tires gives the front ones a break and allows the back ones (which are usually in better condition) to take on some of the wear and tear responsibility.

Whether it is changing the transmission, filling up your wind shield washer fluid, changing your belts or replacing your air filter, all cars need a little tender loving care in order to keep on truckin’. If you wind up neglecting your car’s problems, it will only cause bigger, more severe problems down the road. Getting your car serviced is an important maintenance rule so, be good to your car and take care of it like you should.





Keeping Up with Your Honda Maintenance

27 09 2011

It is important that after you purchase your new Honda that you go that extra mile to take care of it. Keeping up with regularly scheduled maintenance, will keep your Honda running at its top performance. Bring your Honda to the Hillside Honda dealership and we will take care of all of your maintenance needs and make sure your Honda is in quality condition.

If you are worried that constant maintenance on your Honda’s will be expensive keep in mind it would not be as expensive as fixing damage done resulting from not taking care of your vehicle. Bringing your Honda to Hillside Honda for oil changes and tune ups is important to keep your car running strong.

A typical car’s tires can last 5-7 years maximum. Environmental factors that can affect a car’s tires include heat, sunlight, and the ozone. Tires also tend to leak air naturally, so when owners bring in their Hondas for its scheduled maintenance Hillside mechanics will check the tire pressure to make sure they are properly filled.

Faulty brakes can cause accidents and result in injuring yourself or someone else. If your brakes start making unfamiliar noises or don’t feel right, than bring your car to your Hillside Honda to get checked out.

Other maintenance tasks that should be done to your Honda without the need of an expert Honda mechanic is wind shield wiper replacement. The best time to replace the wipers of a car is during the fall months. This way they are brand new for those tough snowy winter months. For New York Honda owners since they are located in the Northern regions, it might be necessary to replace the wind shield wipers twice a year due to harsher weather.

At Hillside Honda we make it easy for you to schedule a maintenance or order parts. Just simply visit our website and make your appointment today!





2011 Honda Odyssey Video Review

27 09 2011

When the first bits of information about the 2011 Honda Odyssey started to sneak its way out onto the Internet I kept hearing about a cool box among many other unbelievable features. What is a cool box? It is a compartment in the Odyssey that can keep food and drinks cold when on a trip. That was the first moment, as a 24 year old single woman, that I was intrigued by this all new minivan. My mind started to think.

The concept of the Mommy Blogger Video review popped into my head and I wanted all the parents to know why an Odyssey would be such a great choice. Families want a safe vehicle that will protect their loved ones in the most complicating situations. A family vehicle should also be comfortable, spacious, and be able to withstand the rowdiness of the children in the cabin. In this video you will see a real life mother and successful mom blogger test drive and review the 2011 Honda Odyssey. Harmony Skillman was just as amazed as I was with all the new features available and she wants to help tell the world why all parents should take a second look.

Since the redesign of the Odyssey I felt that it was going to reach out to a wider range of consumers. The vehicle had a complete facelift and I would even consider driving it, something I never thought I would say. Sleek is the first word that comes to my mind when I look at it. From the smooth slope of the front of the vehicle, to the door handles, to all the electronic features this minivan really does have it all.

I hope you all enjoy watching Harmony as she explores the Odyssey for all its creature comforts. She shows off the most important aspects that will delight mothers and fathers alike in this incredible vehicle. I had such a great time working with her and hopefully we can collaborate on some other creative projects in the future. Enjoy everyone!

Click Here to See Video!

See more of Harmony at http://www.baby-to-go.blogspot.com
For more Odyssey information go to http://www.hillsidehonda.com





About Honda Financing

27 09 2011

Are you desperate for a new car, but are short on funds? Have you considered financing? Honda financing is available for nearly all Honda models. When you walk into the dealership one of the first things you and your Honda dealer will do is sit down and figure out what type of car you can afford and a payment method that makes sense for you. Honda financing involves a credit check. After the credit check then your dealer will help calculate your monthly payments based on the term amount and the approved APR.

What’s that you ask? If you have bad credit can you still finance? If you are battling bad credit there are a few things you can do to secure that dream car. You may still be credit approved even if you have a low credit score, however you will most likely have to pay a high APR rate. You can also look into pre-arranging what is called a bad credit car loan. These loans will go through your chosen dealership and work out a payment plan that makes the most sense for you.

Visit the Hillside Honda dealership website and use the provided payment calculator to see how much your new Honda will cost a month. Worried you won’t get approved for monthly financing? Visit Hillside Honda in Jamaica, NY where they have the highest credit approval in the tri state area! At Hillside Honda they will work with you to help you secure the Honda of your dreams!








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