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Start Your Engines…#88 Chevrolet

noreply@blogger.com (Bay Area Honda Dealer in El Cerrito, CA.) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:57:00 +0000

#88 Chevrolet is the One to Watch
at Upcoming Nationwide Series Races

Upcoming Nationwide Race Series Events

Attention race fans, we have some exciting news about upcoming Nationwide Series races. Honda of El Cerrito, a proud member of the Hendricks Automotive Group, is pleased to announce that Hendrickcars.com, is sponsoring the JR Motorsports, #88 Chevrolet in two upcoming Nationwide Series race events on Saturday February 20, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. PT, at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California, and Saturday February 27, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. PT, at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas. Both races will be broadcast on ESPN2.

About #88 Chevrolet Driver, Kelly Bires

The ultracompetitive, high profile #88 Chevrolet is being driven by 25 year old Kelly Bires, a rising star in the racing world. Kelly Bires was signed by JR Motorsports in September 2009, and completed his first race under the JRM banner in the final race of the series at Homestead-Miami Speedway in the #5 Chevrolet. Bires was not plucked from obscurity by team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. Before joining the JR Motorsports family, Bires had extensive racing experience and strong credentials having competed for two years in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and NASCAR Nationwide Series where he scored three to five and eleven top-ten finishes.

By the time he was old enough for a driver’s license, Bires had already been in the racing world for years. By age 12, Bires had two Regional Karting Titles. By age 14, he had earned consecutive national championships. When Bires was 15 years old he entered the Allison Legacy Car Series and won Rookie of the Year in 2000 and Series Champion in 2001, two of the most prestigious awards. In 2002, Bires moved to the late model ranks and ran locally in his home state of Wisconsin before moving to Charlotte to pursue a NASCAR career.

Bires quickly made his mark when he entered the ASA Late Model Series in 2006. He racked up seven wins, four poles, 15 top-five finishes, and, in 17 starts, he never finished outside the top-ten. With his record, Bires was the hands down winner of the series championship and the Rookie of the Year title.

JTG Racing could not help but notice Bires’ impressive racing resume and signed him to drive one of its two NASCAR Camping World Truck Series entries in 2007. Bires benefitted from the mentorship of racing veteran, Mark Martin, who he teamed with early in the season. When a mid-season opportunity to race in the Nationwide Series arose, Bires jumped on it. Bires debuted at the Meijer 300 race at Kentucky Speedway driving the #47 Clorox car for JTG Daugherty Racing where, after starting 26th, he finished seventh. Bires posted two top-ten finishes during his rookie season.

Bires kept running for JTG in 2008, racking up one top-five and six top-ten finishes. In 2009, Bires drove in select races for Kevin Harvick, Inc., Braun Racing and CJM Racing. In four starts, Bires earned two top-five and three top-ten finishes. In 2009, Bires also made one ARCA start at Talladega where he led for 35 laps and ultimately finished ninth.

About Hendrickcars.com

You can be a Hendrickcars.com driver like Kelly Bires too! Hendrickcars.com, is the place to find top quality used cars. At Hendrickcars.com, you will find up to 5,000 used vehicles from top manufacturers, nearly half of which are certified, pre-owned vehicles. A free CARFAX report is available with every vehicle.

LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP HELPS HAITI

noreply@blogger.com (Bay Area Honda Dealer in El Cerrito, CA.) — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:11:00 +0000

PRESS RELEASE

LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP HELPS HAITI

Honda of El Cerrito, located at 11755 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, California, has announced that, for every person who becomes a fan of its Facebook page during the month of February, it will donate $1 to the American Red Cross to benefit earthquake victims in Haiti and assist with the on-going humanitarian relief efforts in that country.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PRESS RELEASE – February 10, 2010, El Cerrito, California – Honda of El Cerrito sponsoring a Facebook promotion to benefit relief efforts in Haiti.

In the wake of the 7.0 earthquake that struck the Caribbean nation of Haiti on January 2, 2010, Northern California Honda dealership, Honda of El Cerrito, located at 11755 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, California, has announced plans to donate $1 to the American Red Cross to assist with relief efforts for every person who becomes a fan of its Facebook page during the month of February.

“Automobile dealerships have a long history of involvement in the communities they serve, from sponsoring Little League teams to participating in food drives. We’re committed to continuing this tradition of giving back, but we live in a global community now,” said Scott Bisbee, the General Manager of Honda of El Cerrito. “I was blown away by the effectiveness of the text messaging programs in quickly raising money for Haiti. I realized that we could also use technology to do our part to contribute to the efforts to help the people of this country recover from the devastation caused by the earthquake. ”

Honda of El Cerrito urges Facebook users to become a fan of their Facebook page before the end of February. This can be done by visiting http://www.facebook.com/pages/El-Cerrito-CA/Honda-El-Cerrito-Bay-Area-Honda-Dealer/66618953798?ref=search&sid=617057624.2652088172..1 and clicking “Become a Fan.”

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ABOUT HONDA OF EL CERRITO

Honda of El Cerrito was one of the first Honda dealerships to open in this country and has been an established Honda Dealer in the Bay Area for more than 35 years. In 1993, Honda of El Cerrito became a member of the Hendrick Automotive Group which consists of more than 60 automobile dealerships nationally. Learn more at www.hondaelcerrito.com or call 888-241-4477.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Contact Kristen Judd at 3Birds Marketing, LLC at 415/235-3902.

4rd Annual One Warm Coat and Food Drive!

noreply@blogger.com (Blog Author) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:26:00 +0000

Honda of El Cerrito will be collecting clean, reusable coats and jackets to assist the One Warm Coat community service efforts as well as non-perishable food items. Coats of all shapes and sizes are welcomed. Just bring in your clean, reusable coats, jackets and/or non-perishable food items to:

Honda of El Cerrito
11755 San Pablo Avenue
El Cerrito, CA. 94530

Collection has already begun and will continue through Friday December 18, 2009 from 8:00am to 8:00pm. Just drop off your items in the barrels by the receptionist and Honda of El Cerrito will take care of the rest. All donated coats and food items will be given to the
Richmond Rescue Mission for distribution.

RSVP on our Facebook Page

Hope to see you there and have a very Merry Christmas and Joyful New Year!

Champion's Weekend at Homestead

noreply@blogger.com (Bay Area Honda Dealer in El Cerrito, CA.) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:16:00 +0000

Honda of El Cerrito's partners at Hendrickcars.com and Hendrick Motorsports are please to announce this special offer for Champion's Weekend!

Hendrickcars.com and Hendrick Motorsports have teamed up to provide one lucky winner and guest an opportunity to watch the Sprint Cup Championship race at Homestead Miami Speedway. This is your opportunity to see the final Sprint Cup race of 2009 in first-class style. But you have to hurry; the Sweepstakes ends November 2, 2009.

Visit Hendrickcars.com to submit a sweepstakes entry. The winner will receive:

Two tickets to the Ford 400 - Sprint Cup Series Championship
Hendrick VIP Experience at Homestead Miami Speedway - November 22, 2009
Hotel and Airfare for two
Personal Hendrick Motorsports tour guide
Meet and Greet a Hendrick Motorsports team driver
Tour a Hendrick Motorsports team hauler

Don't Forget, visit Hendrickcars.com to register. While you're there, search from up to 5,000 top quality pre-owned vehicles. Just like Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Dale Jr. and Mark Martin say, it makes a difference when you drive a Hendrick car. Search from thousands of manufacturer certified pre-owned vehicles and many CARFAX one owners (CARFAX reports are free on Hendrickcars.com).

Visit Hendrickcars.com and good luck in the sweepstakes,

Become a Fan of Honda of El Cerrito on Facebook

noreply@blogger.com (Bay Area Honda Dealer in El Cerrito, CA.) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:06:00 +0000

Honda El Cerrito - Bay Area Honda Dealer on Facebook

Pre-Owned Inventory and New Inventory Refreshed

noreply@blogger.com (Bay Area Honda Dealer in El Cerrito, CA.) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:03:00 +0000

One of the largest inventories in the Bay Area available here at honda of El Cerrito - View our entire pre-owned inventory or our entire new car inventory. Come in today to get a great deal!

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noreply@blogger.com (Bay Area Honda Dealer in El Cerrito, CA.) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:45:00 +0000

2010 Honda Accord Walkaround

noreply@blogger.com (Bay Area Honda Dealer in El Cerrito, CA.) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:00:00 +0000

Take a look at the 2010 Honda Accord EXL with one of our Sales Professionals Jong Paek http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aG-LLhKsQXA&feature=youtube_gdata

New and Pre-Owned Inventory Refreshed

noreply@blogger.com (Bay Area Honda Dealer in El Cerrito, CA.) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:57:00 +0000

2010 Honda Accords, 2010 Honda Civics, 2010 Honda Pilots, 2010 Honda Odyssey's, 2010 Honda Insights - in stock and ready for immediate delivery - view our inventory here http://www.hondaelcerrito.com/new-vehicle-inventory.jsp
Also an excellent selection of pre-owned Honda's available here http://www.hondaelcerrito.com/pre-owned-inventory.jsp - Honda of El Cerrito - service San Francisco, Oakland, El Cerrito, Contra Costa County and the Greater Bay Area

Ever Wonder what happened to all those Clunkers?

noreply@blogger.com (Bay Area Honda Dealer in El Cerrito, CA.) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:11:00 +0000

Take a look at this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVVYlqVzVd8

The End of a Clunker -

Honda of El Cerrito - Bay Area Car Dealer

Follow us on Facebook

noreply@blogger.com (Bay Area Honda Dealer in El Cerrito, CA.) — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 19:00:00 +0000

Rates as Low as 1.9% on New Hondas!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Bay Area Honda Dealer in El Cerrito, CA.) — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:56:00 +0000

1.9% for 36 Months Available on 2009 and 2010 Accords and Civics - 2.9% on 2010 Odyssey's for up to 60 months- on Approval of above average credit - Expires 9/30/2009!

This is what we are all about!

noreply@blogger.com (Bay Area Honda Dealer in El Cerrito, CA.) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:47:00 +0000

Positive feedback from one of our happy customers!

Honda of El Cerrito now on Twitter!

noreply@blogger.com (Bay Area Honda Dealer in El Cerrito, CA.) — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:23:00 +0000

Honda of El Cerrito now on twitter! Follow us today!

http://twitter.com/hondaelcerrito

Use CARS for new cars

noreply@blogger.com (Bay Area Honda Dealer in El Cerrito, CA.) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:22:00 +0000

Considering trading in your vehicle? Take advantage of the CAR Allowance Rebate System (CARS), a federal program that helps the consumers buy or lease a more environmentally-friendly vehicle from dealers when they trade in a less fuel-efficient car or truck. The CARS is basically a $1 billion government program through which the consumers can get a $3,500 or $4,500 discount from the dealer when they trade in their old vehicle and buy or lease a new one. One main plus point of the program is that the consumers do not have to register anywhere or at any time for this program. Here are a few important points to keep in mind to utilize the benefits of this program.

Your vehicle must be less than 25 years old on the trade-in date
Only purchase or lease of new vehicles qualify
Generally, trade-in vehicles must get 18 or less MPG (some very large pick-up trucks and cargo vans have different requirements).
Trade-in vehicles must be registered and insured continuously for the full year preceding the trade-in
The program requires the scrapping of your eligible trade-in vehicle, and that the dealers disclose to you an estimate of the scrap value of your trade-in. The scrap value, however minimal, will be in addition to the rebate, and not in place of the rebate.
Last but not the least, the CARS program runs through November 1, 2009 or when the funds are exhausted, whichever comes first
Log on to http://www.cars.gov/ to know more. It is a program aimed at strengthening the economy, improving auto sales and put safer, cleaner and more fuel-efficient vehicles on the nation's roadways. Come take advantage of this Limited Period Offer today! Enjoy!

Win an Indy Dream Weekend

noreply@blogger.com (Bay Area Honda Dealer in El Cerrito, CA.) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:37:00 +0000

Honda of El Cerrito annouces this exciting offer from our team members at Hendrickcars.com and Hendrick Motorsports.

You have only two weeks left to register for the 2009 Dream Weekend at Indy Sweepstakes. Hendrickcars.com and Hendrick Motorsports have teamed up to give you a chance to win a Hendrick VIP weekend at the 2009 Brickyard 400. This is your opportunity to see a great race in first-class style. Visit Hendrickcars.com to submit a sweepstakes entry. The winner will receive:

Hendrick VIP Experience at Indianapolis Motor Speedway - July 25 -27, 2009
Hotel and Airfare for two
Personal Hendrick Motorsports tour guide
Meet and Greet with Jimmie Johnson
Tour a Hendrick Motorsports team transporter

Watch the race from a track-side suite. Don't Forget, visit Hendrickcars.com to register. While you're there, search from up to 5,000 top quality pre-owned vehicles. Just like Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Dale Jr. and Mark Martin say, it makes a difference when you drive a Hendrick car. Search from thousands of manufacturer certified pre-owned vehicles and many CARFAX one owners (CARFAX reports are free on Hendrickcars.com). Be sure to look for your next vehicle at Hendrickcars.com and good luck in the sweepstakes.

The Team at Honda of El Cerrito

http://www.hondaelcerrito.com/

WOW, that's different. ;) Take your pick from among THOUSANDS of pre owned cars!

noreply@blogger.com (Bay Area Honda Dealer in El Cerrito, CA.) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 07:05:00 +0000

What do you say about a dealership that always comes out with something different? Honda of El Cerrito has never ceased to surprise; but this one must be big even by our standards! Take a look at Honda of El Cerrito and you will say "WOW! that's different. ;)" Simply put, what this means is that you will have thousands, yes, literally thousands of pre owned vehicles, be they cars, trucks, vans, crossovers, SUVs or exciting convertibles to choose from!

Wondering which brands of automobile to choose from? ANY brand that you want to pick up, ranging from Acura to Volvo and anything from Chevy to Volkswagen in between, is yours for the asking. In other words, any automobile brand that has happened to make its entry into your ear!

A purchase made at the Hendrick Automotive Group guarantees the highest in quality. We have 80 Hendrick dealerships throughout the United States; our website is packed with over 3,500 cars and a mind-boggling 70,000 car photos!

So, don't you agree that this IS different? All you need to do to wade into this real huge heap of automobiles is just fill up a simple form on our website, or visit our dealership and walk out with the kind of deal you had only imagined till now!

WOW! that's different. ;)

Take home the brilliant new 2009 Honda Accord Sedan!

noreply@blogger.com (Bay Area Honda Dealer in El Cerrito, CA.) — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:45:00 +0000

At Honda of El Cerrito, there is a fabulous Honda model waiting for you –the 2009 Honda Accord Sedan. This is the right vehicle for those who want nothing short of the best from their car.

The 2009 Honda Accord is a midsize luxury sedan that draws attention with its body of art. The Accord Sedan offers high performance, greater comfort in its big cabin and an impressive design. The Accord Sedan is loaded with plenty of technologies designed for more power, greater efficiency, and enhanced safety of occupants. Largely unchanged for the model year, the five-passenger 2009 Honda Accord Sedan comes in LX, LX-P, EX, EX-L, EX V-6 and EX-L V-6 trim levels.

The 2009 Honda Accord Sedan is offered in three engine types: a 177-horsepower 2.4-liter Inline 4-cylinder engine, a 190-horsepower 4-cylinder engine and a 271-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 engine teamed with either a quick-shifting standard 5-speed manual transmission or an optional 5-speed automatic transmission with Grade Logic Control system.

Estimated fuel economy of the 2009 Honda Accord Sedan LX is 21/30 mpg (City/Highway). The V-6 engine loaded Accord Sedan trims get Variable Cylinder Management technology which provides fast acceleration and saves fuel.

The 2009 Accord is a car you cannot miss out on if you value the best values Honda puts in its cars!

The newly redesigned 2009 Honda Pilot arrives

noreply@blogger.com (Bay Area Honda Dealer in El Cerrito, CA.) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:15:00 +0000

The 2009 Honda Pilot comes with several additions. It is more SUV-like in terms of styling; it carries with it more features for the interior, and is more fuel efficient; has more amenities, and is safer. The third row is easier to access with its extra legroom, occupant space and cargo. The platform is more refined, too, adding to the driving comfort.

The 2009 Honda Pilot is equipped with a 3.5-liter; i-VTEC; V-6 engine, which has power of 250 hp at 253 lb ft of torque. Its LX, EX, EX-L and Touring trims come with a five-speed automatic transmission with Grade Logic Control, by which handling becomes easier during ascent and descent.

Its Hill Start Assist; four-wheel independent suspension; Variable Torque Management 4-wheel drive system and Honda’s Variable Cylinder Management combine to give the 2009 Honda Pilot smoothness while making proper utilization of the engine.

The 2009 Honda Pilot’s interiors are within easy reach, too. Its conveniences –the Honda satellite-linked navigation system™ with voice recognition and rearview camera; Honda DVD Rear Entertainment System; Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® technology; tri-zone automatic climate control system with humidity control and air filtration; rearview mirror with rearview camera display; USB audio interface and audio system are easy to access.

Honda’s Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure; brake assist; active front head restraints; three-row side-curtain airbags with rollover sensor; advanced dual-stage, dual-threshold driver and front passenger SRS airbags; Lower Anchors and Tether for Children (LATCH); tire pressure monitoring system and anti-lock brakes make this a safe bet.

The Exciting 2008 Honda Clearance is on!

noreply@blogger.com (Bay Area Honda Dealer in El Cerrito, CA.) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:45:00 +0000

The highly anticipated 2008 Honda Clearance is now on at Honda of El Cerrito, the leading automotive dealers serving Bay Area and San Francisco, California. This time it's more special than ever before. We are offering various National Offers on brand new 2008 and 2009 Honda vehicles. 2008 Accord, 2008 Ridgeline, 2008 Element, 2008 Odyssey, 2009 Pilot, and many more models are available at special APR financing and lease terms.

There's more! Enter the 2008 Honda Clearance sweepstakes and win a $7,500 Visa gift card to buy gas for free. There are more surprises on these fabulous vehicles. For more information on these amazing offers visit Honda of El Cerrito near the San Francisco Bay Area, California, or log on to http://www.hondaelcerrito.com/.

2008 Honda CRV up to 27 MPG!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Bay Area Honda Dealer in El Cerrito, CA.) — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:49:00 +0000

Click here to check out this video on the 2008 Honda Crv which gets 27 MPG on the Highway

2008 Accord Fuel Economy and Savings

noreply@blogger.com (Bay Area Honda Dealer in El Cerrito, CA.) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:17:00 +0000

Looking for a vehicle that get's over 30 mpg? The 2008 Honda Accord is EPA rated at 31mpg and is available today at Honda of El Cerrito - click here take a look at this video from one of our internet sales managers James Johnson - you can reach any of our internet sales mangers at 888-241-0717. Call today for an instant price quote on any in stock 2008 Honda Accord.

noreply@blogger.com (Bay Area Honda Dealer in El Cerrito, CA.) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 23:39:00 +0000

We are almost sold out of 2008 Honda Civics. The '09 models won't be arriving until later this summer. If you really want a Honda Civic click on this link... (it's me explaining the unusual situation where we soon won't have any Honda Civics to sell at any price).http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8760603066950587066&hl=en
PS...You can do your friends, neighbors, or co-workers a favor - at least those who are also looking to buy a Honda Civic - and forward this link to them.
Call if you have any questions.

James Johnson
Internet Sales Manager
Honda of El Cerrito
866-383-2908

The 2008 Honda Accord Sedan: Designed to impress

noreply@blogger.com (Bay Area Honda Dealer in El Cerrito, CA.) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 03:51:00 +0000

The all-new 2008 Honda Accord Sedan comes with more luxury, more style, and more sophistication than ever. It is designed to impress. It's not the big changes that impress, but the little details that make all the difference like the Accord's brilliantly finished exhaust and chrome door handles (V-6). Exquisite attention to fit and finish set the Accord apart from the average sedan. This is the largest and the most luxurious Accord ever built. From its distinctive lines and its available 17" wheels, the all-new Accord Sedan has a commanding presence. The Accord Sedan's engine utilizes i-VTEC® for abundant power and efficiency at all engine speeds. The new V-6 features the latest generation of Honda's Variable Cylinder Management (VCM®) technology, which activates the engine's cylinders as needed, providing both invigorating acceleration and fuel savings.

This new wonder is available at Honda of El Cerrito, the leading full service Honda dealer for new, used, and certified Honda vehicles in El Cerrito, California. Honda of El Cerrito has also earned the distinction of being a prominent California Honda dealer, Certified Honda dealer and a first-class Honda car dealership. Visit our site at www.hondaofelcerrito.com/ or come meet us here personally at Honda of El Cerrito, 11755 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530, or call us at 1(800) 570-0149.

The Bay Area Honda Dealer, Honda El Cerrito, displays the 2008 Honda Accord Sedan with more style

noreply@blogger.com (Bay Area Honda Dealer in El Cerrito, CA.) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:14:00 +0000

The all-new 2008 Accord Sedan enters the scene with more luxury, more style, and more sophistication that ever.
Style

Performance-inspired lines and details.
Wide-opening doors for ease of entry and exit.
Performance-inspired lines and details.
Commanding full-size sedan presence.

Performance

Choice of 5-Speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmission
Available 268-hp engine (V-6)
Variable Cylinder Management offers both brisk acceleration and fuel efficiency (V-6)

Luxury

Dual-zone automatic climate control (EX-L)
Available navigation system and Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® capability
Supple leather-trim (EX-L) and ample passenger space