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The 2012 Honda CRV

Honda has been very secretive about the all new 2012 Honda CRV! I have heard from sources that the 2012 has been spotted in the public a few times, and expect some big changes for the all new 2012 Honda CRV. Expect the 2012 Honda CRV to be Honda’s boldest CRV to date. Traditionally the CR-V has been well within the parameters of a compact SUV- the 2012 Honda CRV will change all of that. I have heard rumors that the 2012 Honda CRV will have an available third row seat, and a Rear Entertainment Trim Level too. Judging from the online photos I have seen., the CRV has broadened and squared the rear cargo area, which may substantiate the third row seat claim.  I also wonder if the 2012 Honda CRV will include the Full Color Multi-Informational Display like the 2012 Honda Civic. Nonetheless, Honda does not call me to help their design team, so until that happens – most of the online blogs will be about 75% correct with about 25% of ad-lib. What I can tell you in regards to Honda CRVs in Atlanta is this-CRVs hold their resale value, and the owners really enjoy their functionality.  In 2011 Edmunds.com awarded the CRV as “Top Recommended” and “Best Retained Value”. Not a bad day at the office at all for the Honda CRV!

I am hearing the 2012 Honda CRV is due out in Late Fall for the Atlanta Area. So with that being said- it should be a very exciting fall and winter season for Honda !  If you have any questions regarding the 2012 Honda CRV, please contact one of our Atlanta Honda Dealers. Honda Carland, Roswell, GA 770-993-2805 or Honda Carland North, Cartersville, GA 770-382-2282.

Rugged, yet refined- 2012 Honda Pilot

The all new 2012 Honda Pilot is coming to Honda Carland and Honda Carland North soon. Honda did some minor tweaks that include  a new grill! I am being told that the new 2012 Honda Pilot will also include some new comfort and convenience features, and may even have a bit better EPA Fuel Economy.  Honda was recently awarded the Edmunds.com Best Retained Value Award for non-luxury vehicle, and in 2010 the Honda Pilot was awarded the “Best Resale Value” award from KBB.com.

We will update the blog as soon as any more new information is released! Please feel free to contact either of our locations in regards to the 2012 Honda Pilot.

Honda Carland- Roswell, GA 770-993-2805

Honda Carland North- Cartersville, GA 770-382-2282

Have a Safe and Wonderful Memorial Day Weekend

The Carland group wishes all of you a wonderful and safe Memorial Day Weekend. This Memorial Day will be met with a great deal of urgency. While the inventories begin to dwindle due to factors beyond our control and year end clearances, the Carland dealerships stand unwavering and unchanged in their resolve. We have tested some of the industries most critical and unprecedented economic shifts, some past, some present, yet we point our bows to the waves. Our Atlanta dealerships remain committed to our communities, since our communities have felt and experienced the same tremors we have. The Carland Group is pleased to participate in numerous cause related events this year, Little League Baseball, Cystic Fibrosis, Local PTA Organizations, various local School Programs, and many more. These programs are struggling with all of us. As a community, this Memorial Day only helps cement our determination. o.9% Financing for 60 Months is available on select new models, not to mention latest surge in pre-owned sales has opened a dramatic need for quality pre-owned vehicles. The Carland Group welcomes the opportunity to make an offer on  your current vehicle. As one of nations largest used car dealer groups, the Carland group prides itself on having some of the best talent in management and sales professionals. Our associates will save you time and money this Memorial Day Weekend.

Be sure to check CarlandService.com, since all of our service locations are offering very aggressive service offers in celebration of this Memorial Day Weekend. Not to mention, all Carland customers will enjoy the Silver Membership Level in Carland Rewards. So, whether or not you decide to allow the Carland Group to purchase your current vehicle- you will still be able to take advantage of some fantastic service offers while you visit either of our 4 Service Locations.

Please visit either of these sites to take advantage of the current Memorial Day Weekend Sale at Carland in Atlanta.

ShopCarland.com – SALES

CarlandService.com- SERVICE

Honda Carland, Roswell, 770-993-2805

Honda Carland North, Cartersville, 770-382-2282

Acura Carland, Duluth, 770-623-9211

Carland Service Center, Alpharetta, (678) 624-0050

    Simple Math is why many of our customers to choose Carland for their used car needs. The math is done in sheer selection. Would you like to visit a store with 3 Cars that may interest you or several with similar trims, miles, colors, and bought with the Carland Assurance pledge. Finding your Atlanta Used Car can be difficult. The Carland Group offers a 90 Day-3,000 mile limited warranty on all pre-owned cars and trucks sold from the Carland Group. Not to mention , Honda Carland and Acura Carland are 2 of the largest Certified Used Car Dealers in the nation. It is nice to know that you have purchased a quality pre-owned vehicle, backed with the Carland Assurance.

The Carland Group has readily  available as of 5/19/2011*- Click on link to view the vehicles.

47 Used Honda Accord Sedans

41 Used Honda Odysseys

35 Used Honda Pilots

32 Used Acura MDXs

32 Used Acura TLs

24 Acura TSXs

12 Used Honda Civic Sedans

11 Used Honda CR-Vs

7 Used Honda Civic Coupes

Not to mention Bentleys, Mustang Shelbys, Audi A8s, Toyota Camries, Mercedes, Mazdas, BMWs,  and Mini Coopers. The fact of the matter, the Carland Group maintains one of the best Atlanta used car inventories. There are three used car dealers locations to choose from.

Honda Carland, New and Used Car Dealer, Roswell, GA 770-993-2805

Honda Carland North, New and Used Car Dealer, Cartersville, GA 770-382-2282

Acura Carland, Duluth , New and Used Car Dealer, GA 770-623-9211

To view the entire used car inventory of the Carland Group simply visit ShopCarland.com

Honda Civic Atlanta 2012

Did you know that Honda sells more Civics than BMW sells BMWs? Interesting? Well for 40 years Honda has been providing a quality vehicle at an affordable price to the American Car Buyer. The 2012 Honda Civic will carry the torch for Honda for 5 more years. The 2012 is classic Honda, meaning when you see the 2012- you can tell it is a Honda! Too often, I see extremely radical design changes, and my first question is – “Who makes that car?”. Honda knows what will work, and they pay close attention to protecting the sanctity of the model.  They do not “Throw the Baby out with the bath water.”

The 2012 Honda Civic will teach you how to drive economically. ECO-Assist is standard on all 2012 Honda Civics. The dash will glow green when you are conserving, and blue when you are wasting. Honda wants the burden of the automobile on the environment to reduce, and Atlanta’s air quality can use the help. The 2012 Honda Civic also will allow personalization of the instrument panel. The Multi Informational Display is

Driving economically? Let the Civic show you how!

 fantastic. The 2012 Civic will allow you to show music, your Honda’s Fuel Stats, what file is being played through the USB, outsied temperture, odometer, and clock, and ladies and gentlemen that is on all Civics. If you go with the EX or EXL – Bluetooth comes into the picture, and this will allow you to handle all of your phone duties- handsfree and safe. Not to mention, add little photo to your dash, through your USB to hit home just how customizable the Civic line is for your needs.

The line up- Civics for everyone. You can get a Sedan or Coupe, you can get the Si in Sedan or Coupe. Honda is also introducing a HF model, which has eveything a Hybrid has – without the hybrid- including low friction tires.  A natural gas Civic or Civic NGV is available in GA. (Limited). The 2012 Honda Civic has sportier wheels, and is full of technology, including a new Lithium-Ion Battery – and an incredible 44 MPG in the City and Highway for the CVT.  The Civic has it all, whether you are looking for a Sedan or Coupe, Sporty or fuel effiecient- the 2012 Civic has it.

Please feel free to visit either of our Atlanta Honda Dealers.

Honda Carland , Roswell, GA 770-993-2805 or  Honda Carland North, Cartersville, GA 770-382-2282

With Honda- it doesn't have to be a Hyrbid to get exceptional gas mileage.

Hybrids have stole the show for iconic gas mileage. Rightfully so, the Honda CR-Z, Civic Hybrid, and Insight Hybrid have all shown huge savings at the pump.  Many industry experts are looking at the Overall Cost of ownership over specific periods of time, and thats where the Honda Hybrids have stolen the show! I read a report from Honda - Sales Insight.  It reviewed the cost of ownership- and the significant saving with Honda Hybrid Cars.

Since some costs vary by region, the follwing is based out of Santa Monica, CA, and assumes 15000 miles per year, go to Edmunds.com for your regionalized cost of ownership. Keep in mind that depriaction, taxes and fees, fuel, maintenance, repairs, financing, Insurance, and any tax credits (if available).  There is also an emissions advantage that will also save our ozone a bit more.

Hybrids offer a fresh approach to our current energy crisis, but if the technology or costs are unattractive to you. The Honda Line Up is full of “Over 30″ MPG vehicles. There are also a few that are very close to 30 MPGs!  Here is a list of current new Hondas in Atlanta that offer fantastic highway mileage.

Over 30 MPG Club- Honda Hybrids available to Atlanta -Honda Fuel Economy

(MT= Manual Transmission, AT or CVT (Hybrid) = Automatic Transmission)

2011 Honda Civic Hybrid- CVT (Automatic) 43 MPG - Hwy

2011 Honda  CR Z Sport Hybrid-  6 Spd Manual- 37 MPG/CVT- 39 MPG

2011 Honda Insight Hybrid-CVT – 43 MPG

Over 30 MPG Club! (Non-Hybrids)- Honda Fuel Economy

2011 Honda Accord Coupe MT/AT 32/33

2011 Honda Accord Sedan MT/AT 33/34

2011 Honda Civic Coupe MT/AT 34/36

2011 Honda  Civic Sedan MT/AT 34/36

2010 Honda Fit MT/AT 33/35

2010 Honda Fit Sport MT/AT 33/33

 30 MPG Club- or very close!- Honda Fuel Economy

2011 Honda Accord V-6 Sedan 30 MPG

2011 Honda Accord V-6 MT/AT 26/29

2010 Honda Accord Crosstour 2wd/4wd 27/25 MPG

2011 Honda Odyssey LX/EX/EX-L, and Touring 27 / 28 MPG

2011 Honda Pilot 2WD/4WD 23/22

Honda Value is more than fuel economy when you factor in true cost of ownership. Honda continues to symbolize the “Smart Choice” when factoring in Residual or Resale Value, Reliability, Low Maintenance Costs, Safety, and Performance.  If you need more information, please contact either of our local Atlanta Honda Dealers, Honda Carland in Roswell or Honda Carland North in Cartersville, both locations have a fantastic inventory of new Hybrids and other Fuel Economic Hondas that can save you a serious amount of money at the pump!

Honda Carland - Roswell, GA 770-623-9211

Honda Carland North- Cartersville, GA 770-382-2282

ShopCarland.com is also a group site you can visit that will list over 1000 new and used cars, trucks, and vans.

2011 Vehicles based on 2011 EPA Mileage Estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Don not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.

2010  Vehicles based on 2010 EPA Mileage Estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Don not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.

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The Carland Group would like to shed some light on common misconceptions. Often we hear customers  say ” Just an Oil Change”, or they “just changed the oil.” The truth to the matter is an oil change is actually only one of the things we do when you bring your Honda or Acura to one of our local Atlanta Honda and Acura Service locations.  Honda and Acura genuine Accessories are quite important here. The OEM oil filters contain much more medium, an anti-drainback valve, and a by-pass valve. The oil filter will actually close if it becomes clogged to help avoid engine oil deprivation. The Honda and Acura oil filter will also keep oil from draining completely out of your cylinders to avoid long-term engine damage from cold starts. On top of that the oil filter has a “P” Shape seal that will actually completely seal vs. many of the competitor’s flat seals that may cause oil leaks. Another thing our Honda and Acura Technicians do is replace your Drain Plug “Crush Washer”. What is a Crush Washer?-it is a one time use washer that will crush and seal when the oil pan drain bolt is fastened. The crush washer will protect the threads of your aluminum oil pn and help protect against leaks . Too often customers come in with damaged oil pans from other service shops that did not use a crush washer or reused the crush washer. On average an aluminum oil pan will cost about $500.00 to replace. Some shop will actually use a nonmailable metal washer that will not reduce torque pressure, and will still strip the threads on oil pan.

Acura and Honda Carland Service Centers  also perform a multi-point inspection on your Honda or Acura. This form will rate the condition of your tires, brakes, and fluids. When you are ready to leave, our service advisors will review the sheet to bring you up to speed on your cars overall condition. This will help you to anticipate any needed future auto repairs or maintenance. Part of this inspection includes your braking system, tire wear, alignment inspection,  and your battery condition. It is nice to know when you are on a trip that your brakes are at 80% , your tires have about 15,000 miles of tread, and your battery’s holding steady.

All 5000 mile services are considered EXPRESS , which will insure that you will be able to be in and out within 45 minutes. An entire technician team will complete your service, and will meticulously follow the Honda EXPRESS service guidelines. Wen you bring your Honda or Acura to Roswell, Duluth, or Alpharetta- we will even wash your Honda or Acura for you.  It is very easy for an independent shop to tell you “You don’t need to, or they are over charging you, in fact, in most cases we are cheaper, but it seems that standard reply is that the dealer in some way is taking advantage of your needs. It is a common misunderstanding, but in reality- our service departments continually compare our prices with independents, and in most cases- the independent is replacing your oil filter, and that is it. When in fact – Carland Service is insuring that your Honda and Acura will receive the maintenance and care it deserves, and not short cutting to be a price leader. Our technicians are trained to specifically work on your Honda or Acura, and the Carland Group average tenure for a service technician is 4.9 years. Not bad! 

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If you are considering an Acura, you may want to check out this video. Some of the Acura line-up are subjected to some of the most extreme road tests. Motortrend visits Acura’s Winter testing site in Baudette, Minesota, which was once a forward observation point for the United States on the look out for Russian Bombers- thank God times have changed! Acura subjects the Acura ZDX , TL, and MDX through some of the most grueling tests. If you have questions in regards to the benefits of Super Handling All Wheel Drive and Vehicle Stability Assist- this is the video to watch. Keep in mind that Acura sends their vehicle designers teams to this track for 6-8 weeks to test systems, handling, environmental effects on Acuras. Acura Owners should feel quite at ease when they see just how serious Acura looks at Research and Development. Kudos Acura!  Please click on Link Below to view the video.

Acura Winter Testing Experience

If you would like to test drive any of the Acura line-up – please visit Acura Carland in Duluth, GA or call 770-623-9211, Atlanta Acura Dealer

Cargo Net for 2008- 2011 Honda Accords

Some of you have asked me last year to talk about some Honda Accessories that will show your significant other you care while not denting the checkbook to bad.  I spoke to Don Jones the Parts Manager for the Carland Group for over 15 years, and he expressed a few gift ideas that will do the trick!

For her-

Cargo Tray- The cargo tray is an invaluable item! It will allow her to easily protect the carpets in the Honda. The Cargo Tray is light and can easily be removed for cleaning. The Cargo Tray range in price , but are relatively inexpensive and will protect your carpets for the life of her Honda!

Cargo Net- Cargo Nets have evolved , and are no longer just one compartment item. The newer 2008-2011 Honda Accord will come with several compartments, and allow her to seriously organize her trunk area!

Odyssey Seat Covers- Cloth Seats? Washable and easily removable, made out of the same FXC Fabric that the Elements seats are made from. The seat covers are very durable and will make beach clean-ips much easier.

For Him-

Body Side Molding- Nothing stands out more than an unsightly ding from a grocery cart or car door, most Honda offer body-side molding that will protect the doors, and they are painted to match the color of your vehicle.

Moonroof Visor- Cruising with the moonroof visor will greatly reduce the wind noise in the vehicle, not to mention, less sun on the growing foreheads like mine… (In Some Cases)!

Cargo Covers- Security is always a thought, cargo covers will enable your cargo to be protected from the direct sun, and also valuable items will remain hidden from site, they can easily be installed, and are a high impact item!

Keep in mind these are just a few accessories that are available on out Carland Accessoires Outlet.com website, most of the orders will ship the next day.  ALL Honda Genuine Accessories come with a 12 month and 12,000 mile warranty, and we will also provide you with installation instructions. On items like Back-up sensors and XM radio, I would definitely recommend a trained Honda Technician. Feel free to contact our 800 number  listed on the site to get any additional needed information. The Carland Group wishes you a Happy Valentine’s Day!