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Visit any of our Local Atlanta Area Dealers by the 15th of September

The Carland Group would like to thank our customers and employees for their overwhelming support for “Operation Fill a Honda”. Honda Carland, Honda Carland North, and Acura Carland all have pledged to Fill a Honda or Acura with items our troops need overseas. The Carland Group held raffles during our monthly owner clinics to help support the cause. We had customers bring items which were exchanged for raffle tickets. Honda Carland, Acura Carland, and Honda Carland North and their vendors supplied prizes for the raffle. Grandslam Mobile and former Atlanta Brave Superstar Ryan Klesko sent autographed baseballs, Carfax donated gift cards, and the individual dealerships all supplied fabulous prizes ranging from hats, water bottles, and even a 32″ Flat Screen TV. The monumental support of Honda and Acura Owners is what made these events a success.

Operation Fill a Honda or Acura will go until September 15th, 2010, so if you would like to contribute to this cause please feel free to stop by any of our Atlanta Area Honda and Acura Dealerships. Here is a video from 11 Alive news that outlines the program. The key take aways from this event is the US will have 100,000 men and women serving in Afghanistan, and our troop count in Iraq will hopefully go down to 50,000 men and women. The staggering statistic is 5617 soldiers have been killed in action in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.  Anything we can do on the State-side to improve their lives while fighting for overall freedom will be much appreciated by our troops!

Here is a video of  Honda Carland’s Owner Clinic and  Support the Troops Event

Here is a video of Acura Carland’s Owner Clinic and Support the Troops Event

Please click this link to see a list of items our troops could use!

Honda has been very busy this month! The all new 2011 Honda Accord is almost here, and lets just say that Honda has improved the Accord in several key areas. How does Paddle Shifters on the Accord Coupe sound?  The Rear View Camera now has guides to help the drive understand depth and distance better. Honda has also carried on with the tradition of the SE model which will introduce a leather trimmed Accord . See Below.

SE Model – Between LX-P and EX-

MSRP: $24480 including Destination and Handling.

• Leather-Trimmed Seats
• Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
• Heated Front Seats
• Driver’s Seat with 10-Way Power Adjustment including Power Lumbar Support
• “Special Edition” Badge

Here is a great link to check out a video tour, and other differences in the 2011 Honda Accord.

2011 Honda Accord 

 If you would like more information on the 2011 Honda Accord in Atlanta, please visit either of these locations Honda Carland in Roswell or Honda Carland North in Cartersville

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2011 Honda CR-Z in Atlanta

The all new 2011 Honda CR-Z is here! It is absolutely amazing to drive. I spoke to Gary Chappelear the Shop Foreman at Honda Carland, and he was amazed with the handling. I also witnessed a huge buzz and excitement surrounding the first CRZs on the lot. The salespeople were astonished with the handling and sporty feel. I personally like th USB and Dash Layout. See for yourself feel free to visit Honda Carland in Roswell, GA or Honda Carland North in Cartersville, GA. You can view our Honda CR Z inventory by simply clicking here! I really like the spectrum white silver pearl!

2011 Honda CRZ

Shopcarland.com is the place to go. This website will not sell your information off to a dozen local dealers or other automotive lead companies. This is an actual website from 2 Atlanta Honda Dealers and a Atlanta Acura Dealer. This website will also allow you to view over 400 quality pre-owned, used cars, trucks, and SUVs. You can also apply for credit, build a Honda or Acura to your needs, and schedule a test drive. They list all of the current Honda and Acura Specials in Atlanta. They also list their pre-owned inventory in vehicles under 10,000 and pre-auction vehicles.  The pre-auction vehicles are vehicles they have deeply discounted to try to retail, before they send the vehicle off to an auction. The ShopCarland.com site is a way to protect your information, and work exclusively with reputable online Honda and Acura Dealers. Not to mention on any of the dealer websites you can receive an online trade appraisal that will help you understand the value of your vehicle,

Some have requested updates on some of the new models so here you go!

The 2011 Honda CRZ is a do in the showroom any day! CNN rated the 2011 Honda CR-Z as the #1 Vehicle worth waiting for in the summer! The 2011 Honda CRZ is a Sporty Elite Hybrid. The CRZ is available in 6 spd manual or CVT Automatic with Paddle Shifters. 

The 2011  Honda Odyssey is a must see. The 2011 Odyssey is due out in the fall! If you are considering another Make Minivan that do wait! However, the 2010 Honda Odysseys are under clearance, so bargain shoppers need to look no further.

The 2011 Acura TSX Wagon us due out in the fall. The TSX Wagon will deliver and estimated 30 MPG!

The 2010 Honda Fit knows something… it has an airy calm or confidence around it! Here are some of my better guesses on the mystery surrounding the coolness of the 2010 Honda Fit. Could it be the recent KBB.com award for the Fit being a “Top Ten Coolest New Car under $18,000″? Or just maybe … The recent “Excellent Value” award from IntelliChoice.  Well they may be the front runners, but it is not the “It” in “Fit”. The main reason is Honda Gadgetry. James Bond was known for having those clever little gadgets that seemed to draw you into watching Bond Flicks. The Fit does the same thing! “Modes” seem to tell the tale for the 2010 Honda Fits. Tall, Long, Sport, Utility- there are so many ways you can change the seating versatility to utilize the space. Too often you may have walked into a house, or a kitchen, and thought “what a waste of space”.  The 2010 Fit, simply Fits many of the storage challenges a driver may face. You can lift the seat up, or fold it down. You can lay the seat down, and even fold it to the ground.  I believe the Honda Marketers call it “Hyper Usability” which is the case in point.

To make the Honda Fit in Atlanta even more appealing. The 2010 Honda Clearance has begun, and Honda just introduced a low 0.9% Financing for 24-60 months with approved credit! On top of that, you can lease the 2010 Honda Fit Base with Automatic Transmission for $210 a month, Sign & Drive ! ( See www.hondacarland.comfor Details). The 2010 Honda Fit is fantastic, so if you would like to schedule a test-drive, please visit www.hondacarland.com or call 770-993-2805- The Fit is Go!

Honda Carland Summer Clearance has began

Mr. Opportunity is back, and he is knocking harder. Honda just released fantastic offers for the 2010 Honda Summer Clearance Event. Honda has authorized 0.9% financing on select new 2010 models for 24-60 months*. This is a Honda first!  Reza Moshiri at Honda Carland in Roswell, GA is very excited, and looks forward to the next few months. Honda Carland and Honda Carland North both have fantastic inventories, and will pass these incentives on all qualified buyers.  The all new 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour does qualify, and our local Atlanta Honda Dealerships have already have had a couple of customers take full advantage of the Honda exclusive offerings.

The 2010 Honda Accord, Civic, Crosstour, Insight, Fit, and Ridgeline. So, if you have been waiting for that “Great Deal” , you just found it! Please feel free to visit either of our locations. I am confident we have a Honda for you!   If you need more information , contact sales at either of our Atlanta Honda Dealerships:

Honda Carland, Roswell                                                       770-993-2805

Honda Carland North, Cartersville                                  770-382-2282

*With Approved Credit, Not Valid Prior business or offers

Honda Carland had just recently completed sales training on the 2010 Honda Accord. The summer months are interesting, due to the fact the new model release for the Toyota Camry. People always ask…”Why Honda” or “Why Toyota”. This is why I prefer the 2010 Honda Accord over the 2011 Toyota Camry.The 2010 Honda Accord  is bigger, suspension is more sport-tuned, drive by wire with throttle control, and resale values according to the experts.

The 2010 Honda Accord passenger volume is 106 cubic feet, almost 5 cubic feet more than the Camry. Not to mention, the 2010 Honda Accord almost categorically is larger in every standardized measurement. Front driver headroom, passenger headroom, rear headroom, legroom, and shoulder room. When you sit in a 2010 Honda Accord, it just feels like more substance and space!

Size is not the only thing that matters… taking a deeper look at the throttle system. The 2010 Honda Accord uses a “Drive by Wire” Throttle system. Which by Honda’s definition means “ The Drive-by-Wire™ throttle system helps enhance the driving character of the Accord Sedan. With smart electronics connecting the throttle pedal to the throttle butterfly valve in the intake manifold, the engine response can be optimized to suit the driving conditions and to better match the driver’s expectations.” , which is great! Digging a bit deeper, Vehicle Stability Assist which is on all Honda Accords seems to be a major difference maker for me. Vehicle Stabilty Assist will by Honda’s definition ”

Now, if there is a minor or major frontal collision. All Honda Accords have “ACE- Advanced Compatibility Engineering- which again by Honda’s definition means- “The Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure is a Honda exclusive body design that enhances occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal collisions. The ACE design utilizes a network of connected structural elements to distribute crash energy more evenly throughout the front of the vehicle. This enhanced frontal crash energy management helps to reduce the forces transferred to the passenger compartment and can help to more evenly disperse the forces transferred to other vehicles in a crash.” Honda did the research to help absorb crash enegergy from a frontal collision by various sizes of vehicles. This Honda Signature Technology will keep the crash energy out of the passenger compartment!  

Suspension, what does it matter? Suspension is basically the handling characteristics of a vehicle. The 2010 Honda Accord suspension is the Independent wishbone suspension. This suspension will force the tire tread to remain perpendicular to the road, allowing a more confident handling. Honda describes the advanced double wishbone front suspension as : “  The advanced double wishbone front suspension uses both lower and upper control links. This allows Honda engineers the flexibility to tune the suspension for predictable cornering feel and emergency maneuvering, to ensure a smooth and stable ride.” The suspension innovations of racing has trickled down to the Accord, and the drive of an Accord is very confident on the road!  

Honda Carland North- Honda Dealer- Featuring the 2010 Honda Accord EXL

Are you limited in Honda Dealerships willing to earn your business in Tennessee or Alabama? Well Honda Carland North is only 1 hour south of Chattanooga, TN and a little over an hour east of Gadsden, Alabama.  “Why would I drive there?” some of you might ask! The answer is simple- Professionalism and Value. Honda Carland has been been serving for over 36 years. The philosophy is simple- “Make our customer feel like they received more than their moneys worth!”

Honda Carland North in Cartersville, Ga is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, and is minutes off of Interstate Highway 75! Honda Carland North  realizes that due to the recent tragic floods, many people feel limited in their automotive choices. Honda Carland North can help. Simply, visit www.hondacarlandnorth.comand view our inventory. If you see something you like, fill out an online request or call us at 770-382-2282. Honda Carland North has an extensive inventory in both New Hondas and quality pre-owned vehicles.

Honda Carland North has exciting Summer Lease specials and financing rates as low as 0.9% APR on select New Hondas! Our Used Car Manager, Robert Corely has extensive experience in the Southeastern United States, and will be able to accommodate any questions regarding your current vehicle, and can also point you in the right direction while looking for a quality used car or truck .

Honda Carland North will answer any or all of your questions, and will promptly provide you with a quote on a new Honda or Used Vehicle. Our Internet Manager, Joe Flanigan will be a pleasure to work with, and does business the way business should be done!  Honda Carland North is a full service Honda Dealership serving Northwest Georgia. Honda Carland North welcomes the opportunity to show you how we can save you time and money on purchasing a new Honda or Used Car.

Honda Carland North is part of a dealer group in Atlanta. Honda Carland in Roswell, GA, Acura Carland in Duluth,Ga, and Honda Carland North in Cartersville. If you would like to view the entire group’s inventory please visit ShopCarland.com or www.shopcarland.com !

Service Visit Preparation Form

Nothing is more frustrating then going to a local Atlanta Honda Dealer, and not being able to duplicate a noise, or vibration that has been disturbing your Honda or Acura.  Carland Service in Atlanta can help. We recommend that you simply fill out this Service Visit Preparation Form – Printable prior to your visit!  This form will help describe concerns, and help our service advisors and service technicians resolve any issues with your Honda or Acura. 

“No Problem Found” or “Unable to Duplicate” are frustrating for our customers and our service mechanics. The above form will help you decipher your concern. Simply fill out this form and then Print or Email to us. We will pass the Service Visit Preparation Form on to one of our Atlanta Area Honda and Acura Certified Service Technicians. Honda Carland (Roswell, Ga 770-998-2327),  Acura Carland(Duluth, Ga 770-813-5812), Honda Carland North(Cartersville, Ga 678-792-7650) , and Carland Service Center (Alpharetta, Ga 678-624-0050) are eager to help! So please be sure to review the above form, and visit any of our convenient local Honda and Acura Atlanta Service Locations .

Honda Carland Lease and Purchase Programs for May 2010

I normally don’t like to blog about specials, but a lot of people have been asking me about the expired “Big Event” from Honda. The General Sales Manager of  Honda Carland in Roswell, GA- Reza Moshiri has authorized and developed fantastic lease programs for the month of  May (2010).  There were some very attractive lease specials in April, and now there are some more attractive lease specials in May.

If you or someone you know is looking at possibly purchasing or leasing a vehicle soon. We have a great professional sales staff that is eager to help!  If you have any questions or concerns, please visit www.hondacarland.com or www.hondacarlandnorth.com (Honda Dealer in Cartersville, GA- North Ga, Honda Dealer) for more details. We have highly knowledgable Business Managers that can explain and discuss leasing options in great detail to help you, a friend,  or a family member make a well-informed decision. 

Please keep in mind that our Carland Rewards Program will reward a percentage of what you spend in service towards the purchase or lease towards  a new or quality pre-owned vehicle at any of our Atlanta Area Honda and Acura Dealerships.  If you would like to view our entire inventory, please visit www.shopcarland.com.