Honda of Concord

Mr. Watkins,

I have bought 10 cars in my lifetime. Without question our 2012 Pilot purchase from your dealership this past Friday, was the best buying experience we have had by far. My wife and I agree that Gerard Apadula made it so. Gerard was quite responsive to my email requests for specific information. That led us to set up a visit to Honda of Concord to see the vehicle and determine if we could make a deal. Throughout the transaction Gerard was professional, respectful, knowledgeable, and courteous - to both of us. He kept us informed throughout the transaction, step by step. The first price quoted us was fair and the trade-in we transacted was also quoted, fairly. I had done a reasonable level of homework, and it is possible that we could have made a "better deal" elsewhere and perhaps a better deal with Honda of Concord. However, the overall professionalism and straight forward approach Gerard demonstrated to us made both of those actions undesirable. The overall process was efficient and when a couple of issues arose, Gerard handled them flawlessly, offering apologies and placing no blame. Impressive. Bottom line on our purchase: Gerard made it happen, it was a very pleasant experience. We have already spoken to 3 other couples about Gerard and Honda of Concord.

I would be remiss if I didn't also mention Tim. He was very courteous and knowledgeable, so much so that I purchased the extended warranty that I no intention of buying when I walked in - due in part to Tim not using high pressure sales tactics.

Your dealership and the people you have working for you all "showed well". I mentioned to Gerard a couple of times, you can tell the difference when you walk in to a Hendrick Honda dealership.

You are doing great things at Honda of Concord.

Kevin & Sally

Honda of Concord is participating in Toys-for-Tots again this 2011 Christmas season!


Check back tomorrow for more information on how YOU can get involved!

The salesmen that my wife and I dealt with were the best salespersonal that we have ever worked with. They were well informed about the cars giving us the most information about them. They were very friendly and were not pushy like some car salesmen we have dealt with in the past. I would recommend them and your dealership to anyone who ask me concerning buying a car. Sincerely, Jerry Hager

Honda of Concord and Enterprise Rent-A-Car is hosting another blood drive for the American Red Cross! 

Donations will begin at 10:00 A.M. on November 15, 2011 and will go through 2:30 P.M. that same day.

Sign-ups have already begun at our dealership!

Walk-ins are welcome, and if you would like to call and schedule a time call 704-979-7500.

In addition, all donors will automatically be entered in the Red Cross' "Home for the Holidays" contest!  The winner will recieve a pair of Delta Airline tickets.  More details on this contest will be provided at the event.

Thank you so much, and we hope to see you on November 15!

Honda will debut two all-new models, the 2012 CR-V and 2013 Fit EV, at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 16th at 1:05 pm PST. As one of the best-selling SUV's in the United States, the fourth-generation 2012 CR-V will showcase new exterior and interior styling, improved fuel economy and added technology features. The all electric zero-emissions Fit EV concept vehicle debuted at last year's Los Angeles Auto Show and the production model will be revealed this year.

The Honda press conference at the Los Angeles Auto Show can be viewed live via webcast at www.hondanews.com.

For high-resolution photos and media information on Honda's current product offerings, please visit www.hondanews.com. Consumer information is available at automobiles.honda.com.

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Yesterday, Honda hosted a surprise parade in Saco, Maine, to celebrate Joe LoCicero's amazing accomplishment of hitting one million miles on his 1990 Honda Accord. The parade interrupted a brief press conference where Joe was scheduled to receive an oversized key to a new 2012 Honda Accord from Ms. Maine, Ashley Marble.

The city of Saco was the venue for a one-block-long celebratory "Million Mile Joe" parade that featured:

• giant odometer float powered by six people spinning life-sized hamster wheels;
• airplane banner congratulating Joe;
• Biddeford High School student-made floats;
• Westbrook High School marching band and color guard;
• Saco Middle School Marching Band;
• Shoestring Theater stilt walkers; and
• over-the-top costumed characters.

While the typical driver clocks about 14,000 miles per year, Joe does that in about three months. Joe's 1990 Honda Accord has taken him one million miles over the past 15 years, a feat that speaks to the reliability of his Honda as well as the dedication of its driver to reach this unique milestone. As Joe approached the one-million-mile mark, Honda fans have been following his journey on www.millionmilejoe.com.

Joe's million-mile journey is a showcase for the reliability of Honda automobiles, a quality that has been a part of the automaker's DNA for over 50 years. Joe's model, the Accord, continues to lead industry reliability rankings and recently was named Best Resale Value in its class by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com. Additionally, the Accord has been named to the prestigious Car and Driver 10Best list a record 25 times.

"Joe's journey is a testament to his Honda's reliability and how people have come to count on Honda for more than 50 years to get them to where they need to go," said Tom Peyton, Honda brand manager for American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Honda wanted to tell Joe's story because of his astonishing driving habits and detailed record keeping. Joe drives an average of 62,500 miles a year and began keeping detailed records at around 300,000 miles. Joe has taken more than 661 photos of his odometer.

About Honda

Honda began operations in the U.S. in 1959 with the establishment of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Honda's first overseas subsidiary. As a company devoted to the advancement of human mobility, Honda's innovative research and development efforts during the past decade have yielded such diverse outcomes as humanoid robotics, walking assist devices, HondaJet, fuel cell electric vehicle technology, thin film solar cells, increased rice crop yields and functional nano-materials in addition to the design and development of automobiles, motorcycles and power equipment products. Based on its belief in the value of technology to address the needs of society, it is Honda's mission to develop products that anticipate and satisfy the evolving needs of its customers while meeting society's demand for cleaner, safer, more efficient and sustainable means of transportation and human mobility.

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Honda News & Views: http://www.honda.com/news
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AdamR: After spending several days researching the net, we found the right car at Honda of Concord, a 2011 CRV. My wife couldn't be any happier, Mr. Dentis our Salesman was extraordinary, we can't say enough about him. Thank you all for a great experience.