Honda's innovations are known world over and its researchers are always exploring new avenues in automobile technology trying out different concepts. The newly designed Honda Pilot, Ridgeline, Element, Civic Coupe and Civic Si Coupe have created a whole new trend altogether.

Napleton River Oaks Honda, your leading Chicago Honda dealer, wants to inform you that Honda has come up with P-NUT, a futuristic concept for an ultra-compact and sophisticated city coupe. Honda conceived the P-NUT (Personal-Neo Urban Transport) around a small "footprint" for maximum convenience in tight urban settings. Featuring a sleek exterior design which paved way for a spacious and open interior with excellent visibility. Announced at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 3-passenger rear-engined, rear wheel drive P-NUT design study model, accommodates a wide variety of potential propulsion technologies, including a conventional small displacement internal-combustion engine, a hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain, or a battery- electric powertrain.

River Oaks Honda, known for selling new Honda and used vehicles, believes the new P-NUT concept explores the packaging and design potential for a vehicle conceived exclusively around the city lifestyle. The rear seats can even be folded to storage capacity while the windshield serves as a heads-up display for the navigation system and the back-up camera. It may not be exaggerating to say that Honda's exterior and interior designers have explored the potential for a new type of small car segment category. The P-NUT introduces function-oriented concepts and also shows that small cars do not have to compromise on style or amenities.

Come visit Napleton River Oaks Honda and see what's in store for you today. Our wide inventory of new Honda Vehicles, used cars, unbeatable pricing and excellent financing options are our way of saying, we want to be your auto dealer for life. Schedule your test drive today and experience Honda innovation first-hand!

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"When Irish Eyes Are Smiling, sure 'tis like a morn in spring.
In the lilt of Irish laughter you can hear the angels sing,
When Irish hearts are happy all the world seems bright and gay,
And When Irish Eyes Are Smiling, sure, they steal your heart away."

Happy St. Patrick's Day!! Napleton's River Oak Honda is proud to bring you the Luck 'o the Irish with four Honda vehicles that have won appreciation from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) by featuring on the list of the "Greenest Vehicles of 2010". The Civic GX natural gas car won the title of America's greenest vehicle for the seventh consecutive year. In the annual ACEEE's "Green Book Online" ranking of environmentally responsible vehicles (available at www.greenercars.org), the natural gas-powered Civic GX with near-zero emissions ranked first, with the Civic Hybrid, Insight and Fit joining the list on the ACEEE's 12 most environmentally responsible vehicles available to Honda customers.

Honda paves the way to set the standard for socially and environmentally responsible vehicles with products like the Civic GX. The Civic GX, first introduced in 1998, is the cleanest internal combustion vehicle certified by the U.S. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency). It was the first Advanced Technology Partial-Zero Emissions Vehicle (AT-PZEV) from Honda.

The ACEEE's ranking system uses a remarkable gauge that incorporates fuel economy, health-related pollution impacts, and global warming emissions. All vehicles are analyzed and given a "Green Score" which is used to rank a vehicle's total environmental performance.

Get your green on and schedule your test drive this St. Patrick's Day! Come visit Napleton's River Oaks Honda located near Chicago to view these award-winning new and used Honda cars. Join us for the Honda Spring Sales Event and spring forward in your green machine today!

The new year is well under way and it's time to get fit! Honda Fit that is! Napleton River Oaks Honda adds an Element of surprise and wants to give you Insight on vehicles that can take you on the Odyssey of your life! River Oaks Honda is proud to be your premier Honda Dealer and is committed to bringing you the information you need to help you choose the right Honda vehicle for you.

Take a look at the brand new 2010 Honda Fit, Honda Odyssey, Honda Element, and Honda Insight that are showcased here at our state of the art facility near Chicago. Honda vehicles are stylishly designed, and have fascinating and advanced technology and safety features. Honda engineers cars that fit your life, that are safe, have a long mileage life, and are enviromentally and economically sound. Napleton River Oaks Honda has the financing you need to get you on the road today.

The compact fun-to-drive 2010 Honda Fit offers value and versatility in a five-door, fuel-efficient five-door. Its multifunctional interior includes the exclusive 60/40 split rear Magic Seat with multiple seating and cargo-carrying configurations - tall object mode, long object mode and utility mode - in addition to the standard five-passenger mode along with Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation with voice recognition, iPod-compatible USB Audio Interface (Fit Sport) and 10 beverage holders. Discover this year how much fun getting fit can really be!

The Honda Element has long been recognized as an accommodating vehicle for active lifestyles involving sports and hobbies. So, is it any surprise that the 2010 Element includes an all-new "Dog Friendly" pet accommodation system designed to improve safety, comfort and convenience for dogs and their owners alike? It's a dogs life!

The 2010 Honda Insight is the latest in Honda hybrid technology. Distinctively and stylishly designed, this five-passenger, five-door, hybrid vehicle is powered by an Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system comprised of a 1.3-liter i-VTEC gasoline engine and a 10-kilowatt electric motor that together contribute to an EPA-estimated city/highway fuel economy rating of 40/43 miles per gallon*. The Insight is also equipped with the Ecological Drive Assist System (Eco Assist), further enhances efficient vehicle operation while providing feedback related to individual driving styles.

The 2010 Honda Odyssey is an innovative minivan built on a solid foundation of Honda's engineering excellence. The Odyssey offers versatile seating and convenient, high-quality technology features for an engaging driving experience.

Come see us today and learn more about getting an affordable loan to help you get the car you've been waiting for. Fill out your Quick Credit Application here now! We are your Honda Dealer for life!

Labels: 2010 Honda Odyssey, Chicago Honda dealer

Welcome to Napleton River Oaks Honda! We are pleased to present to you excellent specials on new Honda Vehicles to help you start the year out right. Honda is known for engineering well crafted automobiles that have a long life, are safe, comfortable, and economical! We believe you will find incredible value when you purchase a Honda and want to invite you in for a test drive today. We are confident we have something in store that will fit your lifestyle and budget. So come see us today and see what we have in store for you now!

The 2010 Honda Accord Sedan is a 4-door family sedan available in different trim levels and with options of manual and automatic transmissions. The 5-passenger 2010 Honda Accord Sedan comes loaded with plenty of technologies designed for more power, good performance, and enhanced safety of occupants. The Accord Sedan is available for 0 % financing at a fabulous price of $19,633.

The 2010 Honda Civic Sedan, a 4-door family sedan is available in several trims. A high-performance look and feel and wide-opening doors for ease of entry and exit mark the 5-passenger Civic Sedan's exterior while the interior features a number of convenience amenities including air conditioning, state-of-the-art audio system, Bluetooth and navigation systems. The Civic Sedan is available for 0 % financing at a low price of $15,915.

The 2010 Honda Insight is a uniquely styled, five-door, five-passenger hybrid vehicle. The all-new Insight is packed with the latest hybrid technology and is affordably priced. The LX and EX are the trim levels available on the new Insight. The Honda Insight is offered at a great price of $18,897.

The 2010 Odyssey is a crisply styled and fun- to-drive minivan that can carry eight passengers and a huge load comfortably. The 2010 Honda Odyssey has received accolades for agile handling, convenient seating and utility. The midsize 2010 Honda Odyssey minivan is available in four trim levels. The Interest Rate on the Odyssey is 1.9 % / 2.9 % and the cost is $30,470.

The 2010 Honda Pilot mid-size crossover SUV offers practical SUV capabilities with the driving sophistication and refinement that people expect from a Honda. Roomy eight-passenger seating, a relaxed ride and sophisticated fuel-saving technology help make the Pilot one of the most accommodating vehicles for the entire family. The Interest Rate on the Pilot is 1.9% / 2.9% and the cost is $32,314.

The 2010 Honda Ridgeline is a versatile four-door five-passenger truck offering a comfortable ride, precise handling and impressive performance. The Ridgeline is offered in three trim levels - RT, RTS and RTL. The Ridgeline is priced at $31,397.

Please contact Napleton River Oaks Honda to learn about our New Honda Car and Finance Specials or to schedule a test drive. We want to be your Honda Dealer for life!

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Napleton River Oaks Honda, located in Lansing, Illinois near Chicago, would like to remind you that 2009 is a great year to buy your new car. Customers buying a new Honda this year will be able to get a tax credit on their 2009 tax return! The deduction enables taxpayers to buy now and get cash back later on their tax returns. Customers must purchase their new vehicle before January 1, 2010, to qualify for the deduction. Time is running out so visit Napleton River Oaks Honda today for details!

Napleton River Oaks Honda has a large inventory and many services to go a long with it. For a limited time you can get a brand new Honda Civic for only $129. per month or a new Honda Accord for only $199 per month! We want your business and believe in putting our customers first. Come see our new honda and used inventory or check out our service specials. We would love to save you money while getting you into a vehicle that can meet all your needs, so schedule your test drive today. Time is running out so the time to act is NOW!!!

Happy Honda Days from your friends and neighbors at Napleton's River Oaks Honda!

Labels: Chicago, Illinois, Lansing, Napleton River Oaks Honda, new Honda Accord, new Honda Civic

River Oaks Honda, a leading Chicago Honda dealer, is proud to introduce you to the Honda Mile Makers Club. Honda cars go the distance and the Honda Mile Makers Club has hundreds of Honda owners with stories about their cars and the many, many miles on their Honda odometer. The Mile Makers are awarded medals based on the number of miles they have behind them. 

           BRONZE medal for 100,000 to 299,999 miles
           SILVER medal for 300,000 to 499,999 miles
           GOLD medal for 500,000 to 699,999 miles
           RUBY medal for 700,000 to 999,999 miles and
           DIAMOND medal for a grand 1,000,000+ miles

One Happy Honda owner of Norway, has a ruby medal with a mileage of 907,000 miles! The proud Honda owner bought his 1990 Honda Accord LX with 74k miles and has since put over 800,000 miles on the original engine and says that the car has rarely given him problems.

See for yourself all the happy Honda stories with the Honda Mile Makers Club and get in touch with Napleton's River Oaks Honda to schedule a test drive of your new Honda cars! Honda goes the distance!!! How far will yours go? Come see us today!

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Napleton River Oaks Honda, located in Lansing, Illinois near Chicago, would like to remind you that 2009 is a great year to buy your new car. Customers buying a new Honda this year will be able to get a tax credit on their 2009 tax return! The deduction enables taxpayers to buy now and get cash back later on their tax returns. Customers must purchase their new vehicle before January 1, 2010, to qualify for the deduction. Time is running out so visit Napleton River Oaks Honda today for details!

Napleton River Oaks Honda has a large inventory and many services to go a long with it. For a limited time you can get a brand new Honda Civic for only $129. per month or a new Honda Accord for only $199 per month! We want your business and believe in putting our customers first. Come see our new and used inventory or check out our service specials. We would love to save you money while getting you into a vehicle that can meet all your needs, so schedule your test drive today. Time is running out so the time to act is NOW!!!

Happy Honda Days from your friends and neighbors at Napleton's River Oaks Honda!

We, at Napleton River Oaks Honda, in Lansing, Illinois, are happy to present a number of brand new Service Specials for winter. Our Service Specials are designed to save you time and money in addition to giving you the high quality service you deserve.

Here's a quick look at our Service Specials:
* Dollar-saver Express Service Special
* Wiper Blades and Inserts Buy 1, Get 1 Free
* Free Body Shop Estimates: 10% Discount up to $150 on repairs
* Free Rental Car for one day with any service or repair of $250 or more
* Winterize Special
* Free Second Opinion
* Free Battery Service & Charging System Check 
* $100 Bonus Discount

Offers listed are here for a limited time so come down and get your car ready for winter!  We are your leading Honda Dealer near Chicago, Illinois, and we want you to be our customer for life.  Napleton River Oaks Honda is committed to providing you excellent service on all your Honda needs and our friendly, qualified and experienced professionals are here to help ensure you get the best service possible. Don't be left out in the cold!!!  Come see us today before these seasonal savings are gone.  We can't wait to see you!

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We, at Napleton River Oaks Honda, in Lansing, Illinois, are happy to present a number of brand new Service Specials for winter. Our Service Specials are designed to save you time and money in addition to giving you the high quality service you deserve.
Here's a quick look at our Service Specials:

* Dollar-saver Express Service Special
* Wiper Blades and Inserts Buy 1, Get 1 Free
* Free Body Shop Estimates: 10% Discount up to $150 on repairs
* Free Rental Car for one day with any service or repair of $250 or more
* Winterize Special
* Free Second Opinion
* Free Battery Service & Charging System Check
* $100 Bonus Discount

Offers listed are here for a limited time so come down and get your car ready for winter! We are your leading Honda Dealer near Chicago, Illinois, and we want you to be our customer for life. Napleton River Oaks Honda is committed to providing you excellent service on all your Honda needs and our friendly, qualified and experienced professionals are here to help ensure you get the best service possible. Don't be left out in the cold!!! Come see us today before these seasonal savings are gone. We can't wait to see you!

Labels: Honda Dealer, Napleton River Oaks Honda, Service Specials

Napleton River Oaks Honda, your premier dealer near Chicago for new and pre-owned Honda vehicles, is pleased to bring our customers excellent leasing and finance specials.  Available now, qualified buyers will get awesome incentives on selected 2009 and 2010 inventory. 

Come visit us and see what you can drive home today!  We, at Napleton River Oaks Honda, where customer satisfaction is our top priority, look forward to seeing you and giving you the finance specials and lease specials you deserve.  Experience the difference  for yourself and see why we are YOUR Honda Dealer for life! 

Hurry! The offer ends 11/2/2009.

Labels: Honda Leasing and Financing Specials near Chicago, Napleton River Oaks Honda

The Crosstour's interior design offers innovation and comfort in space utilization and functions with the practicality of a larger vehicle. The rear storage area comprises an innovative 8-inch deep under-floor Hidden Removable Utility Box with a reversible lid, featuring both plush-carpeted and durable-plastic sides. The seats can be easily folded for additional cargo space. The overall interior design, enhances the feeling of roominess in the passenger cabin, creating a comfortable and accommodating atmosphere. The wider console, inset sculpting of the instrument panel, further increases the sense of luxurious space.

As a leading Chicago Honda dealership in Lansing, IL, Napleton River Oaks Honda, believes that Honda has broadened the appeal of the Accord lineup by blending the traditional Accord strengths of fun-to-drive performance and enhanced versatility with the convenience of a utility vehicle. The brand new 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is sure to be a favorite among Honda enthusiasts and is coming soon to your Napleton River Oaks Honda! Stay tuned!!!

• Spare keys in a magnetic box or under your visor are so "yesterday." Don't leave spare keys in your car; instead, keep an extra key in your purse or wallet. Thieves, and virtually everyone else, already know where all the "hiding places" are. (After all, you DO watch TV don't you?)

• Never leave personal information in your car. Keep your registration and insurance information with you. At least if your car is stolen, you can rest easy knowing the thief doesn't know where you live. After all, if you have a "hot" car that's worth stealing, what else might you have at home that's of equal interest?

• Americans are so used to the sound of a car alarm going off that few heed its cry. Instead of using just a motion-sensitive car alarm, use one that has a pager that will notify you as soon as your alarm is activated. That way at least someone (YOU) will react to your cars cry for help.

• Don't tempt car thieves. Keep valuables out of plain sight. Take them with you or store them in the trunk. Even something as small as a handful of change in a cup holder or a laundry bag in the back seat can encourage a thief to take a closer look at your car.

• Don't just lock your steering wheel. Lock down your car's ability to start by using a starter disable switch and putting it in a place only you are aware of.

• Never leave your keys in the ignition, even for a few minutes. Besides taking a chance on accidentally locking yourself out of your car, car theft is a crime of opportunity, so don't make it easy for them to run off with yours.

• When parking late at night or in poorly trafficked areas, select well lit and easy to get to spots. At sporting events, water parks, airports, etc., opt for paying the extra few dollars for the monitored parking lot instead of using the free parking if you can afford to do so.

• Consider using a professional car alarm systems installer instead of a retail store installer. Unlike most retail chain stores, alarm experts can insure that no visible wires will make it easier for a thief to disable your alarm system.

• Don't advertise your alarm system brand by displaying decals all over your car. This just makes it easier for a knowledgeable thief to know what to do to disable it, and to be able to do so that much more quickly.

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1. Checking fluids and the air filter - Regularly checking the various fluids such as the antifreeze fluid, transmission fluid and the brake fluid is important, as they might lose their ability over time to lubricate and to prevent rust. Checking the air filter regularly makes the engine last longer, as it can "breathe" freely. A clean air filter prevents dirt from clogging the engine.
2. The Coolant - Correct coolant levels prevent severe consequences. Ideally a 50-50 water- coolant mix is recommended, however extreme conditions may require a 70 coolant-30 water proportion.
3. Tires 'tire' too! - Often given the step-motherly treatment, tires tend to wear out just when you need your car the most. Checking inflation pressures is the least expensive car maintenance of all and goes a long way in increasing the tire's life, as well as giving you improved gas mileage. In general, tires should be rotated every 5,000 miles or so, to prevent uneven wear.
4. Get your car checked regularly - Follow the maintenance schedule as per your owner's manual. And do not neglect even a small problem, as it may have the potential to zoom up into a major catastrophe.

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