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THE HONDA GRADUATE PROGRAM... Available at Hendrick Honda Easley SC
So, you're finally graduating. Congratulations! To help make the transition from school to a career as easy - and as much fun - as possible, we'd like to suggest a truly enjoyable extracurricular activity: buying a new Honda or automobile. The Honda Graduate Programs from Honda Financial Services can help make it easier to qualify for financing, and allow you to drive away for a small down payment.

To help make your monthly payments as low as possible, we can customize the financing term to your needs. Give Yourself Some Credit Taking advantage of the Graduate Program can help you start building your credit rating, making it easier to qualify for other consumer loans and credit cards.

How To Qualify: If you will be graduating with a Masters, Bachelors, or Associates degree from an accredited college or completing a registered nursing program in the next four months, or have done so in the last two years, and you have no adverse credit history, you may qualify to purchase your vehicle through the Graduate Program. Here's what you'll need to bring.

Verifiable proof of employment and income, or a firm commitment from an employer with a start date no more than 120 days from the date of the finance contract.

1. Verifiable proof of employment and income, or a firm commitment from an employer with a start date no more than 120 days from the date of the finance contract

2. Copy of diploma or proof of eligibility

3. Valid Driver's License

4. Copy of social security card

Want to trade your clunker for this?

Don't expect to find one of these on our lot but do expect to find the same level of engineering in our Honda cars and trucks. For information on the Honda Jet click the image. If you are not ready yet to trade up, go to our website to see the great selection of more modest transportation at www.hendrickhondasc.com

What's my trade worth?

A key element in making your purchase decision is "How much is my trade worth"? No one wants to go to a dealer to be surprised by a trade figure that is way below what they had in mind. At Hendrick Honda we believe in being up front with all the information you need to make an informed decision.

On our homepage you will find a link to the independent, well respected Black Book Online. Just click the link and complete the information. Describe your vehicle, check its options and conditions and tell us how to reach you if you want to know more. There is no commitment on your part. If you don't like the value just choose not to include your trade in the deal and sell it outright. Be sure you select the right vehicle and describe its condition accurately to get the best quality trade appraisal.

Think of how prepared you will be when you have this information provided by an independent party at your fingertips. Visit us now at http://www.hendrickhondasc.com/

XM Trial with purchase of Honda Certified Vehicle

Get a free three-month trial period of XM® Radio when you purchase any Honda Certified Used Car factory-equipped with XM Satellite Radio. Hear more of what you love in music, talk, news, sports and entertainment, only on XM. And there's nothing quite like the convenience of having it in your car, so you can take it with you wherever you go. Now, customers who purchase any Honda Certified Used Car factory-equipped with XM Satellite Radio will receive a free three-month trial period. You'll get:

Over 170 digital channels
Coast-to-coast coverage
69 channels of commercial-free music
Live concerts plus exclusive original programming
The biggest names in news, talk and entertainment
The most sports play-by-play
Major league baseball. Every team. All season long.

Check out our inventory of Honda Certified Used Cars at Hendrick Honda in Easley SC.

Introducing the Civic Si Mugen

Adding an aggressive dimension of performance to the Civic Si Sedan, the inspired Mugen Civic Si Sedan brings "Formula Sport" concept to sports car enthusiast's reality. Co-developed by Honda and Mugen, the Civic Mugen Si Sedan sports a Twin-Ring Motegi track-tuned suspension, aerodynamic body styling and a performance exhaust system. The suspension lowers the vehicle by 15 mm with highly aggressive spring and damper tuning for enhanced handling performance. The full-vehicle aero-package adds a front spoiler and sports grille, side spoilers, a rear diffuser and an adjustable rear wing. The lightweight, Mugen –forged aluminum wheels measure 18 x 7.5 inches and include high-performance 215/40R18 rubber. Honda plans to produce a limited release of 1,000 Civic Si Mugen models. Available at Hendrick Honda now. Honda lovers, rev your engines and get highway ready, because Honda has set the Mugen free. Exclusive Standard Features:

Twin-Ring Motegi track-tuned suspension
Aerodynamic body styling
"Cat-back" sports exhaust system
Highly aggressive spring and damper tuning
Mugen –forged aluminum wheels measure 18 x 7.5 inches
High-grip summer tires (215/40R18)
Front spoiler and sports grille
Side spoilers
Rear diffuser
Adjustable rear wing

It's not easy being Green

While other automakers gripe, Honda attacks the issues of fuel economy and emissions with relish. Working independently, it is focusing on two alternative fuel technologies, the natural gas powered "Civic GX" and the hydrogen fuel cell "FCX." Honda has also taken a crack at solving a problem other automakers have left to the oil companies: creating an infrastructure for hydrogen. Honda's solution is for individual refueling stations that provide heat and electricity for the home as well as hydrogen for a fuel-cell-powered car. Long term, Honda wants to be the world's cleanest, most efficient manufacturer. It has promised to reduce CO2 emissions from its factories as well as its vehicles by 5 percent between 2005 and 2010 - on top of the 5 percent it achieved between 2000 and 2005. See "Green Living Ideas"

Internet Express Lane

Are you sick of sitting in a dealership for 5-6 hours trying to complete your auto purchase? That's what many customers say is their number one dissatisfaction with the vehicle purchase process.

Hendrick Honda South Carolina is proud to offer you Internet Express Lane Service. We are dedicated to making your auto buying experience a fast, easy and pleasurable one, with Internet Express Lane Service.
With this service, you'll be able to complete the in-store appointment process within 60 minutes and work directly with a decision maker at the dealership. The vehicle you are interested in will be ready and waiting for you on the lot, and an appraiser will be ready to look at your trade-in. We will also provide you with specific numbers on your new vehicle and your trade-in rather than you having to calculate it in your head.
Internet Express Lane Service...just what you've been waiting for. Available only at Hendrick Honda, Easley SC. Contact us for more information and to sign up.

Why use the dealership service department?

There seems to be a common misconception regarding dealer servicing. Many people feel that it is too expensive. There is nothing further from the truth.
After spending time researching the various options available to you the consumer, we have concluded that in the long run, this is not true. Most dealerships will perform a basic oil change service for $29.95. If they have sent a coupon, it could be significantly less. The service includes topping off all fluids and a multipoint inspection. Most dealers even include a car wash. Compare this to the $37.00-$40.00 you could spend at somewhere like Jiffy Lube without the free wash. The dealer uses factory approved parts with a nationwide warranty. What happens when the cheap filter from the independent fails and you’re on a trip? Who pays for the potential engine failure if that happens?
Another thing to remember is manufacturers like Honda reward people for loyalty. Recently we had a customer with 110,000 miles on their car. The warranty was over at 36,000. When the customer had a transmission failure and requested assistance Honda asked one question “Where do they do their service?” Upon realizing that the customer had been a loyal customer, Honda replaced their transmission at no charge. What would happen if you asked your local garage to do this?
An automobile that has had all the recommended services done is worth more in the long run. Many times you can command a higher trade in value when getting another automobile. The risk of it leaving you stranded is much lower if you follow your dealers suggestions. The dealer is not designed to sell you unnecessary services that have high profit potential. They are there to service the vehicle in the best interest of you and your car.
Highly trained technicians, factory manuals and online literature, specials tool’s designed for your car and parts with a 1 year 12,000 mile warranty should be reason enough to never go anywhere else for service. Please give Hendrick Honda a chance to earn all your business.

Tom LaPointe

Service Manager

tlapoint@hendauto.com

Hendrick Honda SC

For Ladies Only

Hendrick Honda of Easley recognizes that more women are researching, shopping, and buying vehicles online. We work hard to cultivate a relationship with our female shoppers, really listening to their wants and needs. Barbara Chamness has been an Internet Salesperson for four years and has established a reputation for patience and understanding the needs and wants of the customer. Contact her dircectly at bchamness@contactdealer.com or 864-414-9733.