Braman Honda Of Palm Beach

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Besides buying a house buying a car is one of your biggest and most important purchases. We've collected some of the information that women ask for when they visit our Dealership. We hope that this will help make your car buying experience enjoyable.           

Online buying: Internet departments at car dealerships have hundreds of e-mail a day. To stand out from the crowd be sure that your request is detailed and specific. Include your name, actual contact number (you may ask to be contacted by e-mail rather than by phone), and when you are expecting to purchase a vehicle (your buying time frame). This will show your serious and will result in good consideration, a good price and save time on negotiation. What to take with you when you go shopping: Folder to hold all the brochures and information you've gathered. Drivers License. Insurance Card. Title to your trade in. Proof of residency. (example: Utility bills) Pay stubs. Bags or boxes to use to transfer your belongings. Don't forget your SunPass, garage door opener and other passes in your old car. Bringing the Kids along: Selecting and purchasing your new car will take a while.  You'll need to have items that occupy your child's time and keeps them happy. Bring coloring books, electronic games and other activities to keep them occupied. Bring snacks or a little change for vending machines. And best of all, bring a companion to help keep the kids busy while you explore your options and negotiate the purchase of your new vehicle. Keeping your car in prime condition Oil change light to let you know when to change the oil When the car gets to 15% a light on the dash will give you a code that lets you know what maintenance is needed. Dependability Honda is known for its quality, reliability and resale value. The Honda Accord has captured the "Best Residual Value Award for the Midsize Segment" from ALG. As one of the best barometers of the quality one can expect from a vehicle, the residual value should be top-of-mind for any car shopper. James Clark from ALG states, "We continue to believe that residual value is the best metric for evaluating the overall strength of an automotive brand." With its sleek lines and mile-after-mile dependability, the Accord is an excellent choice for today and tomorrow. Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com, the trusted automotive information resource, has honored the 2010 Accord with its Best Resale Value Award in the Mid-Size Car category. This prestigious award is given to vehicles that are expected to have the best resale value after five years of ownership. Certified Used Vehicles. When you choose a Honda Certified Used Vehicle you can rest easy knowing it passes more than just a 150-point inspection. It passes our strict standards as well. Certification Standards Every Honda is a product of innovative engineering and quality manufacturing. And only well-maintained Honda models that are less than six years old and have a maximum of 80,000 miles are eligible for certification. The certification process includes: - An exhaustive 150-point mechanical and appearance inspection, performed by the dealer, to ensure that each vehicle meets Honda Certified Used Cars standards - Honda-trained technicians scrutinize all major vehicle systems, including brakes, engine, drivetrain, steering, suspension, tires, wheels, exhaust system and vehicle interior and exterior - Dealer technicians recondition any component that does not meet our standards.  Any component that cannot be reconditioned is replaced with Genuine Honda parts Up-to-date scheduled maintenance services Radio Code: If your radio is disconnected for any reason it won't work when you connect it back up. You  need the radio code. Be sure you don't lose the card that you received when you purchased your new vehicle. It has the radio code. If you do lose it you will need to bring it into the dealership to have it reset. What to expect when buying your new vehicle. Selecting your new vehicle The selection process is very  important. Even if you know  exactly what you are looking for in a new vehicle the sales associate will ask you several questions. This will help him or her  furnish you with the right information about your vehicle. 30 to 45 minutes The Test Drive The Test Drive will help you to familiarize yourself with your new vehicle. You will be able to try out the many features of your vehicle "in action" as you try it on for size. You may also find additional questions about your new vehicle that the sales associate will be able to answer. 15 to 20 minutes Your Trade-In The sales associate will ask you some standard questions about your Trade-In including mileage and condition. He or she will take your keys to the buyer who will evaluate your vehicle. Your sales associate will help you achieve the best possible price for your Trade-In. 15 to 20 minutes The Negotiation The sales associate will work with you to help you get the best price for your new vehicle. He or she will also help you decide on the specific options and accessories you want that will tailor your new car specifically for you 30 minutes Paperwork and Options The business manager will help you with the paperwork to title the vehicle in your name. He or she will also present various options and offers. These offers are presented to everyone to assure that you are aware of all the options available to you and to allow you to make informed decisions. 45 minutes Delivery of Your New Vehicle This is the happiest time of all! The sales associate will help you put your personal items in your new vehicle and will explain features and controls so you will be completely comfortable in your new vehicle from the moment you drive off the lot. 15 minutes At the minimum purchasing a vehicle should take about: 2 1/2 to 3 hours. These times are estimated. The purchase of your vehicle may take more or less time depending on your individual circumstances.

Many models have selectable door lock options. Doors lock when the shift lever is moved out of Park. Doors lock when the vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph. Driver's door unlocks when the shift lever is moved into park. All doors unlock when the shift lever is moved into park. Driver's door unlocks when the ignition switch is turned to ACC. All doors unlock when the ignition switch is turned to ACC. Safety, Convenience and Comfort Features "The 2009 Honda Accord's cavernous interior makes it easy to get in and out of the car, and finding a comfortable driving position is also a breeze thanks to a tilt-telescoping steering wheel. An eight-way power-adjustable driver seat is included in the LX-P trim, but our test car did not have lumbar support. Rear passengers will find that they have copious amounts of leg- and headroom. There was also plenty of room to install child safety seats on either side, both forward- and rear-facing." Edmonds.com review of the 2009 Honda Accord Edmunds.com named the Accord a 2010 "Top Recommended" vehicle. Edmunds.com noted the Accord's "[a]mple passenger space, quality fit and finish, excellent visibility, high resale value, available coupe body style." Edmunds.com was also impressed with the "sterling reputation for reliability," of the Accord, as well as its "excellent build quality and a premium look and feel that's noticeably a cut above the rival Camry's." The 2010 Civic Sedan has received five stars (the highest rating) from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for its performance in the frontal crash test for both the driver's and front passenger's seating positions[1]. These frontal crash-safety ratings are a testament to the advanced safety engineering that comes standard on every Civic.[1] Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov).

   

Honda's Safety Philosophy Honda is committed to providing safety for everyone-that means crash protection not only for our own drivers and passengers, but also for other vehicle occupants, and injury mitigation for pedestrians. We are dedicated to identifying and implementing advanced designs and features that help enhance the safety of vehicles on the road.

Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) Body Structure

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.

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) with Traction Control

VSA can brake individual wheels and/or reduce engine power in the event of oversteer or understeer to help regain the driver's intended path. The system also features a traction control function to help prevent wheelspin during acceleration.

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)

The anti-lock braking system (ABS) uses a special modulator to pulse the brakes to help prevent wheel lockup. This helps the driver retain steering control when braking hard. The Electronic Brake Distribution system (EBD) balances the braking forces at each wheel according to how the car is dynamically loaded.

Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)

Airbag protection that stops deployment of the front passenger side airbag when it senses that a child or small-statured adult in the front passenger seat is in the airbags' path of deployment.

Side Curtain Airbags

Side curtain airbags for every row of every vehicle (except S2000) - Cover the side windows in a sufficiently severe collision. Our light trucks have a rollover sensor to deploy the side curtain airbags in the unlikely event of a rollover.

Pedestrian Protection

External features such as the hood, fender and windshield wiper systems are designed to help reduce pedestrian injuries.


Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS)

The vehicle is equipped with dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags (SRS). One or both of these airbags will be deployed only in the event of a sufficient frontal impact. If deployed, these airbags are capable of being inflated at different rates depending on crash severity, seatbelt usage and other factors. Frontal airbags are designed to supplement the seatbelts to help reduce the likelihood of head and upper body injuries in frontal crashes.

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Seat belts are the single most effective safety device for drivers and passengers. All Honda vehicles come standard with 3-point seat belts at all seating positions.

 All children are safest when seated and belted in the back seat. Infants and smaller children must be properly restrained in child seats.