Thank you for the 5-star review, Donna! We appreciate our customer feedback.

"Ryan Durso is a very knowledgeable and courteous service advisor. He recommends maintenance services and explains why the service is important." - Donna

 

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Your Monday Maintenance Tip: Sunny Day Driving Safety

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To see your way clearly

• You could wear Sun glasses or draw down the window-shade when the  sunlight is too strong to make sure you can see your way clearly.

Prevent Engine Overheating

• Engine Overheating may cause breakdowns, especially on a hot day.
• Check the level, condition, and concentration of the coolant periodically.
• If your car overheats, do not drive any more.Never remove the radiator cap until the engine has thoroughly cooled.

Pay Attention To Tires

• Check your tires regularly
• Be sure the tires are properly inflated
• Don’t drive at a high rate of speed for a long time,particularly in hot weather
• Do not overload your car

 

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Thank you for the rave review, Sandy! It's been a pleasure to serve you.

"I have been a customer of O Hare Honda for 4 years now and am very impressed with their service department from the cleanliness to their service advisers, particularly Greg Czub. Greg is one of the best service advisers I have met, very thorough, courteous and honest. I will not have my Honda serviced anywhere else." - Sandy

 

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Honda Floats New Personal Electric Vehicle

Honda Motor Co. unveiled its latest electric vehicle Tuesday, but it is unlike any of the cars and motorcycles the company is best known for. Rather, the UNI-CUB single-seat, unicycle-like vehicle looks something like a vacuum cleaner with a bicycle saddle mounted on top. Indeed, viewed from the side, its black-and-white color scheme makes it look strikingly like a penguin.

Honda’s new personal mobility device is guided by a small wheel that protrudes from the back. It is intended to be used to get around the inside of large buildings like airports and museums. It was developed based on Honda’s earlier robotic personal transport device, the U3-X, which was unveiled three years ago.

On the UNI-CUB, riders move backward and forward, side-to-side or diagonally at a top speed of six kilometers per hour just by shifting their weight. It is latest product of the robotic technologies Honda has been developing, the most recognizable example of which is probably the ASIMO humanoid robot, which appeared in 2000.

Honda plans to sell the UNI-CUB on a commercial basis. As a step toward this, it will begin testing it in cooperation with Japan’s National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation.

Asked about his impressions of riding the UNI-CUB, the museum’s director, Mamoru Mohri — a former astronaut with NASA’s space shuttle program–described it as “floaty,” and “like being in zero-gravity.”

The UNI-CUB’s main competitor among personal mobility devices will likely be the Segway Human Transporter, which has been around since 2001. The Segway has two wheels about the size of those on an electric scooter that support a platform on which the rider stands. The device is controlled with a bicycle-like handlebar that comes up to chest height. The Segway can be used both indoors and outdoors.

Honda’s engineers say the UNI-CUB has its advantages. The rider’s hands are always free, and the saddle-style package makes it easy for the feet to reach the ground. Such features are important for “harmony” when weaving between and around walkers, they say.

But the UNI-CUB’s developers are most interested in how much value potential users will find in the vehicle, which will ultimately determine its price. An indication might be the price of the Segway, which costs around Y750,000 ($9,300).

 

Courtesy of The Wall Street Journal - Japan

Your Monday Maintenance Tip: Driving in High Wind Conditions

Driving in high winds can be dangerous and even more hazardous because of the other weather conditions that normally accompany them. Extreme caution should be used when driving a car in any type of severe weather.

• Be aware of the other vehicles around you in high winds. This is especially true with RVs, campers, trucks, buses, or trailers being towed.
• Slow down the speed of your car to minimize the wind’s affect on your vehicle.
• Avoid parking near trees, downed power lines and buildings.
• The main factors that keep you on the road are the weight of your vehicle, so if you are driving a little city-car along the motorways in the high winds,you should be more carefully.
• Plan ahead. As you have to drive more slowly in high winds you should expect your journey to take longer than usual and therefore leave extra time. You definitely don’t want to be speeding to make up the time!
• Make steering corrections when driving from a protected to unprotected area. This is because the wind may move your car with a sudden force after being in the protected area.
• Lower your speed when driving next to larger vehicles such as trucks and buses. These vehicles can swing out and hit your car if the wind picks up suddenly.
• Listen to the radio for changes in weather conditions that could become more dangerous.
• Wind is often accompanied by heavy rain or winter precipitation. Stay alert for slippery areas.

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Thank you to Nasim for this rave review! We appreciate the kind words.

"I was recommended to O Hare Honda from a family member, because of the great service. I did not purchase my Honda Accord from O Hare Honda, however, i wish i did. Minus the free Starbucks Coffee, :) The customer service is awesome Im always greeted with friendly faces and smiles. The representatives comfortably speaks to you, as if you known each other for years. Honestly, it is a drive to get my oil change at O Hare Honda, but its worth my time and I truly appreciate everyone there, thank you!!!" - Nasim

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"Very good experience. And not once, but twice. For the very first time returned to the same dealer to buy another car, and really don t regret it. When buying next car, I will not even look for another place."

"The staff at O Hare Honda has always been terrific - especially David. My 8-year old car runs great. I also appreciate the roadside emergency service they offer. I have never used it, but it is available if needed." - Patricia

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