It’s every driver’s worst nightmare. You’re driving down the street, enjoying your day, when all of a sudden a light on your dashboard catches your eye. You look down and see – the dreaded “Check Engine” signal.

When this light flickers on, it means the onboard computer system in your vehicle has self-diagnosed a problem. The causes for this alert varies from a momentary hiccup that has little or no noticeable effect on engine performance or driving safety, to a failure of a major electronic component. Unfortunately, the only way to tell what has triggered this alarm is to run a diagnostic scan on your vehicle to determine the culprit.

The onboard diagnostic system in your vehicle is very complex. To accurately access and diagnose this system special tools are used to troubleshoot your vehicle. At Honda of Wesley Chapel, our highly trained staff will access your vehicle’s computer system and put your vehicle into a special diagnostic mode to display the “fault codes.” These are numeric codes that are generated and stored in your vehicle’s computer system when a problem is detected. By retrieving the fault codes, the service technicians at Honda of Wesley Chapel can isolate the failed component and begin repairing or replacing it.

Intermittent problems are often more difficult, and may take a significant amount of time to diagnose. In these situations, it is critical to make note of the conditions that caused the light to turn on. Were you driving at a certain speed? Were you accelerating or slowing down, or were you shifting gears?

If your check engine light has illuminated recently, feel free to bring your vehicle to Honda of Wesley Chapel for a complete diagnosis and inspection.

These days prices keep going up and up on everything we buy from a gallon of gas to a gallon of milk. But not at Honda of Wesley Chapel. In fact, we’re offering special 2.9% financing rates on Tampa Bay and Wesley Chapel’s best 200 pre-owned vehicles, under $200 a month.  

When you visit us at Honda of Wesley Chapel, you’ll meet our great people, receive great service, and most importantly, get a great price on a like new vehicle. No matter what you’re looking for, cars, trucks, vans or SUVs, we’ve assembled them all at Honda of Wesley Chapel. Take a walk on our lot and you’ll find imports, domestics, and even luxury vehicles, available for under $200 a month. 

If you’ve ever dreamed about what you could with $200, stop dreaming and start driving, to Honda of Wesley Chapel. You’ll be glad you did.  

Sincerely,

George Ernst
President, Honda of Wesley Chapel

The Honda CR-V is one of the few things in life that get better with age. Since its release in 1997, the Honda CR-V has won hearts and minds year over year, with 2010 being no exception. Redesigned for the 2010 model year, drivers will find increased fuel economy, increased power and a friendlier exterior design.

Boasting a fuel efficient 2.4-liter i-VTEC 4 cylinder engine, the 2010 Honda CR-V increases its power over the previous model year to 180 horsepower. Interior improvements focus on new features and functionality, including increased cargo space. Sliding 60/40 split second row seating with a 40/20/40 folding seatback offers cargo versatility by sliding forward to increase cargo space, folding forward to accommodate long objects, or folding and tumbling forward to create a large, flat cargo area. The redesigned 2010 Honda CR-V now offers a quieter ride, with state-of-the-art noise absorption materials to reduce engine and road noise.

Over the years, the Honda CR-V has provided one of the best combinations of safety, utility, and affordability in its class. But don’t take our word for it, visit Honda of Wesley Chapel to test-drive the redesigned 2010 Honda CR-V and see for yourself why Car and Driver calls the CR-V “the ultimate suburban runabout.”

If you missed out on the government Cash for Clunkers rebate program a few months ago, you can still receive a tax deduction, by buying a new vehicle, before the end of the year. While this tax deduction won’t exceed the rebates offered during the Cash for Clunkers program, you’ll still have a chance to receive a large sum of your purchase back.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, passed last February, allows all new car buyers to deduct the sales tax and other fees charged from the purchase of their vehicle after February 17th and before January 1st. The tax deduction can be added to the standard deduction, making it available even if you itemize your return. Plus, there is no limit to the number of vehicles you can claim under this deduction, as long as you purchase each vehicle before this deduction expires. There are some restrictions to this special tax deduction, so be sure to consult with a tax professional if you have any questions.

If you’re considering buying a new car this year, don’t miss this opportunity to increase your tax refund. Combined with low interest rates, high factory incentives and record trade-in prices, now is the perfect time to trade up to a new vehicle.