Category Archives: March 2011

When it comes to buying a used car from Calgary or surrounding areas, we know that you have many options to choose from. That’s why we work hard to provide service, selection, and solutions that will make it easier than ever to afford the used car of your dreams.

Here are the top 3 reasons that we think you should buy your used car from us:

Selection

No matter what kind of used car you’re looking for, it’s important to be sure that you have options to choose from. Having the right used car buying options can guarantee that you are completely happy with your used car choice for years to come. Plus, having plenty of cars to choose from can also help to ensure that you’ve done the research to know what’s possible. We have a wide variety of used cars for you to choose from. Begin your search online by looking through the used cars in our inventory, or come on down to our dealership to see which used cars from our lot may suit your needs. We look forward to showing you what’s available!

Great Financing

The majority of our used car customers use our extensive financing program to help them afford to buy the right used car for their needs. Our financing program is multi-faceted and comes complete with options to help you afford to buy used cars with a loan, trade-in, special rate, and more. Get started learning more about which financing plan may apply to your financial situation and needs by completing our credit application online or in person in our dealership!

Service

We provide excellent service on all of our used cars. This service begins with a complete inspection, which we perform before we put the used car on the market. Once we complete this inspection, we are confident that the used car is durable and will perform exceptionally well for years to come. However, we can very well attach a warranty to every used car so that you can have peace of mind that your used car will continue to perform as you expect.

Contact Okotoks Honda, your new and used car dealer in South Calgary, today for more information about our used car buying program or to learn more about how we can help you get the right used car for your needs that will last for years to come!

Okotoks Honda – 100 Northgate Boulevard – Okotoks, Alberta – T1S 0A9

Okotoks Honda stands by its work.  We understand you can take your Honda to another shop to get serviced.  If you are thinking about that, think about this also: Our mechanics are certified to work on Honda’s, many of which are Master Technicians.  We proudly display all our mechanics certifications. Not only are they trained, they continue to receive training throughout their career at Okotoks Honda.

Consider the following advantages to getting your car serviced at Okotoks Honda:

Up-To-Date Equipment: We have all the right tools for the job and we know how to use them.

Fully redesigned, solid credentials, high quality, good looks, and an outstanding durability record!

As a bestseller for decades with its distinguished record of engineering innovation, the all-new 2012 Honda Civic models’  latest redesign expects to make the Honda Civic the absolute number one player in the ever-expanding, capable class of compact cars, according to NewCarTestDrive.com. With the broadest-ever array of models achieving better fuel economy ratings right across the board, the 2012 Civic models are geared to reach every  possible consumer in its market segment.

With a lively 140-horsepower 1.8-liter engine, the DX, LX, and EX sedans and coupes are rated to get 28 mpg in the city and 39 mpg on the highway when equipped with the smooth-as-silk five-speed automatic transmission. The Civic Hybrid also gets efficiency improvements wits its more powerful 2012 integrated electric booster motor and deeper electric power reserves in its new lithium-ion battery pack. Designed for thrift, the 2012 Civic has very notable fuel stinginess from its regular internal combustion power train. The high output member of the Honda lineup, the 2012 Civic Si, offered in sedan and coupe body styles, is the  high-performance car with its new, potent 201 horsepower engine that develops 170 pound-feet of torque.

So visit Okotoks Honda, one of the most reputable auto dealerships in the Calgary, Okotoks and Southern Alberta area, located at 100 Northgate Boulevard and experience the all-new 2012 Honda Civic models for yourself! One of the professional, courteous sales representatives will be waiting to get you comfortably seated behind the wheel for an enjoyable test drive. If  you prefer, you may call  403.842.1100 to set an appointment for your visit and test drive.

Okotoks Honda

School’s Out. Driving’s in.

When you graduate, the world’s your oyster. New adventures. New challenges. Maybe even a new job awaits you. And there’s no better way to start a new chapter of your life than in a new or certified pre-owned Honda. In fact, we’re so sure about it, The Okotoks Honda Graduate Program is offering a $500 credit towards the lease or financing of a new Honda Accord Coupe, Honda Accord Sedan, Honda Accord CrossTour, Honda CR-V, and Honda CRZ or a Okotoks Honda certified pre-owned vehicle. We’re also offering $750 towards the Honda Ridgeline, Odyssey and Pilot! You see? Earning a diploma is paying off already.

Program Details
Get up to a $750 cash allowance or credit towards vehicle lease or finance.
Okotoks Honda Graduate program can be used in addition to current Honda incentives in effect at the time of delivery, unless specified under the rules of another incentive program or contest.

This credit includes GST, HST, or QST as applicable. Any tax liability imposed on the value of an award received in this campaign is the sole responsibility of the Purchaser.
This offer is non-transferable.
This offer can only be used once.

Program Eligibility
Vehicle must be registered in the name of the Okotoks Honda Graduate Program applicant.
In the circumstance of marriage or name change, documentation of the name change may be required.
A graduate is only eligible for one Okotoks Honda Graduate Program Allowance per vehicle and is limited to a one-time lifetime approval per individual.
Applicant must meet post-secondary requirements.

Ineligible Vehicles
Fleet sales will not be eligible for the Okotoks Honda Graduate Program.
Any vehicle sold to a broker, middleman or third-party other than a retail customer and subsequently sold to another dealership business or purchased with the intent of exporting outside of Canada.

Eligible Vehicles
All new an unregistered above mentioned models and dealer demonstrators of the eligible models delivered to the customer by Okotoks Honda.
All Honda Certified Used Vehicle delivered by Okotoks Honda.

Eligible Customers
Canadian residents who have graduated within the last four years or are within 4 months of graduating from an accredited post-secondary institution.

Minimum Post-Secondary Requirements
A two-year Canadian College of Applied Arts and Technology
A three-year Canadian University Bachelor Program
Canadian Registered Nursing Program
Canadian Trade School
Canadian Service Academy
Canadian Master’s or Doctoral Program
Certificate and adult education courses do not apply.
Applicant will be required to provide a copy of an original official transcript and/or letter from the Registrar’s Office confirming graduation within the stated program guidelines.

Final Decision
In all matters relating to the interpretation and application of any rule or phrase of this program, the decision of Okotoks Honda shall be final. Okotoks Honda reserves the right to cancel, amend or revoke the program at any time. All matters of program eligibility and qualification will be conclusively resolved by Okotoks Honda.
All claims are subject to review by Okotoks Honda.

For further details, clarifiation or matters, please contact us at 403.842.1100. Please ask to be directed to Asif Premji – General Manager

Odyssey becomes the only minivan to earn top safety ratings from both IIHS and NHTSA under more-stringent testing guidelines
The 2011 Honda Odyssey minivan achieved a historic safety milestone, becoming the first and only minivan to earn the highest possible safety ratings from both the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under their respective more-stringent testing guidelines. No other minivan this year has received both a 2011 TOP SAFETY PICK award from IIHS and a “Overall Vehicle Score1″ of five stars from NHTSA.

The Odyssey was recently named a 2011 TOP SAFETY PICK from IIHS, the institute’s highest honor. The award recognizes vehicles that do the best job of protecting vehicle occupants involved in front, side and rear crashes, plus rollover performance based on ratings in IIHS tests, as well as having a standard electronic stability control system. The Odyssey earned the highest-possible score of GOOD in all four ratings, including the more rigorous roof-strength test.

In addition to earning the TOP SAFETY PICK designation, the Odyssey was one of the first vehicles to achieve NHTSA’s best-possible “Overall Vehicle Score” of five stars. The newly introduced Overall Vehicle Score is part of the federal government’s New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) that is first being applied to 2011 models. The Odyssey achieved its top “Overall Vehicle Score” with five-star ratings for the frontal crash safety test and both side crash safety tests2 in all evaluated front and rear seating positions and scenarios. The Odyssey also received four stars for the rollover rating3.

All 2011 Odyssey vehicles utilize the Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure. ACE is an exclusive body design that enhances occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal crashes. 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. Standard safety equipment includes Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with traction control; an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS); three-row side curtain airbags with rollover sensor; dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags; a driver’s front side airbag; and a front passenger’s side airbag with an occupant position detection system.

Overall, the Odyssey improves for the 2011 model year with greater interior functionality, a more distinctive style and higher fuel economy. Significant enhancements to the interior include a new 3-mode second-row seat design that is more comfortable for center passengers (Odyssey EX and above). A more powerful and efficient 3.5-liter i-VTEC V-6 engine features Variable Cylinder Management (standard on all models for 2011) and produces 248 hp while delivering an EPA-estimated4 city/highway/combined fuel economy of 19/28/22 mpg on Odyssey Touring models.

New technology available on certain models includes a rear entertainment system with a 16.2-inch ultrawide split-screen display and an auxiliary High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) video input, an “intelligent” Multi-Information Display (i-MID) with customizable wallpaper, integration of FM traffic data on navigation models and much more.

The 2011 Odyssey is truly an American-made vehicle – designed, engineered and assembled in the United States. The Odyssey is produced exclusively at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama (HMA) using domestic and globally sourced parts.
For more information and downloadable high-resolution images of Honda vehicles, please visit www.hondanews.com. Consumer information is available at www.honda.com.

1 Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). Model tested with standard side-impact air bags (SABs). Vehicles tested under this program cannot be compared to model-year 2010 and earlier vehicles. Ratings can only be compared with similar ratings on model year 2011 and later vehicles if rated under the new program.

2 Includes a new, additional test mode for side-pole impact.

3 Vehicle tested includes electronic stability control as standard equipment, branded as Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) on Honda and Acura vehicles.

4 Based on 2011 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.