Introducing the newest member of the Honda family, CR-Z is NOW available!

AUGUST 25, 2010 – EL CERRITO, CA – Honda of El Cerrito is excited to announce the new CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe is now available. The vehicle has received much acclaim from critics prior to its release.

"Designed to be futuristic and dynamic, the CR-Z combines powerful performance in a compact form with a futuristic image,” according to The Auto Channel. “For its frontal view, an over-sized grill with a high-performance look is offset by openings on each side that lighten the overall feel. In the rear, tube-shaped rear combination lamps create a powerful presence."



“The 2011 Honda CR-Z is a great new vehicle that we are proud to offer our customers at Honda of El Cerrito,” said Scott Bisbee, General Manager of Honda of El Cerrito. “Hybrid vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, but the sleek styling and powerful performance put the CR-Z in a class of its own.”


Developed as a stylish, driver-focused vehicle with an emphasis on efficient performance, the all-new 2011 Honda CR-Z introduces a sleek two-passenger coupe design with quick, sporty handling to the gasoline-electric hybrid segment. The CR-Z demonstrates the Honda commitment to safety in the vehicle's design and construction, with safety features including Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure, Vehicle Stability Assistance, front and side airbags, an anti-lock braking system, and a tire pressure monitoring system.

Come test drive this unique sleek two passenger coupe TODAY!

ABOUT HONDA OF EL CERRITO

Honda of El Cerrito was one of the first Honda dealerships to open in this country and has been an established Honda Dealer in the Bay Area for more than 35 years. Honda of El Cerrito serves the entire Bay Area, including San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Walnut Creek, Orinda, Danville, Dublin and the Peninsula. In 1993, Honda of El Cerrito became a member of the Hendricks Automotive Group, which consists of more than 60 automobile dealerships nationally. Honda of El Cerrito is proud to offer great deals on new and pre-owned Hondas, including the Honda Accord, Honda Crosstour, Honda Civic, Honda CR-V, Honda Element, Honda FCX Clarity, Honda Fit, Honda Insight, Honda Odyssey, Honda Pilot and Honda Ridgeline. Learn more at www.hondaelcerrito.com or call us at (888) 241-4477.

Honda CR-V gives lowest "True Cost of Ownership" in SUV category

Honda of El Cerrito, a leading California Honda dealership near San Francisco, proudly presents the 2010 model of the best selling SUV - the Honda CR-V. This compact crossover offers more power this year at reasonable prices. The prices range from $21,545 for the LX trim with FWD to $28,495 for the EX-L trim with Navigation and FWD. The true cost of ownership in terms of maintenance is also low due to the high quality levels and safety features that the 2010 Honda CR-V assures of. Honda's reputation for reliability is still one of the strongest in the business. The safety aspect of the CR-V does not need an elucidation because the Crash test scores speak on behalf of the vehicle.

For 2010, this compact crossover has a four-cylinder engine that has been improved with higher horsepower and better fuel efficiency. The exterior and interior have been given a few small changes, and Bluetooth and a USB audio port have been added to the options list.

The Honda CR-V boasts of several features that are prized by consumers. With a very spacious cargo capacity and excellent storage options, the Honda CR-V is an extremely versatile SUV. The backseat reclines and slides, while features like power heated seats, navigation and an iPod interface are options that greatly augment the comfort levels in the cabin. The CR-V is a great vehicle to drive and possesses the most responsive handling in this market segment. Hence the 2010 Honda CR-V still remains a strong contender today as it was when it pioneered the segment almost two decades back.

Contact Honda of El Cerrito to learn more about the Honda CR-V. Visit their online showroom to see their fine selection of new and used Honda vehicles available. Take advantage of their online specials and drive away in your favorite Honda today!

Mark Martin is driving the No. 5 Hendrick car

It’s Race Time Again!

Mark Martin Teams Up With Hendrickcars.com

This weekend at the Sunco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Raceway, NASCAR veteran, Mark Martin, will be at the wheel of the No. 5 Hendrickcars.com/GoDaddy Chevrolet. Martin has a history of racing strong at this tricky triangle track. He has 47 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series starts at Pocono Raceway under his belt and has posted 19 top-five finishes there. After finishing as the runner-up at this track six times, Martin is looking for a win this weekend.



Hendrickcars.com and Hendrick Motorsports will give one lucky race fan a replica of the blue and black No. 5 helmet signed by Mark Martin. To be entered for your chance to win one of the best looking helmets in the series, visit Hendrickcars.com to submit your sweepstakes entry. Race to enter now because the sweepstakes ends August 4, 2010.


Be sure to visit Hendrickcars.com on Friday August 13, 2010, to find out if you’re the winner.


Hendrickcars.com is the place to find thousands of high quality, manufacturer certified pre-owned vehicles. It’s easy and affordable to find and buy the best used cars online. You’ll also enjoy the peace of mind that comes from the free CARFAX reports that accompany each Hendrickcars.com car. You can be just like your favorite NASCAR drivers like Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr and Mark Martin, and drive a Hendrick car too!


Honda of El Cerrito is also a proud member of the Hendrick family. If you see a pre-owned car you like on Hendrickcars.com, we can get it for you!

Who's Taller???

Hello Mr. Opportunity!

Mr. Opportunity sure looks tall on television, but how tall is he really? Well, we wanted to see how some members of the Honda of El Cerrito team measure up against Mr. Opportunity. Our General Sales Manager Ronald Mcveigh is a tall guy, but is he taller than Mr. Opportunity?

We hope you’ll pay us a visit during the best time of the year to get a new Honda – the Summer Clearance Event. Say hello to Mr. Opportunity while you’re here.

Where the heck is El Cerrito? Find your way here and get a $500 coupon!

For all of you who don’t know where El Cerrito is, Honda of El Cerrito gives you some clues.

El Cerrito is only 13 minutes from Berkeley, 16 minutes from Oakland; 19 minutes from the University of California; 21 minutes from the San Francisco Bay Bride; 26 minutes from San Francisco… like this we can go on telling you the distance from all neighborhood places.

El Cerrito is one of the most easily accessible destinations in California. More than that, if you can find your way here, you will get a fabulous coupon of $500 from Honda of El Cerrito. Just click here or you can always call us at (888) 861-4305 and know more about our Hondas, services or anything you want to know from us.

We, Honda of El Cerrito, stock, sell and service a wide range of new Honda vehicles, used cars and pre-owned Honda models. Come; see all latest Honda vehicles and take advantage of our special offers. You can also see all our Hondas and offers online from the comforts of your home! 

Honda Sponsors the Aquarium of the Pacific

Honda of El Cerrito, your California car dealer at El Cerrito, is proud that Honda is a founding sponsor of the Aquarium of the Pacific. This is Honda’s way of honoring both the educational and environmental significance of the aquarium. Honda's financial contributions to the Aquarium lend a hand towards its vital work in the fields of marine conservation, education and community-outreach programs.

Children can have a great outing at the aquarium and see the predators in the Shark Lagoon at close quarters, hand feed lorikeets, admire colorful tropical reefs and watch the soothing scene of the fish swimming. You can also take images of stingrays, puffins, sea lions or other aquatic creatures, and make them into your own printed coloring-book page by clicking here.

Please contact Honda of El Cerrito, your California car dealer at El Cerrito, for more information.

Jingle Jam IPAD Winner

And the Jingle Jam Winner Is… the Pirate?!!

Save money and time. Buy your car online. Honda of El Cerrito dot com.

This little jingle has been playing in our heads all month. It’s been on the radio. It’s been online. It’s been the focus of the Jingle Jam Contest. It’s been everywhere!


During the Jingle Jam Contest, we invited people to record their version of our radio jingle, post it online and then encourage friends to vote for their submission. The qualifying entry with the most votes was declared the winner.

Congratulations to Kris Rudeegraap, our first ever Honda of El Cerrito Jingle Jam Contest winner. Kris’ version of our jingle received over 600 votes which was good enough to win the $1,500 cash prize. Some of you may remember his video entry – he was the Pirate.

Lucky, Regina P. was selected from the voters and won an Apple iPad!

We love contests, so be sure to look for emails from us and check out our Facebook page for future contest announcements.