Black Friday making you blue? Try these tips!
Tips for the Best Black Friday
Black Friday is one of the best chances of the year to get great savings on almost anything you want. However, it can stressful, confusing, and hectic, so use these three helpful tips to get the most out of this once a year shopping experience.
Make A Plan
Black Friday sales can generate large crowds of people all trying to fit into the same store, all moving around to find different items. This can make the shopping experience very disorienting, so it’s important to make a plan before you go. Make a list of what you intend to buy, in order of importance, and list the price range that you’re willing to spend. Bringing this list with you on Black Friday will help keep you focused on buying what you came for and focusing on the important items first will help make the trip the most beneficial. Listing the price ranges for the items will also help you resist impulse buying the many products that will be on sale.
Get a Receipt
Black Friday is a great time to shop for gifts for loved ones, but be careful. Stores sometimes use great discount deals to distract you from the return policy. Return policies during Black Friday are often not the same as the rest of the year, so keep an eye out for the fine print. The best way to safeguard against a changed return policy is to always get a receipt and keep it in a safe place, and a gift receipt might help even more. In the chaos of Black Friday sales it can be easy to grab your items after checkout and go, but stopping to grab a receipt will go a long way if a gift doesn’t fit or a product doesn’t work how you need it to.
Stay Home
With the rising popularity of Cyber Monday and online shopping, is the hustle and bustle of Black Friday really worth it? Unless you’re looking for an item that can only be picked up in stores, it may be better to stay in on Friday night. Shopping from your laptop within the comfort of your home might sound like a better idea than wading through crowds of shoppers. With online shopping, you can also look for deals throughout the week and weekend leading up to Cyber Monday. This way you have time to compare prices and vendors, which may not be a choice if you go out shopping Friday night.
One thing you definitely can’t pick up online? A new or new to you car, truck or SUV from Steve Padgett’s Danville. However, you can explore our inventory before stopping by to see us at 4050 Riverside Drive in Danville, Virginia. If you’re looking for great deals on a new vehicle this season, we have great savings and you won’t need to fight a crowd to get the best deals.
Take a read at a recent article posted by American Honda and then read below!
With proper care and maintenance, Honda cars boast of being able to travel distances equal to the moon and back. If you ever thought this was just a myth, a 2006 Civic that’s traveled more than a million miles on its original powertrain recently surfaced to dispel any doubts.
Popular brand representative and social media personality HondaPro Jason shared pictures of a blue FA-generation Civic sedan whose odometer maxed out at “999999” miles. It’s not uncommon to see Hondas wrack up six-figure mileages, but hitting the million-mile mark is impressive for any passenger vehicle. Doing so on the original engine and transmission elevates this one to the realm of legend.
Upon further digging, the Civic was sold to its one and only owner back in 2006 through Mathews Honda in Marion, Ohio, so we reached out to the dealership for the full scoop on this mighty little machine. The first thing we found out is that the car’s total mileage is unclear because the owner is still driving it every day. The real number has to be calculated via the trip computer since the digital display stops at 999,999. At last check, it was 1,001,043 miles.
“It’s been here since day one. We have all the service history. It has its original motor, original transmission, which is crazy,” the dealership’s assistant service department manager told us. “At around 500,000 miles it ended up needing a new head gasket. Obviously, he’s been through numerous sets of tires, numerous sets of front and rear brakes, multiple routine services that include tune-ups like spark plug changes and valve adjustments. Nothing out of the ordinary or major other than the head gasket. There was one instance where the engine’s computer went bad, but we replaced it and it was good to go.”
The Mathews Honda crew does see some high-mileage cars rolling through, but this is by far the most well-used.
“It’s proof that if you take care of your car, it’ll take care of you,” he said. “The owner comes in for an oil change about every three to four months and he follows his car’s Maintenance Minder system, which tells him when to service the vehicle.”
He also has no intention of replacing his Civic anytime soon. Meanwhile, the dealership would love for the car’s story to spread far and wide, all the way to Honda North America’s headquarters in Torrance, CA.
“I’d like to push the car out there for recognition, get the original salesperson, the owner, and basically anyone who’s touched the car together for a photo,” the service manager said.
Steve Padgette’s Danville Honda is introducing the High Mileage Club where loyal Steve Padgett’s Danville Honda clients will receive exclusive benefits including many complimentary services! The fact is, your Honda stays in great shape when it’s cared for by the great people in our parts and service department!
Stayed tuned for more details coming soon on the Steve Padgett’s Danville Honda High Mileage Club!
Scott Bisbee
Conventional Vs. Synthetic Oil: Which is Better?
Conventional Vs. Synthetic Oil: Which is Better?
Oil changes are one of the most important services to have performed on your vehicle regularly. Engine oil lubricates your engine’s internal components, keeping your car running smoothly and extending the life of your investment. Each time you take your car to the shop, the service writer may ask if you would prefer conventional or fully synthetic oil. But, what’s the difference, and what are the benefits of choosing the more expensive synthetic option?
What is the difference?
The main difference between conventional engine oil and synthetic is how they are made. Synthetic oil starts out with a more refined crude oil than conventional and then additives enhance the properties of synthetic oil, along with artificially made compounds and a carrier oil that evenly distributes the additives.
Conventional oil isn’t bad, in comparison. Some engines do require synthetic oil to run properly but many can run well on conventional oil as well. The reduced cost of conventional oil makes it a common choice for many drivers, as it can cost between six and ten times less than synthetic oil.
Why do drivers choose synthetic oil?
Despite the increased cost of synthetic oil, it actually can save you money in the long run. Synthetic oil lasts longer, and while conventional oil needs to be changed every 3 months or 3,000 miles, synthetic oil can last more than two times longer than conventional. It could also extend the life of your car’s engine, thanks to the way it is made.
As a result of the manufacturing process, synthetic oil creates less friction and breaks down more slowly over time. I can also handle more cycles of heating and cooling without losing its protection and cleaning properties. The increased purity reduces engine build-up and increases performance. The reduced friction can even marginally increase fuel economy. High-performance engines and engines that rev to higher RPM might require synthetic oil to run smoothly.
Choosing the right oil doesn’t just come down to synthetic or conventional. Cold start viscosity and at-temperature viscosity also play a huge role in what oil you should be using. Let the technicians at [client] help you find the right oil for your vehicle today. If you’re overdue for an oil change, we make it easy to schedule an appointment online.
How Honda Shaped the Automotive Industry
The history of Honda in the automotive industry is rich with innovation, evolution, and motorsports. From its first motorcycle to modern-day achievements, the automaker has always been at the forefront of the car-making world. This innovation has provided the groundwork for modern features, technology, and design aesthetics. Honda has pushed the envelope, forcing the competition to follow suit, and as a result, has left a mark on the automotive world.
By identifying needs and predicting trends, Honda has always stayed ahead, inviting other manufacturers to try and keep up. The result: a company built on hunting down success and invention. This automaker has never just made cars that are more advanced, it’s also built machines that are crafted around the driving experience. With its fair share of roots in the motorsport world, Honda understands what it takes to make a vehicle perform well, under any conditions.
Every Great Super Hero Has an Origin Story
It may seem like Honda came into the car manufacturing industry late, starting in 1946, but that fashionably-delayed entrance set the stage for the reliability that Honda is known for today. It started on two wheels in 1949 with the Honda Dream motorcycle. In the 1950s, Honda went global—exporting to many countries, including the United States. In 1962, Honda introduced its first three automobiles at the Ninth Tokyo Motor Show: the S360, T360, and S500.
Throughout the 1970s, Honda began to focus on safety and emissions control, releasing the CVCC engine and the Honda Civic. The 1980s marked a time of huge performance advancements for the brand with the release of Honda Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC), traction control for front-wheel-drive automobiles, and an antilock braking system for motorcycles. The Acura brand was also launched by Honda as a luxury nameplate. Then, Honda released the first hybrid vehicle in North America in 1999 with the Honda Insight, leading the way for greater efficiency.
From the Track to the Street
Developing new automotive technologies—engines, drivetrains, suspensions, and advanced capabilities—eventually requires road testing. There’s nowhere better to test the capabilities of a car than at the race track. Honda has participated in motorsports for many years, adapting what it learned on the track to the cars it offers customers. That’s why the brand is so synonymous with top-tier performance.
Honda started racing motorcycles on a global scale in the 1950s and created a legacy of winning. Whether it’s motorcycle racing, Formula One, Indy Car, SCCA, Baja, or Global Rallycross, Honda has been a major competitor in motorsports. With the creation of the Honda Racing Line and Honda Performance Development, the automaker focused on furthering its brand at every level of competition. What the brand learned then transferred into consumer cars like the Honda Civic Type R and the Acura NSX.
Committed to Evolution
A lot has changed since Honda first entered the automotive manufacturing industry. From early concepts to modern racing marvels to some of the best consumer vehicles on the road, Honda has evolved as a company, and it continues to be the catalyst for many changes in the industry.
Honda is still committed to changing the automotive industry, and it remains a leader in efficiency, performance, and luxury. Visit Steve Padgett’s Danville Honda at 4050 Riverside Drive or contact our sales staff online today and let us show you how the rich history of Honda has helped this brand generate some of the best vehicles on the market today.
What Is The Difference Between the Air Filter and Cabin Filter?
Traditional gasoline engines require three basic things to run. Spark, fuel, and air. Spark comes from your vehicles ignition system, fuel comes from the gas system, and air comes from outside the car. That air is pulled into the engine through the air intake, which is attached to the intake manifold. That manifold channels air into the engine itself. However, air from outside isn’t clean and your engine can be a very temperamental piece of machinery. To make sure the air entering the engine is clean, there’s an air filter placed on the air intake.
Its job is simple. Take the outside air, which is laden with dirt, dust, pollen, bugs, and other particles and clean it before the air is pulled into your engine. The filter is essential to preserving the life of your engine. Without it, your fuel and engine oil would become very dirty, and it wouldn’t take long for catastrophic failure. Over time, your air filter will become clogged with the particles it keeps out of your engine, resulting in restricted air flow, sluggish acceleration, and poor fuel economy.
Your cabin air filter is less critical for your engine but more critical for passenger comfort. The cabin air filter cleans the air from outside that enters your car, through the air vents. It catches all of the pollen, dirt, dust, bugs and other particles that you don’t want inside your car. It helps cleans and improves the quality of the air you breathe when you’re traveling. It also helps keep your interior clean, by blocking the dirt and dust from entering through your ventilation system.
Much like your engine air filter, you may not realize it needs attention until you have problems. Your cabin air filter won’t make your car run poorly, but it will make your car smell less pleasant. As buildup accumulates on the filter, it may have bugs, mold, and allergens lodged inside. Regularly inspecting, cleaning, and replacing this filter will help you breathe easier.
Keep both your engine and yourself healthy by regularly cleaning or replacing your air and cabin air filters. The service technicians at [client] are happy to help keep your car’s many filters free of build up.
Contact us online for help at mydanvillehonda.com!
DANVILLE HARVEST JUBILEE
Danville Harvest Jubilee began in 1980 as “Victorian Danville Weekend” and evolved into a multifaceted event including food events, national entertainment and family activities. Danville Harvest Jubilee was home to the World Tobacco Auctioneering Championship for many years.
Today, the Jubilee board coordinates many entertainment-based activities which offer a benefit to the quality of life for the citizens of the Danville area. DHJ also reinvests earnings to continue the improvement of The Crossing at the Dan, located in the tobacco warehouse district.
Over the past several seasons, the Harvest Jubilee has been returning to its roots. In that vein of thought, we will be returning some of our most requested acts for the 2019 show season.
Fan-favorite, Justin Moore, will return to the Carrington on Saturday, August 17. Justin last played in Danville six years ago and drew a great crowd; this year’s show promises to be even better! Since his debut in 2007, Justin has produced seven number ones including “Small Town USA,” If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away,” and the gold-cerfitied “Backwoods.” He most recently scored a Number 1 hit with “Somebody Else Will,” on the heels of “You Look Like I Need a Drink.” Buy Tickets Below
Travis TrittOver the past several decades, Danville Harvest Jubilee has brought you some of the greatest in country music, and this year, two iconic artists return to Danville to co-headline what will surely be a memorable event. After the opening act of Roy Norton Jr. on September 14, Charlie Daniels Band will rosin up that bow; and if that’s not enough; Travis Tritt will anchor the night’s performance. Neither Travis or Charlie need much introduction, both artists have garnered multiple Top10-hits, chart topping singles, Grammy Awards…the list goes on and on. This is a show country music fans will not want to miss! Buy Tickets Below
TICKETING INFORMATION
Justin Moore, 8/17/19 – Tickets on Sale Now
The Charlie Daniels Band and Travis Tritt, 9/14/19 – Tickets on Sale Now
Do I Really Need to Wash My Car?
Do I Really Need to Wash My Car? It’s a Matter of Performance and Safety
by Steve Padgett’s Danville Honda
There is no doubt that dead bugs on a windshield are unsightly. Did you know, however, that those same insect carcasses can damage your paint job over time if they’re not removed in a timely manner? The longer a dead mayfly is left on your car, the more difficult it becomes to remove it without also stripping off the finish and paint. Chips in your paint take away from the overall look of your vehicle, and it also opens the door to two of your car’s archenemies: rust and corrosion.
Same goes for bird droppings, pollen, and tree sap. The acidic and sticky properties of these contaminants can eat holes in your car like a moth on a sweater, and it’s a simple matter of keeping it washed and cleaned regularly. Preventative maintenance is worth doing, because it not only improves the resale value of your vehicle, its overall health is better. Think of your car as a pet, in this instance: if you don’t wash your dog, he’s going to be smelly, flea-bitten, and miserable. He won’t be as happy. And neither would you.
Another incentive to remove the dirt, road grime, rain, and snow on your car is that those pollutants can affect your fuel economy, as well. A freshly washed and waxed vehicle will slide right through the day with less friction, because a coat of gunk isn’t holding it back. That’s right. A dirty car is less aerodynamic than a clean one. While these effects may not be the most apparent, wouldn’t you prefer to get every inch out of your car’s fuel economy and overall performance?
In terms of safety, a cleaner car is safer on the road, especially at dusk or while driving at night. Grimy windows and windshields obstruct or diminish your visibility, which affects your reaction time to other cars and obstacles on the road. It’s not an overstatement to say that a cleaner windshield could be lifesaving.
Conclusion
If possible, keep your car in a garage or under cover. In the colder months, this will protect it from snow and ice; in the warmer months, it will be shielded from the hot sun, which beats down on your finish and can even fade your interior. During the summer, the sun bakes errant dirt and grime into your paint job like a burned pizza, so giving your car regular baths will keep it looking its best. There’s more than your pride at stake; keeping your vehicle clean helps ensure it’s also running at its highest level.
Ready for a clean slate? Contact Steve Padgett’s Danville Honda today and we can help you the perfect vehicle to fit your needs and keep you looking your best!
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