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Drivers looking for an upgrade on their vehicle should hurry into DELLA Honda in Plattsburgh for our monthly specials and the Honda Summer Clearance Event. We are just a short drive from Plattsburgh, NY; Burlington, VT; Potsdam, Lake Placid, and Malone, NY, and our lot is packed with vehicles ready for a new driveway to call home. Whether you are looking for a Fit, Civic, Accord, CR-V, or one of our other popular vehicles, we’ve got it at a price that’s right for you. Stop in today at 702 State Route 3 in Plattsburgh, NY 12901 for a test drive.

Even if you aren’t a mechanic, you know what your car should look, sound, and smell like, just from everyday driving. However, if you do notice something out of the ordinary, like an odd smell, it’s a good thing to know what might be causing it. Below are six common smells that will be helpful to add to your basic car knowledge. Acrid - Burnt brake material is usually the source of an acrid (harsh burning) smell. If you encounter this smell make sure you aren’t riding your brakes and that your parking brake is off. Burning Oil - A burning oil smell is usually caused when oil drips on any part of the exhaust system. The smell is very distinct and is often accompanied by a thick smoke. To get rid of the smell, get rid of the leak. Gasoline - If you smell gasoline, and you didn’t just fill up at the gas station, it’s likely that something more severe is going on. The smell could be coming from a leak in the fuel line, bad fuel pressure, or from a number of other causes. Get your vehicle looked at as soon as possible so you don’t put yourself or anyone else in any danger. Musty - A musty odor means that water is settling somewhere inside your vehicle and allowing mold or mildew to prosper. Check for damp upholstery or floor mats and let you car air out on the next nice day. Sulfur - Just like burning oil, sulfur is a pretty distinctive smell. If you get a whiff of rotten eggs, bring your car in for a checkup as the catalytic converter may need repairing. Sweet - A sweet smell is not something you usually associate with your car unless you just picked up a dozen doughnuts for the office. If this isn’t the case, check under your parked car for an antifreeze leak right away as the heater core may be leaking. Bring your car into DELLA Honda in Plattsburgh if you smell any of these or other smells and we will gladly take a look at your vehicle for you! Laukkonen, Jeremy. "Seven Reasons Your Car Stinks." About.com Autos. N.p., 30 Sept. 2015. Web. 29 July 2016.

Last month, Honda celebrated its inaugural Honda Week of Service. Throughout North America, over 16,000 volunteers participated in a variety of community service and outreach programs. One of the organizations that benefited from the generosity of Honda was Agape Distribution. "When people come down here, they're really beat down by life. They come in and get 95 pounds of free groceries, and it brings hope to them," said John Geissler, CEO of Agape Distribution. "I dreamed about getting this building painted, so our customers don't look like they're going to a food pantry, they look like they're going to a grocery store. It's everything to me." From June 10th through the 19th, volunteers in 41 states (as well as Canada and Mexico) participated in 425 coordinated activities which led to: 3,000 families fed 60,000 canned goods & meals provided 2,500 children provided school supplies 200 animals helped/adopted 75 homes painted/refurbished 350 bags of trash collected 600 pints of blood donated $75,000 (approx.) in individual charitable donations "We are so thankful to our associates and business partners who took time out to help improve the lives of people in the communities where we live and work," said Executive Vice President Rick Schostek, Honda North America, Inc. "This week was an example of what can happen when a team of people come together to help their neighbors." "Team Honda Week of Service Lends a Helping Hand Across North America." Honda Newsroom. Honda, 02 Aug. 2016. Web. 02 Aug. 2016.

If you were a child or young adult in the 90’s then you’ll probably remember Sonic the Hedgehog and the SEGA® video game he starred in. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of this iconic character, SEGA® asked Honda to custom design a Honda Civic fit for the blue runner. "What better way to showcase the incredibly sporty performance capability of the 10th generation Civic than by pairing it with gaming industry's ultimate athlete – Sonic the Hedgehog," said James Jenkins, Public Relations Manager for the Honda Division. "As the fan favorite game and character celebrates his 25th anniversary on the scene, we hope that all Sonic fans – those who remember playing years ago and those who continue playing today – rejoice in his all-new ride, as much as we enjoyed creating it.” The Sonic-influenced design includes: Custom wheels representing Sonic's famous red shoes and the gold rings he sought out Custom Sonic the Hedgehog front and rear seats with Katzkin Blue Leather Custom "Sonic the Hedgehog" 25th Anniversary embroidered logos Custom one-of-a-kind vinyl Sonic the Hedgehog design and paint scheme Custom Sonic Yellow throughout including a Sonic Yellow Honda logo Custom trunk design with Rockford Fosgate audio-visual system featuring two 500-watt 10” subwoofers, and a floor-mounted flip-up/down 32” television for video game fans to play classic "Sonic the Hedgehog" games

We all know that music can evoke strong emotional responses. Whether a song makes you want to dance, cry, or sing along, we can all connect with it. Honda is tapping into that general love of music in its new ad series, “Now Is The Moment.” In this series, several potential buyers experience “love at first sight” and hear tunes that everyone can recognize when they set eyes on different Honda models. "This eye-catching campaign celebrates that moment when a buyer falls for a new Honda, and the Honda brand begins an enduring connection with the customer," said Susie Rossick, Assistant Vice President of Marketing at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "Ultimately, our goal is to break through the car sales-event clutter and remind people that summer is the best time to get a great deal on a Honda." Check out two of our favorites below and the rest on the official Honda YouTube page. "Honda Summer Sales Campaign Celebrates American Pop Music and the Moment You Lock Eyes with the Perfect New Honda." Honda Newsroom. Honda, 18 July 2016. Web. 26 July 2016.

DELLA Honda in Plattsburgh is so grateful to our community as we celebrate 20 years in the upstate New York and Vermont region. Without our loyal customers from Plattsburgh, NY; Burlington, VT; Potsdam, Lake Placid, Malone, NY and neighboring communities we wouldn’t have made it this far as a successful car dealership. To thank everyone for their business and support we are celebrating with some amazing deals and offers like $20 down payments on select Honda vehicles, $20 oil changes, and much more! Visit our 20 Year Event page at https://www.dellahonda.net/20-year-event.html and then head in for a test drive at 702 State Route 3 in Plattsburgh, NY 12901. We look forward to seeing you and another 20 years of greatness!

When you think about the Honda Civic Coupe you think performance and fun, right? But do pinball, donuts, or a piñata come to mind? Probably not, but they will once you check out the new videos from Honda showing the Civic Coupe express its fun side. Below we have two of the five videos in the “Dream Track” series. Take a look and then come into DELLA Honda in Plattsburgh for a test drive. We can’t let you go bowling with our stock but we promise it will be a great time regardless!

If you have been waiting for the arrival of the 2016 Honda Civic Coupe Research & Review page that we previously told you would be coming then you are in luck because this page has finally arrived! Head on over to this new page to read up on all of the important facts and details of this model and then take a trip over to our dealership to head off on a test drive. We are sure that this model will catch your eye with its redesigned look, but aside from the noticeable style changes, you are sure to be even more impressed with the variety of features that are available on the different trim level options of this all-new coupe. A few of these options include Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Guidelines, Eco Assist™ System, Cruise Control, Available Push Button Start, Available Maintenance Minder™ System, Available SMS Text Message Function, Available Lane Departure Warning, and Available Lane Keeping Assist. Find out even more when you stop by and see us here at 702 State Route 3 in Plattsburgh, NY 12901 today.

The 2017 Honda Ridgeline is an amazing new pickup that DELLA Honda in Plattsburgh is excited to tell all of our customers about. We want to make sure that you are fully informed about all of the specifics of this new vehicle which is why we are going to be releasing a Research & Review page on it. If you're looking for all of the important details of this vehicle such as performance options, safety features, trim level options, starting MSRP and much more then this page will definitely be what you need. Check back to find out when it has been released on our website to find out about all of these facts and everything else in-between.

All of us here at DELLA Honda in Plattsburgh want to extend a Happy Fourth of July wishes to all of our customers who live in and around Plattsburgh, NY; Burlington, VT; Potsdam, Lake Placid, and Malone, NY. We hope that you have a great time enjoying your holiday and be sure to stop by and see us again soon!

It’s never a bad time for a refresher when it comes to driving. Regardless of how long you’ve had your driver’s license, it can be easy to forget (or ignore) some of the most basic and important rules of the road. BuzzFeed assembled ten sample questions to test your knowledge, and we have them (and the answers) for you below. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles: a)next to the solid line can pass b)next to the broken line can pass c)can pass both ways You must have your signal on for ___ feet before making a left turn. a)50 feet b)75 feet c)100 feet Defensive driving is… a)having a car’s length between you and the next vehicle b)always looking at the vehicle in front of you c)always looking for possible hazards The speed in residential areas is ___ unless posted otherwise. a)20 MPH b)25 MPH c)30 MPH Two sets of solid, double yellow lines that are separated by two feet or more… a) can be passed through to enter/exit a private driveway b)can be used as a separate lane c)should never be crossed Other vehicles on the freeway are driving 70 MPH, though the posted speed is 65 MPH. Therefore, legally: a)you can drive 70 MPH or more to keep with the flow of traffic b)you can drive between 65-70 MPH c)you can not drive faster than 65 MPH You can turn left onto a one way street from a one way street if: a)there is a sign permitting it b)the traffic runs to the right c)the traffic runs to the left It is foggy out. You should use your: a) fog lights only b)low beams c)high beams How many seconds down the road should you be looking in order to anticipate obstacles? a)5-10 seconds b)10-15 seconds c)15-20 seconds You approach a railroad crossing without warning devices, and in one direction of the tracks you can not see 400 feet down it. What is the speed limit? a)15 MPH b)20 MPH c)25 MPH How did you do? Did you pass or do you need a refresher on the rules of the road? Check the answers below and give yourself a point for each correct response. If you got 7 (or above) out of 10, you passed! If not, make sure you study up! Answers: 1.b  2.c  3.c  4.b  5.c  6.c  7.c  8.b  9.b  10.a Abarca, Justin. "Can You Actually Pass A Driving Test?" BuzzFeed. Buzzfeed, 13 Mar. 2014. Web. 30 June 2016.

We are looking forward to sharing the 2017 Honda Accord with all of our customers near Plattsburgh, NY; Burlington, VT; Potsdam, Lake Placid, and Malone, NY. We will be working on a Research & Review page very shortly and will let you know as soon as it’s available for you to read. We do, however, want to give you a special sneak peek at the newest trim level of the Accord, the Sport Special Edition. This trim level will come with many of the standard features you’ll find on the other models but it will be a little more customized for the drivers who prefer a sportier style. Starting at $25,415* the Accord Sport Special Edition will feature leather-trimmed seats with red stitching, heated seats, a "Special Edition" badge, and much more. "Accord continues to set the bar in its class with customers making it the top retail selling car in America for three years running," said Jeff Conrad, vice president Honda division.  "We're proud to offer an expanded lineup with the new Sport Special Edition and the 2017 Accord Hybrid as we continue to advance Accord's position as a true benchmark in its class, offering an unbeatable combination of style, efficiency, fun-to-drive performance and connectivity in the midsize sedan segment.” To check out all the different trims and models of the Accord and their respective features visit us at DELLA Honda in Plattsburgh! Our associates will be happy to match you up with the perfect one for your needs. "2017 Honda Accord Arrives in Showrooms with New Sport Special Edition." Honda Newsroom. Honda, 24 June 2016. Web. 28 June 2016.