Honda Solar Hydrogen Station

Honda R&D's own Ryan Harty, explains how Honda's next generation Solar Hydrogen Station (using Honda's own thin film solar panels) works and fuels hydrogen vehicles. The Solar Hydrogen Station is designed to provide about 30-miles of driving range through an 8-hour slow-fill or enough to meet most daily commuting needs.

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New Honda Jazz Model

New Honda Jazz Model

Honda (UK) is introducing a sporty Si grade of its popular British-built supermini - the Jazz. The Jazz Si's enhanced looks and stylish extra features should appeal to younger drivers who want their car to stand out from the crowd.

The Si option will be available across the Jazz model range – which first went on sale in 2008. The Si grade tops the 1.2-litre range, with features over and above the SE specification.  In 1.4-litre Jazz models, the Si sits mid range, with specification over and above ES models. The Si is only available with a manual transmission.

The Jazz Si wears 16-inch Chronos alloys which set it apart from standard models. A chrome sports front grille and rear spoiler add to the sporty look. Stylish embroidered carpet mats and Si branding on the boot lid and glove box highlight the car’s high specification.

Customer feedback showed that younger Jazz owners were keen to stand out from the large number of other Jazz cars on the road. They preferred bigger wheels and enjoyed the additional stylish touches of the first generation Jazz Sport.

The Si grade has been launched in response to this, and combines sporty good looks with the Jazz’s fuel-sipping engine, low running costs, low emissions, value for money specification and C-sector space and practicality. 

The Jazz is one of the UK’s most celebrated models, winning around 30 industry awards for reliability and customer satisfaction. Now built in Britain, Honda Associates will be ensuring that the Jazz maintains this level and continues to delight customers. 

The Si grade is priced at an additional £870 over the 1.2 SE and 1.4 ES models, but offers nearly £2,000 worth of extra equipment. 

Jazz 1.2-litre Si  £12,835 on-the-road
Jazz 1.4-litre Si  £13,510 on-the-road

The Jazz Si goes on sale from 1 April, 2010 with a choice of really competitive finance offers for customers. 

Both the 1.2 and 1.4 Si models launch with great PCP packages offering an APR of 5.9% over three years with a 25% deposit, or for 7.4% over three years with a 10 per cent deposit. 

Si family
The Si grade was introduced to the Civic 5 door range in September 2009, providing sportier looks for the futuristic family hatchback. Civic Si variants feature colour-coded bumpers, front fog lights, a Type R-style mesh front grille and dark chrome door handles and fuel cap.



1.4-litre models wear Graphite coloured 16-inch alloy wheels while the higher-powered 1.8-litre petrol and 2.2-litre diesel Si-grade Civics sit on 17-inch Graphite coloured alloy rims. Inside, Si models get half leather upholstery to continue the sports theme, plus a USB port for iPod connectivity. 

The Civic 1.4-litre Si is priced at £16,495 on-the-road (OTR). The 1.8-litre petrol and 2.2-litre diesel are priced at £17,565 (OTR) and £19,070 (OTR), respectively.

From 1 April 2010, all Jazz models, including the Si, will benefit from a first year rate of VED of £0.

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Secondhand Motor Dealers Shamed

Secondhand Motor Dealers Shamed
Secondhand Car Dealers Shamed by OFT
BBC News website 18.03.2010
MOT For Life

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Honda Used Cars UK

A damning verdict on the UK's £24bn secondhand car market has been published by the fair trading watchdog.

One in five of the 3.6 million people buying a secondhand car from a dealer each year experienced a problem, the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) said.

But, following a nine-month study of the market, it decided existing laws were sufficient to clean up the sector. The industry said car buyers should ensure they use a reputable garage that is a member of a trade association.

This was reported today by Kevin Peachey on the BBC News Website. To view the full article please follow this link>>>
 
Why buy an Approved Used Honda from Barretts Honda??

Buying your next new Honda is an exciting experience. You will be benefiting from our legendary reliability and be assured that your car is prepared to the highest standards by Honda trained technicians and supported by a full Honda guarantee.

Honda cars offer exceptional long-term value, technical innovation, distinctive looks and character. You will also be able to choose from a range of bespoke service packages to keep your car as good as new. With 200 dealers nationwide the network ensures outstanding customer service at your convenience.

When you buy your Approved used Honda you will receive the added benefits of:

• Complimentary 7-day drive-away insurance - an optional service that starts the second you leave the dealership. This means you can enjoy driving your Honda immediately, safe in the knowledge that we’ve got everything covered.
• A range of financial solutions - to help you buy the car of your dreams, we can provide flexible finance options that are tailored to your personal requirements.
• 12-month Honda Happiness guarantee - we don't rely on third parties: your guarantee is provided by Honda, just like a new car. It also includes roadside assistance anywhere in the UK and Europe – we even cover punctures and flat batteries. You also have the option to extend your guarantee at the end of 12 months. If you buy a used Honda from Barretts Honda before 30th April we will provide 36 months warranty Free-of-Charge.
• Rigorous checking and preparation - our Honda ‘Multipoint’ check, carried out by Honda trained technicians, ensures that your new car meets our high quality standards. Our multi-point includes lighting equipment and instruments, steering and suspension, brakes, and even body work. Your car will also undergo a detailed engine check and a thorough road test for your safety and satisfaction. 
• Finally, your car goes through an in-depth valet and polish so that it’s fully prepared when you come to drive it away.
• Assured vehicle history - your Approved used Honda is comprehensively checked to confirm; previous ownership, any outstanding finance has been settled, has incurred no major accident damage, and any registration number change are noted. You will be provided with certification on delivery of your vehicle.
• Mileage certification - any vehicle which has not been owned and used by Honda UK or our Dealer Network will have the mileage checked against previous history, including writing to previous owners to ensure that there are no mileage irregularities. You will be provided with certification on delivery of your vehicle.
• MOT FOR LIFE - all the time you keep the car and continue to have it maintained with Barretts Honda you will never pay for another MOT Test again on that car*. 
• 30-day exchange policy - your new Honda approved used car has been subject to rigorous Multi Point Pre Sales check to give you the assurance that you are purchasing an unrivalled quality car, however, we undertake that, should any mechanical or electrical defect occur within the first 30 days or 1000 miles of your ownership which cannot be rectified by an authorised Honda dealer, and providing that the car is in the same condition when purchased then your supplying dealer will exchange it for another of equivalent or greater value.

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*any further costs arising from the MOT Test are not covered by Barretts Honda.

Honda CR-Z Dealer

Honda CR-Z Dealer
Honda CR-Z Video
Honda CR-Z Type R
Honda CR-Z Hybrid Coupe
Honda CR-Z UK
Honda CR-Z Performance
Honda CR-Z Specs
Honda CR-Z  For Sale

Register your interest in the new Honda CR-Z Here>>>

First and foremost, the Honda CR–Z is designed to turn heads – with the innovative and sporty looks you’d expect from a Honda coupe. And with its agile handling, direct steering and 6–speed transmission, it’s also great fun to drive.

But Honda didn’t want to stop there. Honda decided the Honda CR-Z would be a hybrid too - the first of its kind on the road. This not only offers cleaner exhaust emissions, but also helps the CR–Z feel even nippier.
The result? A driving experience like no other. 

Find out for yourself by arranging a test drive in the new Honda CR-Z here>>> 

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Scrappage Scheme Honda Civic

Honda Scrappage Deals - Time is running out
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DVLA Scrappage Scheme


At time of writing Barretts Honda of Canterbury, Kent still have very limited allocation for the government scrappage scheme.

If you still haven't taken advantage of the UK Government Scrappage Incentive then call John Halliday the General Manager of Barretts Honda to secure your car on 01227 866266.

Barretts Honda have great deals and offers on new Honda Civic Si including 2yrs 0% Finance with 35% deposit or 3yrs @5.9% Typical APR with only a 10% deposit required. In both cases your £2000 Scrappage Allowance can be used towards the deposit.

All of this is subject to the continued availability of the Government Scrappage Incentive Allocation and the eligibility of your car that you want to scrap.

So don't miss out contact us today on 01227 866266 or check out more of our Honda new car offers here>>>

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Honda’s New Hot Hatch Hybrid

Honda’s New Hot Hatch Hybrid
Barretts Honda Canterbury, Kent

What is it?
The CR-Z is a sports hybrid coupe, the first car with this type of powertrain to get a six-speed manual gearbox. Its styling has strategic cues from the CR-X of the early 1980s, but it also looks modern. In fact, what's appealing about this coupe is that it looks like nothing else on the road; it's instantly recognisable as the CR-Z.

Sitting on a slightly shorter but wider Insight platform, the CR-Z uses a wheelbase that’s shrunk by 115mm, while it has also lost 30mm in height and is 44kg lighter.

The CR-Z does not just employ a revised version of the Insight’s platform, its Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system and a modified Insight rear suspension set-up. Wanting to enhance performance, engineers replaced the Insight’s 1.3-litre petrol engine with the 1.5-litre i-VTEC motor from the Jazz, then mated that to a revised six-speed manual transmission lifted out of the European-spec 1.8-litre Civic.

The combined power output of the CR-Z’s hybrid system is 122bhp at 6000rpm, while combined torque is 128lb ft at 1500rpm. The car offered a combined 58mpg. Oh, and by the way, the CR-Z still employs nickel metal hydride batteries.

What's it like?
Slip into the driver’s seat and you'll sense how much lower you sit in the CR-Z than in an Insight. There’s plenty of headroom for driver’s up to 194cm, but forget the rear seats, which would struggle to hold a 12-year old. Interior trim and quality are superior to the Insight's, and the instrumentation boasts more design flair. Flatten the rear seats and you create 401 litres of luggage space, enough for a couple of suitcases or two golfbags.

The IMA system offers three driving modes: sport, which uses the electric motor to aid acceleration, and normal and econ, which retard throttle response to reduce fuel consumption and lower emissions.
The first thing you notice is the CR-Z’s beefy bottom-end torque. With maximum torque on tap from just 1500rpm, the coupe jumps from rest and reaches 60mph in 9sec, as you clear the 6300rpm redline in second. It's noticeably faster than the Insight.

Keep the engine spinning between 4000rpm and 6000rpm and the CR-Z will reward any right-foot extension, while the specially tuned throatier exhaust adds to the all-new sporty hybrid experience.
After trying all three modes, we found ourselves leaving the CR-Z in sport; it offers quicker response at both low and high speeds and suits the characteristics of this car perfectly.

With world-beating manual gearboxes like those in the S2000, NSX and Civic Type R, the CR-Z had a lot to live up to. And thanks to some inspired revision on the European Civic’s gearbox, the CR-Z’s six-speed delivers deliciously short throws and a firm, precise linkage action.

Honda paid special attention to steering too. It's superbly weighted, has excellent feel and turns in on a penny. Combined with enhanced rigidity throughout the chassis and bodyshell, a significant revision to the torsion bar set-up on the rear suspension is another reason why the car handles and rides so well. The CR-Z is stiff but compliant.

The CR-Z’s main braking system is hydraulic, and it uses the regenerative braking only as an ‘assist mechanism’. The result is refreshing; unlike the current crop of hybrids, which deliver a somewhat synthetic feel, the CR-Z offers sure-footed stopping power every time.

Should I buy one?
Honda is convinced that it has launched this coupe at the right time, and it may have a point. With its low-slung, sporty looks, high interior quality, good performance and fuel economy, great gearbox and low price, the CR-Z should spice up interest in hybrids, and force a wider cross-section of the motoring public to pay attention to this type of vehicle. Watch out for the high performance Mugen version in 2011, too.

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Honda CR-Z Prices

Barretts Honda announce CR-Z prices
Honda CR-Z Hybrid Coupe prices released

 

Barretts Honda are delighted to announce the impressive specification and highly competitive pricing for the all new CR-Z hybrid coupe.

The CR-Z is the world’s first sporty hybrid coupe; a great looking car that’s exciting to drive and has all the benefits of advanced, low emission hybrid technology. As well as our petrol-electric IMA system, the car features three driving modes, which allows the driver to adapt the settings of the car to suit their needs –to maximise economy or to dash in and out of traffic, for example.

Equipment
The CR-Z boasts a generous specification with all grades benefitting from six airbags, active headrests, Vehicle Stability Assist. All models come fitted with climate control, 6-speaker CD player and an engine start button.

S grades boast 16” alloy wheels, heated door mirrors, auto rear dimming mirror, electric windows, daytime running lights, Shift Indicator Light (SIL) and auxiliary socketfor MP3 players.

Meanwhile, Sport grades have additional ambient lighting, alloy pedals, cruise control, leather gear shift, multi function steering wheel, parking sensors, privacy glass, 240W premium audio system, boot-mounted subwoofer and USB port for MP3 players.

Top grade GT models are equipped with the above, plus full leather upholstery and heated front seats, panoramic glass roof, HID Xenon headlights, Hands-Free Telephone (HFT), and automatic headlights and wipers. GT models are available with optional DVD Satellite Navigation.

Prices

The CR-Z GT is £19,999.00 on the road
The CR-Z Sport is £17,999.00 on the road
The CR-Z S is £16,999.00 on the road

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