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Have you heard of Automotive News' "Best Dealerships to Work For" list?

A survey and recognition program that's managed by the Best Companies Group--an organization that finds the top employers in a variety of industries--this exciting annual event recognizes those automotive dealers in North America who go above and beyond for their employees.

It's been shown time and again that happy workers are good for business. A workplace filled with satisfied and valued employees thrives in a market that's known for fierce competition and long hours.

 

Whether you're head-over-heels in love with your Honda car, truck, or SUV--or you desperately need to upgrade to another vehicle--at the end of your lease, you do have options.

At Island Honda, as much as we get excited about our stock of brand-new Honda vehicles, we know that paying tens of thousands of dollars for a new car isn't always in the budget.

So if you're in the market for a car, truck, or SUV--consider a pre-owned model, hand-picked from our expansive used vehicle inventory.

If you're not sure whether a new Honda or used car would be a better buy for you, consider these five great reasons to purchase a pre-owned vehicle.

No, really!

If you have a penny or a quarter in your pocket, then you've got the tools to check your tire tread depth and wear. New tires typically arrive with between 10/32" - 11/32" of original depth--2/32" is considered legally unacceptable in most states, and can be extremely dangerous to drive on.

Check out these two easy ways to gauge tire tread depth yourself at home, or on the road.
 

Those is the business of pre-owned vehicles know one fact to be true: barring excess wear or damage, the best used cars come from the best new cars.

And the best new cars for drivers from Kahului come from Honda.
 

New or used? You decide.
 

What does that mean for you? Well, if you're looking for great deals on durable, reliable pre-owned models, then a used Honda car, truck, or SUV very well may offer the best value on the island.

Honda and its passenger cars did very well at the recent Vincentric Best Value in America rankings, taking home awards in multiple categories.

From Vincentric's site:

"Once per year Vincentric performs a cost of ownership analysis at the model level to determine Vincentric Best Value in America™ awards. Vincentric measures cost-of-ownership using eight different cost factors: depreciation, fees & taxes, financing, fuel, insurance, maintenance, opportunity cost, and repairs..."

Rumors continue to persist that a sports car model is coming from Japanese automaker Honda. The latest grist for the mill is the occasion of Honda's 70th anniversary next year, which might be marked by the return of the S2000 roadster.

The S2000 successor, which is expected to weigh less than 2900 pounds, would likely be powered by a slightly detuned version of the Civic Type R’s 2.0-liter turbo. That engine is made in the U.S.A.—and the car will be, too. To keep costs down, Honda has decided to build it alongside the NSX…

We all know that tailgating at the beach is practically this state's pastime, and now Honda has provided the perfect vehicle to do so in. The new 2017 Honda Ridgeline is the perfect tailgating companion, as Honda has included a plethora of fun features so that you can enjoy your time in sun with friends.

An industry-first technology, the 2017 Honda Ridgeline features a unique in-bed audio system. Rather than embedding costly, finicky speakers into the bed of the truck, 

Last month, Honda unveiled its new Clarity Fuel Cell sedan, set to launch in select markets later this year. Yesterday, the automaker issued a press release announcing that it is expanding the Clarity lineup to include two more alternatively-powered model. With the addition of the all-electric and plug-in hybrid models, Clarity will be the first nameplate in the industry to offer all three technology on one model platform...

The 2016 Honda Pilot is here, and while we were quite a fan of the outgoing model and couldn't imagine it getting any better, it has. In fact, the Japanese automaker's three-row family hauler is more mobile living room than ever before--coming with impressive technology to keep the driver and their passengers safe, secure, and comfortable.