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All-Electric 2024 Honda Prologue Qualifies for $7,500 U.S. EV Tax Credit. Federal $7,500 tax credit applies to purchase of most 2024 Prologues. Prologue begins arriving at Honda dealerships in the coming weeks. Honda announced today that most all-new 2024 Honda Prologue models, the first all-electric Honda SUV, will qualify for the U.S. $7,500 EV tax credit. The federal tax credit applies to the purchase of all 2024 Prologues built after Feb. 26, 2024. All 2024 Prologues will qualify when leased. “Having the Honda Prologue qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit is great news for our customers,” said Lance Woelfer, assistant vice president of Honda National Auto Sales, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “The Prologue is stylish, sporty and priced right, hitting the sweet spot of the EV market and meeting the demand from our customers.” Prologue is arriving at Honda dealerships in the coming weeks, boasting a 296-mile EPA range rating as well as comprehensive charging solutions to instill confidence in new EV buyers.

$219/MO LEASE FOR 36 MONTHS. 2024 Honda Civic Sedan Sport CVT – Stk 42F5646. MSRP $26,645. Model FE2F5REW. $3499, 1st payment, $595 acq fee, taxes, & DMV fees due at signing, 10k mi/yr. $.15 overage. To qualified buyers thru AHFC. Lessee responsible for maint, excess wear/tear and up to $.20/mi. over 10k mi/yr. Expiration 4/30/24. $500 toward the lease of a new 2024 Civic Sedan when you lease with Honda Financial Services® (HFS). Available to current owners of any 2014 or newer Honda. Eligible through 4/30/24. Must provide proof of ownership of eligible vehicle in the form of a current vehicle registration or proof of valid auto insurance. Offer not available to customers receiving conquest incentive. Zero Due at Signing Lease programs and NOT eligible. Fleet Sales, Honda Courtesy Vehicle Program (HCVP) vehicles, Honda Associate Lease Offer (HALO) and sales to Dealer-owned entities are NOT eligible. No trade-in required. Offer excludes purchases made prior to the program period and is transferable among members of the same household when the retail delivery registration address matches the current address on the proof-of- ownership document. Not redeemable for cash. Incentive paid to dealer and requires dealer participation. Not all customers will qualify. See dealer for details.

$249/MO LEASE FOR 36 MONTHS. 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback EX-L CVT – Stk #41H7500. MSRP $29,745. Model FL1H7RJNW. $3499, 1st payment, $595 acq fee, taxes, & DMV fees due at signing, 10k mi/yr. $.15 overage. To qualified buyers thru AHFC. Lessee responsible for maint, excess wear/tear and up to $.20/mi. over 10k mi/yr. Expiration 4/30/24. $500 toward the lease of a new 2024 Civic Hatchback when you lease with Honda Financial Services® (HFS). Available to current owners of any 2014 or newer Honda. Eligible through 4/30/24. $500 toward Cap Cost Reduction with the lease through Honda Financial Services of a select new and not previously reported sold 2024 Civic Hatchback to qualified current owners of any 2014 or newer Honda. Must provide proof of ownership of eligible vehicle in the form of a current vehicle registration or proof of valid auto insurance. Offer not available to customers receiving conquest incentive. Zero Due at Signing Lease programs and NOT eligible. Fleet Sales, Honda Courtesy Vehicle Program (HCVP) vehicles, Honda Associate Lease Offer (HALO) and sales to Dealer-owned entities are NOT eligible. No trade-in required. Offer excludes purchases made prior to the program period and is transferable among members of the same household when the retail delivery registration address matches the current address on the proof-of- ownership document. Not redeemable for cash. Incentive paid to dealer and requires dealer participation. Not all customers will qualify. See dealer for details.

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Pothole Season Is Upon Us. Call us today at 585-299-2695 to set an appointment to head off escalating expenses caused by unrepaired issues. Buckle up, because pothole season is here in Western and Central New York, and it’s ready to wreak havoc on your car and your wallet. You know the scenario: You’re cruising down the road, enjoying the scenery, when BAM! Your vehicle hits a hidden pothole, sending a jolt through your entire body and possibly damaging your car. But why do these craters suddenly appear? Blame the harsh winter weather. As temperatures fluctuate, moisture seeps into cracks in the pavement, causing it to expand and contract like a stubborn spring. This constant freeze-thaw cycle weakens the pavement, making it vulnerable to the weight of passing vehicles – and that’s the recipe for a pothole disaster.

Every month, AAA responds to thousands of tire-related calls across Western and Central New York. Nationally, AAA responds to millions every winter and spring. While AAA does not track Roadside Assistance requests specifically related to pothole damage, it’s obvious that many calls this time of year are the result of vehicles hitting potholes. Tire calls typically account for 10 to 14% of AAA road service requests each month. Last year, a AAA survey found nearly 2 in 10 drivers had to get their vehicle repaired after hitting a pothole. Researchers estimated that pothole damage was up 57% nationally. The average vehicle repair cost for pothole damage in 2022 was $406. With automotive repair costs on the rise, potholes are even more painful this year. Some drivers ended up with an average of two pothole-related repairs signaling that America’s roadways need immediate attention. AAA urges government officials and departments of transportation to focus on improving road conditions, prioritizing areas most in need of repair.

Check your tires –this includes tread depth, tire pressure, suspension, and alignment. Tread depth –insert a quarter into the tread groove with Washington’s head upside down. If you can see the top of Washington’s head, start shopping for new tires. Tire pressure – check this at least once a month before driving when the tires have been at rest and are not hot. Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended inflation pressure found on a sticker inside the driver’s side door. Suspension and alignment – look for changes in vehicle handling, excessive vibration or uneven wearing of tires, all indications of a problem with the suspension like alignment or shocks.

Scan the road ahead for potholes and if it’s safe to do so, drive around any in your path. Standing water or puddles may disguise a deep pothole. Avoid driving through standing water when possible but if you can’t, drive through slowly. If you can’t avoid a pothole, reduce your speed safely and avoid braking abruptly, particularly as you go over the pothole. Striking a pothole at higher speeds increases the chance of knocking the wheels out of alignment, affecting the steering, and bending or even breaking suspension components.

Everything Honda Fans Should Know About The Very First Civic. It isn’t easy to imagine today, but automaker Honda struggled in the early 1970s and desperately needed something to boost sales, or they would have to cease producing cars. They began developing the first Civic and would release it in 1972 to eager buyers looking to downsize during the oil crisis. In fact, according to Honda, the 1973 Civic sold 80,000 units and became a hit with younger drivers. The iconic Civic model is still going strong today, with Car Figures noting that 200,381 units were sold in 2023. Honda has released many influential cars, and you might be curious about the history behind one of Honda’s best-kept secrets: the Prelude. So, what made the first Civic model unique, and what qualities were so attractive to buyers back in 1972? Among its many characteristics, the first Civic was lauded for its compact size, unique shape, and fuel efficiency. While it wasn’t the first hatchback ever, it was the first of its kind in Japan and initially met with skepticism. Several models were available, like a two-door, a three-door hatchback, and even a four-door version.

Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage. Ingredients: ½ pound baby carrots, ½ pound small yellow potatoes (such as Dutch Yellow Pee Wee potatoes), 1 sweet onion, cut into bite-sized pieces, 4 cups water, 1 (4 3/4-pound) corned beef brisket with spice packet, 3 tablespoons onion powder, 3 tablespoons garlic powder, 1 bottle Irish stout beer (such as Guinness), 1 medium head cabbage, quartered and leaves separated. Directions: Spread baby carrots, potatoes, and onion over the bottom of a slow cooker crock, then pour in water. Season brisket on the lean side with onion powder and garlic powder. Place brisket, seasoned-side down, onto vegetables. Pour beer over brisket, then sprinkle spice packet over top. Cover and cook on Low for 10 hours. Transfer brisket to a cutting board. Stir cabbage into the liquid and vegetable mixture remaining in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on High until cabbage is tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Slice corned beef and serve with cabbage mixture. Recipe credit: allrecipes.com.

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