Road Trip Songs--Don't Get Out of the Fast Lane

One of my most cherished childhood memories was singing road trip songs on our family's infamous summer vacation to visit my grandparents and all those uncles and aunts who'd pinch my checks and reminisce on how much I'd grown. I decided to include the lyrics of my two favorite travel songs, or as my father used to call it, Car-aoke. 

Backseat Blues 

(sung to This Land is Your Land)

This side is my side; that side is your side.

Let's get along now; this is a long ride.

You see this line here - please don't cross over.

One side for you and one for me.

I had my eyes closed - faked I was sleeping.

So you got greedy and started creeping.

Try that again, Bub, and you'll be weeping.

One side for you and one for me.

Just like I warned you - now you are crying.

And Dad is angry - now you are lying.

You had it coming, there's no denying.

One side for you and one for me.

Don't Get Out of the Fast Lane

(sung to Take Me out to the Ballgame)

Don't get out of the fast lane. Don't let up on the gas.

I can't believe all the cars we've passed -

Wherever we're going, we're going there fast!

And it's zoom, zoom, zoom, down the freeway,

But don't break the speed limit please ...

Or the friend -ly Highway Patrol will request your keys!

What's your all-time favorite car song?

Honda Hybrids and Alternative Fuels

Looking for an environmentally responsible car that fits your budget and your lifestyle? Honda was the very first auto manufacturer to offer a mass-production hybrid model for the U.S. and Europe. We continue to offer a diverse lineup of hybrid and alternative-fuel vehicles to choose from—with more exciting options on the way.

One of our favorite models is the Honda CR-Z which starts at $19,695 and gets MPG 35 City and 39 Highway. With it's sleek design and 3-mode drive system (ECON, Normal, Sport) it offers all the benefits and features a driver needs. 

The Honda P-NUT Concept Model

The P-NUT, Personal- Neo Urban Transport is conceived around a small "footprint" for maximum convenience in tight urban settings, the Honda P-NUT features a sleek exterior design that allows for a spacious and open interior with excellent visibility.

The layout of the interior space, with its center driving position flanked by two rear seats, provides generous legroom for all occupants in a vehicle that has an exterior footprint similar to an ultra-compact car. The modular rear engine bay is designed to accommodate a wide variety of potential propulsion technologies including a conventional small displacement internal-combustion engine, a hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain, or a battery-electric powertrain.
This is a Honda Concept model so there is no telling when or if we will ever see this on the market, but it seems that this is a glimpse into the cars of the future! 

Happy Independence Day!!

Happy Independence Day! There is nothing quite like a day of relaxation by the pool, family BBQ, lighting sparklers and watching fireworks to sum up an American holiday! 

From all of us here at Greg May Honda, have a very happy 4th of July! 

Fogged Headlight Repair

Fogged headlight lenses not only make your car look tired but also restrict the amount of light illuminating the road ahead of you. Headlight restoration kits are cheap and can produce dramatic results. I recommend the Sylvania's Headlight Restoration Kit, selling for just over $20. There are a dozen other kits available at different prices, including some that include a buffing wheel to eliminate the manual labor.

Step 1: Preparation

Wash lenses, mask painted surface (tape included in kit). Next, spray on the Surface Activator--a proprietary surface corrosion softener only from Sylvania. Immediately, you’ll see the yellow gunk start to break down.

Step 2: Sand/Polish

Remove corrosion with a wet-sanding process using the provided 3 grades of premium waterproof sanding papers (400, 1000, 2000 grit). You’ll notice the lens to take on a cloudy, smooth finish. Apply the oil-free Clarifying Compound. Already, this step will help you feel confident in the kit’s ability. You’ll be amazed at how clear the lenses will be.

Step 3: Clarify/Seal

You’ll then apply the UV Block Clear Coat. It’s simple. Just apply as instructed in smooth, even applications. This UV Block Clear coat is a specially formulated polymer coating with active and passive UV blockers. This is the component that gives you long-lasting results.

Make your Journey an Affordable One

I've heard it said; 

"it's about the journey, not the destination." 

Some of the best vacation memories are the laughs, the conversations and car concerts we endure on those good old fashion family road trips. Before you pack up the car in preparation for a journey across American, I recommend you visit GasBuddy.com where you'll find the amazingly useful tool that is the Trip Cost Calculator, so clever. There you can input your destination and vehicle year, make and model to receive accurate mpg information. In addition, it will provide you with an entire trip summary, including total gas cost, distance, gallons needed, carbon footprint and suggested gas stations to fill up at. Since it's all about the journey, plan to make yours an affordable one! 

Save at the Pump with GasBuddy

As we are all well aware, filling up at the pump these days breaks the bank....and my heart. Yet on a recent road trip I used the GasBuddy smart phone application, which helps you find the cheapest gas on the go!  

The GasBuddy mobile application is available for the Android, iPhone, and Blackberry-- for FREE! With it you can locate gas stations near you, get directions and compare current prices on different gas types. GasBuddy is a community of users working together to update gas prices, for every gas price reported you'll earn points towards prize give-aways. This App is brilliant and I highly recommend it! While there is no telling when gas prices will go down, there is some joy in beating the system and getting gas for the cheapest price near you!