Maybe you've heard of a Honda dealership. But do you know anything about the Honda brand? It is a Japanese manufacturer of cars, mopeds and motorcycles. If we go back in time for a moment, to 2014, that's the year Honda was the #8 largest vehicle manufacturer, worldwide! In Japan, they ranked at three behind Toyota and Nissan. Headquartered in Tokyo, their shares are traded on stock exchanges and that can be in Tokyo, but also in New York, Paris, Switzerland, London and other major cities. Overall, an average of 40% of the shares are foreign owned. Swindon is a place in England and there you can find a large factory of Honda. Here they make vehicles for the European market. But the sales are under pressure, because in 2007 they sold 330,000 vehicles in Europe, and that dropped to 142,000 in 2014. This has also reduced employment and they have had to lay off a lot of people, from 5000 to 3100 people (in 2015).
What do you look for at a Honda dealership?
If you're looking for a nice Honda, then you're going to look for a Honda dealership in your area. There are then always a few things to look out for:
- Supply, if you want to buy something, what do you look for? Do you want a new Honda or do you prefer second hand? Sometimes you can find both at a Honda dealership, but it is good to take a good look at what is available beforehand and then you can make a choice as to where you want to go. Often you can also browse online and who knows, you might already see what's on offer.
- Reputation, how is the company known? You can find a lot of information about this on the internet anyway and maybe you know other Honda lovers and then you've probably heard about how they got a good deal on their purchase. Good that you are going to talk about it and who knows what you will hear that can help you make a choice.
- Prices, what prices are charged? Are there any nice offers and if so, what discount can you expect? Maybe you can trade in your old one and get a discount? We can always check if it's worth it and then you can ask for some time to think about it and make a choice.
- Customer friendliness, how do they answer you when you contact them? Do they have time for you quickly or do you have to wait long? You can often send a message through the site or call, and then you can often already get a first impression of which Honda dealership can do something for you and appeals to you.
- Service, what do they offer you in terms of maintenance and service options? You can also take a look at that and make sure you can arrange everything at one address, that would be nice.
- Own budget, how much do you want to spend on a Honda? This is also important to know, because then you know where to look for. Which year? Do you want something new or just an older model? It's good to take this into account when you're looking for a new Honda, because then you can find out which dealer to go to. They all have a lot to offer, but it could be that the model you're looking for is for sale elsewhere. You might have to travel a bit further for it, but if it meets your wishes, it's a good choice to do a bit more work for it.
There are many factors you can take into account and prepare for. But it can also be that you just want to orientate and then you have all the time to visit a dealer. They are happy to think along with you and help you choose a Honda that meets your wishes. Therefore, take the time to really find out what you want and to view the entire range. Only then will you really find out what is possible and what the prices are. You will surely find something you like.
