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At Honda of Ames, we know that there's not a lot of time in the week to dedicate to your vehicle. As long as it starts and gets you to where you need to be, then no harm, no foul, right? Trouble is, your car or truck needs a tune up now and again the same way you need a massage. Especially your tires! Did you know that rotating your tires every 3,000…

Look, we can't all be auto experts like the crack team of parts and service mechanics at the 220 Kitty Hawk Drive headquarters of Honda of Ames. If you're like us, you might not bring your car in for regular maintenance until, you know, it asks to be - by way of chirping, grinding, or screeching. In truth, waiting for your car or truck to ask to be serviced is a good way to…

The holidays are here, which mean that the "Happy Honda Days" sales event is on. For many of you, this would be the perfect time to swing by our dealership and explore the fantastic deals on our new Honda lineup. But the holiday season means more than just goodies for our drivers, but the big guy in red who delivers them.

This year, Honda decided to step in and update Santa's ride to make…

At Honda of Ames, we have higher standards with every model year that comes out of the Honda factory, and the efficient 2015 Honda CR-V delivers everything with expect, plus a little more.

The 2015 Honda CR-V delivers on the goods. Namely, standard features: Multi-Angle Rearview Camera, remote entry system, Hand-Free Bluetooth, Pandora, Hill Start Assist, SMS Text Message capability, Electronic Brake Distribution... shall we continue?

The best part about the…

The holidays are the best part of the year. At least, you would think that getting together with loved ones, friends and family would be the most wonderful season, but in reality, all of the scheduling required to make it to all of the relative's houses on time can be quite stressful. Add in the annoyance of the kids as they fight over space in the backseat, and the happiest season can quickly turn…

There's a lot to love about the Honda Civic and we here at Honda of Ames are head-over-heels for it. Even more so now that the Japanese automaker has made a new ad campaign for the speedy compact, showing off the two sides it has to offer. With the base Civic model you have a fast and fun daily car that can do everything you need it to with style and tech. With the…

If we had to pick one model from our favorite Japanese automaker to take out for a joy ride today, it would have to be the Honda CR-Z and the folks at most certainly agree! The 2014 model is a gorgeous, compact, sporty little speedster that offers a lot for a low price. Check out their list of five reasons to see one for yourself and get excited about your next favorite vehicle:

Come on down to Honda of Ames at your earliest convenience and allow our friendly auto enthusiasts to show you around any of the new Honda models…

Have you driven the same car for close to a decade? You've probably made many memories in that vehicle, leading you to spend plenty on service and parts in order to get a few more years out of it. But eventually there are enough reasons to look ahead and at a new model like the incredible 2015 Honda Accord that you'll find here at our Ames, IA dealership. Find out what makes this…

Everyone has been in a situation where they needed their vehicle serviced but conflicting schedules made getting the job done in a timely manner nearly impossible. As the number of drivers on the road continues to grow each year, it is important to know the best place to get your new vehicle serviced. For anyone in the Iowa area, that place is Honda of Ames.

There are innumerable reasons to purchase a new Honda. They…

Moving from one apartment to the next can be a very draining task, both physically and emotionally (and maybe even monetarily). Putting all of your belonging in bubble wrap and boxes, lugging them down the stairs and across the lawn, commuting back and forth from the new space to the old -- it's exhausting.

Honda may not be able to help you arrange your stuff in the new place, but it has to vehicle to…