The decision to buy or lease your next Honda is one of the most important questions in the finance process. We want to help you in that decision by giving Ames drivers a quick overview of the benefits of both options.

Why Should You Buy a New Honda in Ames?

Buying a new Honda via an auto loan is a great option because you'll own it! When you finish paying off your loan, you won't have any more monthly payments, which makes buying a great option for those who like to drive a vehicle for a long time…

The end of summer in Ames doesn't only mean cooler weather. If you have a college student in the family, it means it's time to head to back to campus. You'll be hard pressed to find a better car in which to send them back than the new Honda Fit. Its incredible versatility makes it a great fit for campus life!

What makes the new Fit a great option for packing the dorm room? The Second-Row Magic Seat, which produces a variety of cargo packing configurations. Because of its 60/40 split design, you can use four…

Every time you take to the Ames roads, there's always a certain amount of risk. You never totally know what's going to happen, so there are certain driving habits you use to keep yourself safe. Like always keeping your eyes on the road, and not on your cellphone. Or giving the vehicle in front of you a little extra space. The 2017 Honda CR-V helps you drive safely by putting some extra eyes on the road.

How does the CR-V do that? By utilizing Honda Sensing safety technologies. Like the Lane Keeping Assist System that detects lane drift…

There are so many new car options nowadays that it can be overwhelming to wade through huge inventories. A great place to start your search is with the Featured New Honda Vehicles selection available at Honda of Ames. Not only will Ames shoppers find quality new Honda models, but also affordable options.

Our Featured New Honda Vehicles show off some of the most popular new Honda models available. Like the stylish new Honda Fit, or a spacious and capable SUV like the new Honda CR-V or new Honda HR-V. The best part?

Oil changes are a simple way to make sure your vehicle can last as long as possible. Oil keeps your engine clean and lubricated so that it can perform at the highest level. When the oil gets dirty it circulates with debris, which will hurt performance and engine condition.

Having general-use items in your vehicle is probably one of the easiest ways to stay prepared for just about any situation. These are items that are good in a variety of situations, and will make sure that you can do something if there is a problem with your vehicle. General use items include:

The sun is coming out, and the weather is warm in Ames! It's a nice change from the winter months. But with changing seasons come different requirements for caring for your Honda. Make sure your Honda is ready with spring maintenance from the Service Center at Honda of Ames.

• Oil change: Clean out the dirt and debris that has collected in your engine over the course of the winter with a routine oil and filter change. Not only will your engine be cleaner and healthier, you just may find that it's more efficient, too.

When you need to fly through life, there's only one vehicle ready to capably get you where you need to go in Ames: the new Honda Pilot. When you get into the cockpit of the Pilot, you'll find a vehicle with comfort and space, and it's waiting for you now at Honda of Ames.

While you jump into the driver's seat, your passengers will climb into a refined interior that can fit up to eight people. Need to use the third row seats? No problem! With One-Touch 2nd Row Seats, back row access is easier than…

We all know that brand new vehicles aren't the only option. In fact, used vehicles offer their own set of benefits for Ames drivers, including affordability and value retention. But how can you get some extra benefits from used vehicles, like extra reliability and warranty protection? By purchasing a Honda Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicle.

What are the extra benefits you get when you drive a Honda CPO vehicle? First of all, in order to be eligible for certification, a used Honda vehicle must be less than six years old, with fewer than 80,000 miles.

When your family sedan or SUV just won't cut it any more, it's time to upgrade to a minivan. With ample seating and tons of cargo space, a minivan could be the right option for your family vacation, or for just getting your kids - and their gear - to practice. So go ahead and get your family into the 2017 Honda Odyssey, and hit the road in Ames.

The Odyssey can seat eight passengers, but also comes equipped with a variety of passenger and cargo configurations.