Thursday, July 29, 2010

Paragon Honda 4.8 Star Rating on Dealer Rater

bichelo
7/28/2010 8:27:32 PM
I recommend this dealer: Yes

Employee(s) Dealt With:
Elsie Tavarez, Aldo Graziano, Gary Lin

My Review of Paragon Honda:
The people mentioned above gave us a great customer service. They were ready to answer all my questions. I will recommend these people for their great work and knowledge.
Sales people were pleasant and not pushy. Overall a very good car buying experience.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Paragon Honda 5-Star Rating on Dealer Rater

wpong10
7/27/2010 3:44:38 AM

I recommend this dealer: Yes

Employee(s) Dealt With:
Angel Perez, Elsie Tavarez

My Review of Paragon Honda:
The service at Paragon Honda was second to none. Angel was very knowledgeable and helpful. I highly recommend him. Elsie was an informative, educated individual who explained all things you need to know about a new car. It was a pleasure meeting both of them.

I would definitely come back & recommend Paragon Honda to anyone who is looking for a car.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Paragon Honda 5- Star Rating on Dealer Rater

Sam132
7/21/2010 12:26:39 AM

I recommend this dealer: Yes

Employee(s) Dealt With: Jonathan Camacho, Elsie Tavarez

My Review of Paragon Honda:
I've been in the market for a crossover for a few weeks. I've been to 4 showrooms in the Queens and Brooklyn area before coming to Paragon Honda.

After shopping around, and striking a few potential deals in the area, I found out about Paragon via Edmunds.com.

Long story short, John C. at Paragon was able to meet my price and do business with me at well bellow the asking price of other dealerships. Best of all, it was with no haggling, and no run-arounds. I knew what I wanted, he knew what paragon wanted, and we struck a great deal within 10 minutes.

Past that, my experience did not end there. I was introduced to my new car by a very knowledgeable and friendly Elsie Tavarez. I knew pretty much everything I needed to know about my car within 5 minutes thanks to her.

Thank you John, Elsie, and Paragon for making my car buying experience a good one.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Paragon Honda 5-Star Rating on Dealer Rater

dsfnyc
7/19/2010 10:51:17 PM
I recommend this dealer: Yes

Employee(s) Dealt With:
Elsie Tavares, Gary Lin, Saraj

My Review of Paragon Honda:
i went in to paragon as a first time car buyer, since 1992. I had researched and knew what i was looking for... fully intended to drive off of the lot with what i wanted... alas... i did! granted it was a lengthy process but i understand that is to be expected. i was greeted at the door, shown what i wanted to see, had a test drive, my color was in stock and there you have it!!!! all done with smiles and a positive, in control attitude that was grandly executed by all involved.

Laura Smith of 77WABC Radio Interview with Brian Benstock


July 17th, 2010 - "Brian Benstock"

Laura is talking with Brian Benstock of Paragon Auto Group, the number one Honda dealer in the country, giving you tips on car buying and how the auto industry affects your pocket!

77WABC Radio

Friday, July 16, 2010

Paragon Honda 5-Star Rating on Dealer Rater

Alexandra4982
7/16/2010 11:41:39 AM
I recommend this dealer: Yes

Employee(s) Dealt With:
Ariel Munoz

My Review of Paragon Honda:
Coming from another Honda dealership where I was left feeling confused and unsure of my purchase and stepping into Paragon was a blessing. From the moment I stepped onto the lot and was approached by Ariel I immediately felt at ease and comforted. I was looking into financing a certified used Accord thinking it would be the best option for me but never considering that I could actually afford a new car until Ariel quickly asked for my budget and with in a split second did what the other dealership couldn't do. He thoroughly explained my pros and cons as to why it would be smarter for me to lease a brand new car than to finance a used one. He ran a rough draft of numbers with me so that I could prepare every thing I needed so that I could discuss it with my co-signer. And from that moment I new that this car would be mine. Ariel stuck with me through every step of the way from pre-purchase, purchase, and post-purchase. He was very attentive, sharp, and pleasing to work with. Ariel was such a pleasure to work with that I needed some thing to be done with my insurance company and he came in on his day off just to fax some thing over for me. Now if that isn't great customer service I do not know what is. I hope that a lot of people get to enjoy the service that I did. I am looking forward to going back in three years when my lease is up so that I can make the trade for a new one...and only if Ariel is my sales representative.

Paragon Honda 5-Star Rating on Dealer Rater

jdurdle
7/16/2010 10:00:14 AM
I recommend this dealer: Yes

Employee(s) Dealt With:
Abdul Seraj

My Review of Paragon Honda:
I recently purchased a used vehicle from paragon honda to export to Canada. Abdul was very helpful with all the required paper work, which made the transaction very smooth. There were a couple small things missed in the certified used car inspection, but once I contacted Abdul he promptly sent the replacement parts to me right away. I would recommend a Canadian to use Paragon Honda to purchase and export a vehicle from the US. But I would recommend not using the online contact options, instead call Abdul directly.

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Paragon Honda 5- Star Rating on Dealer Rater

Chris Prince
7/15/2010 2:48:02

I recommend this dealer: Yes

Employee(s) Dealt With: Mike Adovic, manager; Rick Castellar; Steve Addonisio: Lisa Kuchta

My Review of Paragon Honda:
Before my divorce I always left the purchase of a car to my husband as I had very little interest in cars. Thus I approached the experience of car shopping with some trepdation. I went to several dealers both on Long Island and then New York City. Because I keep and drive my car in Suffolk county I tried dealers near my home. There was a very poor selection of pre-owned vehicles and I found an attitude that was less then welcoming.
Then I went to Paragon and it was a wonderful experience!!!! When I found a dent on the passenger side of the car as we were pulling out of the dealership and I relayed it to the manager there was no question that they would fix it. When I got the car home and discovered one of the headlights was not working I returned the car to be fixed. The manager, Mike Adovic, had one of his salespeople drive us to Manhattan to save the expense of a car service.
Everything is done with a smile. The customer service is remarkable. I have already recommended Paragon to a close friend who is replacing her BMW. I told her the prices at Paragon may be reasonable (as compared to BMW) but the service is high, high end!!!

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Paragon Honda 5-Star Rating from Dealer Rater

glassnorth
7/13/2010 6:04:51 PM
I recommend this dealer: Yes

Employee(s) Dealt With:
Lisa Kuchta

My Review of Paragon Honda:
We were seeking a pre-owned Honda Fit, or CRV. In searching we did not find the car as they did not have a FIT in the year we sought and we ended up not choosing a CR-V and instead sought a new Element. The sale person, Lisa Kuchta, took an immense amount of time to show us potential cars and more took us on several test drives in an array of cars. We switched to a new Element and Paragon did not have the model we wanted. It was the end of year sales and there were few out there, but in terms of overall quality of the sales persons ambition and willingness to help us find the pre-owned car this was simply the best of many dealers we visited. Other dealers asked us to agree to the price prior to a test ride or tried to add transportation costs (to a pre-owned car) or simply had high prices. Paragon had a wide range of Honda CR-V's, but few Fit's (no one had many 09 Fits if at all). At Paragon we returned several times to test drive older Fits, recent CR-V's and an older Element. In the end we found the new car better for our needs but my wife and I did find that the pre-owned sales at Paragon were above the many other dealers we went to from Long Island, New Jersey, and Ct. (the search for a used Fit or Element took us to many). We have met good sales people at other dealers but no one took as much energy or showed such willingness to help find a car if they did not have it or to indulge us in comparing cars to find the right one. We recently closed on a house that needs work and we were trying to find the right car to help us carry things but still be a good urban car in metro NYC. I'd recommend Paragon for pre-owned cars even though we did not buy: they did help us sort out a complex plan and search and were always energetic and focused.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Honda Civic GX and FCX Clarity Retain California HOV Lane Access Until 2015

Honda Civic GX and FCX Clarity Retain California HOV Lane Access Until 2015
July 12 2010

California drivers of the compressed natural gas (CNG) - powered Civic GX and zero-emissions FCX Clarity fuel cell electric vehicle will continue to have access to the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) highway lane until January 2015. The recently passed California Assembly Bill 1500 extends HOV lane access to Inherently Low Emission Vehicles (ILEV), which includes cars that are certified zero emission and CNG vehicles. Before the extension was passed, existing ILEV HOV access stickers were set to expire January 1, 2011. Under the new law an unlimited number of HOV lane access stickers will be issued to eligible ILEV vehicles. The law takes effect January 1, 2011.

Honda is the only OEM currently selling a dedicated CNG-powered vehicle designed and manufactured for retail sale in the United States. The 2010 Civic GX achieves an EPA-estimated city/highway fuel economy of 24/36* miles per gasoline-gallon equivalent and is the only vehicle certified by the EPA to meet both Federal Tier 2-Bin 2 and Inherently Low Emission Vehicle (ILEV) zero evaporative emission certification standards**. The Civic GX is available at 43 dealers in California and is priced at $25,340***.

Civic GX owners can refuel at numerous public stations around California as well as at home with a Phill natural gas home refueling appliance. Sold by BRC FuelMaker, Phill connects to a home's existing natural gas line and allows for convenient overnight fueling of the Civic GX.

The zero emissions, hydrogen powered FCX Clarity fuel cell electric vehicle is available for lease-only in Southern California. The sleek and modern sedan is propelled by an electric motor that runs on electricity generated in an on-board hydrogen fuel cell. The FCX Clarity's only emission is water, and its fuel efficiency is three times that of a modern gasoline-powered automobile and two times that of a gasoline-powered hybrid vehicle.

For more information about Honda vehicles, please visit www.honda.com. For media inquiries please visit www.hondanews.com.

For more information about Phill, please visit http://www.impcotechnologies.com/fue....

*Based on 2010 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
**EPA Tier-2, Bin-2 and ILEV certification as of May 2009
***Price does not include $750 destination and handling. Price does not take into account state or federal tax credits.

Monday, July 12, 2010

Honda Announces Winners of First iDream Student Challenge

July 08 2010 -

Students from The Ohio State University display innovative science and engineering projects at annual symposium
Honda today announced the winners of the first iDream Student Challenge at the 2010 Honda Initiation Grant (HIG) Technical Horizon Symposium in Columbus, Ohio. With a focus on technologies that advance the quality of human life, the iDream Student Challenge is a scholarship program designed to inspire new thinking to everyday challenges and foster a spirit of innovation among the leaders of tomorrow.

This year's competition included 19 teams of Ohio State University science and engineering students, whose projects offered creative engineering solutions and innovative technologies in one of three categories: Electronics, Mobility, and Materials. A total of $60,000 was awarded to the top three teams in each category, as well as the viewer's choice winner who was chosen by online voting. This year's winners are:

Electronics, First Place: No Abandonment, Baby Wireless Sensor
Mobility, First Place: Solar Solutions, Solar Thermal Electric Car Charging Station
Materials, First Place: Smaller Memories to Remember, Oxide Nanowires for Next Generation Solid State Memory Devices
Viewer's Choice: OSU Gait Trainer Team, Gait Trainer for Children with Cerebral Palsy
"As an organization dedicated to being at the forefront of innovation, Honda created this program to inspire new thinking, foster creativity, and encourage students to be the leaders of tomorrow," said Lara Minor, Principal Engineer at Honda R&D Americas-Ohio and organizer of the HIG and iDream Student Challenge programs.

Since 1997, Honda has also awarded grants to academic professors to further their research in a variety of areas including automotive, materials, computer and robotics, safety, intelligent vehicle, and environmental technologies. This year's HIG recipients, who were each awarded a grant of $50,000, are:

Andrea Thomaz, Georgia Institute of Technology, Socially Guided Machine Learning for Humanoid Robots
Alan Black, Carnegie Mellon University, Conversational Speech Synthesis
Michael Harold, University of Houston, Enhancing Liquid Fuel Yield During Algae Pyrolysis in Structured Catalytic Reactors
Donald Bliss, Duke University, Light and Flexible Multi-Element Structures that Resist Sound and Vibration Transmission
Yaser Sheikh, Carnegie Mellon University, Dynamic Visual SLAM: Reconstructing Dynamic Environments from Mobile Cameras
About Honda
Honda began operations in the U.S. in 1959 with the establishment of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Honda's first overseas subsidiary. Honda began U.S. production of motorcycles in 1979 and automobiles in 1982. The company has invested more than $12.1 billion in its North American operations with employment of nearly 28,000 associates, and annual purchases of more than $17.5 billion in parts and materials from suppliers in North America. Honda vehicles are manufactured using domestic and globally-sourced parts.

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Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Paragon Honda 5-Star Rating from Dealer Rater

amtaveras
7/7/2010 1:59:18 PM
I recommend this dealer: Yes

Employee(s) Dealt With
: Jason Graciano, Ariel Muñoz, Elsie Tavarez

My Review of Paragon Honda:
As I walked in the dealer I knew who to look for. This being the 4th car we leased from Paragon Honda we automatically looked for our Sales Manager Jason Graciano. He is experienced, knowledgeable and friendly. His Sales tactics are what I look for in a sales person; someone who will not push me to buy but will show me and allow me to experience the product so that I can make my own decision.

It was a busy Monday and the process took longer than expected, but Jason and his team, Ariel Munoz and Elsie Tavarez, made the process and my time spent at the dealership a pleasant one. I had a few concerns with the deal I received but overall I am happy with my purchase.

Buying a car can be overwhelming, but you can be sure that Jason and his team will be patient and will do their best to make sure you are satisfied with your purchase.

I walked out with my 2010 accord, which is what I wanted.

Phone Gps Systems – 2010 Honda Insight Hybrid Sedan Sold for $1.24 by Paragon Honda and Rockybid


Phone Gps Systems – 2010 Honda Insight Hybrid Sedan Sold for $1.24 by Paragon Honda and Rockybid
July 7th, 2010

Jane Megginson, Lancaster, PA won an auction for a 2010 Honda Insight in Rockybid.com $ 1.24 and picked up his new hybrid car until Tuesday at Paragon Honda in Queens, NY. Jane is a director of three Quaker camps based in Maryland and will use his new car to go to work. “Rockybid is definitely a legitimate opportunity!” Jane said as she walked away.

Shopping Jane Megginson Honda Insight From Rockybid.com

Jane Megginson, director of three Quaker camps based in Maryland, will use its new hybrid car to go to work and transportation between the camps. “Rockybid is definitely a legitimate opportunity!” Jane said as she walked away in their new vehicle.

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

3-Star Rating from Dealer Rater

t.revillon
7/5/2010 11:47:00 AM
I recommend this dealer: Yes

Employee(s) Dealt With
: jose collado

My Review of Paragon Honda:
We got a used car which got a little front side dent that occurred most likely from the time we bought the car and the time we picked it up the next day after they serviced and certified it. There was also a roof dent that we did not noticed until we got home. After three trips (we live 4 to 5 hours roundtrip drive from the dealer depending on traffic) both problem were resolved. Overall it was frustrating because of the long distance and the time it took to get to the dealer as well as the waiting time to get things resolved. The manager, Joe, did his best to expedite things but some things, such as body work, cannot be expedited if you want them to be done properly. He managed to have the work done the same day to save us an extra trip. The work was done properly and we are happy with the result. Joe noticed our frustration and was kind enough to give us some gas money to cover part of our expenses and brand new front and back floor mats.

We went through all these hassle because we chose a car that was just brought to their lot and was not yet certified. We had to return the next day for it and then return for the body work.

I would recommend buying a car that was already certified so that you can inspect it thoroughly on the lot before you drive it off the same day.

Saturday, July 3, 2010

5-Star Rating from Dealer Rater

amedaglia
7/2/2010 4:38:06 PM
I recommend this dealer: Yes

Employee(s) Dealt With:
Ariel Munoz, Elsie Tavarez

My Review of Paragon Honda:
I received the very best attention. This was my second time working with Ariel and he worked really hard to get me the car I wanted. You can see he really knows his job and enjoys closing the deal. I will go to him with all my car needs.
Elsie was a joy to work with. She is very knowledgeable and has great customer service skills in addition to being a beautiful person inside and out.

I would work with both of them again without a moments hesitation.
They are clearly two people who know how to get the job done