If you’re looking for a Honda dealership near Pittsfield, then Bedard Brothers Honda is the locale for you. We live and breathe Honda and can assist you in picking out the right car for you and your driving lifestyle. Today, we want to walk you through some cool features that Honda vehicles contain. You’ll find that once you start to use these features, you’re not going to want to ever purchase a vehicle that doesn’t have them. Considering every Honda vehicle has unique features, our list here won’t be exhaustive, but we’ve chosen features that we feel will be particularly beneficial to Pittsfield drivers.
Climate Features to Keep You Cozy
We know a lot of Pittsfield drivers commute to work every morning, and because Pittsfield is a little isolated, the commute might require a drive of some distance. If it’s a cold morning, and we sure get a lot of those during the winter, then it can be a miserable experience. And if it’s a Monday? Don’t even get us started. However, your Honda can make those winter mornings far more bearable thanks to heated seating and a heated steering wheel. Heated seats keep you and your passenger warm as you drive during those frigid mornings; it’ll feel like your Honda is providing you with a warm blanket. The heated steering wheel helps because, a lot of times, a wheel can be cold to the touch, but with your Honda, you can make it so that clasping it is a far more welcoming experience. You might even start looking forward to those morning drives.
During the summer, we sincerely doubt you’ll need those heated seats, but your Honda will still put in the work to keep you comfortable. Picture this: you’ve just had a long day at work and head out to your car, ready to journey home. It’s a blisteringly hot day, though, and you start sweating just a few seconds after going outside. As soon as you get into your car, you’re hit with another problem: it’s humid as it’s been sitting in the sun all day. Honda has you covered here, though, with ventilated seats. Ventilated seats are aimed at keeping you cool. The seats use fans and can suck in warm air, making sure you’re not feeling gross and sticky during your drive home. Once you feel the impact these seats have, you’ll wonder how you ever survived without them.
These features tend to come standard on higher trims of Honda vehicles, like the Sport and EX-L trims, but you can always look at upgrading your Honda when you purchase it. The team here at Bedard Brothers Honda is more than happy to help you with that.
Unique Safety Features Via Honda Sensing
Pittsfield drivers often find themselves taking to the highway in order to get to work or hit up some of the larger stores in Albany and Springfield. Highway driving can be relaxing when there’s not much traffic, but it can become more of a pain when it’s bumper to bumper. This is also when an accident is more likely to happen. That’s why we feel Honda’s safety system, called Honda Sensing, is particularly useful for Pittsfield drivers.
Take the Road Departure Mitigation System. For folks who are on the highway a lot, this safety feature will be invaluable. It can sense if you are drifting out of your lane, something that becomes more likely the longer your drive is, and alert you to it so you can take action. It can even, if you allow it, steer you back into your lane on its own! When drivers drift out of their lane, it’s often a gradual process; perhaps they’ve lost focus since they’ve been on the road a long time. This means it can be difficult for the driver to notice it’s occurring; however, your Honda will pick up on it immediately and assist you.
Traffic Sign Recognition is another feature Honda Sensing has that’s quite helpful. Not all other manufacturers have this, so once more, buying Honda is a smart move. If you’re driving through different towns or counties on a regular basis, one annoying issue is that the posted speed limits can change with little notice. You could end up with a speeding ticket because of a sudden change in the limit; it’s frustrating as you never intended to speed and no doubt would have adjusted your speed if you knew. Enter Traffic Sign Recognition: using a small camera, your Honda can alert you when it senses a traffic sign that indicates the speed limit. You might miss it, but your Honda won’t. It’s not just working to keep you safe; it’s also working to prevent you from receiving a ticket that can put points on your license.
The Benefits of the HondaLink
HondaLink is one of the most exciting features a Honda driver can indulge in, and you can use it right from your phone by downloading the app from whatever app store you use. Many of its features are complimentary, but you can upgrade to have additional fun with the app.
Through HondaLink, you have access to your owner’s manual, so you don’t have to worry about keeping the one that comes as a book. You’re able to stay up to date on all maintenance needs and set reminders for oil changes and inspections, ensuring that your Honda is in top condition. You can also access roadside assistance if your Honda runs into trouble on the highway. Any recall notices for your vehicle will also pop up via your app so you know as soon as there’s an issue.
Your dashboard information is checkable via the app. If you want to see where your current mileage is or how much fuel you have before you step out for a trip, your phone can detail all of that info for you. Now, you know whether to build in some extra time to visit the gas station (although, with Honda’s dedication to improving fuel efficiency, trips to the pump will be rare!).
You can purchase an upgrade to the app in order to have additional security features, such as automatic collision notification, which will result in a Honda agent immediately reaching out to you. Enhanced roadside assistance means you can get towing and repair services with just a touch of a button in your vehicle. You can also upgrade to have remote start via your app, which is great for those cold mornings we spoke of!
So much of your driving life can be made easier via the HondaLink feature. It’s become a huge selling point for the Honda brand, and our customers always rave about it.
Experience Great Honda Features for Yourself!
Come by Bedard Brothers Honda and purchase the Honda that’s best for your lifestyle. From sedans to SUVs to trucks, we have a Honda that’s perfect for you. It’s time to get the most out of your driving life by indulging in Honda’s many handy features! We’re more than happy to help you figure out what model works best for you and make sure it has all the Honda features you’re looking for. Stop by as soon as you can to experience Honda's excellence and the great customer service Bedard Brothers Honda has to offer you.
