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What you need to know about vehicle finance

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Buying a car is not only one of the most important practical decisions in a person’s life — it is also one of the most important financial decisions. Since most people cannot afford to buy a new automobile outright, dealers offer a number of financing options to make their stock accessible and affordable.

CMH Honda Menlyn has highlighted the key fundamentals one would need to know when considering vehicle finance.

First things first is considering your budget, how much will you be able to pay on a monthly basis for the vehicle.

Banks generally recommend that the price of your car should not be more than 30% of your annual gross salary, and your monthly costs should be no more than 10%. You can lower your monthly premiums by putting down a greater deposit for the vehicle.

The next thing to consider is the interest rate you will be paying for your new vehicle. The interest rate is the amount (or fee) charged by your bank or lending agency of your choosing to borrow the money for your new car. Interest rates can vary widely from lender to lender based on how much of a financial risk they think you are based on your credit rating.

There are two types of interest rates – linked and fixed.

A fixed rate means you will be charged the same agreed-upon rate for the duration of the loan and your monthly instalment will stay the same.

A linked rate means that the rate is linked to the prime lending rate of South Africa, so when this increases, so will your instalment. When it decreases, you’ll pay less.

You can decide on the payment duration, the longer the payment term the more money you’ll end up paying in interest fees.

The next thing to consider is if you would like to have a balloon payment.

A balloon payment is a lump sum owed to the lender at the end of a loan term after all regular monthly repayments have been made. This allows you to repay only part of the principal of your loan over its term, reducing your monthly repayments in exchange for owing the lender a lump sum at the end of the loan term.

The primary benefit of a balloon payment is that you’ll pay less on your monthly repayments throughout the lifetime of the loan. This in turn can provide a range of additional benefits, such as increasing affordability and maximum loan size, assisting with cash flow management, and more closely matching the repayment of the loan’s principal with the vehicle’s value over time.

The last thing to contemplate when purchasing a vehicle is the insurance. Vehicle insurance is not include in the finance.

Car insurance is a contract between you and the insurance company that protects you against financial loss in the event of an accident or theft. In exchange for your paying a premium, the insurance company agrees to pay your losses as outlined in your policy.

Come into CMH Honda Menlyn and see what vehicle finance amount you qualify for.

Honda CR-V gets a Five Star ENCAP Rating

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Euro NCAP has created the five-star safety rating system to help consumers, their families and businesses compare vehicles more easily and to help them identify the safest choice for their needs. The safety rating is determined from a series of vehicle tests, designed and carried out by Euro NCAP.

Honda CR-V ENCAP Rating

CMH Honda The Glen is proud to announce that the CR-V joins the Jazz, HR-V and Civic in Honda’s range of cars that got a five star Euro NCAP rating. The SUV achieved 93% in adult occupant safety and 83% in child occupant safety, while the safety assist score stands at 76% and the vulnerable road users rating is 70%.

Honda CR-V ENCAP Rating - percentage

The CR-V has a unique body structure that provides class-leading rigidity and stiffness. The model also comes with a comprehensive suite of active safety technologies.

Honda’s next-generation ACE (Advanced Compatibility Engineering) body structure has been incorporated into the car. This employs a network of connected structural elements to distribute collision energy more evenly, which in turn helps reduce the forces transferred to the passengers when an impact occurs, providing superior front, side and rear crash-worthiness.<

According to the Euro NCAP report, “The passenger compartment of the CR-V remained stable in the frontal offset test. Dummy readings indicated good protection of the knees and femurs of the driver and passenger.” In addition, the protection of the passenger dummy was “good for all critical body areas.” The report went on to say that in the full-width rigid barrier test, protection of the driver and rear passenger was “good or adequate for all critical body areas.”

Honda CR-V - Advanced compatibility engineering

Honda is a vehicle you can trust through and through. Come into CMH Honda The Glen and test the Honda CR-V’s safety features for yourself.

How Do Honda’s Safety Systems Keep You Safe?

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Honda has several safety systems available and come standard on many vehicles which assist in keeping you and all of your passengers safe.

CMH Honda The Glen has highlighted a few of the safety features you can expect when purchasing selected Honda’s

Honda Sensing

Honda Sensing is a suite of safety technologies that can be added to several Honda vehicles. It’s currently available on the 2017 and 2018 Honda Accord, Civic, Clarity Hybrid, CR-V, Fit, Odyssey, Pilot, and Ridgeline models.

The Honda Sensing Suite offers drivers plenty of unbelievable features such as lane departure warning, which alerts you when you begin to drift from your lane. If you do not react to the lane departure warning, the Honda Sensing system will then use the lane keeping assistance. This system automatically adjusts your steering wheel if you begin to drift too far into another lane without using your indicators.

Honda-Sensing

Another safety technology that you get with the Honda Sensing system is road departure mitigation. Similar to lane departure, this system alerts you or corrects your steering if you begin to drift out of the lane and onto the road’s shoulder.

The system also includes adaptive cruise control to help you stay focused while you drive long distances, collision mitigating braking, and forward collision warning, which help you avoid a potential collision.

LaneWatch

There are a few other systems that can be upgrade once you have installed the Honda Sensing Suite. One of those systems is LaneWatch. With this system, every time you indicate, a camera on that wing mirror is activated whereby live video is displayed on the centre console’s display screen.

This system allows you to see almost four times more than if you simply looked into the mirror, and helps you change lanes with confidence. LaneWatch is currently available on 2017 Honda Fit, Civic, Accord, Clarity, HR-V, Pilot, Odyssey, and Ridgeline models.

Blind Spot Information System

The Blind Spot Information System is another fantastic way to help you see what’s in your blind spot. If you opt not to have LaneWatch, this system is a great alternative. When you put your turn signal on, the vehicle will use a sensor to detect if there is another vehicle or object in your blind spot. If it detects something in the way, it will make a loud beeping sound so that you can avoid any possible collision. This system is currently available on 2017 Odyssey, Ridgeline, Pilot, and CR-V models.

Cross Traffic Monitor

The Cross Traffic Monitor system includes a multi-angle camera that is mounted on the rear of the vehicle. Whenever you put the vehicle in reverse, the camera turns on and streams video on your centre console touchscreen.

In addition to showing you what is behind you from several different angles, the Cross Traffic Monitor system also alerts you if it senses an object in your path. If you begin to get too close to something as you are backing up, the system will alert you with a loud beeping sound. This system is currently available on the 2017 Ridgeline, CR-V, and Pilot vehicles.

Honda works hard to give you technology systems that help make driving easier while keeping you safer on the road.

Come into CMH Honda The Glen and test drive one of our Honda vehicles so you can experience the safety features for yourself.

CMH Honda Menlyn 21 Point check

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The holidays are fast approaching, and whilst you may be daydreaming of the beach or just spending quality time with the family, you should spare a thought for your vehicle before holiday mode kicks in.

A thorough holiday check is not only good for your car, it is also important to the safety of all vehicle occupants. CMH Honda Menlyn uses the latest diagnostic equipment for comprehensive checks to locate any possible faults. This is primarily intended to reduce the risk of accidents and annoying breakdowns on the way to your well-earned destinations.

CMH Honda Menlyn has compiled a list of what the 21 point check includes:

  1. Check front and rear wiper blades
  2. Check windshield washer fluid, front and rear
  3. Check that all car lights externally are functioning properly
  4. Make sure brake fluid is enough and the condition
  5. Inspect air filter
  6. Make sure there is sufficient power steering fluid and check that it is still in a good condition
  7. Ensure that all seat belts are functioning well
  8. Make sure there is sufficient anti-freeze fluid
  9. Check if the horn/ hooter is functioning properly
  10. Visually inspect tyre condition
  11. Check oil level
  12. Make sure all belts are in a good condition without any wear or breakage
  13. Check to see if there aren’t any leaks on the vehicle
  14. Inspect vehicle shocks visually
  15. Check brake pads and make sure they are in a good condition
  16. Check if all turning signals are functioning
  17. Make sure there is enough transmission fluid for auto cars
  18. Check to make sure that the exhaust system is still in a good condition
  19. Check that there aren’t any leaks on the petrol tank
  20. Check the battery
  21. Check CV joints, drive axles’ drive line universal joints

Ensure your families safety this holiday by visiting CMH Honda Menlyn for your 21 point check.

CMH Honda Umhlanga Sponsors Golf Day

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Pink Phoenix Golf Day

On the 6th of September, Mt Edgecombe Country Club hosted the Pink Phoenix Golf Day which CMH Honda Umhlanga is a proud sponsor and participant of this spectacular event.

Honda Umhlanga is a long-time supporter of this wonderful organisation that promotes Cancer awareness and support to the people all over KZN. CMH Honda Umhlanga is a proud supporter of the work the organisation does and participates in the even annually by providing one of the main prizes which was a Honda Jazz if you get a hole in one, R 10 000 and prizes.

The event kicked off at 12pm with our team at the country club from the morning with a rage of our cars on display and the prize car, helping set-up and getting ready to kick off the Golf Day.

The turnout was excellent and the players were enthusiastic to support a great cause, the weather started off wet in the morning but the skies cleared up to a beautiful sunny day perfect to be on the course.

The event ended with an elegant dinner party, prize giving which handed out by our Dealer Principal Paul Francisco and drinks with all proceeds going towards the Pink Phoenix foundation and also gave the entrants some time to network and socialise.

Honda’s Magic Seats

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The refreshed Honda Range comes with several attractive new features and enhancements. However, we think one of features worth looking at is the Magic Seats. Whether drivers are carrying passengers on the daily commute, going shopping, transporting a bike, or going to a drive-in movie theatre, this feature allows Honda Jazz & HR-V owners plenty of versatility. What is the Honda’s Magic Seat?

The rear Magic Seat of the 2018 Honda Jazz (and several previous model years) offers drivers four distinctive configurations. While many small cars will offer 60/40 folding rear seats, the Honda Jazz Magic Seat goes far beyond that.

With seats down and seatback up in the second row, the Honda Jazz can hold five passengers in plenty of comfort.

The rear seats fold mostly flat, which allows this hatchback to hold up to 393 litres of luggage and supplies or a mountain bike without having to remove the front tyre in the HR-V.

Unlike most other vehicles, the Jazz’s Magic Seat bottom can fold up to accommodate tall items like bicycles or potted plants.

The front seats of the 2018 Honda Jazz can fold flat to line up with the rear seats to provide a luxurious lounging area.

While the Honda Jazz and HR-V does a great job using the Magic Seat for maximum effect, other Honda vehicles have similar advantages. The Honda CR-V SUV and BR-V MPV have foldable rear seats to allow drivers and passengers to stow taller and more items.

Visit CMH Honda Umhlanga to experience the Magic Seat system and let us show you how amazing it really it is.

CMH Honda Umhlanga Sponsors Golf Day

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CMH Honda Umhlanga is a proud sponsor to the Pink Phoenix Cancer Foundation and is happy to announce our participation in the upcoming Pink Drive Golf Day, fundraising Event on the 6th September 2019.

The CMH group supports many Non-Profit organisations and upliftment projects throughout the country and is committed to the helping the less fortunate, handicapped and terminally ill as part of giving back to the community. Honda Umhlanga has been a long-time supporter of this wonderful organisation that does wonders for those who have been afflicted by the unbiased disease affecting many people most of whom have no means to cope with the treatment. The Pink Phoenix foundation has been assisting cancer sufferers since 2011, Sharon Van Straaten a cancer survivor believes more needs to be done for those suffering with the dreaded disease by initiating awareness campaigns, fundraising events and treatment aids.

The Golf Day aims to raise funds and awareness around the Pink Phoenix Foundation and future projects, CMH Honda Umhlanga will be there on the 6th of September and we urge you to take part in this event, you can book your spot by contacting Sharon at the Pink Phoenix Foundation.

Meet The Management Team At CMH Honda Umhlanga

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Honda Umhlanga has recently been taken over by the CMH Group, promising to be the best Honda Dealer in KZN. We would like to introduce some of the new faces that have joined the dealership and some familiar faces too.

Paul Francisco – Dealer Principal

With over 32 years’ experience in the motor industry, Paul has joined us to share his experience and knowledge in order to guide this branch into the future.

Jennifer Lutchman – New Car Manager

A woman of many talent’s excelling in both fields as a Finance manager and New Car Sales Manager, Let Jennifer structure the best deal for you with unmatchable knowledge and a willingness to always be of service to you, the customer.

Keith Govender – Used Car Manager

Meet your friendly Pre-Owned manager, Keith has 14 Years’ experience in the Motor industry and is always ready to help get the right car for you and assist with trade-ins.

Melissa Brand – Finance Manager

Always with a smile, Melissa thrives on helping you get the best finance and Insurance according to your needs ensuring you always leave happy.

Tyrell Naidoo – Workshop Manager

Tyrell has grown with the Honda brand starting as a Technician and working his way up to Manager gaining excellent technical experience and knowledge making the perfect guy for the job.

Roy Hallet – Bikes Manager

Meet the guy who not only Sells the machines but also enthusiastically rides and repairs bikes. Roy is well-respected in the Biking community and there is nobody better to handle all your New & Used bike needs.

Honda’s new Earth Dream Engine

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CMH Honda Umhlanga- Blue The 2018 Honda Jazz 1.5 i-VTEC Sport Navi

Honda recently announced the introduction of the new Earth Dream Technology programme on 3 new Engines. Based on hugely successful Honda Vtec and i-Vtec Engines that maximised performance and efficiency the Earth Dream Engine improves fuel efficiency, performance and even lower emissions.

There are 3 new Engine derivatives in the Earth Dream Technology introduced are the 1.3L, 1.5L and 1.5L hybrid Motor with 3 new Transmission drives as well. The already popular CVT transmission redesigned resulting in smoother changes, zero lag and no power lost on all Transmissions.

CMH Honda Umhlanga- Honda_jazz Engine

The new Honda Jazz Sport perfectly displays the efficiency of Honda’s Earth Dream Technology making it unlike any other vehicle in its class combining energy efficiency, performance and design. Already garnering a lot of attention and fast becoming SA’s favourite fitting in to any type of lifestyle.

Honda has always been at the forefront of motoring advancement with the goal of making reliable, high performance cars that is fun to drive which is the contributing factor to the loyal support and admiration over the years. Honda’s vision to make fast, efficient cars that does not damage the environment is defined by Earth Dream technology that will be in most of the new models to be launched.

CMH Honda Umhlanga honda-cvt-transmission

Visit us at CMH Honda Umhlanga to test drive the New Honda Jazz Sport and experience the difference.

CMH Honda Umhlanga- Earth Dreams Technology

10 Tips to make sure your car is ready for spring

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Despite the last few days of cold, spring is right around the corner. That means that we are about to start spring cleaning and packing away all our winter coats and blankets.

It also means that we need to make sure our cars are ready for spring. We’ll show you how.

  1. Check your tyres
    • All-season tyres stiffen in cold temperature, which could cause cracks and other damage. You can take your car to any auto service retailer for a tyre inspection.
    • While you’re there, you can have them rotate your tyres and check the tyre pressure for you. Of course, when you take your car for a service at CMH Honda Auto Pinetown we’ll do this for you at no cost.
  2. Check your wiper blades
    • The average life expectancy of a wiper blade is six months, and since the blade is used to wipe away dirt and debris to give the driver an unobstructed view of the road, it is imperative that your wiper blades are not dried out and make full contact with the windshield.
    • While you’re at it, you might as well check and top up your windshield wiper fluid.
  3. Check your car’s brakes
    • Even if you don’t think the brakes need to be checked, it can’t hurt to play it safe. Any grinding noise or shudder when applying the brakes should immediately be looked at by your nearest service centre.
  4. Change the oil and oil filter
    • Some car manufacturers recommend changing to a heavyweight oil in warmer temperatures. It is also recommended that you change your oil filter every time you change the oil, since it’s obvious that an old filter won’t keep new oil clean.
    • Check your owner’s manual for the right oil for your car.
  5. Clean the underbody
    • We all clean and wax our cars right before spring to have it looking its absolute best, but we forget about the underbody. Spray it down or take it to an automatic car was to get all the salt build up removed from the undercarriage.
  6. Flush and fill your cooling system
    • The normal recommendation for flushing your car’s cooling system is once every two years. And by simply draining the radiator, you are not doing enough.
    • You need to flush the system with a radiator flush product that will remove stubborn dirt and grease and the refill it with coolant mixed accordingly.
  7. Check your air conditioner
    • A good tip to follow when it comes to your air conditioner is to let it run for about 15 minutes once a month. This ensures that it remains active and also helps you ensure that you will are kept cool during the blazing hot summer days that are coming.
  8. Check the battery and spark plugs
    • Dirty spark plugs and battery terminals can cause misfiring (which wastes fuel) and leave you stranded with a car that won’t start.
    • If the battery and spark plugs are more than two years old and you’re planning on doing a long trip – it is recommended that you replace both the battery and spark plugs before your departure.
  9. Change your air filter
    • A dirty air filter can cause an unpleasant odour in the cabin and even affect the performance of your car.
  10. Clean the cabin
    • Don’t forget to give the inside of your car a proper spring cleaning too to get rid of forgotten wrappers n every nook and cranny.

These tips are only the tip of the iceberg and there are many more that you can follow to get your car ready for warmer weather, but it should give you a place to start.

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