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Thank You for the Best Harvesters Food Drive Yet!

The holiday season has officially begun! It is a season of plenty, of enjoying good food, great friends, and of spending time with family. But there are people who don't have what we have. We want to help them take joy in the holiday season as well.At Jay Wolfe Honda, we want to make a difference in our community and in the lives of the less fortunate. That's why we host our annual Cram the Van Food Drive in support of our local Harvesters Community Food Network.Jay Wolfe Honda wants to thank you for participating in this year's Cram the Van Food Drive. It was our best year yet! This November, we donated 12 barrels of food to Harvesters to support our local community. That's an increase of 5 barrels of food over last year's donation. Along with the support of our Kansas City community, we're helping more people than ever enjoy their holidays.Sadly, the need for donations doesn't come to an end after the holidays are over. Harvesters assists more than 141,500 people each month with food and other essential items. These people struggle to make ends meet, often being forced to choose between paying their rent or buying groceries for their family. Whether you get involved by donating food items, personal hygiene items, a cash donation, or by giving your time, you can make a difference all year long with Harvesters.These items are in high demand:

Fun things to do in Kansas City

Are you sick of sitting on the couch, flipping through the channels with nothing to watch? It's time to get out and enjoy your city! Kansas City has so much to offer - why waste it on 'Netflix and Chill'?

Habits Good Drivers Avoid

Do you consider yourself a good driver? Most of us do. The problem tends to be that most people don't think that their bad habits and distractions can cause others issues on the road. That couldn't be farther from the truth, though.Consider these items that good drivers avoid, then ask yourself this question once again: "Am I a good driver?"

Pair Your Phone with HondaLink Connectivity

Distracted driving laws are constantly being beefed up, and it's no wonder. Up to 80 percent of traffic collisions involve driving distractions of some form or another, often because the driver has a cell phone in their hand. But that won't be you because your Honda has HondaLink Connectivity, and you can use handsfree functions for safer driving.Odds are that your Honda has Bluetooth HandsFreeLink as standard equipment - nearly all new Honda vehicles do. But do you know how to pair your phone to the system? It's an important safety feature, so it's in your best interest to use it!

Making a Difference with Green Beret Foundation

At Jay Wolfe Honda, we love to express our appreciation and gratitude to the people who keep us safe. Our veterans have sacrificed so much to give us our freedom. They give up time spent with their loved ones and put themselves in harm's way so we can live in peace and security.It's not just about the one day, Veterans Day, on November 11th. And to demonstrate our appreciation, we're making it a month-long event. To offer our support, Jay Wolfe Honda is making a donation to the Green Beret Foundation this November for every new or pre-owned vehicle that is sold.

Get Ready for Winter Driving

Have you seen the first flakes of snow yet? It might be a crisp fall morning and you just don't want to admit that winter is almost upon us. But winter driving isn't far away, and you'd better be ready.Winter driving can test the mettle of the most seasoned of drivers. More so, it can put strain on your car in ways you may never think about. So if you want your car to make it through this snowy, freezing season without any hiccups, you'll need to pay it a little attention.

Which Honda Services Should the Dealer Do?

When you buy a Honda, you know that it has a reputation as a long-lasting vehicle. It'll handle whatever you throw at it, even if it's a little abusive. And keeping it running doesn't take much. But if you don't do those few things to maintain your Honda, and do them well, you could find yourself broken down at the side of the road. Maybe there are a few Honda services the dealer should do instead.

Ridgeline Specs at Your Fingertips

A lot is expected out of the 2017 Honda Ridgeline.Let's call it one cool, clean pick-up with handling anyone can love. This vehicle is expected to hit the roads in the late fall of 2016.Look to secure a basic model with front-wheel drive.The six-speed automatic will be packed tight with a V-6, 300-hp and a 3.5 cylinder engine.With the price set at its affordable range, you may even get this truck on the road faster you thought.InteriorThe interior of the Ridgeline has a spacious cabin for starters.Push to start capabilities, quality finishes, a four door model and leather trim take this vehicle to an impressive level of class. Let's not forget the touch-screen display of over 7 and half inches.It has complete Android and Apple compatibilities for the avid mobile user.ExteriorThis vehicle is fortunate to have quite a few features we don't see on your typical pick-up truck. What's inspiring to most are the blacked-out features like quality fender flares you can actually get dirty, roof rails for your weekend outdoor trip and crossbars, great step-up running boards and a skid plate you'll get some use out of.But the specs for this vehicle doesn't end there.Honda incorporated features even we were surprised to see. The ready and rough towing kit is a steal. It comes already manufactured with a usable 2-inch ball connection. The bed is protected by a solid tonneau cover.And we get four doors with individual access inside.PerformanceThat's a heck-of-a-deal for a utility ride with the power to do real work.This truck boasts of a new towing capacity of 5,000 lbs that many are just waiting to start using. Its performance will be unique as the manufacturer doesn't intend to out class the ever popular F-150 or Chevy's Silverado.It will be in a league of its own and has already defined it preference of sport. Consider easy parking, maneuverability and a heavy punch packaged with the horses you'll need.Unfortunately, though, the truck won't come with a turbo diesel option.Safety FeaturesWe're surely impressed by it. The2017 Ridgeline has many safety components. A Collision Mitigation Braking System, a Lane Keeping Assist, Road Departure Mitigation, Honda sensing technology, driver assist technology and airbag systems.

Things Your Teen Driver Needs to Know

If you've reached the stage in life where your teen is getting behind the wheel of a car, get ready for more gray hair. It's daunting, life-changing, stress-inducing, and sleep-depriving. With a toolbox only half-full of driving skills, a greenhorn teen driver is more likely to get into troublesome situations when navigating the road.Take comfort knowing it's exactly the same as you made your parents feel. Okay, it's not really comforting. But you can make the situation better. You can equip your teen driver with a handful of skills to make their education go much smoother. And there might be something for you to learn in here as well...

What Does the Term Powertrain Cover?

In the automotive industry, terms are used that many car owners just aren't familiar with. Variable Valve Timing, Brake Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, even Anti-lock Brakes - you've heard the words but do you know what they mean? The same goes for a much more common term. 'Powertrain' is often spoken of to describe parts of your warranty coverage. You know your car has one, but you have no idea what the powertrain truly covers.