Hi, I’m Taz Harvey, the owner of Tracy Honda! As a race car driver and lifelong car enthusiast, I’ve spent years racing and taking care of cars, and I love sharing Honda tips and news with customers. I hope you find the information here helpful and if there’s a topic you’d like to see covered just let me know on our Facebook page.
Thanks for reading!
—Taz Harvey
Owner, Tracy Honda
In all the excitement of leasing a brand new car, it’s not surprising that some people lose track of some of the details of their lease. The two items that we see most often cause problems for people are excess mileage fees and excess wear-and-tear fees. These aren’t hidden fees or unreasonable limitations within most…
Imagine a stunningly attractive sedan that gets an EPA rated 55 MPG City / 49 MPG Highway and starts at under $30,000. Way under $30,000, at a base MSRP of $25,760. That’s the 2022 Honda Insight. And for those reasons alone, you can imagine how disappointed Honda Insight enthusiasts were to find out that, after…
There’s no guarantees on delivery dates, but so far it looks like Honda will be releasing two new versions of the Honda HR-V and the Honda CR-V in the next few months. This is exciting news for Honda SUV enthusiasts throughout Northern California. Here’s What Tracy Honda Knows If we were to summarize the changes…
We all know that the Honda Odyssey is a reputable family hauler—especially given the reviews that the 2022 Honda Odyssey gets. They’re pretty amazing. The headlines say it all: — “The 2022 Honda Odyssey is a superb minivan truly made for families” (MarketWatch) — “These Are The Best Features of The 2022 Honda Odyssey —…
U.S. News and World Report said the 2022 Honda Accord Hybrid is the best hybrid and electric car for families. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) both gave the 2022 Honda Accord their highest ratings. To boot, Consumer Reports gave it a 4 out of 5…
We all love awards. The team at Tracy Honda is no exception. But we appreciate awards most when they’re about the safety of our vehicles. We’re most proud when we know the cars we provide keep our customers, friends and families safe. So we’re extremely honored that last month three Acura models and five honda…
The Honda CR-V remains a top-seller in compact SUVs since its fifth generation came out in 2017. While some improvements and updates have been made since then, the truth is the new Honda CR-V is a nearly perfect package. The Honda CR-V is spacious, easy on gas consumption (and offers a hybrid powertrain), and is…
After a couple of years of staying home, we are ready to get out on the trail and start a grand adventure. The new 2022 Honda Passport is the perfect vehicle to explore near and far, with as much on-road comfort as it has off-road capability. Entering 2022 with a tough new look, the 2022…
The fun and affordable Honda Civic Si is back and better than ever. Featuring the same sleek redesign as the 2022 Honda Civic Sedan, the 2022 Civic Si boasts even more performance, along with better features. Enjoy new sport seats with more support, a premium audio system, and a standard 6-speed manual with the same…
The new 2022 Honda Civic Sedan and Civic Hatchback join six other new Hondas in achieving the Top Safety Pick+ designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)! The redesigned 2022 Honda Civic features a sophisticated new design, innovative technology and more advanced safety features for which Honda is known. Enjoy spry handling and…
After a complete redesign for the 11th-generation Honda Civic, how does it compare to Honda’s other popular sedan, the recently redesigned Honda Accord? Both new sedans offer advanced technology, plenty of performance and sophisticated good looks. The Honda Civic is a smaller sedan, also available as a hatchback, compared to the roomier Accord, also available…
Is your Honda lease coming to an end? If you have 90 days or less remaining in your lease term, it is time to think about preparations for the lease end. While you can bring it to any Honda dealership, it is wise to complete a pre-inspection to determine any excess wear and tear repairs,…
The hybrid vehicle has come a long way since the early days of slow moving, back-end heavy, anti-climactic models. Luckily, technology today has given us efficient, powerful and attractive hybrid models, with plenty of options from which to choose! Today, Honda has four modern hybrids that are either more efficient versions of their gas-powered siblings…
Honda may be a Japanese auto brand but many of their new models are made right here in the U.S.A. The Cars.com 2021 American-Made Index® named four 2021 Honda models – Ridgeline, Odyssey, Pilot and Passport – in their Top 10. All four new 2021 Honda models are made in Lincoln, Alabama, plus the 2021…
Three popular 2021 Hondas were named “Best Cars for the Money” by U.S. News World & Report! Measured by value and quality, U.S. News World & Report chooses its Best Value vehicles not just by the lowest cost option. They also gauge how much you are likely to spend on maintenance, repairs, fuel and insurance,…
Available in seven trims, the 2021 Honda Pilot has something for everyone. With three rows and seating for up to eight, the new Honda Pilot is somewhere between and minivan and an SUV. Available all-wheel-drive takes you off-road with ease and aerodynamic styling with a bold front grille, clean lines. With 109 cubic feet of…
For the 2021 model year, the Honda Ridgeline gets a tough new look outside and even more capability inside. Every new 2021 Ridgeline pickup comes with Honda’s Intelligent Variable Torque Management® (i-VTM4®) AWD System standard and now includes improved infotainment and plenty of exciting new features. Unique in its unibody design, the 2021 Honda Ridgeline…
The two-row 2021 Honda Passport is an affordable SUV that offers plenty of features and impressive drive quality. Car and Driver named it their 2021 Editors’ Choice for mid-size SUV, beating out the Ford Edge, Chevy Blazer and Hyundai Santa Fe for its affordability, spacious interior and powerful V6 engine. Equipped with Honda Sensing® safety…
The new Honda Accord was refreshed for the 2021 model year, and with it came plenty of accolades, from a Car and Driver’s 10Best – for the 35th time! – to earning the 2020 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award, the highest honor from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Equipped with the Honda Sensing® suite…
Hybrid vehicles are more popular than ever and now you have more options than ever. In 2020, Honda introduced the Accord Hybrid and CR-V Hybrid to expand upon the Honda Insight Hybrid-only sedan and the Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. With so many options, you no longer have to settle for what is available, you can…
