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It seems like not a day goes by that we don't get more good news about the 2016 Honda Civic. Not only has the tenth-generation compact won the North American Car of the Year award for 2016, but it's also soon to offer a five door model in addition to the coupe that just arrived at our dealership. Yet it's one thing to talk about how excited we are about this new car. It's another to talk about how exciting it is to drive.

Honda has made a major commitment to the environment. Its "Blue Skies for our Children" initiative aims to cut its CO2 emissions across the company by 50 percent by the year 2050. Now this is a major goal for Honda, but it is also one that Honda is actively working towards with its upcoming model year of the Honda Clarity.

If your Honda model is making any strange noises, it doesn’t feel the same, or you clearly know that something is amiss, then it’s time to visit our Service Center! Here at Barber Honda we are proud to offer our customers multi-point service, including our Parts Center, new and used vehicles, Finance Center, and of course, our Service Center. If you’re ready to take care of spring service, visit our dealership today.

Here at Barber Honda we're already dreaming about all the fun we're going to have this summer. To put it simply, we're just over the winter season and ready to get outside and soak up some sun rays. We're sure you're planning to hit the road in search of adventure with your loved ones as well, so make it a point to schedule a service appointment for your vehicle before you do so!

We are proud to host an onsite service and repair center right here at our Bakersfield dealership, just for our loyal customers…

There is just one more day left before the start of the much-anticipated 2016 New York International Auto Show. As rumors, announcements, and hype continue to swirl about the industry, one particular bit of news stands out to us here at Barber Honda. Yesterday, Honda announced that it will be giving the public a first look at its all-new, next-generation Clarity Fuel Cell sedan...

Do you know what important event happened in 1945? A senator from Arkansas introduced a bill into the U.S. Congress that would offer opportunities to young people around the world. The senator’s name was J. William Fulbright, and he was the advocate of international student exchange programs.

The purpose, Fulbright stated, was to build goodwill between countries. The proceeds of surplus war property was used to fund the program initially.

Now, let’s fast forward to 2016. Students from Japan's Iwate Prefecture were part of the 2016 TOMODACHI Honda Cultural Exchange Program.

No one ever sees it coming...you're behind the wheel of your vehicle going about your day business as usual and then suddenly something goes awry, leaving you stranded miles from home with no way to fix it. It's never an ideal situation, however, most car trouble can be spotted early on and even prevented by scheduling routine service appointments.

The onsite service and repair center here at Barber Honda is staffed with the best and most talented technicians in the biz and we'

“But you said it was my turn to pick the next movie,” your son whines from the backseat. You glance in the rearview mirror to see him and your older daughter struggling over the DVD player. Feet kick seats, cries are issued and finally, in a moment of desperation, your little guy bites his older sister’s arm.

Traveling with children can be tiring and oftentimes frustrating. It’s hard for them, too. Being stuck in a seat when your body is made for movement is an exercise in vexation.

Having already earned a Top Safety Pick+ designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Honda CR-V recently received a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score, the highest available, from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

The new CR-V features Honda's Advanced Compatibility Engineering frame work, which allows it to better absorb energy from frontal impacts. Additionally, it features several safety and driver assistance technologies such as, Honda LaneWatch, Vehicle Stability Assist...

Looking at the automotive news gauntlet, you might have noticed that Honda has made some real waves this year. First, it was the launch of the all-new Pilot, followed closely by the tenth-generation Civic and Civic Coupe. Now, it's the 2016 Accord's time to shine, as it's appeared on Car and Driver's 10Best listing yet again.