Park Gift Certificates are here

What a great gift for that "hard to buy for" car lover. If you purchase a Park gift certificate, the recipient can use it for alot of different things at any of the Park locations...Mazda, Subaru, Acura, Honda.

Habitat for Humanity Day at Park Subaru

www.parksubaru.com

Below are the items that we can and cannot accept.
All items must be in good, resalable condition and the ReStore reserves the right to refuse any item.
If you don't see an item on the list, or have a donation question, please call the donation hotline at 330-493-0011.

Items We Love

APPLIANCES
* Must be 10 years old or newer and in perfect working condition
* Dishwashers
* Washer/dryer (electric or gas)
* Refrigerators
* Microwave ovens
* Ovens (drop in or free standing – electric or gas)
* Other small appliances

CABINETS
Cabinets must have all doors and drawers. We accept both kitchen and bathroom cabinets in sets or individual pieces (all must be complete containing all doors and drawers). Must have no structural or water damage

DOORS
* Doors must be in excellent condition, with no rotted wood, broken glass, or peeling paint.
* No doors over 84 inches tall
* Pre-hung or slabs
* Exterior or interior
* Storm doors (must have all tracking)

WINDOWS
Windows must be complete units (with all sashes and frame) with no rotted wood, cracked glass, or foggy glass

LIGHTING
Lighting must be complete, in working order and in excellent condition.
* Lamps
* Indoor lighting
* Outdoor lighting

PLUMBING ITEMS
Plumbing items must be in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, rust or water damage
* Stainless steel and porcelain kitchen sinks
* Pedestal and drop-in bathroom sinks
* Fiberglass bathtubs with no cracks
* Complete faucets
* Miscellaneous plumbing hardware

FURNITURE
WOOD furniture in excellent condition.
UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE, including BOX SPRINGS and MATTRESSES must be free of stains, tears and animal smells.
* Office furniture
* Chairs
* Dining room sets
* Couches
* Coffee tables
* Bookshelves
* Bedframes
* Dressers

ARCHITECTURAL ITEMS
* Mantels
* Columns
* Stained and leaded glass windows, etc.

FLOORING
* Carpet Remnants must be 10ft x 10ft or larger, and in excellent condition with no visible wear, tear, stains or animal smells.
* Area Rugs must be free from visible wear, tear, stains or animal smells.
* Carpet Padding must be 10 ft x 10 ft or larger with no visible stains or animal smells.
* Hardwood Flooring must have no splitting or cracking, must be at least 30 sq. ft.
* Vinyl and Ceramic Tile must be at least 50 sq ft., in excellent condition, no chipped or broken pieces accepted.

HARDWARE
Complete sets of door hardware, hinges, etc. Any quantity of nails, screws, fasteners, hangers, connectors, etc.
PAINT
Accepted on a seasonal basis. Full, unopened, quarts, gallons and 5-gallon buckets of latex paint only.
LUMBER
* All lumber must be free of ALL nails and screws
* All lumber must be 5 feet in length, with no warping.
* Sheetgoods (particle board, paneling, plywood) must be at least half sheets with no damage
* Trim and molding must be 5 ft. length minimum

ELECTRICAL
Residential electric items only. No donations of commercial electrical stock accepted.
MISCELLANEOUS
* Home décor and knick-knacks
* Dishes and cookware
* Wall art
* TVs (10 years or newer)
* Packaged wallpaper
* Shutters
* Gas logs
* Free standing wood stoves
* Window AC units
* Hand and power tools (in good working condition),
* Palletized brick or glass block
* Stone pavers

Park Honda and Acura Christmas trees

Our Honda and Acura stores have their Christmas trees up. We followed Jimmy around this morning and caught him in action finishing up the decorating. We invite you to stop in to any of our locations Acura, Honda or Mazda/Subaru to share in the Holiday spirit and possibly drive home in a new vehicle. Happy Holiday from Park Auto Group Akron...new and pre-owned Acura, Honda, Mazda and Subaru dealer.

Holiday decorations

Jimmy from our detail department is the man around here when it comes to decorating. He is putting up all of our Holiday decorations today at all three stores. This is a picture of the Mazda/Subaru reception area. We will post more later.

FREE SHIPPING on Mazda parts and accessories

Hey Ya’ll check it out !! Just in time for the shopping season ….FREE SHIPPING!! That’s right…. FREE SHIPPING on any order over $200.00 from parkmazdaoemparts.com. Mazda has lots of cool accessories for any model of vehicle so don’t get left out… load up before Christmas and get FREE SHIPPING !!

Starched T-Shirt Ghost

Thought this was very cute !!!

Who says all ghosts will scare you stiff? This friendly little ghoul will make an adorable Halloween door or wall decoration--all it takes is a few simple steps.

What you'll need:

• White T-shirt material
• Fabric stiffener or starch
• Wax paper
• 1 craft stick
• 6" x 4" piece of black craft foam
• Glitter glue
• Scissors
• Orange, black and pink paint
• Pink, black or purple glitter felt, small scrap for bow tie
• Craft wire, about 30"
• Hot glue gun

How to make it:

1. Lay T-shirt material onto the work surface. Use a marker, pen or pencil to draw a ghost shape.
2. Cut the ghost shape out, cut within the inside of the lines so that you won't have any pen marks showing on your finished ghost.
3. Lay two pieces of wax paper side by side and tape them together. Turn over.
4. Place some liquid stiffener into a glass bowl and dip the ghost shape into the liquid.
5. Squeeze out most of the excess liquid and place the wet (but not dripping) ghost onto the wax paper.
6. Spread the ghost out flat and then scrunch it up slightly with your fingers to create wrinkles and lumps and bumps. Set aside to dry completely.
7. Cut a design around the edges of the black foam rectangle. We used triangles with little curves here and there.
8. Use a pen or pencil to write "Trick or Treat!" onto the black foam.
9. Use the glitter glue to trace the words and set aside to dry completely.
10. Paint the craft stick with orange paint and let dry.
11. Cut a bow tie out of glittery felt and glue it to the ghost.
12. Use a pen to lightly add eyes and a mouth, then trace with the handle end of a paint brush with black paint.
13. Dip the bristles of a paint brush into pink paint. Dab off excess onto paper towel, you want the brush to be fairly dry. Next, use the brush to create rosy cheeks for the ghost. Set aside to let facial features dry.
14. Glue the orange stick to the back of the black foam creating your sign.
15. Wrap craft wire around a pencil. Slip the wrapped wire off the end of the pencil and gently stretch out the coils.
16. Poke each end of the wire through the shoulder areas of the ghost and twist ends around themselves. This will be your hanger.
17. Hot glue the "Trick or Treat" sign to the front of the ghost.

Tips:

1. Instead of T-shirt material, try an old sheet or pillow case.
2. Stiffener is available near the glue in a craft supply store.
3. If you don't have any craft foam, you can use cardstock or construction paper.

Acura Adds Performance-Oriented Manual Transmission

Acura Adds Performance-Oriented Manual Transmission Model to 2010 TL Lineup TORRANCE, Calif. - 9/22/2009

Acura takes performance to the next level and aims straight at the heart of the enthusiast driver with the addition of a manual transmission model to the TL lineup for the 2010 model year. Along with the luxurious TL and sporty TL SH-AWD, the 2010 TL lineup is the most diverse in the vehicle's history, further broadening its appeal among luxury performance sedan buyers.

"The new manual transmission equipped TL SH-AWD® allows the enthusiast driver to take full advantage of the performance of Acura's SH-AWD® system," said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales, "Not only is the new 6-speed manual transmission model the best performing Acura TL ever, it is the top handling performer among every vehicle in its class."

The availability of a 6-speed manual transmission for the 2010 TL SH-AWD® represents the first time Acura has ever paired its acclaimed Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ system with a manual gearbox. In addition, the new close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission is approximately 110 lbs lighter than the Sequential SportShift automatic transmission to further benefit the TL's acceleration, braking and cornering.

For 2010, two distinct versions of Acura's performance luxury sedan will be offered: a luxurious 280 horsepower, front-wheel drive TL, and a powerful 305 hp TL paired with Acura's exclusive SH-AWD. Each model is available with an available technology package which adds navigation, extensive electronics and a 10-speaker Acura/ELS Surround® premium audio system.

In addition to the powertrain and technology choices, TL buyers can further customize their performance luxury sedan with tire and wheel upgrades. For 2010, the standard TL is now available with an 18-inch diameter aluminum wheels with all-season tires- giving the TL a more aggressive, sporty appearance. Additionally, the TL SH-AWD (both manual and automatic transmission models) is available with a 19x8-inch 10-spoke aluminum alloy wheel with summer spec high performance tires to further add to the sedans performance capabilities.

With optimized suspension, two performance transmission choices, plus an available Technology Package featuring a comprehensive array of navigation and communication aids, the 2010 TL offers more appeal than ever before. Along with an available Acura/ELS Surround® premium 10-speaker surround sound system, the fourth-generation TL is the most technologically advanced sedan in Acura's history.

The combination of dramatic styling, exhilarating performance and an extensive array of electronics (including AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic with Traffic Rerouting™ and AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™ with radar image maps) ensures Acura's best selling sedan will appeal to a sophisticated, technology-savvy audience.

Powertrain
A choice of two different all-aluminum VTEC® engines enables the 2010 TL to satisfy a wide range of customers. Standard is a 3.5-liter V-6 producing 280 horsepower and 254 lb-ft of torque that sends power to the front wheels through Acura's sophisticated Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Though powerful, the 3.5L engine is also fuel efficient, with EPA fuel economy ratings* of 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway. The engine meets California's tough CARB LEV II ULEV emissions certification standards, thanks to features including a Drive-by-Wire™ throttle system, Computer-Controlled Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) and Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC®) for the intake valves.

Serious performance-sedan enthusiasts will choose the TL SH-AWD® to make winding roads their own. Its 3.7-liter V-6 engine produces 305 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque courtesy of high-performance features like Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC®) on both the intake and exhaust valves and a special high-flow dual exhaust system. With EPA city/highway fuel economy ratings* of 17/25 mpg (TL SH-AWD®), the 3.7L V-6 also meets California's CARB LEV II ULEV emissions certification. The pièce de résistance on the TL SH-AWD® model is the Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ system, now available for the first time ever with a 6-speed manual transmission.

During spirited cornering, SH-AWD® seamlessly distributes more torque to the outside rear wheel to create a "yaw moment" to help the TL turn in more quickly and precisely – while also continuously apportioning drivetrain torque front to rear and left to right. The result is a remarkably balanced and precise all-wheel-drive performance sedan that excels year-round, not just during inclement weather.

The standard transmission on the 2010 TL and TL SH-AWD® is a Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic featuring racing-inspired steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters and Grade Logic Control. The big news for 2010 is the availability of a new close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission.

The 6-speed manual transmission is an all-new design that is substantially stronger than the previous generation TL manual transmission. In addition to using a more rigid aluminum case and heavier-duty internals, the new manual transmission employs precisely selected gear ratios based on the characteristics of the TL's 3.7L V-6 engine and SH-AWD® drivetrain. New gear synchronizers deliver improved shift accuracy and feel, and a short-throw shifter assembly generates confident shifting combined with low shift effort.

Engineers also designed an entirely new clutch system for the 6-speed manual transmission to withstand the TL's robust power output while also improving modulation for noticeably easier use. The new self-adjusting, dual-mass clutch delivers extremely consistent effort throughout the entire stroke of the pedal. By keeping the pedal effort linear, the driver has improved feel that results in better clutch interaction.

The TL SH-AWD® 6MT has a specially calibrated Hill Start Assist system that helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards when the driver switches from the brake to the accelerator while stopped on a hill. When the road incline exceeds an 8-degree threshold and the vehicle is fully stopped, Hill Start Assist automatically activates. When Hill Start Assist is active, the brakes automatically hold momentarily as the driver's foot transitions from the brake to the accelerator pedal. The brakes are automatically released when the vehicle begins to move forward.

Body/Chassis
The TL employs a double-wishbone independent front suspension and a multi-link independent rear suspension. The 2010 TL SH-AWD® 6MT retains the TL's fully-independent suspension, but has exclusive suspension tuning via special coil spring and shock absorber rates for flatter cornering with reduced pitching motions under acceleration and braking. The front dampers incorporate 5-percent more compression damping to generate improved turn-in feel. In addition, the front dampers generate 14-percent less high speed compression damping which helps improve ride quality.

The TL SH-AWD® 6MT employs firmer engine and transmission bushings that better resist engine and/or transmission movement during spirited driving. Engine side mount bushing stiffness increases by 80-percent, front mount rate increases by 17-percent, rear hydro mount firmness increases by 50-percent and the transmission upper mount is stiffened by 100-percent.

For 6-speed manual transmission applications, special heavy-duty front driveshafts are used. In addition to being 2-percent larger in diameter, the driveshafts have a larger inboard spline size and team with more heavy-duty CV joints.

The TL SH-AWD® fit with the new 6-speed transmission will also benefit from exclusive Electronic Power Steering (EPS) tuning. Just as with the TL SH-AWD® with Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic, the EPS delivers low steering effort for parking maneuvers that progressively firms up as speed increases. With the TL SH-AWD® 6MT, the EPS system is further tuned to deliver a slightly heavier feel as speed increases thus generating a more confident mid- to high-speed driving experience.

The structural engineering for the TL's unit-body includes the relocation of the frame rails inside (rather than underneath) the vehicle's floor pan, resulting in a nearly flat body underside. Benefits of this frame design include improved crash safety, a significant reduction in interior noise levels and reduced aerodynamic drag that helps enhance fuel efficiency. Another notable engineering feature is the significant use of high-strength steel, which simultaneously improves the unit-body's overall strength while helping to reduce weight. For additional weight savings, aluminum is used for the hood, the front suspension subframe and rear suspension knuckles.

Further improving ride quality and road-holding are dual-stage "blow off" style suspension dampers, hydro-compliant bushings (for the transmission and key suspension components) and a "smart" engine mount design. On the Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) model, more performance-minded suspension and brake tuning, larger wheels/tires, racing-inspired front brake cooling ducts and specially-tuned Electric Power Steering (EPS) take the enthusiast's driving experience to an even higher level.

Exterior/Interior
An evocative and powerful exterior body design dramatically advances the TL's image as a performance luxury sedan. Designed by Acura in Southern California, the TL utilizes an array of styling techniques to express motion – and emotion – even when the car is at rest. Featuring Acura's signature front grille, body sides defined by strong character lines, sweeping C-pillars and LED taillights, the 2010 TL is simultaneously Acura and yet wholly unique. Plentiful use of luxury and performance features add visual appeal while adding to the TL's vigorous statement – including bright HID projector-beam front headlights, pronounced wheel arches, a standard power moonroof and genuine stainless-steel body trim.

Wheels and tires are as expressive as the exterior styling. Standard on the 2010 TL are 17-inch aluminum wheels with P245/50R17 all-season for confident year-round performance. Available for the TL are 18-inch alloy wheels with all-season tires.

The TL SH-AWD® comes standard with 18-inch aluminum wheels with low-profile P245/45R18 tires for more agile handling. Finally, the TL SH-AWD® offers available 19-inch aluminum wheels with aggressive P245/40ZR19 summer tires for the ultimate TL performance experience.

In keeping with its mission as a driver's car, the 2010 TL interior features a "dual personal" design that provides both the driver and front passenger with their own personal space. Thanks to its large exterior dimensions, the fourth generation TL has 1.3 inches more rear legroom and 0.5-inch of added rear shoulder room compared to the previous generation TL.

Acura's commitment to luxury and technology are apparent from the first moment the driver's door is opened. With sweeping shapes, generous use of premium materials and passionate attention to detail, the TL rewards the discriminating eye. The design and execution of the interior is an artful combination of leather surfaces, accented by metallic and wood-pattern trim. An impressive array of standard features includes a power moonroof, dual-zone adaptive climate control, 10-way power adjustable driver seat, 8-way power adjustable passenger front seat, and steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters for the Sequential SportShift automatic transmission. An 8-speaker, 276-watt audio system that includes a 6-disc CD changer, AM/FM tuner, XM® Radio, Bluetooth® Audio, USB port and AUX jack connectivity, and HandsFreeLink® wireless telephone interface.

Available on both the TL and TL SH-AWD® is a Technology Package that includes the most comprehensive array of advanced electronic features ever offered by Acura. The Technology Package includes the Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition™, AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic with Traffic Rerouting™, AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™ with radar image maps, an Acura/ELS Surround® premium audio system and Keyless Access System with pushbutton ignition. The Navigation System features an 8-inch full VGA high-resolution color display for excellent visibility.

Audiophiles with appreciate the Acura/ELS Surround® 10-speaker, 440-watt premium sound system with DVD-Audio, CD, DTS™, AM/FM tuner, XM® Radio and 2,500-song** hard disk drive (HDD) media storage.

An intuitive interface dial as well as sophisticated voice recognition capability simplifies control of this impressive technology. Premium Milano leather seating surfaces included with the Technology Package further enhances comfort and visual appeal.

Safety
The 2010 TL makes use of a host of advanced safety features including Acura's acclaimed Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure. In simple terms, the ACE™ body design enhances occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal crashes. The ACE™ design utilizes a network of connected structural elements to distribute crash energy more evenly throughout the front of the vehicle. This enhanced frontal crash energy management helps to reduce the forces transferred to the passenger compartment and can help to more evenly disperse the forces transferred to other vehicles in a crash. Acura first introduced ACE™ to the Acura line for the 2005 model year and its inclusion in the fourth generation TL means that every vehicle in the Acura model range now has this advanced safety engineering.

Six airbags and active head restraints for the driver and front passenger seats are just a few of the long list of passive safety features built into the TL. The airbag array includes dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags, dual-chamber front seat side airbags with front passenger seat Occupant Position Detection System and side-curtain airbags for front and outboard rear seating positions. Additional passive-safety features include 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions, driver and front passenger seatbelt load-limiters with an automatic tensioning system and a Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) system that permits quick, secure attachment of up to two child seats in the outboard locations of the rear seating area.

The 2010 TL includes safety minded features such as 4-wheel disc brakes (with ABS, Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist), Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), and daytime running lights (DRL).

The 2010 Acura TL is designed to meet the latest crash-safety standards, and is targeted to receive the highest crash-safety ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA***) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

Acura
Acura offers a full line of technologically advanced performance luxury vehicles through a network of 270 dealers within the United States. The 2010 Acura lineup features six distinctive models including the RL luxury performance sedan, the TL performance luxury sedan, the TSX sports sedan, the turbocharged RDX luxury crossover SUV, the award-winning MDX luxury sport utility vehicle and the all-new ZDX four-door sports coupe.

The 2010 Acura TL is assembled in Marysville, Ohio and is covered by a comprehensive 4-year/50,000 mile bumper-to-bumper limited warranty and a 6-year/70,000 mile powertrain limited warranty. Additional benefits of ownership include Acura Total Luxury Care (TLC), which provides free 24-hour roadside assistance, concierge service and trip routing.

For additional information and photos of the 2010 TL (or information on any Acura vehicle), please visit www.acuranews.com.

* Based on 2010 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.

**Approximate music storage capacity

*** Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). Model tested with standard side-impact air bags (SABs).

Park Auto Group is in need of quality pre-owned vehicles

Park Auto Group is in need of quality pre-owned vehicles. Because of the Cash for Clunkers program, our pre-owned inventory is at its lowest point of the year. As a consumer, this means we are paying more than we ever have before for late model quality trade-ins. Think of this like the housing market in 2005. Take advantage while you still can. We have great new vehicle deals to go along with these outstanding trade values. Get your best deal of the year at any one of our dealerships! Stop in today or call for a "no strings attached" assesment of your trade in.

Don't need a new car but need to sell yours? Bring it in and we'll write you a check! Don't wait too long though...this opportunity won't last forever.

Give your Honda Fit its own spin

Give Fit your own spin with this special selection of add-ons:

Master the road with 16” Alloy Wheels...$149.00*
Defend your interior with Carpet Floor Mats...$69.00*
Add impressive/aggressive style with a Sport Grille...$149.00*
Conquer adverse weather with the power of Fog Lights...$249.00*
Energize your ride with the performance and sound of a Sport Muffler...$299.00*
Add extra protection with a Rear Bumper Applique...$39.00*


Offer is good for Honda Fit ’07-’08 at Park Honda Akron, Ohio. While Supplies Last. See us for model year availability.
*Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Prices do not include installation.

The Dog Friendly™ Element Concept

Interior Upgrades Added Safety Easy Access

Man's best friend's best friend. Now friendlier than ever.

Dogs agree: The Element is one of the most "pet-friendly" vehicles ever. Now we're taking a good thing and making it even better with the new Dog Friendly™ Element concept coming fall 2009. The specially designed collection of accessories will include pet restraint systems, a folding ramp, pet bed, water bowl, electrical fan and more—all designed for the safety and comfort of your beloved canine companion and you.

The Dog Friendly™ Element made its public debut at the 2009 New York Auto Show.

The Dog Friendly™ Element Concept is likely to include:

• Pet restraint systems
• Cushioned pet bed
• Load-in ramp
• Dog-pattern second-row seat covers
• All-season "dog-bone" rubber floor mats

• Spill-resistant water bowl
• Electrical fan
• Tote bag
• Dog Friendly™ exterior emblems
• A leash, collar and dog tag ready for custom engraving