Trident Honda News


New Ravaglioli wheel balancer and tyre changer

Trident Honda has invested in new Ravaglioli tyre equipment, including both a tyre changer and wheel balancer. This now enables us to replace Civic Type R tyres and those on other high performance cars, which had become increasingly difficult with our old equipment.

Driving in Winter

With dark mornings, icy roads, fog and sudden heavy snowfall, wintry weather throws plenty of challenges at motorists.

To help you stay safe on the road, ex-Thames Valley police officer Graham Jones gives a quick refresher on winter driving – sharing the skills and techniques you can use to prevent any incident when the worst of the weather hits.

Watch the video to discover why you should use a high gear, match your speed with your vision and brake in a straight line when the roads are icy or snow-covered.

New Honda Civic Sport Line delivers Type R-inspired styling

Honda has introduced a new Sport Line model to its 2020 Civic line-up, featuring exterior design cues inspired by the acclaimed Type R. The new Sport Line model is available in a top of the range model EX - and adds assertive styling to the outstanding driving dynamics and practicality of the standard Civic.

  • Distinctive exterior and interior styling enhancements
  • Honda CONNECT infotainment system as standard
  • Sport Line features Honda's 1.0-litre VTEC Turbo engine combining excellent performance and efficiency
  • Available to order from December with prices starting from £25,510
Knaphill Athletic celebrate their new kit provided by Trident Honda

Knaphill Athletic Football Club are once again celebrating new kit, provided by Trident Honda.

Based at Waterers Park in Knaphill, Knaphill Athletic Football Club had been sponsored by Trident Honda since it was formed in 2010.

James Taylor, First Team Manager, said:

Honda Civic 2020 - Exterior Rear View

The refreshed Civic builds on the car's purposeful silhouette and muscular stance by adding a new elegant, symmetrical lower front grille around the fog lights, with smoothed surfaces and sleek styling blades. A simpler grille beam configuration and new air-intake design give the front profile a cleaner, more aerodynamic design.

A320 Guildford Road Emergency Sewerage Repairs Completed

We understand that the roadworks are complete, but the newly laid tarmac needs to cure overnight. We have been informed by Surrey County Council that the road will be definitely re-opened in time for rush hour tomorrow morning.

Roadworks diversion map

We have just been notified that the A320 Guildford Road in Ottershaw will be closed tomorrow, for emergency sewerage works. We have been assured that access to Trident Honda and the Shell filling stations will be maintained throughout via the Ottershaw roundabout.

Verbally we have been told that this will be in place until next week, although Surrey County Council are currently stating until 20th November.

A Polycom VVX201 handset

Feedback from our customers has been clear -- we are not always the easiest company to contact by telephone. This led to our recent apology for our phone problems and we are pleased to announce that we have now terminated early our contract with Vodafone One Net and have now gone live with a new phone system from Foehn Ltd.

We believe that that the new system will make an enormous difference to our customer service. There will inevitably be some teething problems and we would like to thank you for your patience, whilst the new system beds in and our staff get used to the differences.

Justin Creber, Craig Tabiner and Roger Reid from the Trident Otters

Woking Rotary Club held their 12th annual Swimathon event at the Woking Pool in the Park on Sunday 13th October 2019.

Trident Honda has been the main sponsor for the event every year since its inception 12 years ago. This year we again had two teams competing in the event - The Trident Honda Otters, and between them managed 261 lengths, up from 224 last year.

The Honda e with charger

Honda is further accelerating its electrification plans for Europe by moving forward its goal for all of its European mainstream models to feature electrified powertrains by 2022. The bold new target announced during an 'Electric Vision' event in Amsterdam, is three years ahead of the previously announced 2025 goal, demonstrating the confidence Honda has in its electric and hybrid powertrain technology.

This acceleration will see 6 electrified models launched over the next 36 months, with the Honda e and new hybrid-only Jazz leading the way.

The new Honda Jazz

Honda has unveiled the all-new Jazz, featuring advanced two-motor hybrid powertrain technology as standard for the first time. The new generation of the popular hatchback builds on the class-leading comfort and space Jazz is known for with exceptional EV-like driving dynamics and advanced technology and safety features.

Honda teases image of next generation Jazz

Honda has released its first teaser image of the all-new Jazz which is set for its World premiere at the Tokyo Motor Show on 23rd October.

Cakes, cakes and more cakes - all supplied by the staff at Trident Honda

We were delighted to support the Macmillan World's Biggest Coffee Morning again this year, and are pleased to report that once again it was a great success.

Richard Roberts, Managing Director of Trident Honda, says:

Congratulations and thanks to all of you that supported this year's Macmillan Coffee Morning, we have raised £285.26 this year. Thank you to everyone who baked, but also to all our customers and staff who sacrificed their waistline to support this great cause!

Boy in a swimming pool

Trident Honda is delighted to once again be sponsoring the Woking Swimathon in 2019. The event is being held on Sunday 13th October 2019, 9am-6pm at Pool in the Park, Kingfield Road, Woking.

Woking Rotary are looking for teams of up to 6 swimmers to swim a total of 55 minutes between them in their own lane, with each member getting sponsorship for the team!

So if you can swim and you are at least 8 years of age come along and have some fun and raise money for charity while you do.

Macmillan World's Biggest Coffee Morning

We are delighted to announce that we are participating in Macmillan's World's Biggest Coffee Morning on Friday 27th September.

Our amazing team will be busy making cakes and savouries ready for the event, and our bean-to-cup coffee machine will be primed and ready to go! (Tea will also be available.)

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Celebrating their fourth successful Martian Race, held at the end of June and sponsored by Trident Honda, Woking Lions hosted a presentation evening at Horsell Bowling Club on Wednesday 4 September to thank all those who supported the event and to present cheques to the beneficiaries.

A smartphone

We would like to apologise for any difficulties you may have experienced in getting hold of Trident Honda by phone over the past month or so…

Trident Honda Ottershaw

We were very sorry to learn that Bracknell Honda had closed its doors on 30th August 2019.

We have received a number of phone calls from concerned Bracknell Honda customers, worried about the future servicing of their Honda, and are pleased to provide the following information:

The Honda E production version

Honda has unveiled the final mass production version of its next-generation electric vehicle (EV), the Honda e, at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show. Developed with a focus on simplicity in design and usability, the Honda e will meet the needs of modern urban lifestyles and provide a new value to customers through seamlessly integrated connected technologies and exceptional driving dynamics.

Honda E offers advanced connectivity for modern lifestyles

Connected infotainment helps the car to seamlessly integrate with the owner's modern urban lifestyle through sophisticated, yet easy-to-use technology. As a result, the driver and passengers - whether the car is driving, parked or charging - can enjoy the same connectivity and comfort with comprehensive connected services accessed through a next-generation full-width digital dashboard.

The 92nd Woking Open 2019

Trident Honda is delighted to announce that they have agreed to sponsor the Woking Open Tournament for the next three years. The Woking Open Tournament is Surrey's premier Grade 3 Summer Open Tennis Tournament, and is being held throughout next week -- from Sunday 21st through to Saturday 27th July.

The Pyrford & Wisley Flower Show 2019

Trident Honda is delighted to announce that it will once again be sponsoring the Pyrford & Wisley Flower Show.

The Pyrford and Wisley Flower Show is a traditional village show held on the second Saturday of July every year at the Pyrford Cricket Ground, Coldharbour Road, Pyrford, Woking, Surrey GU22 8ST.

The Honda e Urban Driving Experience

Honda's new compact electric vehicle, the Honda e, is the first Honda to be built on a dedicated EV platform, designed from the ground up to deliver excellent Honda driving dynamics.

Montage of the 2019 Dragon Boat Race

Woking & Sam Beare Hospices' sixth annual Dragon Boat Races and Family Fun Day took place on Sunday 20 May in fantastic sunshine, with 22 rowing teams battling it out on Goldsworth Park Lake in dragon-headed boats.

Sponsored by Trident Honda, the event has raised more than £30,400 gross so far, with further sponsorship still coming in.

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The Honda e Prototype and the 2019 NSX are set to make their UK debut at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed. With the UK's largest motoring garden party set to kick off in a month's time, both cars will be on static display on the stand with the recently named and highly anticipated Honda e Prototype also making its UK dynamic debut up the famous hill climb.

Honda UK's press fleet technicians, John White and Jason Ryder

Want to know the top tips for maintaining your car? Today we spent some time with Honda UK's press fleet technicians, John White and Jason Ryder, to get their car maintenance tips and tricks.

The new Civic Type R Concept

Team Dynamics Motorsport and Ralph Hosier Engineering unveiled two very different versions of the Honda Civic Type R at the 2019 SMMT Test Day. Held at Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire, the annual event sees over 300 journalists test drive a range of manufacturer cars.

Side camera mirror system on the Honda e

Honda has confirmed that the Side Camera Mirror System of the new Honda e urban electric vehicle will be available as standard when the car enters production. As seen on the prototype version, the technology is a first in the compact segment and brings significant benefits for styling, safety, aerodynamics and refinement.

Reservation open for fully-electric Honda E

Honda has announced that reservations for its new urban electric vehicle - Honda e - are now open in the UK. A dedicated online reservation website allows customers to reserve a priority status to order the Honda e with a refundable reservation fee of £800.

Richard Roberts, Managing Director of Trident Honda, collects his NFDA Recognition Award

A proud day for Trident Honda as our Managing Director, Richard Roberts, won the prestigious National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) Recognition Award for 2019.

The 2019 Honda CR-V

The latest-generation Honda CR-V continues to prove its credentials as the world's most popular1 SUV, winning the title of 'Best Car Launched Last Year' in the influential Auto Trader New Car Awards.


  1. Source: JATO Dynamics (Sales period Jan. 2013 - Dec. 2017). * Markets include: EU + EFTA, NAFTA, China, Japan, Brazil, Russia, India, Indonesia, Australia, Argentina, South Africa, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam 

The Honda E

Honda is progressing its 'Electric Vision' for Europe by confirming the name of its first fully electric urban vehicle - the 'Honda e' - and by announcing that the next-generation Jazz will be available with a hybrid powertrain featuring the brand's Intelligent Multi-Mode Drive (i-MMD) technology.

The Lions Martian Race - Sponsored by Trident Honda

We are delighted to announce that Trident Honda Ottershaw will be the headline sponsor of the 2019 Lions Martian Race, to be held at 9am on Sunday, 30th June at Horsell Common.

Paul Barnett with his colleagues from Trident Honda Weybridge

Paul Barnett, Honda Sales Executive, retires today from Trident Honda, after 11 years service.

Last year's Bisley & West End Parish Garden Party

Trident Honda is sponsoring the Bisley & West End Parish Garden Party, to be held on Saturday 15th June 2019 between midday and 4pm.

Last year's Midnight Walk

Trident Honda is once again the lead sponsor for the Woking Hospice Midnight Walk 2019. This highly popular annual walk is aimed at ladies only, and is a great way to socialise, to enjoy a night-time walk under the stars, and to also remember loved ones.

The Horsell Scouts & Guides Grand May Fayre Poster

Trident Honda is delighted to announce that it is again sponsoring the Horsell Scouts & Guides Grand May Fayre for 2019. Now in its 41st year, the Grand May Fayre is being held on Bank Holiday Monday, 6th May 2019, at the Wheatsheaf Recreation Ground in Horsell.

The Ottershaw Village May Fair 2019

Trident Honda is delighted to once again be sponsoring the Ottershaw Village May Fair 2019, being held on Monday 6th May. The Ottershaw Village May Fair is a fun afternoon for the whole family, with a variety of stalls and fun activities.

The Mean Mower V2

Honda (UK) is out to reclaim the crown for the world's fastest lawn mower with Mean Mower V2 and a target speed of 150mph in its sights. Powered by a 999cc four-cylinder unit from Honda's Fireblade SP motorcycle.

The Honda HR-V Sport features a sporty two-tone red and black interior

We are excited to announce the arrival of the new HR-V Sport 1.5 i-VTEC Turbo at Trident Honda. Our demonstrator is currently very busy providing test drives to those customers who have been waiting for the arrival of this exciting new model.

Steve Henderson

Steve Henderson, Dealer Principal for Trident Honda Ottershaw, as well as Commercial Director, retires today.

Our new Smokin' Bean coffee wall

We are delighted to announce the installation of our new Smokin' Bean coffee wall in our forecourt shop.

Triple Certified Coffee served in 100% Biodegradable and Compostable To Go Cups

Our coffee is triple certified- Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade and Organic. Our beans are 100% Arabica and are sourced from Fairtrade Cooperatives in Peru, Nicaragua and Bolivia. They are picked and processed to produce our special espresso blend and ground through our bean to cup machine to serve cappuccino, lattes and more. All served in our eco-friendly cups or Smokin’ Bean KeepCups.

The new 2019 Honda HR-V

The new Honda HR-V features sportier exterior styling and various upgrades to the interior design and materials used. The new HR-V also benefits from a range of advanced technologies. The HR-V continues to offer the space and versatility of an MPV, but now benefits from enhanced driving dynamics and a wider choice of fuel-efficient engines.

Photos from the 2018 Dragon Boat Race

Trident Honda is once again the principal sponsor of the 2019 Dragon Boat Races and Family Fun Day, in support of the Woking & Sam Beare Hospices. Join us on Sunday 19 May at Goldsworth Park Lake, where teams of 12-20 rowers will take to the waters to compete to become the Dragon Boat Champions 2019.

The Honda Civic Type R with Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP

Honda UK returns to the Isle of Man TT as both the official motorcycle and car partner to the world-famous motorcycle road race. In doing so, it will provide a combination of CBR1000RR Fireblade SPs and Civic Type Rs to the race organisers who monitor the circuit throughout qualifying and race-week, which gets underway May 25 2019. The announcement honours the rich history shared between Honda and the Isle of Man TT, which stretches back sixty years.

The dashboard of the new Honda E Prototype

Honda took to the stage at Geneva to announce the further acceleration of its electrification ambitions. The company announced its intention to move 100 per cent of its European sales to electrified powertrains by 2025. This new ambition builds on the brand's 2017 aim of two-thirds of its sales to be electrified by 2025, and places it firmly at the forefront of Honda's global electrification shift announced as part of its 2030 vision.

Honda CR-V wins five star safety rating

The new Honda CR-V has been awarded the maximum five-star rating in the latest Euro NCAP safety tests. The CR-V boasts a unique body structure giving class-leading rigidity and stiffness, and a comprehensive suite of active safety technologies.

The Honda E-Prototype

Honda's new urban electric vehicle will be previewed at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show in the form of the Honda e Prototype. This new model leads on from the brand's highly acclaimed 2017 Urban EV Concept, and is a key part of Honda's Electric Vision strategy.

The new HR-V Sport

Honda has announced UK pricing and specification for new HR-V Sport:

  • Pricing starts from £27,595 for the manual transmission and £28,845 for the CVT
  • Powered by the 1.5 VTEC Turbo engine, increasing power output by 52 PS to 182 PS
  • Bespoke 'Performance Damper' technology and unique steering setup creates a sportier driving experience
A first glimpse of the dashboard of the new electric vehicle prototype

Honda has revealed a first glimpse of the interior of their new electric vehicle prototype bound for Geneva.

The new Honda Civic is built at Swindon

Honda of the UK Manufacturing (HUM) has today informed associates (employees) of the proposal to close its Swindon vehicle manufacturing plant, at the end of the current model's production life cycle, in 2021. The plant currently produces 150,000 cars per year, and employs circa 3,500 associates.

Our new Honda CR-V Hybrid demonstrator

We are delighted to announce the arrival of our new 2019 Honda CR-V Hybrid demonstrator, see gallery below.

Trident Honda sponsors Downslink Challenge 2019

Trident Honda is delighted to announce that it will again be sponsoring the 2019 Downslink Challenge, in aid of two excellent local charities - Age Concern Woking and the Woking & Sam Beare Hospices.

There is a choice of two routes:

The new Honda Urban EV Prototype

We are delighted to announce that Honda has confirmed the world premiere of their new electric vehicle prototype at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show.

Jamie Oliver deli by Shell

Together with Jamie Oliver Shell has created a fantastic new selection of products. They've gone the extra mile to give you a bigger, better choice1 - with more than 80 new products available at Trident Ottershaw from 31st January 2019.


  1. All products are subject to availability. Bigger, better choice, nutritional details – when compared to previous deli2go range or other previous food offering. 

Martin Williams standing outside the Parts retail counter

We are delighted to announce that our parts supervisor, Martin Williams, completed his 30th year of service on Wednesday.

Martin joined us in 1989 at the age of 30, recruited to the role of Senior Parts Person, under our parts supervisor Ian Essex. At the time our managing director was still our founder - Michael Roberts, and Trident Honda was an Austin Rover main dealer selling Austin Metro, Maestro, Montego, Rover 200 (based on the Honda Ballade) and the new Rover 800 (based on the Honda Legend). Trident Honda had celebrated its 25th anniversary in the previous year.

My interview was with MR (Michael Roberts) and afterwards he brought me down and introduced me to Ian. Ian and myself were very similar in attitude and outlook and we got on straight from the start.

Martin recollects his first day:

The new Civic 126PS Sport Line

We are delighted to announce that the new Honda Civic 126PS Sport Line has arrived at Trident Honda.

The new Civic Sport Line is based on the Civic 126PS VTEC Turbo SR, with additional gloss black side skirts and front splitter and matt black rear diffuser. The window surrounds and door mirror caps are also finished in gloss black. The modern sporty look is continued inside with a black leather trim.

Features include:


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