Trident News

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

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.

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 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 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:

For the first time the new 2019 Honda CR-V includes the option of 7 seats on selected petrol grades. The new 7 seat Honda CR‑V keeps its effortless 'one-motion' folding rear seat, whilst offering a third row, with two extra seats. When not in use the seats fold neatly away.

For a demonstration of the new 7 seats, please watch the video below:

Trident is proud to have again supported the Ottershaw Infant & Junior Schools' Christmas Fair held on Friday 7th December.

This year's event included a snowboard simulator (sponsored by Trident), ably demonstrated here by Matilda (age 6). Matilda and all the children seemed to really enjoy the experience.

Honda has revealed details of the new HR-V Sport. This new grade for the revised 2019 model is equipped with the more powerful 1.5-litre VTEC TURBO petrol engine as well as dynamic upgrades to the chassis and suspension. The HR-V Sport also benefits from the refreshed exterior styling and interior upgrades of the standard 2019 HR-V, with additional bespoke design features.

• New version for HR-V range equipped with 182 PS petrol engine
• Sport grade car fitted with advanced 'Performance Damper' technology
• Dynamic styling pack with black chrome elements; 18-inch alloy wheel

Honda has confirmed pricing, specification and grades for the 2019 Honda CR-V hybrid:

• Pricing to start from £29,105 for entry level 2WD and top out at £37,255 for top spec AWD
• Grades follow petrol version with S, SE, SR and EX
• PCP pricing to follow in December

Honda UK has released details of the grades, specification and pricing of the CR-V hybrid. Following the launch of the petrol version in the summer, the hybrid is expected in dealerships from February next year and will start from £29,105 for a 2WD S grade and top out at £37,255 for an AWD EX.

Trident Honda has begun advertising its vehicles on Facebook Marketplace, as a six month trial into the platform. Our Honda Approved used cars will be automatically updated on the site twice each day, to ensure that the site is accurate.

Facebook launched Marketplace back in 2016 and it has become a popular alternative to eBay for selling used items. Facebook Marketplace can be accessed either from the desktop, or via your smartphone app, by looking for the Marketplace icon:

Since the introduction of the first-generation model in 1995, the Honda CR-V has continuously improved throughout each generation. In a first for a Honda SUV in Europe, the all-new Honda CR-V will be available with advanced hybrid powertrain technology.

The new model raises the bar in terms of interior quality, sophistication and spaciousness. It delivers improved ride quality, steering response, body control and NVH management. Evolved in every way, the all-new CR-V delivers more comfort, convenience and connectivity than ever before.

We are delighted to introduce our new service advisor, Charlotte Cawser, who joined us in September. Charlotte joins Alex Russell and James Lewis on our service reception team, following Sean Beagley's departure in August to join the church.

We asked Charlotte to briefly introduce herself: