He cited becoming a Honda dealer as the one thing he would change from his past.

At the end of February last year, Honda dealers had 39 days' supply.

A Honda dealer told him later that the car had been so badly damaged in a crash it was not safe to drive.

Also, she says her tires wore out after 20,000 miles; a Honda dealer recently told her that a new set would cost $1,600, including installation.

Honda dealers say more changes in the pricing stategy could go a long way toward increasing sales.

The Honda dealer had told him a comparably equipped wagon might cost $18,000.

It costs $3,500 plus installation, but can also be leased through Honda dealers.

So we took the three car seats to the Honda dealer.

He said he took a chance and decided to become a Honda dealer well before the car became popular.

To be sure, Honda dealers who played it straight lost cars to those who cheated.