Brilliance In Motion: May Newsletter
Military Appreciation Month!
May is designated as Military Appreciation Month, a period to honor and thank the men and women serving or who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. This month, which includes several military-related observances, is a time to acknowledge the sacrifices of service members and their families.
Brilliance Honda will be sponsoring a Wednesday night dinner at Veterans Path to Hope this month and as always, sponsoring the the McHenry County Patriot run June 22nd.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRILLIANCE HONDA!
This month, Brilliance Honda of Crystal Lake proudly celebrates 19 years as a family-owned and operated business. What began just down the road at a smaller dealership with a big dream has grown into a place where strangers become friends and friends become family.
Since day one, our Owner and General Manager Kevin Keefe has led with heart, selflessness, and kindness. It is also incredible to see so many of our original team members still with us today.
As we celebrate 19 incredible years, we’re filled with gratitude—and excitement for the many milestones still to come!
Check out how many people have been here since the start:
Kevin Keefe
Warren Choe
Dan Schmidt
Darrell Herbert
Vince Wadman
Joe Labelle
Victor Morales
Alberto Muniz
Lester Oleksy
Jeff Deters
Alberto Muniz
Colleen Trilla Dodge
Eva Gagliardi
Dave Mann
Jason Rogers
Brilliance Honda Commercials
Do you remember the iconic Brilliance Honda commercials? Check out some of the favorites throughout the years!
Megan vs. Kevin: Scrabble Edition
Lots of Hugs for Honda!
Movie Night with Vince!
The Tour Guide
5 Star Reviews
“This was the best car-buying experience I’ve ever had. My salesperson, Domingo, was kind, patient, and fair throughout the entire process. The sales manager, John, worked with me directly to make sure I got the best deal possible. In an industry that often falls short on transparency, Domingo, John, and the entire team at Brilliance Honda far exceeded expectations. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.”
— Jeremy H, Google Reviews
“Brilliance Subaru was the 3rd Subaru dealership I've been to and was by far the best one in Greater Chicago area I would say. Before I went to Brilliance Subaru, I had done lots of research on the pre-owned Subaru I was interested for my first car. The sales representative was very patient with me and were knowledgeable about their product and unlike other Subaru dealerships, they didn't push me to buy a car that I didn't need. They had a clear answer for every question I asked about the car I wanted.
I finished the test drive, the evaluation, the negotiation, the documentation within 2 and half hours. They didn't prolong the whole process. Hence, I am quite satisfied with their service so far. Will keep monitoring the maintenance service in the future closely.”
Ann Cheng, Google Reviews
“Took my 2024 Accord in for an intermittent, frustrating rattle. Brad and Dave in service went above and beyond chasing it down.” (HONDA)
— Michael C Aulert, Google Reviews
“My Crosstrek was due for it's oil change. I also had some other 30,000 maintenance items addressed. I was able to work from the waiting room, which saves me travel time. Nice folks and good service. I'm always surprised at how much quieter the car runs with new oil.” (SUBARU)
— Bruce S , Google Reviews
Happy Work Anniversaries: April!
Honda Anniversaries:
Kevin Keefe May 2006
Jason Rogers May 2006
Dan Schmidt May 2006
Brad Figel May 2012
Cole Henning May 2024
Jason Eyles May 2024
Subaru Anniversaries:
Lisa Kilhefner May 2014
James Keefe May 2019
Daniel Paul May 2019
Stephanie Nava May 2024
Katie Sprague May 2024
Sonya Cortez May 2024
Happy Birthdays: April!
Gisselle Martinez 5/1, Cruz Cuevas 5/3, Gayle Beirau 5/6, Kevin Riddle 5/7, Megan Deters 5/12,Brandon Lopez 5/17, Michael Gunther 5/26 ,Cesar Martinez 5/29
Recipe for 19 years of fun at Brilliance Honda
Ingredients
2 cups of Trust
1 cup of Shared Dreams
3 tablespoons of Hard Work
1 scoop of Patience
2 handfuls of Clear Communication
2 tablespoons of Transparency
A pinch of Healthy Competition
1 sprig of Resilience
1 pitcher of Laughter
Instructions
Blend Trust, Shared Dreams, and Hard Work until smooth.
Stir in Patience, Communication, and Transparency to create a strong, honest foundation.
Mix in a pinch of Healthy Competition and a sprig of Resilience for strength and growth.
Pour Laughter over everything to keep it light and joyful.
Serve daily with gratitude and a warm welcome.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
THIS SUMMER:
Sunday June 22nd- McHenry County Patriot Run for Veterans Path to Hope
Saturday July 12th - BBQ for the Troops
SUMMER DOG ADOPTION EVENT: Small one day event now instead of large event!
Mark your calendars! The McHenry County Patriot Run for Veterans Path to Hope is Sunday, June 22nd. Details to come!
BBQ for the troops is July 12th and Kelly has something else up her sleeve for this day as well. Stay tuned!
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"Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success."
-Henry Ford
