Our History
The Past: A Legacy Built on a Handshake
Our story began just after World War II when our founder, Puff Weaver, returned home with a passion for cars and a knack for helping people. After gaining experience selling vehicles for Nash and Ford, Puff decided to forge his own path. In 1955, he opened Antrim Way Motors, a dedicated used car dealership built on an absolute commitment to his customers.
Puff traveled everywhere-from Leesburg and Frederick to Herndon and Fairfax-to hand-pick the perfect vehicles for his buyers. It was on one of these trips that a local pharmacist, Edward Carl of Carl's Drugstore, asked Puff a unique favor: to find and bring back a brand-new, unfamiliar vehicle called a "Honda."
That single request changed everything. After Puff brought that first Honda back-which famously featured a makeshift medicine dropper attached to the top to drum up attention-the local community couldn't stop talking about the "Honda Car." Soon, Puff was bringing home countless Hondas, eventually securing the franchise and becoming one of the very first all-Honda dealerships in the United States.
The striking blue 1972 Honda 600 Coupe on our showroom floor is a piece of living history from those early franchise days, serving as a daily reminder of where we started.
The Present: Generations of Trust & Modern Service
Today, Puff's long-term commitment to his customers remains the heartbeat of our business. That legacy has been proudly passed down through the Weaver family to today's leadership:
- Greg Weaver - President & Dealer Principal
Under Greg's guidance, we have blended old-school values with modern automotive excellence. A major milestone in that journey came in January 2008, when we moved into our current, state-of-the-art facility. We designed this space to feel less like a traditional dealership and more like a welcoming community hub, complete with premier onsite amenities for our guests:
- The Cafe @ Antrim Way: Relax, catch up on work, and grab a delicious bite to eat while you wait.
- The Shoppes at Antrim Way: Enjoy unique boutique shopping and gift browsing right inside the dealership.
- Antrim Way Collision Center: Our state-of-the-art facility is fully equipped to repair all makes and models, providing expert craftsmanship and eco-friendly technology to restore any vehicle to factory standards.
- Onsite Enterprise Rent-A-Car: While our routine maintenance guests enjoy our dedicated dealership service loaners, we also house a full Enterprise office right inside our building. This provides seamless rental coordination for our Collision Center customers and serves as a convenient rental hub for the general public.
While we started as a small local operation, Antrim Way Honda is now proud to employ a dedicated team of over 65 knowledgeable professionals. Our focus isn't just on selling cars; it's on customer retention and lifelong relationships.
The Future: Evolving for Our Community
As the automotive industry evolves, Antrim Way Honda evolves with it. We are committed to growing alongside our wonderful community by continually investing in our facilities and technology.
Look out for our upcoming, state-of-the-art renovations to our Collision Center & Body Shop, designed to bring you even faster, eco-friendly, and cutting-edge repair services. No matter how much technology changes, we will always strictly adhere to the values of honesty, transparency, and trust that Puff Weaver established in 1955.
Thank you for being apart of it.
Antrim Way Honda was built on a handshake is sustained by the loyalty of neighbors like you. If you've enjoyed your experience with Antrim Way Honda, the greatest compliment you can give us is to tell a friend or family member. We look forward to treating them like family, too.
Come visit us today and experience Antrim Way Honda-"A better way!"