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What Driving Habits Annoy You?

Without a doubt, driving can be one of the most frustrating tasks in your day. At times, it seems that every other motorist on the road is out to annoy the heck out of you on purpose. And while you know in your head that it's not the case, their bad driving habits hurt your heart.Some people can tolerate certain driving habits and annoyances more than others. And while we can all honestly admit that we are the best individual drivers on the road, we've all been the cause of another driver's frustrating commute.Which driving habits annoy you the most? It's a personal list, so I'll go ahead and give you the top 5 things that annoy me on the road.

Five New Driver Mistakes to Avoid

When you get behind the wheel of a car, it's more than just transportation. It's an experience, especially if you drive an Acura. There's a symphonic audio system, more comfort settings than you can imagine, and options you have yet to figure out. For a new driver, that can be a big problem as your attention should be on the road ahead.If you're teaching someone how to drive, or if you're a brand new driver yourself, it's easy to be distracted and end up making a mistake. And when you're driving a vehicle, mistakes can end in tragedy.

5 Things You Can Do To Thank a Vet

In 'The Land of the Free', we set aside a day every year to honor those who have made the incredible sacrifice of service in the armed forces. These brave men and women risk life and limb to make our great country safe. Whether it's serving in the Army, the Navy, the Marine Corps, the Air Force, or the Coast Guard, we can sleep well at night knowing these guardians are protecting us.And for that, every November 11th is known as Veterans Day. It's not just another day that most of us don't have to work. It's a day of remembrance, letting us focus on honoring and thanking those who keep us safe.Need ideas on how to thank a vet? Here are a few to help you out.

Common Mistakes by the New Car Owner

If you've just bought a new Acura, you've made a great choice. Your car, whether it's an ILX, RDX, MDX, or any other model, is going to give you many years of exceptional service. That is, as long as you take care of it. But as a new car owner, what do you have to do to make it last?Often, new car owners have a 'set it and forget it' mentality. Only filling the gas tank when it's getting low, they find they encounter unexpected issues. While there aren't many things required, there are a few that are important.

Get Your Acura Ready for Winter Driving

You've just experienced the newness of spring, the beauty of summer, and the gorgeous colors of fall. But now comes the season most people dread - winter. It comes with snow (sorry for swearing), subzero temperatures, and awful, frustrating winter driving. Living in Kansas City and the surrounding area, there's no getting around it, unless you head south for six months.Most people have to stick around town for the most part in the winter. So instead of complaining, you might as well get used to winter driving. That task will be so much less stressful if your Acura is properly prepared.

Acura Still Has Best Retained Value

As if there was any doubt, Edmunds.com has once again crowned Acura with the title of Best Retained Value. It's not for one model, either. It's for the brand as a whole. So if you don't drive an Acura right now, what's your reason?Edmunds gives the Best Retained Value award annually based on the forecasted five-year values of every mass-market vehicle from every manufacturer. Each vehicle is then graded as a percentage, considering the forecasted five-year value against the original fair market value at its time of sale. For the fifth year in a row, Acura has handily grabbed the award.

How Does Adaptive Cruise Control Work?

It's been decades since Acura first introduced cruise control on their vehicles. Its widespread popularity meant virtually every Acura model since then has had cruise control. It simplifies the mundane part of driving - the constant rate of speed for long periods of time. More recently, it's been upgraded to Adaptive Cruise Control. But what does that mean, and how does it work?

Don't Wait For Your Air Conditioning Repairs!

It's autumn. The leaves are turning picturesque yellows, oranges, and reds, and there's occasional morning frost. The days aren't as hot as they were just a few weeks ago, with the exception of the occasional warm one. Although your Acura's air conditioning wasn't performing all that well towards the end of the summer, you're thinking you'll wait until next year to get it looked at.That may not be the best idea...You see, your air conditioning isn't just for blowing cold air through your vents. It's a system that conditions the air in your car for ALL times of the year, not just summer. It does perform cooling actions, but it also draws moisture out of the cabin to clear your Acura's windows. That becomes more important as the humidity rises in your vehicle.And all through the fall, winter, and spring, the humidity builds. Wet shoes, snow on your boots, and water vapor from your breath can make the windows fog up when you park as well as when you drive.

First 2017 Acura NSX at Jay Wolfe Acura!

It's been 25 years since the first Acura NSX was unveiled. And in its time, it was a miracle of technology and a marvel on the track. From 1991 through 2005, the first generation of Acura NSX never wavered. It was always a lightning-fast monster, years ahead of its time.More than 10 years since its original production run ended, the Acura NSX is back! The 2017 NSX is even more impressive and incorporates some of the best technology the world has ever seen.

Why You Should Service at the Acura Dealer

When it's time for your Acura's routine maintenance, you only have to look down the street at the options available. There are Mom and Pop shops, warehouse-style service departments, quick-service lanes, and the one-stop shops. But are any of them the right place to service your Acura? Or is the Acura dealer the better choice?