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On Your Next Road Trip, Keep the Kids Entertained

It seems there's always a reason to plan a road trip. The holidays never seem very far away. Birthdays, anniversaries, family gatherings, and fun destinations offer plenty of opportunity to rack up the miles. But one thing that never quite tops the list is this: finding ways to entertain the kids while the odometer ticks away.On your next road trip, keep the young'uns entertained in the backseat. There are ways to keep them quiet, and also games that can make time fly by for the whole family. Here are just a few ideas.

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.

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.

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?

I'm Always Hearing About Powertrain - What Does it Mean?

Whether you drive an SUV like the Acura MDX or RDX or a passenger car like the Acura ILX or RLX, you're going to come across one term that can be confusing: powertrain. You may be one of the many who don't understand what the powertrain really is or why it's important to know.

How to Pair Your iPhone to Your Acura Bluetooth

Smartphones are all the rage today. Nearly everyone has one. They keep us in constant communication with the outside world, often without actually talking to other people. Text and email as well as our good friend SIRI are more common uses for smartphones than phone calls, although voice calls still happen once in awhile. That's why Acura Bluetooth is such an important feature.Acura infotainment systems support most smartphones, whether you have the latest Apple iPhone, an Android, or possibly even a BlackBerry (are those still around). You can pair your device to your Acura to easily handle incoming calls and place outgoing calls. But your Acura's Bluetooth does so much more. It can:

Top 5 Myths About Used Cars

So you've decided to buy a new car. Well, maybe not anewcar exactly but a different one. You'd really like to drive a new Acura off the showroom floor but that's just not in the cards now. You're looking at used cars but get heart palpitations and sweaty palms when you think about it. Buying a pre-owned car can bring out the nerves, but it shouldn't be like that. Here are the top 5 myths you'll encounter about used cars.

What Should Be in My Summer Emergency Kit?

What do you have in your emergency kit right now? The most common answer you'll hear is, "nothing". Nine out of ten drivers on the road today don't have safety supplies in their vehicle at all!You might think, "I drive an Acura. My vehicle won't break down. Why do I need an emergency kit?" As true as that might be, you aren't always preparing for a breakdown. It could be something else that happens such as a collision with another vehicle, an injured pedestrian, or a medical emergency you just happen to come across.An emergency kit isn't something you have on hand because you expect to use it. You keep it with you in the event you MUST use it. That's also a good reason to make sure everything in your kit is non-perishable and long-lasting.So what should you have in your emergency kit?

Top Road Trip Destinations from Kansas City

You're blessed to be in the middle of the nation. While there's so much to see and do in and around Kansas City, a fantastic destination is never far away. You can get virtually anywhere in the United States within a day or two by road, with Alaska and Hawaii the obvious exceptions.So why not take a road trip? Pack the family into the car and hit the open highway for one of America's many hot spots.To make it even easier, here are 5 top road trip destinations from Kansas City.