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Choose Us for Your Acura Repair, and Here's Why
Car problems happen - that's something you have to accept no matter what car you drive. If it's an Acura, you'll have fewer problems than other makes, but at some point, you'll have an Acura repair to deal with. When you do, it's important to choose a facility that knows and understands how your car works and how best to get it back on the road. For your Acura repair, trust the Acura dealership.
Read moreHow Often Does My Acura Need a Brake Job?
You're driving down the interstate, on your way for gelato at Glace. Every highway exit, stop light, stop sign - every time you touch the brake pedal, in fact - there's that awful squealing noise. You suspect your brake pads are worn out, but you've already had them replaced at the dealership once before. How often does your Acura need a brake job?
Read moreIs There a Problem With Your Fuel Mileage?
You drive your Acura, so you're going to burn fuel. And because there's so much fun you can have behind the wheel, you may have a tendency to burn more gas than you need to. But when it seems like your Acura's fuel mileage is suffering worse than it should, you might begin to wonder: is there a problem with your fuel mileage?There's one way that's almost sure-fire to determine if you have an engine problem that's causing excessive fuel consumption. See if your Check Engine light is on - it's the amber light shaped like an engine. If the light is on, you should bring your Acura into the dealership to have it diagnosed. It could be a simple repair or a complex problem that's causing up to 40 percent higher fuel consumption.If the Check Engine light isn't on, it's most likely a heavy foot or a small maintenance concern. Here are a few things you can check.
Read moreHow is Your Acura Suspension Doing?
One of the most common reasons for owning an Acura is its incredible handling. Some of that may have to do with available Precision All-Wheel Steer or Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive, which keeps your Acura moving in the direction you point the steering wheel. Another aspect that plays a major role in your Acura's precise handling is its suspension.
Read moreWhy is an Acura Recall Issued?
You can't turn on the evening news these days without hearing about some car maker issuing a new recall. These reports get nerve-wracking, especially when you own a model affected by one. You might expect an 'exploder' recall like in the late nineties, or a potential fire hazard from a gas guzzler from decades long past. But in this day and age of advanced manufacturing, you may be taken by surprise when you hear of an Acura recall.Why is an Acura recall issued in the first place? How safe is it to drive your car when it's affected by an incomplete recall campaign?
Read moreWhat Your Car Warning Lights Mean
As you travel the streets of Kansas City, your Acura provides you peace of mind in its reliability. But even the most dependable vehicles can experience problems every now and then. For many concerns, your Acura will illuminate one of the car warning lights to indicate an issue. What do those warning lights mean, and what should you do about it?
Read moreKeep Your Car Battery Going Strong With These Tips
If you haven't been them, you've seen it: the person in the parking lot with booster cables extending from under an open hood. A dead battery happens at the worst of times. It's in the throes of winter when the snow is swirling outside your window. It's when the sun blisters your back as you wait for a tow truck in the sweltering heat. But, there are ways to keep your car battery going strong.
Read moreDon'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.
Read moreI'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.
Read moreHow 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:
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