Independent Acura repair shop service will NOT void your warranty
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You don’t have to take your Acura to the dealer to maintain your warranty.

Let’s face it, Acura repairs can be expensive and when you buy that new or used Acura from the dealership, you want to make sure your Acura is covered with a vehicle warranty if anything should go wrong and need repairs.

Is that Satan in your hood causing a fire and smoke? No, you're vehicle is probably overheating.
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Your Acura can tell you all sorts of things from when it needs gas, to when it needs to go into the shop. Being proactive about the latter can help you save mucho de dolares down the road.

Here are some scary signs your car may be telling you…in which case you ought to run to your Acura service shop like you’re being chased by brain-eating zombies in a horror flick.

So you’ve found your dream Acura. It’s used, and looks like it’s had a few wear and tear repairs over the years, which is normal. Should you purchase it? Not before you obtain a pre-purchase inspection.

Used Car For Sale! Get a Pre-Purchase Inspection First!
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It’s necessary to get a pre-purchase inspection done before buying a used Acura because you don’t want to end up with a vehicle full of expensive to remedy mechanical and safety issues that are not evident to the casual eye.

Now Hear This! Acura Recall
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Yesterday American Honda issued a recall on 2003-2004 Honda Odyssey minivans and 2003 Acura MDX crossover SUVs for malfunctioning SRS airbag systems.

Which Acura models are affected by the recall?

2003 model year Acura MDX crossover SUVs. 2003-2004 model year Honda Odyssey minivans are affected too.

Stay safe on the roads in Fall
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School is back in session and football is back on television…that means the fall season is upon us. Here are a few things to check to get your Acura ready for the fall months, and keep you safe on the road.

Headlights/Other Lights
With shorter days and longer nights, you use the lights in your Acura more during the fall (and winter) months. For visibility and safety reasons, make sure they are in proper working order by checking your taillights, parking lights, stop lights, fog lights and emergency flashers. It’s important for you to see on the road, as well as for others to see you.