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Facts About Summer Tires and All-Season Tires

April 7th, 2020 by

There are many types of tires around today, but summer tires and all-season tires are the two most popular tire choices. Our professionals at Acura of Johnston want you to be as informed as possible when it’s time to purchase new tires. The choice between all-season tires and summer tires depends on many factors, including…

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Preparing Your Vehicle for the Winter Ahead

February 28th, 2020 by

Driving during winter weather conditions presents its own set of unique challenges that you must overcome in order to have a safe experience out on the roads of Johnston. You can prepare for the conditions by ensuring that your vehicle is ready for the road ahead. Because it is more difficult for car batteries to…

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Salt Corrosion Is Real: How Can You Protect Your Vehicle?

February 20th, 2020 by

Your vehicle may suffer from salt corrosion if you don’t take quick action to battle back against this enemy. A lot of roads are salted as the winter months approach and the threat of snow and ice become a bigger deal. Make sure you don’t let it impact your vehicle. Wash Your Vehicle Immediately –…

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Touch up Your Paint Job Like a Pro

January 24th, 2020 by

Here are a few good pointers for touching up the paint on your vehicle. Because at Acura of Johnston we want you to be an educated vehicle owner. Let's start with the basics: Clean the Surface When painting you must clean the desired area to get rid of any dirt that could ruin the touch…

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Do Something Good For Your Car And The Environment By Properly Maintaining Your Muffler And Exhaust

January 14th, 2020 by

Whether your vehicle has just failed an emissions test or happens to be exceedingly noisy, repairing and properly maintaining your muffler and exhaust system is key to keeping your auto in good condition. Johnston drivers should also practice diligence in this area in an effort to reduce their impact on the natural environment. At Acura…

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Control Pet Hair in Your Vehicle with These Tips

December 22nd, 2019 by

Don't let pet hair ruin the interior of your vehicle. You also don't have to leave your pets at home if they enjoy a good car ride now and again. Here are some tips to help you keep your interior clean. Keep lint brushes on hand at all times. You can use them on your…

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Preserving Your Vehicle’s Value: Discover The Importance Of Washing Your Car

December 12th, 2019 by

At Acura of Johnston, we know that consistency is key to keeping cars in good condition. Johnston drivers shouldn’t wait until their engine oil is burned beyond recognition before investing in oil changes. While this might seem like a no-brainer, there are many areas of automotive maintenance that people commonly overlook until irreversible damages have…

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Prolonging Your Tires With Rotations

November 27th, 2019 by

Rotating your tires is essential so that you protect the wear and tear of them. While you're driving in Johnston, the turns that you make and the various surfaces that you drive over can sometimes lead to damage if you continue driving with the tires in the same position. Try to rotate your tires when…

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Spending Money On a Car Battery

November 17th, 2019 by

Among the many factors you have to think about when dealing with car batteries is the cost of a car battery. In the case of needing to replace your old car battery, you are going to be spending quite a bit of money. Therefore, you have to make sure you have the right type of…

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Alert While Trick-or-Treating Near The Road

October 19th, 2019 by

While you're walking around with your children as they are trick-or-treating, you want to try to cross streets at corners. Pay attention to the traffic lights and any crosswalk lights in Johnston so that you walk with the flow of traffic. Unless it's an emergency, put all of your electronics in your pocket so that…

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