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…
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…
Some drivers dread being on the road after dark. In addition to difficulty in seeing the road ahead, the bright headlights from drivers following behind can add to the visibility issues by causing temporary blindness. Not only are bright lights annoying, they can delay a driver’s response time as their eyes adjust to the dark…
Our team at Acura of Johnston want you to be an informed car owner who knows how to care for their vehicle. With the increasing number of pet owners taking their pets in their vehicles, pet hair can be a real problem. We would love to offer some helpful tips on how to control pet…
Would you rather keep up with regular maintenance or deal with more serious and possibly costly repairs? That’s an easy answer for most vehicle owners. Even so, some drivers forget or put off taking care of things like fuel system service. One sign your fuel system needs checking is engine sputtering. While consistently driving at…
It is likely that a manufacturer will provide either one or a combination of these two major vehicle warranty categories, a powertrain warranty or a bumper-to-bumper warranty. Understanding some basic differences between these popular warranties will help you figure out what repairs might be covered for your car. With a powertrain warranty, you can expect…
The sales team at Acura of Johnston wants all our customers to make informed purchasing decisions. Better knowledge about used cars increases the chances of buying the right one. Not every customer interested in a used car purchased one before. Any would-be buyer unaware of the merits of a used car should review some pre-owned…
During the chilly winter months of the year, it is not uncommon to find that your car has a dead battery in the morning. You can keep tabs on the battery’s life by checking it. To do this, you need a voltmeter. Turn off your car, and make sure its lights are off. Connect the…
