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The Choice Between All-Weather Floor Mats and a Carpeted Version

As an additional way to protect your vehicle throughout the year in San Juan, Acura of the Rio Grande Valley recommends that you invest in floor mats to protect your interior. There are a lot of messes that you trek into your vehicle on your shoes. Rather than allowing this mess to accumulate on the surface of your interior, floor mats can be removed and cleaned whenever needed.

All-weather floor mats are made of a more durable material. Whether they're rubber or more like plastic, this is a great option if you lead an active lifestyle or bring pets…

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Different Types of Winter Tires for Your Adventures

Folks that live in cold climates all have one thing in common: Winter weather! Whether you need to travel for business or to see family, you need to be prepared for whatever comes your way this season. There are several options for outfitting your tires for the winter, and the one you pick will depend upon the kind of snowfall levels you're likely to encounter.

If you live in or travel to a region of the country that only experiences a light dusting of snow now and then, performance winter tires may be the option for you.  

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Do You Know What Your Gasket Does?

Have you ever heard of a gasket? They're not the most commonly known part of a vehicle, but your vehicle actually has many. Some of the most common types of gaskets are the head gasket, intake manifold gasket, and the exhaust manifold gasket. Like many parts of any machine, including your vehicle, gaskets can wear out. But what, exactly, are gaskets and what do they do?

Gaskets form a bond between two surfaces so that gases and liquids cannot escape or mix. This is an important job because keeping liquids and gases separate actually keeps your vehicle in safe…

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Are Aftermarket Parts Worth the Hassle?

OEM (original equipment manufacturer) parts are made from the manufacturer of your vehicle. These parts are the best choice for your vehicle. Aftermarket parts are sometimes made of lower quality standards than your manufactures. Meaning that you could be replacing that part again very soon. Replacing the same part multiple times will cost more and make things more frustrating for you.

Even though you can buy aftermarket parts almost anywhere, it is hard to find the right part to fit your vehicle. On the other hand, OEM parts are pretty simple to find, and you can relax knowing that you…

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