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If your car continuously needs a battery jump or you find that your headlights or dash lights are dimming, then you may need to have your alternator checked. The alternator is a part of your car’s electrical system and is what feeds energy to the battery, lights, doors, and windows.

Signs of a Faulty Alternator

Your car's dashboard lights should indicate if your battery or alternator is working correctly. Your vehicle could lose power while you’re driving, which could result in a severe road hazard. Once your alternator dies, your car may not restart and require a…

Understeering is a problem that makes the process of staying on a curve challenging. Oversteering causes an opposite problem, as it makes steering sharper. These steering problems are easy to resolve since they're caused by steering components that influence grip.

When a vehicle begins to understeer, a driver doesn't experience grip during cornering situations. This happens because the wheels are affected by increased engine power. As a result, while a vehicle that understeers is driven around a curve, the lack of grip will make it continue to drift straight. 

Your headlights are tactical defensive parts that keep everyone safe in your cabin at night. If one bulb fails to shine, all passengers will be at risk because other drivers will have a tough time seeing your vehicle approaching on the road. By getting your headlights inspected regularly, you won't have to deal with sudden lighting problems that can impact everyone's safety.

Inspections should be done at a shop when everything is working correctly and whenever you notice minor or dramatic performance problems while using the high or low beams. 

Many people think of cabin and engine air filter replacements as unnecessary. This is thanks in part to horror stories of bad repair shops showing drivers dirty filters that didn't come out of their car. The truth is that your air filters should be replaced at regular intervals according to your car's owner's manual.

Air filters provide two vital services in your car. They make sure that the air you breathe is clean and they protect your air conditioner and engine from damage. A dirty air filter can lose protective ability and allow small particles to enter…

There are many challenges your teen will face throughout their life. One of the most significant will be staying safe as they drive around town. To help them conquer this challenge, it's essential to choose a vehicle that will keep them safe in any condition they may face. At Acura of the Rio Grande Valley, we offer these tips to help you choose a car that will do just that.

Perhaps the most critical information to consider is the crash test ratings of the vehicle you are considering. This data can help you quickly narrow down your options and…

There are times when you will need to consider trading in or refinancing a vehicle. This may occur when you are short on money and need to get a lower car payment. Acura of the Rio Grande Valley wants you to be able to make an informed decision about whether refinancing or trading in is your best option.

There are times when you will want to refinance. If you can get a better interest rate to lower your payment, refinancing makes sense. When you refinance, you can also extend the length of your loan repayment. This will also lower your…

Sooner or later, virtually every driver becomes involved in an accident with their vehicle. Collisions are emotionally draining, even when they are minor. If you are involved in one, it's important to remember the following tips.

If you are uninjured, the most important thing to do is check to see if anyone else in your vehicle is hurt and to call for emergency help if they are. Following this step, make sure your vehicle and those of the other motorists involved can be moved to a secure place, such as the side of the road, to exchange information safely…

Cars run like a finely-tuned machine, although it takes a little maintenance to keep them that way. That's why we recommend drivers practice a few routine maintenance tips each spring. Don't worry, if this isn't up your alley, our certified technicians at Acura of the Rio Grande Valley can help.

Tire care is especially important now as potholes are prominent in the spring. Plus, with rainfall they can be easily disguised. Make sure to have your tires rotated to avoid uneven wear. Also, make sure you have adequate tire pressure and tread for slick terrains. 

In addition to regular maintenance on the inner workings of your vehicle, it is also important to not neglect to give some TLC to the exterior. The vehicle maintenance experts at Acura of the Rio Grande Valley want to equip you with the knowledge and tools that you need to get the most out of your automotive purchase by explaining to you why it is important to wash your vehicle.

Research demonstrates that vehicles that are washed regularly last longer than those that are neglected. Dirt that is left on a vehicle for an extended period of time can end…

Your tire pressure light is important because it can let you know that you need to check the pressure in one or more tires. Although it's usually nothing serious, you need to have Acura of the Rio Grande Valley examine your tires to determine if there is anything wrong with them before putting air in the tires. The light usually goes off after the issue has been corrected.

If you notice that the tire pressure light blinks or blinks and then stays on, then the sensor could be malfunctioning. This would mean that the sensor is unable to determine…