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Regular preventative maintenance appointments keep your Acura running as the manufacturer intended. Fortunately, your Acura dealer offers services to make this as simple as possible. This makes it easy to experience benefits like a more fuel-efficient car and helps prevent expensive repairs. more 1. Prevent Expensive Repairs A great Acura technician will check the vehicle over when it's brought in for regular maintenance. This gives them a chance to spot problems early on. For example, they might notice a faulty part that has become weakened. They can replace this before it fully breaks and causes damage that would lead to expensive repairs. 2. A More Fuel-Efficient Car Regular maintenance optimizes your Acura, so it runs more efficiently. When a vehicle's tires are underinflated, the car has to work harder to keep the vehicle moving. If oil filters are clogged, the vehicle has to work harder to push oil through the filters. The harder a car has to work, the worse the vehicle's fuel economy will be. Acura's that are brought in for regular service appointments run cleaner, smoother, and are more fuel-efficient vehicles. This leads to savings at the gas pump and a lower carbon footprint. 3. Retain Your Car's Value With Service From Your Acura Dealer The technicians at the dealership are highly trained in Acuras. This means they have intimate knowledge specifically of what the manufacturer intended for Acuras. They perform maintenance and repairs with those specifications in mind, keeping the vehicle in excellent condition. Used car buyers are looking for a great vehicle that's in top condition and has a full-service history. Bringing your Acura right into the dealership for service appointments will give you a higher chance of achieving the best resale value possible. 4. Improved Safety Acuras have a very strong reputation for building safe cars with strong body structures. It's important to keep all of the vehicle's parts well-maintained in order to keep them as safe as possible. For example, regular maintenance will include tasks like replacing worn-out brake pads. This keeps your vehicle stopping in time to prevent collisions. Services like tire rotations, oil changes, and replacing timing belts will also reduce the chances of a vehicle breaking down. 5. Save Time Major repairs are not only expensive, they are a huge hassle that cost drivers a lot of time. Often, major repairs will mean that drivers have to rent another vehicle and plan their days around the repair schedule. Regular maintenance appointments prevent these kinds of major repairs and can be handled quickly. In fact, at Ed Martin Acura, we provide our customers with an Acura Accelerated Service program. Customers who use this program are in and out of our dealership within 60 minutes. Our team of technicians provides comprehensive services to keep your Acura in top condition. Visit Ed Martin Acura now to learn more about our service center.

When you fall in love with your 2023 Acura MDX, you will want to do everything you can to take care of it and protect its value. One thing you can do to protect your car is to get an extended warranty from your Acura dealer. Learn more about the benefits of extended coverage and how a longer warranty can help you in the future. more Extending your warranty coverage for a new Acura means that you are adding to the bumper-to-bumper coverage from your factory warranty. On a new Acura, the factory warranty will cover the first four years or 50,000 miles of car ownership from the date of your vehicle purchase. Extending your coverage can make this warranty last for eight years or up to 120,000 miles, starting from the date when the vehicle was first made. The Acura Care Vehicle Service Contract for a new Acura will cover major systems such as the engine, transmission, air conditioning, steering, fuel delivery, electrical, brakes, drive axle, cooling, suspension, and rear differential. This warranty will also cover some accessories, such as the navigation system and the audio system. Some additional benefits of this coverage include: Roadside Assistance Acura offers 24/7 roadside assistance for drivers who have extended coverage. Roadside assistance can include towing services for a repair that is covered under the warranty, lockout assistance, tire changes, fuel deliveries, and jump-start assistance if your battery dies. Trip Interruption If your Acura breaks down while you're traveling, Acura will cover certain expenses. As long as you are more than 100 miles away from home, Acura will provide up to $100 each day for three days to cover lodging and food expenses. Rental Reimbursement If your Acura is stuck in the shop for repairs, your extended coverage will also provide reimbursement for a rental car. You can use this benefit to get up to $270 (or $45 a day) reimbursed for the cost of a rental car. Concierge Service Finally, if you need assistance away from home to book an airplane ticket home, or you need emergency cash, Acura will also provide concierge services. These services can help you file your insurance claim as well. Do You Buy Extended Coverage From an Acura Dealer? Generally, one of the easiest ways to activate extended coverage for your car is to contact your local dealership. The dealership can walk you through different Acura Care Vehicle Service Contracts, so you can understand individual plans and deductible costs. You can also purchase extended coverage directly from Acura online. Extending the coverage for your warranty is one way you can protect your Acura and get peace of mind if your car needs repairs. To learn more about your coverage options, contact Ed Martin Acura in Indianapolis, IN.

Your Acura's alternator keeps the battery charged and allows you to use all those great electronic accessories in your MDX, Integra, or TLX. A problem with your alternator will cause numerous issues that require expert Acura repair from the qualified technicians at your Acura dealership. The following signs will warn you when to get an alternator repair before your headlights dim, your accessories fail, and you struggle to start your car. more 1. The Battery Light Is On When the battery light on your dashboard is on, there's a problem with your car's electrical system. An alternator not providing the necessary voltage will trigger the battery warning light. 2. Your Headlights Are Dim and Flicker A failing alternator will not meet your car's electrical needs and generate enough power to keep the lights on consistently. You will notice that your dashboard lights are dimmer, and your headlights flicker or grow from bright to dim as you accelerate. 3. The Accessories Are Acting Up When your car's alternator is not producing enough electricity, the computer will cut the power to non-vital accessories first, and you will notice several issues at once. Your windshield wipers and windows will move slower, the sunroof will get stuck, and the heated seats might not work. 4. There Are Loose, Broken, or Frayed Cables and Wires Loose, broken, or frayed wires and cables will prevent or reduce the flow of electricity. The alternator will produce more energy and send too much electricity through the wires, causing the wires to heat up. 5. You Smell Hot Electrical Wires or Burning Rubber An overworked alternator will give off an electrical smell. Because the belt is under constant tension and close to the engine, it causes a scent comparable to that of burning rubber when it wears out. 6. You Hear Whining, Growling, and Rattling Noises A failing alternator will make strange noises. The noises could come from a tight or misaligned belt rubbing against the side of the pulley. In the worst cases, the alternator can damage your engine and make rattling noises. Still, because it's nearly impossible to keep your car going with a malfunctioning alternator, you'll get it fixed long before it causes severe damage. 7. You Struggle To Start Your Car Your vehicle starts from power stored in the battery. When it's hard to start your car and keep it running, it could be a problem with the alternator not charging the battery. When there's not enough power from the alternator to keep the engine going, you'll struggle to start your car, and it will stall. 8. The Battery Is Weak A failing alternator will not properly charge the battery while the engine is running. If your car dies after a jump start, it's most likely a failing alternator not providing enough power to the battery and not the battery itself. If your car has any of the above problems, call Ed Martin Acura today to schedule an appointment. The qualified Acura technicians will sort out your vehicle's electrical problems and ensure that your alternator works perfectly.