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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.

Many drivers don't know about collision repair. It's not something anyone would like to think about, but accidents can happen. If your car is damaged near Indianapolis, IN, your local Acura dealer has the skilled technicians and the technology to restore it to like-new. This is a brief overview of how we perform our repair. more Check-In and Estimate The first step is to assess the level of damage. This can vary widely, from paint scratches to frame straightening depending on the situation. One of our highly-trained estimators will perform a thorough inspection of your car. The estimator will catalog this inspection with a written report, photos, and video. This inspection will be used to prepare our repair plan. Once the estimator has completed the inspection, we'll produce a written estimate and send it to you. This estimate also includes time to complete the work. if your insurance is arranging the repairs, we'll send a copy of the estimate to them. We work with all insurance companies and will provide any information they require to reach their decision. Insurance Your insurance company may request a teardown. This is where we remove the damaged sections. They may also want to send their adjuster to examine your car. We'll assist them in any way possible to speed up the process. Once we receive confirmation from you or your insurance company, we'll move on to the repair step. Repair The repair process varies depending on the nature and extent of the damage. If your car has suffered impact damage, we usually start by electronically analyzing your car. This measures your car's dimensions and compares them to the dimensions stored on our computer. This process will identify even the slightest bending of the frame that may not be visible. The repair plan we prepared will guide the repair process. We allocate as many technicians as needed to ensure the speediest possible quality repair. We know you miss your Acura, and we want to repair and return it to you ASAP. Paint Other technicians will take any panels, sections, or trim that require painting to our paint shop. We'll color-match your car and create the base coat. We only use genuine Acura parts. Genuine parts are already prepared for painting with primer and sealant. Once the base coat is ready, we'll apply it and follow up with a clear coat. Quality Check Once the repairs are complete, we'll test your car's systems to ensure they work correctly. Your car will be thoroughly cleaned and prepared for your arrival. If you'd like more information on our repairs or want to book a repair, call us right away at Ed Martin Acura. Image courtesy of Jeff Burkholder via Pexels