Acura of Peoria Blog - Peoria Acura News & Updates

 
Performing maintenance on your vehicle is an important part of the Spring season. If you have a lot of road trip plans this year, you should make sure you get your vehicle checked out and fixed up to make sure it's ready for whatever you want to do.

 
An Acura radio code is the number that you will need in order to start or restart the radio in your Acura. You may also need it just to unlock all of the features that your Acura has. You may also need to do this if you have to swap out your battery. Getting a jump start might require this as well.

 
All batteries die after some time has gone by, regardless of how well they are made. The average life expectancy of an Acura key fob battery is about three years, so you should be ready to replace this battery during the ownership of your car. If you’ve never taken care of this task before, we have some steps that make it easy to get it done quickly so you can get to where you need to go.

Warm weather brings road trips and fun adventures. However, you’ll want to turn to some of the summer maintenance tips that Acura of Peoria suggests you utilize as a vehicle owner. The summer sun, dry heat, rain, and even dust can all have adverse effects on your automobile in a number of years. When you contact our dealership, we can set you up with a maintenance appointment that will address the following.

 

These days it’s prevalent to see vehicles that pair up with our smart technology and other devices that we use each day. Automobile manufacturers such as Acura have gone to great lengths to make our lives easier using technology like Acura HomeLink. This is a very easy-to-use system that allows you to open your garage door opener without having to keep your remote handy all the time. It’s also really convenient if you’ve lost your remote. 

 

The holidays are traditionally a time for gift-giving. But this year, why not give yourself a gift, too? After working hard all year, you'd probably agree it's time to get a new car. There are many vehicles to choose from at our dealership to help narrow down your selection. Before you set out to buy a car, however, there are some key factors you will want to keep in mind to make sure you have a vehicle that you like and that will meet all your needs. Here are some basic considerations to keep in mind, and remember…

 

Acura releases periodic updates for their navigation system. If you are the proud owner of an Acura, we recommend checking for updates every six months or so. By doing this, it will prevent you from missing any important releases. If you use your navigation system periodically or very frequently, you want to make sure that you're aware of any updates, road changes, construction, etc. If you ignore these updates, you could end up spending more money on fuel, and you'll be giving up more time.

 

Vehicle safety features are vital tools to help instill confidence in drivers while sharing the road. AcuraWatch is a collection of the latest safety technology that assists in mitigating collisions. These features work toward creating a zero-collision society and ensuring safety for all occupants.

The technology used today has made vehicle systems quite sophisticated to comprehend. Although this is the case, it is essential to have a basic understanding of some of the important components of a vehicle and care for them accordingly. Doing this will not only improve the safety and performance of your car but also help you to save on costly repairs. Here are some of the best ways to keep your vehicle in the best condition.

Are you already tired of looking at the same walls due to social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic? Have you blasted through your fun snacks and binge-watched the same three shows from morning until night? Here are five things you can do to keep yourself a little more sane while you practice what has become the hottest phrase of late - social distancing.