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When was the last time you checked the air pressure in your tires? Tire pressure is one of those things that is often forgotten about. In fact, most drivers in Dallas rely on their dashboard warning light to alert them to low air pressure. Unfortunately, that means you need to act immediately to refill the tires accordingly!

Tire pressure should be checked on a periodic basis. There are even great benefits to maintaining accurate air pressure, such as improved fuel mileage, better comfort, better handling, and of course, having peace of mind for your safety....

The two major warranty options offered for most vehicles are a powertrain warranty or a bumper-to-bumper warranty. Learn more about the differences between these two warranties so that you will know which option is best for you on your next vehicle.

First of all, a powertrain warranty covers the parts of the propulsion system, but this does not include everything beneath the hood, such as the battery and certain belts. Parts that are expected to wear down over time from regular driving are typically not covered by this warranty. 

When you are out driving on the busy streets of Dallas, you may experience a breakdown or other roadside difficulty. In the event of these unfortunate situations, you will want to have a roadside emergency kit in your vehicle to help you get out of trouble.

One item you will definitely want in a basic roadside emergency kit is a flashlight. Without one, you won't be able to get much done in the dark. You will also want a good set of jumper cables. This is an invaluable item when you need to get a dead battery going again…

These are just a few of the ways that you can reduce chances of your vehicle hydroplaning on wet road surfaces.

1. Be sure that you take turns more slowly so the vehicle is not sliding off the road and into other lanes.
2. Avoid areas on the road that have standing water or large puddles of water.
3. Turn off the cruise control so the tires are not continuing to try to spin as you start hydroplaning.
4. Try to navigate the position of your vehicle so that you are in the tracks of the car ahead of you. This will help lessen…

When you get into your vehicle and it has a certain stinky smell to it, you can be grossed out for the entire trip that lies ahead. While you might have to air out a bit to remove the smell, you can take steps to prevent this from occurring again someday. Let's take a closer look.

• It's a good idea to refrain from eating in your vehicle. Even if you get rid of the garbage when you get home, you can drop items under your seat that will never be found again. The smell from the food can…

At Goodson Acura of Dallas, we want our customers to be able to effectively and easily care for their vehicles. In this post, we have provided some tips to easily debadge a car while avoiding damage and frustration.

The key to easily removing a vehicle badge from the bumper is to soften the adhesive that attaches the badge to the vehicle. Once it is softened, the badge can be easily pried away from the car. You can use hot but not boiling water, a hairdryer, and an adhesive removal spray to heat up and soften the adhesive.

Once the adhesive…

Spring is here and if you're a lover of the great outdoors, you may be thinking about your summer vacation involving camping. If you're looking to tow a vehicle to a campsite, make sure you properly prepare it for the drive as not all vehicles can tow all types of campers.

For larger fifth wheel campers, you must have a pickup truck as the mount will be placed directly in the truck bed. This setup allows you to tow a heavier vehicle. Before you buy a fifth wheel, however, check your truck's towing capacity to ensure safety…

Your car needs a battery in order to properly operate. If your battery dies, you can find another vehicle to jump yours off so that you can get back on the road in Dallas. Make sure you attach each cable to the correct post on the battery. The red cable usually goes to the positive post while the black cable is for the negative side.

Keep both of the cars turned off until you get the cables connected to both batteries. When they are connected, start the car that doesn't have a dead battery. It takes about five minutes…

Going to a mechanic to get your vehicle fixed can be a potentially expensive thing. If you are wondering what goes into the expenses of vehicle service, then you must consider the factors. There are two factors to the vehicle's service. These factors are the parts and the labor. This is how the final price is determine.

One thing that you may notice is that you are paying more for the parts and the service than usual. This is normal for mechanics to charge more for the parts. However, the shady ones are going to charge tons of money…

It is important to regularly check your car battery. To check your battery safely and efficiently, it is important to wear safety glasses and protective gloves.

Follow these basic rules to test your battery:

• It is important to make sure your ignition key and car lights are off before you begin testing.
• Touch the red voltmeter test lead to the positive battery terminal and the black voltmeter test lead to the negative battery terminal.
• Check the voltage reading on the voltmeter. If your battery has above 12.4 volts reading, then it’s sufficiently charged.
• It is important to remove…