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At Goodson Acura of Dallas, we want you to make an informed vehicle purchase. If you are sticking to a strict budget, a used car can be a great option for you. Used cars are affordable and reliable. Also, most used cars have inexpensive insurance premiums.

The average price of a used vehicle is slightly more than $20,000. In contrast, the average price of a new car is nearly $40,000. Many used cars have several popular safety features. Your used car may have a high resale value.

 

 

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…

If you know that you're going to be in need of a new vehicle soon, now is the time to start sorting through all of your options. If you wait too long, the whole process of picking out a vehicle can be very overwhelming. If you're looking for a vehicle that provides you with plenty of interior space for passengers along with great cargo space in the rear, then you might want to consider a crossover. Aside from interior space, there are some other great features that consumers love about this design of vehicle. This includes:

• Plenty of…

If you've never purchased new tires before, you might not be aware of the different varieties that are available. For example, summer tires are much different than all-season tires. While one of these tire options might work for warmer climates, you're going to want a tire that will keep you safe year-round if you're living somewhere that ice and snow are an issue for a good chunk of the year.

All-season tires are designed to be a one-time purchase. You don't have to change them between seasons, making them affordable and convenient...

When you are thinking about investing in a specific used vehicle, you want to obtain as much information about that vehicle that you can. This will give you a good idea of where that vehicle has been, and whether or not it has been involved in any kind of major damage. A vehicle history report is something that you can often obtain from a dealership. You can also obtain a vehicle history report online if you need to find it yourself. This report can include information such as:

• Where a vehicle has been registered.
• How many owners a vehicle has…

In an effort to assist buyers from making a more informed decision, Goodson Acura of Dallas wanted to take a few minutes to point out a few advantages to choosing a used car over new.

Consider if you will that cars are being made better today than even just a decade ago. This means that many used cars that are for sale are in excellent condition and will provide you many years of use for a substantial discount off of the retail cost.

When the dealer takes a vehicle as a trade-in, they're getting the car at a rock…

A backup camera lets you see behind your vehicle without your having to turn around. The camera provides a fuller field of view at the space in back of your trunk, particularly at or below the rear window. We here at Goodson Acura of Dallas can't say enough good things to recommend backup cameras, but the following are a few standout reasons we love this nifty auto safety gadget.

Backup Cameras in a Nutshell

A backup camera feeds video info to a monitor, often mounted in your car's cockpit. Occasionally the monitor is integrated into your rearview mirror…