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Are you hearing a dreaded squeak coming from your engine? Are you seeing new "mystery" drops of fluid on your driveway? That could spell trouble from one of the many belts and hoses throughout your vehicle. Although their synthetic materials are designed for extreme use, they do eventually wear.

Cars won't run without proper belts and hoses. For example, a single serpentine belt typically drives and powers several engine components. If that breaks from wear, your car will likely overheat, lose steering power, electrical power, and more. 

In the United States, some of the most common car accidents happen with vehicles parked on the shoulder being struck by a speeding car. Many are familiar with turning on a car’s hazard lights during an unexpected stall. However, only about 30 percent of Americans have heard of Move Over laws.

While you drive, your car breathes much the same as you do. Your engine pulls air through a filter under the hood, while newer vehicles also make use of an in-cabin filter to clean the interior air. Each filter ensures the delivery of clean air—to your engine and to you.

The air filter beneath your hood keeps the air entering your engine clean and free of anything that could damage its internal components. Dust and dirt particles can do a number on valves, pistons, and any other moving parts. 

With times being as tough as they are for many of us these days, we try and cut the corners as best we can to scrape by. Many of us vehicle owners end up running our rigs on a nearly empty fuel tank since a lighter vehicle makes for better fuel mileage.

You would like to do all that you can to keep your vehicle moving along the road in a way that is safe. The treads on your tires can affect how you drive and whether or not you become involved in accidents of any kind. When the treads on your tires are worn down, you might find your vehicle slipping when you try to speed up or slow down. The Jenkins Acura service team here in Ocala, FL can help.

When the treads on your vehicle are in poor shape, you may find that it takes you a long time…

Driving with food during the holiday season can certainly be a hassle sometimes. Here at Jenkins Acura, we've all been through it just like you. That is why we decided to share some of our helpful hints to minimize the hassle for you.

First and foremost, consider what dishes you are transporting and what you are transporting it in. If it is something with any kind of liquid to it, such as a sauce or gravy, then you will want to try and find a container that is almost 100% spill proof. Additionally, laying down some old towels will…

Before commencing any road trip we at Jenkins Acura recommend you to ensure your multi-point checklist captures what you will need on the journey. A well-planned road trip we give you maximum excitement as every activity will be systematically scheduled. The following tips are essential while arranging for a journey.

If you are going to purchase a vehicle, you need to figure out how much you can afford to spend on the vehicle that you pick out. It is important for you to think about the various costs of owning a vehicle so that you can know what you can purchase. That’s where our finance experts at Jenkins Acura can come into play, with your budget needs in mind.

You need to think about the cost of insurance and the way that affects what you can spend on the vehicle that you purchase. More than just paying a car…

It should come as no surprise that your car will need to be serviced from time to time. This ranges from simple oil and brake changes to more complex engine problems or alignments. Naturally, there are many places where you can take your vehicle to be serviced. Here are some reasons why you should take your car to us at Jenkins Acura, rather than a third-party mechanic:

If your vehicle is making a squeaky noise or doing anything else which you think might need to be looked at - please don't hesitate to make an appointment with us at 2025…