Android Auto

Android Auto allows you to stay connected with your phone while you are in the car. All of the apps from your phone will display on the car. You can tap your screen to make a phone call or send a text message. It is safe to use Android Auto because you can operate it hands-free while still keeping your attention on the road. All you have to is plug it in and go.

If you need additional help using Android Auto, then you can use Google Assistant. It allows you to use your voice to check the weather, play…

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Motor Oil Myths

It can be difficult to look back on what should and shouldn't work for a general oil change, especially when some myths pop up regarding what counts and doesn't count.

A certain myth comes to mind that claims synthetic oils lead to leaks, which might have been true only back when they first came out in the 1970s. Ultimately, the main reason why any of that happened at the time was because the oils themselves were not perfected, and they were only capable of causing wear and tear to crucial components like gaskets and seals used for a…

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Keep Safe in Winter With a Vehicle Survival Kit

Here at Acura of Laurel, we want all of our friends and customers to stay safe during the cold winter months. One way to do so is by keeping a winter survival kit in your vehicle. It's also important to winterize your vehicle with the right coolant, tires and an inspection.

Every winter survival kit should include a blanket at bare minimum. You have to keep warm until help arrives if your vehicle breaks down. Emergency mylar thermal blankets are relatively cheap and won't take up much space. They can even fit into your glove box. A fully-charged…

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Enhance Visibility At Night With DIY Headlight Restoration

Drivers, are you having a difficult time seeing at night because of poor headlights? Sometimes all your car needs is a quick DIY headlight restoration kit. It's surprising how headlight restoration improves brightness and enhances the cosmetic look of older cars (five years and older).

What Comes Inside Of A Headlight Restoration Kit?

Before you buy, make sure you're getting the essentials for complete headlight restoration. Most kits come with the following:

  • Sanding pads/High-grit sandpaper

The first step in headlight restoration is sanding headlight housing with 1,000-grit 

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Why Heat Is Your Battery's Worst Enemy

Our service team here at Acura of Laurel wants you to know that hot batteries are major threats to the condition of your car. Heat has the ability to break your vehicle in multiple ways. The battery is a car part that utilizes chemical energy to create electric energy. 

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Why Look for an Auto Repair Technician with ASE Certification?

If you’ve ever visited an automotive repair shop, you might have noticed a sign in the window or on the wall that mentioned ASE certification. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence is a widely recognized organization that seeks to promote the auto repair industry by building consumer confidence and encouraging good work practices via its certification process for repair technicians.

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Apple CarPlay Overview

It isn't a good idea to have your phone in your hand while you are driving. However, if you are looking for a safer way to use your iPhone, then you can use Apple CarPlay. Apple CarPlay is a built-in system in your phone that allows you to receive messages, make phone calls, get directions and listen to music. One of the many great things about Apple CarPlay is that you can operate it without using your hands. You can ask Siri to do all of those things for you.

 

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How to Debadge Your Car

If you want to remove the badge from your car, then the first thing that you will have to do is figure out how the badge is attached. This will determine whether you can remove it yourself or you will have to call a professional to do this. If adhesive is used, then you can easily remove the badge yourself. However, if it is attached with rivets and screws, then it is best for you to call a professional.

You can start the removal process by softening the adhesive. There are many ways that you can do this. You can…

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