Acura Extended Warranty
Since 1986, Acura has operated as Honda Motor Company’s luxury division, selling high-performance sports cars and luxury sedans and SUVs in the United States and around the world. Acura’s introduction to the North American market predated that of other Japanese automakers’ luxury divisions, giving the company a head start and making it synonymous in the minds of many drivers with foreign luxury automobiles.
The company’s first American models were the full-size Legend luxury sedan and the Integra performance coupe, both of which were noted for their quality, reliability and ease of aftermarket modifications. In fact, the Integra remains a favorite among performance-car enthusiasts due to its accessible engine block and sporty chassis. In the early 1990s, Acura moved upmarket and released the NSX, a high-performance sports car built to rival heavier American muscle cars as well as German supercars. Though the NSX sold slowly throughout the 90s, it remains one of the most critically-acclaimed performance vehicles sold in the United States over the past three decades.
During the 2000s, Acura revamped its entire product line to reflect changing tastes, growing its crossover and SUV segments and re-imagining its flagship luxury sedans. The Acura MDX SUV, for example, was a rousing success thanks to its supple suspension, ample cargo space and competitive price point; the RSX coupe picked up where the Integra left off, adding luxurious interior features and a more powerful engine; and the flagship TL and RL luxury sedans that quickly outsold their more expensive, less reliable German peers.
Today, Acura is in the midst of redesigning its signature engines to increase power and fuel efficiency and has drastically increased its research and development budget, with the ZDX four-door coupe the first of several new models expected in the next few years.
Acura has enjoyed a reputation for reliability and durability since its inception, and many original Legends and Integras remain on the road today. Of course, mechanical and maintenance issues do arise from time to time on even the most reliable cars. Older Acuras commonly experience problems with their exhaust systems and mufflers, transmissions, and brake pads.
In addition, cars driven in wet or cold climates tend to suffer from body damage and corrosion, requiring paint touch-ups or complete paint jobs depending on the severity of the problem. Newer Acura crossovers and SUVs also experience issues with their struts and suspension systems as they age. Because these newer, more luxurious vehicles feature complex computers and state-of-the-art navigation technology, special attention from the dealership or a trained mechanic may be required should a glitch or crash put these systems out of commission.
Because Acura owners are so loyal, in many cases driving their vehicles well past the expiration point of the company’s excellent factory warranty, thousands choose to purchase additional peace of mind with an Acura extended warranty. For a manageable monthly premium, extended warranties protect drivers against the unpleasant surprise of paying for a major maintenance or repair job out of pocket. Many different levels of coverage exist, from budget-minded value packages that take care of catastrophic repairs like transmission replacements, engine failure to comprehensive plans that leave nothing to chance and cover just about any Acura repair job.
Regardless of the level of coverage they ultimately choose, holders of Acura extended warranties will save time, stress and most importantly money as their vehicles age. Rather than raid their savings every time an unexpected maintenance or repair issue arises, folks who purchase an extended warranty receive the assurance that their warranty company will pay directly for their repairs. Discover the benefits of an Acura extended warranty today!
Photo by autovivacom