A Buyer’s Guide to the 2017 Acura TLX
Exterior Style
The outside of the 2017 TLX is appealing, with sharp curves and a wide, angular body style that adds more space to the interior. On the base trim level, the car comes with LED headlights and taillights, heated exterior side mirrors, 17-inch alloy wheels, and a sunroof, while the middle trim adds automatic windshield wipers. The top option has exterior features like LED fog lights and automatically dimming side mirrors.
Where to Eat
For some people, vacation is all about sampling new fare and enjoying the tastes of different parts of the country. El Paso is known for delicious Mexican food, but there are plenty of other places to eat as well. If you’re in the mood for something spicy, visit Los Bandidos de Carlos & Mickey’s, where you can sample all the classic Mexican entrees served with strong frozen margaritas that pair well with the food.
Café Central is another favorite among locals, with an extensive menu of signature cocktails, tasty starters like beef tenderloin carpaccio and yellowtail sashimi, and a variety of salads, sandwiches, and other dishes. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a slice of mango colada pie, a molten chocolate cake served warm, or chocolate-dipped strawberries paired with a variety of dessert wine options.
How to Protect Your Paint Job
Get it Pressure Washed
Salt and road dirt build up on the undercarriage of the car when you drive on snowy, icy roads during the winter months. This is nearly impossible to see but can break loose as you’re driving and move around to other parts of the car. If this occurs, it can cause significant damage to your vehicle.
When there is a break between snow storms, head to a car wash for a pressure wash service. Make sure to add the undercarriage wash to get rid of salt and grime, since this area is hard to reach. Washing your car regularly is another easy way to protect the paint, especially throughout the colder months of the year.
Café Mayapan
Serving some of the most authentic Mexican dishes around, Café Mayapan on Texas Avenue offers something to please every palate. Both a restaurant and a nonprofit that provides on-the-job training in South-Central El Paso, Café Mayapan utilizes fresh ingredients and traditional cooking methods to create signature dishes suited to every budget. While everyone on the menu is divine, we recommend the mini tostadas, tortilla soup, handmade quesadillas, enchiladas, flautas, and pork stew.
The 3 Safest Acura Vehicles Available Now
2016 Acura ILX
In the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s small car category, the 2016 Acura ILX drove away with a Top Safety Pick+, which is the highest mention a car can receive in terms of safety. When equipped with the optional front crash prevention system, you can’t beat this model’s inherent accident protection. It’s also nice that this is one luxury vehicle well within most driver’s budgets.
Standard safety equipment on the 2016 ILX include antilock brakes, traction and stability control, multiple airbags, and a rearview camera. You can also opt for the frontal collision mitigation with automatic braking, lane keeping assist, a lane departure warning system, and road-departure mitigation. In performance tests, the ILX stopped from 60 miles per hour in just 118 feet, which is a shorter distance than most cars in this segment.
6 Ways to Save on Gas
Develop Better Driving Habits
Rapid acceleration, speeding, and other forms of aggressive driving are not only a nuisance to other drivers, but they’re also costing you big. Stopping gradually and slowly accelerating from a stop can help cut fuel consumption by as much as 30 percent. When driving on the highway, turn on cruise control, as this handy feature will boost your vehicle’s gas mileage by a noticeable amount. As long as you take it easy and develop good driving habits, you’re already coming out ahead.
5 Common Car Myths to Stop Believing
Manual Transmissions Offer Better Gas Mileage
This myth persists because it once was true back when automatic transmission were new, but this is no longer the case. Advances in technology, particularly with options like continuously variable transmission (CVT), offer a broader range of gear ratios, which is where manuals once had the edge. Today, automatic vehicles offer the same (or even better) fuel economy than their manual counterparts. Which one you end up buying all depends on your personal preference.
Top 5 Reasons to Buy a Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle
1. You Get Peace of Mind
Pre-owned vehicles gain certification after undergoing a rigorous review by a manufacturer’s mechanic. Through a detailed inspection process that may include a checklist of 150 or more items, the mechanic evaluates the condition of the vehicle. If the vehicle is in tiptop shape, it will clear the evaluation and earn certification for its superior condition.
4 Ways to Prepare Your Car for Colder Weather
1. Check Fluids and Top Them Off
Your car relies on a number of fluids to work properly. While it’s a good idea to keep tabs on all your vehicle’s fluids, some are more important than others when the mercury drops. For example, you definitely want to check your vehicle’s engine cooling system. Though the system is crucial year-round, it’s especially important during cold weather because the antifreeze and water prevent corrosion. Ask your dealership to replenish the fluids in the cooling system, because vehicles require a different water-to-antifreeze ratio during cooler weather.
Other important fluids to check include windshield wiper fluid, oil, and brake fluid. Like the fluids in the cooling system, the other liquids in your car may need to be tweaked in anticipation of cold temperatures. When the cold begins to wane, it’s a good idea to have the dealership check your fluids again.
4 Fun Fall Family Events in El Paso, TX
1. Join Chalk the Block
In downtown El Paso from October 14 through 16, artists of all ages and experience levels join Chalk the Block to draw works of art with chalk, set up temporary art installations, perform dance routines, and present theatrical works. Kids love the lively atmosphere and adults appreciate the artistry that transforms downtown El Paso. This three-day public art event is free and open to the public. Consider arriving early on one of the three days, because this event attracts more than 38,000 people.
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