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Should your Acura sustain more serious body dam
age,
you should have it restored to original condition by your
Acura dealer or a qualified auto body shop. If you choose
the latter, make certain that all replaced or repaired parts
have been protected against corrosion.
Also, to maintain your Rust Perforation and Surface
Corrosion warranties, ensure that only genuine Acura
parts or Acura-approved parts are used as replacements.
CHECK THE PASSENGER AND CARGO COMPARTMENTS.
Not all corrosion begins on the outside of your vehicle.
Moisture is often trapped under the floor carpets or
trunk mats. In time, it can corrode and weaken the floor
and trunk panels. You can help prevent this by removing
any loose protective mats and allowing them, and the
area under them, to dry. The use of a wet-type vacuum
cleaner will also be helpful.
Certain cargoes, such as chemicals, fertilizer, cleaners,
and de-icing salts are particularly corrosive in
nature.
Transporting these materials makes it necessary for
owners to take special precautions to protect their vehi-
cles from related corrosion.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT MUD AND STONE SHIELDS.
If you do much of your driving on gravel and loose
stone surfaces, or on roads that are heavily salted,
consider buying mud or stone shields which mount on
the lower body edge behind each wheel. For best
results,
the shield should extend as close to the road as
is practical.
Small, purely decorative shields may be of
little benefit. Also, be sure the fitting of such shields is
also corrosion resistant. Your Acura dealer has mud and
stone shields specifically designed for your Acura and
will be pleased to properly install them for you.
GARAGING YOUR ACURA.
Many different factors will influence your decision
whether to garage your new Acura or not.
If the garage is poorly ventilated or damp from
driving the car in and out when wet or covered with
snow, it is probably better to keep the
vehicle
outdoors.
This is particularly true when the temperature is
below freezing. However, if the
vehicle
is used less
often and the garage is kept clean and dry, you should
keep it garaged.
With a Little Care, Your Acura Investment Will Pay Even Greater Dividends
CARE
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