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Pump Up The Jams: Five Recommended SiriusXM Stations

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Five Recommended SiriusXM Stations

In the nearly fifteen years since the debut of satellite radio–first with XM, then with Sirius, and now with SiriusXM–we’ve seen a technology that looked to corner a small niche in the market become an unquestioned cultural force. With categories ranging from pop to rock to comedy to talk radio, there truly is something for everyone. But, with a growing number of Nissan models enlisting SiriusXM radio as part of the NissanConnect Apps package, where does a driver begin? Here are five recommended SiriusXM stations, courtesy of your friends at Avondale Nissan!

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Bret Michaels + Nissan NV = Sweet, Sweet Music

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Nissan NV Commercial Vehicles Phoenix AZ

You remember Bret Michaels, right? You know, the lead singer of Poison, the best hair metal band not named Mötley Crüe or Def Leppard? The voice behind such seminal ballads as “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” and “Something to Believe In”? The star of “Rock of Love,” where women defied the odds and their natural hair colors for the chance at some three-chord rockin’ romance? You know…the Bret Michaels!

Little known fact, Bret Michaels doesn’t just love cowboy hats and aviator shades. He also has a large amount of love for the Nissan NV line of commercial vehicles, and they’ve now teamed up to remind drivers that, when cargo (or gear, as bands call it) needs carrying, there isn’t any other vehicle as well-suited to the task. But how are they such a perfect pair? Let’s break it down, like a well-constructed pop-rock tune.

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Fido on Vacation? Tips for Traveling with Dogs

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Posted in Fun Stuff, Tips and Tricks
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Tips for Traveling with Dogs

Full disclosure here–we at Avondale Nissan are unabashed dog lovers. We love playing with them, we love wrassin’ with them, we even love the dusty smell of their paws. But perhaps more than anything, we love taking our dogs for a ride in the car. But what are the best tips for traveling with a dog in the car? Here are five of our favorite tips, from your friends at Avondale Nissan!

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Local Natives star in Nissan's "Off the Stage" Promotion with 2014 Nissan Rogue

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Nissan Rogue “Off the Stage” Promotion

In this space, we’ve filled a pretty solid amount of space talking shop about the 2014 Nissan Rogue. We’ve hit on its great safety features, its excellent redesign and its highly functional interior space. However, with the recently released Nissan “Off the Stage” Promotion, we get to see the Nissan Rogue perform an undertaking all its own. “Sure, the Rogue is a good commuter vehicle,” the promotion suggests, “but can it successfully deliver a band to the mountains and power a mini-performance?” And to that the Rogue responds, “Yes, yes I can.”

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Avondale Nissan welcomes the 2015 Nissan Altima!

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2015 Nissan Altima Phoenix AZ

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” We generally associate this phrase with the winter holiday season, but at Avondale Nissan, it more accurately could describe the time of year when we begin welcoming vehicles from the new model year to our Phoenix-area dealership. And today is no different, as evidenced by the recent arrival of the 2015 Nissan Altima, one of America’s finest mid-size sedans. Of course, when a person opens a new present during the holiday season, it isn’t uncommon to pore over the details to discover the exciting features, and it’s no different with a new car.

So let’s do it, shall we? Let’s look at the details of the new 2015 Nissan Altima.

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Vacation Time! Follow These Simple Fuel-Saving Tips from Avondale Nissan!

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Simple Fuel-Saving Tips

Before you go tossing your bags in the back of the car and setting ground rules for the kids regarding which side belongs to whom, we at Avondale Nissan have a question: are you getting your best possible gas mileage from your vehicle during your family vacation? As purveyors of some of the most fuel-efficient vehicles available today, we’ve come to understand that delivering fuel economy often depends as much on the driver as it does on the vehicle being driven. So, prior to your family vacation, check out these simple fuel-saving tips from Avondale Nissan!

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So Many Memories: The 2014 Nissan Cube

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2014 Nissan Cube Phoenix AZ

Goodbye is always that hardest part. At Avondale Nissan, we slowly let our fleet of vehicles into our hearts (inasmuch as an auto dealership can have a beating heart), and sometimes, we find that a vehicle will be ending its run. And so it is with the Nissan Cube, a vehicle that embodies its name as perhaps no other vehicle ever has. Our embattled little wagon will end its US production following the 2014 model year, and this news has us feeling a little down in our collective mouths. So here it is, a bit of a tribute to one of the most eye-catching vehicles of our time, and one that is still available at Avondale Nissan for the time being, the 2014 Nissan Cube.

(Clearing throat.)

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2014 Nissan Versa Note named to "10 Coolest Cars under $18,000"

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2014 Nissan Versa Note Phoenix AZ

We won’t lie; it is pretty satisfying when Nissan gets some gentle back-patting to recognize some of our favorite models. After all, while we at Avondale Nissan are certainly proud of our fleet of terrific vehicles, we would prefer to leave the props to third-party sources. And so, this latest news comes from our friends at the Kelley Blue Book website, KBB.com, who has recently named our own 2014 Nissan Versa Note to their list of the 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000, calling it “exceptionally roomy and flexible” with “a bunch of cool features.”

While we certainly agree with this assertion, why don’t we take a moment to see just how these factors are in play with the 2014 Nissan Versa Note, shall we?

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Slow Down, Man! How to Avoid Traffic Tickets

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How to Avoid Traffic Tickets

We are now on the cusp of the most arduous portion of the travel season, prone to heavy traffic, road construction and a sharp spike in potential for accidents. A direct result of these factors is an increased law enforcement presence, and that will naturally result in a higher incidence of traffic tickets. But does it have to? Follow these simple tips to avoid traffic tickets, from your friends at Avondale Nissan!

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Ready for a New Car? Get the Best Trade-In Value Possible!

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Get Best Trade-In Value

When Phoenix-area drivers come to Avondale Nissan looking for their next car, they rarely walk here. In most cases, they’ve driven a car that they would like us to take off their hands as part of the transaction, and wait with baited breath as we appraise their car. But how do you get the best value for your trade? Follow these simple tips, from your friends at Avondale Nissan!

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