We get a lot of people at Avondale Nissan for tire service, many of whom opt for a new set of runners when they get here. While some understandably decide to leave their old set with us to recycle, some customers prefer to keep their old tires for a variety of reasons. But what could these reasons possibly be? There are actually some pretty creative uses for old tires, a few of which we’ve outlined below.
Category Archives: Tips and Tricks
What is a Spark Plug, and What Does it Do?
As auto parts go, spark plugs can frequently be overlooked. Yes, they’re vitally important, but they’re small and inexpensive, so they sometimes get short-shrift. However, when they act up or become ineffective, it’s impossible to ignore. So let’s get to know our spark plugs a little better, shall we?
4 Safety Tips for Driving Through Construction Zones
With road construction already ramping up as we gear toward the summer months, you’ll also begin to see more car accidents as a result. The frequent changes in traffic flow, erratic stopping and unforeseen circumstances can lead to pileups in minutes, but do they have to? We’re here with a few safety tips for driving through construction zones; put them to good use this spring and summer!
Heading into the Mountains? Safe Driving in Slushy Conditions
When winter comes, it brings with it all sorts of unpredicted weather phenomena, even here in Arizona. Just last week in neighboring New Mexico, they got an unprecedented winter snow system, leaving many motorists stranded far from home. So what are we to do when unpredicted weather hits? One of the more pressing matters is driving in slushy conditions, so here’s how to best tackle this hazard.
Five Safety Tips for Senior Drivers
As you might be aware, driving becomes more difficult as we age. A great deal of auto accidents involve older drivers, and since we’re a popular destination for snowbirds and retirees, we often cater to older drivers at Avondale Nissan. So how can these valued customers drive more safely? Here are five safety tips for senior drivers, taken directly from the national DMV website.
How to Keep your Christmas Tree from Drying Out
With the Christmas holiday fast approaching — and with your tree now purchased, riiiiiight? — your work isn’t done. You’ve also got to reteach yourself the Twelve Days of Christmas and try to remember just what in the heck figgy pudding is, among other things. However, back to that tree for a minute; do you know how to keep your Christmas tree from drying out? It isn’t hard, but you’d be amazed how many people overlook the simple steps to do just that.
The Positive Charge: Important Car Battery Information
What do you know about your car battery? We mean, other than that it provides the electricity to run your vehicle and that, without one, your car isn’t going anywhere, what do you know? Despite our best efforts to know more about our batteries, they seem to be one automotive component that gets short shrift when it comes to user understanding. That’s why we at Avondale Nissan have put together a short rundown of important car battery information for your reading pleasure.
How to Prevent Rust on Your Car
Although we at Avondale NIssan reside in one of America’s most temperate areas, a large portion of our clients enjoy the respite of the great outdoors. Oftentimes, this requires a trip to the Arizona Snowbowl or Sunrise Ski Park, each of which requires traversing roads that have been salted to minimize the impact of ice and snow. But here’s an unfortunate newsflash: the salt can result in rust on your vehicle. However, it doesn’t have to. Here’s how to prevent rust on your car as the winter months approach.
Beep, Beep, Beep! Radar Detector Questions and Answers
For drivers of a certain age, there was often a two-sided argument when we began driving without our parents: either we were going to speed and get caught, or we were going to get a radar detector. While the radar detector industry has undoubtedly suffered a downturn, they are still remarkably popular for daily commuters nationwide. That’s why we at Avondale Nissan decided to do a little homework, and why we’re here with some radar detector questions and answers for our friends in the Phoenix area.
A Few Tips for Handling a Car Accident
So, now you’ve gone and done it. Just when you thought your day was about to go off without a hitch, you’ve made the unwelcome acquaintance of another vehicle on the road. Who knows, maybe you even rearended a hitch, thus making the whole sordid affair come full-circle.
Of course, now you’ve got a situation on your hands, and for that, we at Avondale Nissan are here to help. Without further ado, here are our tips for handling a car accident.