We’ve reached the point in the spring season to celebrate the dawn of new life — you know, flowers, baby birds, that sort of stuff — and it’s with this in mind that we celebrate people who are even more precious: our mothers. That’s right, Mother’s Day is coming up on May 8th, and many of us are already beginning to gameplan for this special day. So what Mother’s Day Events in the Phoenix area should you be aware of as the day approaches?
Goin' Somewhere? 5 Safety Tips for Pulling a Trailer
Grab the kids and load up the family dog, because Avondale Nissan is going on vacation. It’s about to get extremely warm in the Phoenix area, and this provides ample reason to get the heck outta Dodge. However, since this vacation will include a sizeable haul behind our vehicle, we’re going to run through a few safety tips for pulling a trailer. Read closely, because these are important, alright?
How To Stay Safe When Driving Around Semi Trucks
Ask nearly any motorist what they hate most about driving, and in some order, you’ll probably hear storms, traffic and road construction. They slow you down, they stress you out, and they generally make the driving experience worse. However, for many drivers, semi trucks represent a similar break from serenity. They are large, they typically drive at different speeds than regular cars, and they are numerous. So how can you stay safe when you’re driving around semi trucks?
Coming Soon to the Phoenix Area: The 2017 Nissan GT-R
For automotive enthusiasts, no three letter inspire the same sort of excitement as “GT-R.” Originally part of Nissan’s iconic “Skyline” performance series, the GT-R has proven to be an entirely different type of sports car in the last decade, and it’s now back for 2017. So, what should we expect from the 2017 Nissan GT-R when its release date arrives in the Phoenix area?
A Tire Flower Pot? 4 Creative Uses for Old Tires
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.
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?
Bunny Ears Up for these Easter Egg Hunts and Events near Phoenix AZ!
One of our favorite holidays at Avondale Nissan is coming up, and no, we aren’t referring to the yearly cleanup after St. Patrick’s Day. We’re talking about Easter, which combines several of our favorite things: dressing festively, enjoying the outdoors, and watching a younger generation of kids enjoy themselves. That’s why we’ve gone about the legwork of putting together a list of Easter Egg Hunts and Events near Phoenix, AZ for 2016. Enjoy!
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!
Behold the Nissan Fuel Station of the Future
Do you find the future scary? Does all of the talk of autonomous cars skew too closely to films like Blade Runner or I, Robot where the machines have taken over? If so, you aren’t alone; we’ve actually had similar fears ourselves. However, now that Nissan has revealed its plans for the Fuel Station of the Future, it seems like perhaps we might be able to put technology to good use, and that the robots aren’t actively planning our demise.
Dwarf Cars and More! The Best Auto Museums in Arizona
For those of us who have spent a life admiring automobiles, there are few greater joys than seeing cars that we could never hope to drive or afford. Arizona has all sorts of distinct automotive pleasures, both near Phoenix and in places more remote. But which are the best of the bunch? Here are a few of the best auto museums you’ll find in Arizona, from your friends here at Avondale Nissan!