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.
A Look at the 2016 Nissan Titan Powertrains
The countdown is winding down for the release of the 2016 Nissan Titan at Avondale Nissan, the redesigned full-size pickup that has all of us hot and bothered waiting for it to arrive. The design is new, the features are new, man, even this amount of unprecedented hype is new. But now, just weeks ahead of its arrival, we’ve finally gotten a rundown on its powertrain options. So, without further ado, the 2016 Nissan Titan powertrain lineup, coming soon to a Nissan dealer near you. (Hint: that’s us.)
Get Your Jingle On with These Holiday Events near Phoenix!
To steal a line from Sir Paul McCartney, the party’s on, the feeling’s here, that only comes this time of year. This lyric comes courtesy of the worst Christmas song of all time, the ironically titled, “Wonderful Christmas Time,” and as bad as this song, it puts us in the mood to share some of our favorite holiday events near Phoenix for 2015. Are there any we’ve forgotten? We’d love to hear from you, and add them to our own calendar!
Coming Soon: The 2016 Nissan Quest Release Date
As you certainly know, we love getting new models into our showroom at Avondale Nissan. It goes far beyond just a new car smell, too; we enjoy the opportunity to share the many exciting features that are available for the new model year, and relish the chance to share these features with drivers from the Phoenix, Mesa, Glendale and Tempe locales. So, shall we take a look inside the 2016 Nissan Quest ahead of its release date?
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.
Where to Find your Christmas Tree in the Phoenix Area
The holiday season is here, everyone! We’ve already decked out our Phoenix-area dealership to make it a little more festive, and we’re sure that many of you have as well. For some of us, decorating isn’t a priority; yet, for others, it’s something we’ve been waiting for months to do. For those in the second group, today we at Avondale Nissan have put together something pretty special. Here’s a list of places to find your Christmas tree in the Phoenix area. (And no, we aren’t talking about a grocery store parking lot.)
Trivia Time: Ten Interesting Automotive Facts
Since we’re such trivia savants here at Avondale Nissan — and since we also are always trying to stockpile knowledge to keep things interesting during Thanksgiving dinner — we had a little competition at our Phoenix-area dealership. We thought we’d each search for some interesting automotive facts, and put together the ten best ones and share them with our friends on the dealership blog. So, without further ado, here are our picks for the best ten automotive facts we’ve come up with.