The Coolest Way to Save Gas? Don't Be Such a Drag!

You've probably been told that you can save gas by turning off your air conditioning and rolling down your windows. No matter what, turning off the AC helps your gas mileage more than it hurts.  But it’s not so black and white when it comes to windows!  Cars are designed to slice through the air, so depending on your speed, rolling your windows down could slow you down. To avoid aerodynamic drag, keep ‘em rolled up if you’re traveling more than 40 MPH.

Car Maintenance Checklist: Fall Into These 4 Habits

It’s hard to believe we’re already nearing the end of summer!  We hope everyone had plenty of fun in the sun– but what about your car?  If the soaring temps took a toll, now’s the time to take care of it!  Here are the most important things to do before we “fall” out of summer.

Check out your headlights! 

You might need to replace them with brighter bulbs.  With Daylight Savings Time approaching, being able to see for night driving will become especially important.

Replace your wiper blades. 

This is an easy one that many people miss– don’t be one of them!  Wipe summer showers away and get your car ready for more frigid precipitation.

Replace the cabin air filter. 

This will improve the function of your A/C as well as your fuel economy.

Make sure you’re up-to-date on scheduled maintenance! 

When was your last oil change?  If it’s time for another, give us a call or schedule an appointment online.

Nissan is Turning Over a New Leaf (and more!)

Nissan is turning over a new LEAF for the 2015 model year–but that’s not the only model that will see some tweaks and improvements.  Here’s a run-down of a few more 2015 Nissans and what you can expect to see hitting the showrooms soon.

2015 380Z

• Sport, Sport Tech, Nismo Tech, and Touring Sport trim levels debut
• Retuned suspension
• Added standard features, including Bluetooth connectivity
• Upgraded audio system
• Black 18-in. alloy wheels on base and Touring models
• Updated styling (Nismo)
• Nismo now available with an automatic transmission

2015 Altima

• Improved fuel economy
• Standard navigation system and added safety features on 3.5 SV and 3.5 SL trims
• Revised interior color combinations
• Automatic climate control paired with remote start system
SL models add power passenger seat

2015 GT-R

• 600-horsepower Nismo trim level
• Retuned chassis to improve handling and braking performance
• LED headlights
• Quieter cabin
• Regal Red paint color
• Optional hand-stitched Ivory interior

2015 Leaf

• Morning Sky Blue paint color
• Text-messaging capability on upper trim levels
• Base models add b-mode
• Standard 17-in. alloy wheels on SV