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Many of today’s drivers skip the regularly scheduled maintenance for their vehicles. They use excuses like they are too busy, the repairs are too expensive or they simply didn’t know the proper schedule. Unfortunately, excuses can cause more damage to your car which can be even more costly in the long run. Here are some basic preventive repairs that you can get the service station to do at your NJ dealership to make your car last as long as possible.

Oil Changes
Most people know that a car needs an oil change every 3,000 miles or three months, whichever comes first. This is just a rule of thumb and, depending on your car and your oil, you may be able to go longer. But oil changes are essential for engine health and a long life.

Engine Coolant
This is often the most forgotten maintenance procedure until it’s too late. Check the condition of your coolant every six months and check the levels at least monthly. Get regular “flush and fills” to make sure your coolant is at its optimum level for keeping your engine cool.

Transmission Maintenance
Another forgotten area of regular maintenance is the transmission. You should flush your transmission fluid every 24,000 miles or every two years, whichever comes first. Many deposits are flushed from your system when you get your transmission fluid flushed to optimize the life and performance of your transmission.

Your local Nissan dealer can tell you more about the service for your Nissan vehicle along with a complete recommended schedule to keep your new or used car running efficiently for many years.

The fact of the matter is that, unless you’ve just bought a car from your Chevy dealership, the brakes on your car are probably wearing down. It’s a fact of life; brakes aren’t meant to last forever.

However, if you’re aware of the issue and deal with it as soon as it comes up, you probably won’t need to spend much money on brake repairs. If you pay close attention, you should only have to replace your break pads, rather than having expensive repairs.

Here are some ways to tell when your brakes may need to be replaced:

• You hear a high-pitched squeal when you brake. This sound usually indicates that the pads have worn down and become thin, and that it’s time for new pads.
• Your brake light comes on. When those pads wear down, there is a metal tab on most brakes that will connect with the metal on the brakes. This closes a circuit, and sends a signal to your Chevrolet’s warning light that there’s a problem with your brakes.
• If you’re leaking brake fluid, it can be a sign that there is a problem with your brake system. As with all fluid leaks, it’s best to have your car serviced immediately when this happens.

You should also have your brake calipers and rotors checked regularly. Check your brake fluid monthly to make sure you’re not leaking brake fluid.

Your Chevrolet dealer is concerned about your safety and the safety of your vehicle. Whether you need brake work or you’re looking for a new vehicle, come see us today.

The 2009 Maxima, which is available at your local Nissan NJ dealership, might look different than previous models you may have seen. Following are some of the new “quirks” and features you might notice on this year’s model.

The Headlamps and Hood
The 2009 Nissan Maxima headlamps have been redesigned to give them more of a “trailing look.” However, you might not notice them with the new “power-bulge in the hood.” The front area is trimmed in chrome to give it a softer appearance while still looking aggressive.

Different Packages
Whether you’re looking for a sporty version of the Maxima or a more luxurious model, the 2009 lineup has something for you.

The Best
Nissan’s goal for the 2009 Maxima was to make it the “best front-engine, front-wheel driver sport sedan in the world,” according to AutoBlog.com. The test drivers found that the automaker came pretty close to its goal if not meeting it altogether. After driving it through the brutal traffic in Los Angeles and the mountains of southern California, they noticed a definite improvement in handling and other features that make for a great ride.

If all of this sounds good to you, why not visit a local Nissan dealer today and take one for a test drive yourself? You may just end up buying one.

Buying a new car can be a frustrating experience, even at your New Jersey Dealer. There’s always the fear that you’ll miss something important and wind up with either the wrong car for your needs or with a car that’s much more expensive than you want.

Here are some things you can do to make the car shopping experience a more positive one:

Pay with Cash

Walking onto the car lot with a pre-approved loan or with cash can give you an advantage. It guarantees that you’ll stay in the price range that you can afford, and it takes the pressure of dealer financing off the table. Be careful here, however; manufacturers and dealers will often offer very attractive financing terms, so be aware that you might be able to get a better loan term at the dealership.

Avoid Car Shopping Distractions

If at all possible, shop for your car alone.Family and friends can be distracting when you’re car shopping, and they add another factor to the decision process that isn’t always a positive one.

Remember You Can Leave

If you don’t like a vehicle, feel like a salesperson is too pushy, or can’t find the right car, you can leave. Don’t feel as though you must buy a car right then and there. If the problem is with an employee, report the problem to the sales manager at another time or on the telephone.

If you’re shopping smart, come down to our local Chevrolet dealer and see what we’ve got to offer you today.

Your local Nissan dealers NJ want to encourage everybody to think before they drive. What we mean by that is that you should consider your driving habits to help the environment. That’s why the Nissan headquarters in Tokyo is testing a new “eco-driving support system” this week in an effort to help consumers conserve fuel.

The new system “bases its advice on an individual driver’s habits” to give a more “personalized approach to eco-driving tips.” The program helps drivers learn how to accelerate slower and smoother as well as other tidbits to help drivers increase fuel economy.

The new system will be installed on the automaker’s CARWINGS navigation system website. According to researchers, the new tips could save “up to 1,000 yen savings in gas money” as well as a huge reduction in CO2.

With the eco-friendly craze going on in North America today, it probably won’t be long before this type of system coming over here. Until then, you can visit your local Nissan dealer and get a fuel-efficient and eco-friendly car that meets your needs. There are several new and certified used ones that you can choose from so you can start helping the environment today!

Your Chevrolet dealership knows just how devastating potholes can be to your car.

The fact of the matter is that potholes in the road can be much more than just a mere annoyance. Potholes can be dangerous, and they can cause damage to your vehicle.

Driving over even a small pothole at full speed can cause damage to your  your suspension, alignment, rims, and tires. It may cause you to lose control of the vehicle, and even swerving to avoid a pothole can cause a problem.

How Potholes Form

To understand, it is important to understand a little bit about the road surface. The surface of the road is a multi-layer structure. There is the soil or sub-grade. Crushed rock or gravel is often the sub-base layer. On top of all of that is the asphalt, a petroleum-like material.

During the winter months, the pavement is constantly freezing and thawing. In addition, traffic is constantly wearing on the pavement. Eventually, cracks form. When the road thaws, water gets into those cracks. When the pavement freezes, the water expands, causing the pavement to actually rise. This causes a divot to be formed underneath the pavement surface. When this happens, the pavement breaks and a pothole forms.

How To Avoid Potholes

The best way to avoid potholes is just to be aware of your road surroundings. You should also make sure to follow behind other cars at a safe distance. If they swerve or break to avoid a pothole, you want to be ready for it.

Time for a new car? Come see your Chevrolet dealer today. We’ve got just the new car to fit your lifestyle.

The 2009 Nissan Murano is available at your Nissan automobile dealers this fall. Earlier this year, Business Week magazine reviewed this new model and gave it great marks. Here are some of the highlights of what the test drivers said about the 2009 Nissan Murano.

• The 2009 Nissan Murano has five different models to choose from, including the S, SL, LE and SE.
• The SE Murano is the sportier choice of them all.
• The S and SL models come with all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive, whichever you choose.
• The Murano LE only comes in all-wheel drive.
• All 2009 Muranos have at least 256 horsepower.
• The CVT (continuously variable transmission) on the 2009 Murano feels more like a gearbox and less “like a rubber band.” According to the article, other automakers have CVTs that are “notorious for their lazy response and woe-is-me drivetrain noise,” but that’s not true with the new Murano.
• The 2009 Murano has “deft steering” which is “the most user-friendly of the latest batch of crossovers” on the market today.

With all of these great features, why not visit your local Nissan dealer today and see why the 2009 Murano keeps getting great reviews like this?

You don’t need your Chevrolet dealer to give you their sales statistics to know that the high prices of gasoline have changed the way people buy cars. The market for small cars in the U.S. has risen dramatically in the last year or two, and that trend shows no signs of stopping.

One of the best cars you can consider if you’re worried about gas mileage is the Chevy Cobalt. The new Chevy Cobalt is an amazing little car, and it’s all about saving you money at the pump.

Take, for example, the Cobalt XFE. This car uses all sorts of new technologies and advances in engineering to get even better mileage than the previous model. The Cobalt uses low rolling-resistance tires, a specific gear ratio, as well as a revised engine calibration, to give it a 9 percent boost in fuel economy over previous versions of the vehicle.

The Chevy Cobalt XFE has a 2.2 liter, 155-horsepower four cylinder engine under the hood, along with a five-speed manual transmission. The changes that the Cobalt has had for the new model have been relatively inexpensive to make, and the payoff at the gas pump is substantial. As

On top of all of this, The Cobalt is a good ride, too. It  handles very well, and its acceleration is decent for its class. Check out one of these today at your local Chevrolet dealer, and you won’t be disappointed.

Have you ever heard of a four-door sports car? Twenty years ago, Nissan posed a similar question to consumers in one of the automaker’s campaign ads. The new 2009 Nissan Maxima, available at your local NJ dealership, may just be the answer to that question.

The researchers at Popular Mechanics recently took the new 2009 Nissan Maxima for a test drive. When they saw it at the New York Auto Show earlier this year, they were instantly drawn in. Here are some things they noticed after taking it for a spin.

• Nissan’s next-generation 3-mode Xtronic CVT helps improve the car’s gas mileage and acceleration from a spotlight. To put it in their words, the car “surges away from the traffic with a musical snarl, albeit one that maintains a constant pitch rather than a crescendo.”
• The 2009 Maxima is reasonably-priced at about $32,000 for one with several features.
• This version of the Maxima has tighter handling and steering than previous models. “The steering is direct, accurate and nicely weighted,” according to the researcher’s report. The report went on to say that the Maxima “steers with real precision.”

These and other great features make the 2009 Maxima a great buy. You can bet we’ll be writing more about this popular model in the weeks and months to come. Visit a local Nissan dealer today to take one for a test drive yourself!

The fact of the matter is that there are some times that are better than others to go to your New Jersey automotive dealer and buy your new Chevrolet. There are times when you’re likely to get a better deal,

Here are some of the best times to think about buying a new car:

End of the Year

Winter months are usually pretty slow for car dealers. Year end sales help the Chevrolet Dealer to boost its sales numbers for the year, get some of their old inventory off the lot, and save you some money in the process.

End of the Month

On a smaller scale, dealerships may be expecially anxious to sell their new cars at the end of a month. A salesperson may have a monthly quota that she’s trying to meet, for example, and you may be able to get a good deal.

Special Offers

Sometimes, manufacturers will offer rebates or special financing. These are good times to consider buying that new vehicle, as well. If you’re going to pay for the car outright, a rebate can be a great option. On the other hand, if the manufacturer is offering financing with no interest, that can save you thousands of dollars over time, as well.