Become an Expert Parallel Parker

Remember the one thing you were nervous about doing for your driver’s test? Parallel parking, it never went away. When you see others do it with ease you get jealous! There is no time like the present to master this skill. Take the weekend and a couple of cones in your driveway and make someone else jealous with your expert parking skills.

• Slowly maneuver your vehicle so that you are parallel with the front car surrounding the spot, you should be about 2-3 feet away from the side of the car.
• Check your mirrors for any other traffic and when you are sure there is nothing in the way, put your vehicle in reverse.
• Begin to turn your steering wheel to the right while slowly backing in to the spot.
• Once you are farther into the space slowly begin to straighten your wheel out, continually checking for the other cars and objects in your mirrors.
• Here is a tip- when your front wheel passes the back bumper of the car you were parallel with earlier, turn your wheel to the left.
•  Once your car is parked next to the curb you may need to adjust your vehicle. Again, always check your mirrors.
  
  
  When you are ready to leave whatever fabulous event you were attending, here are some tips on leaving the parking space.

• Reverse as much as you can without hitting the car behind you.
• Look for oncoming traffic and slowly turn the wheel to your left to merge onto the street

Drive away and relish in the fact that everyone just saw you expertly pull away from your spot.

Great Job!

Work smart instead of hard. Your car will follow suit.

Summer just got a whole lot cooler. If you always follow these two rules, you’ll always avoid sweating the small stuff.

ALWAYS avoid using your AC for as long as possible. It might be a little uncomfortable, but if you can deal with cracking the windows, it’s a small effort that will save you big down the road. Hunt for underground parking, shade trees, and ALWAYS be sure you’re equipped with a sunshade just in case.

Once you’ve reached that too-hot-to-handle part of summer and begin using the AC in your car, ALWAYS use recirculation mode! You should acvate recirculation as soon as you can feel the AC start pumping out cool air. This causes the AC system to recycle the cool air that’s already in the car instead of cooling new hot air from outside. Why make your car work double-time?

There is room for everyone on this road trip!

 

If you’re hitting the road this summer, you should be gripping the steering wheel of a brand new 2014 Nissan Rogue. Compact crossovers line the roads these days, and each one promises to amaze. But the Rogue isn’t about making promises…it sets itself apart without saying a word.

Introducing your road trip saving grace: the Divide-N-Hide system! Anywhere there is space in the Rogue, there is a way to use it. Store it all: beach gear, luggage, toys for the drive—even that pesky laundry that always seems to build up during vacation.  Oh, and don’t forget the scuba equipment, first aid kid, and extra beach towels…you’ll have room for all that too.

A few more examples of how the 2014 Nissan Rogue leaves its competition in the dust? The 2014 Rogue seats seven PLUS boasts an optional third-row seat, zero-gravity technology makes holiday road trips like riding on a cloud, not to mention that the the newly-designed interior is advanced enough to impress–but not overwhelm.

Visit our online inventory to find a 2014 Nissan Rogue that’s a perfect fit for your family!

Here’s how to stop an accident before you even get in the car

-Put the cell phone down. 

Turn it off if the sound of a text alert or call will tempt you to check it.  This seems like an obvious one, but according to the Official US Government Website for Distracted Driving, approximately 660,000 drivers are using cell phones or manipulating electronic devices while driving at ANY given daylight moment in America.

-Don’t eat or drink while driving.  

It’s tempting to swing by a drive-thru and hop back on the road to make good time on your trip. But think about the risks involved–fiddling with wrappers, finding condiment packages, and dealing with the mess made are all distractions that take your eyes off the road.  Think about whether shaving that extra hour off your trip is worth cutting your life or the lives of others short.

-Clean up & fuel up.

Make sure your windshield is clean, oil changed, and vehicle generally maintained BEFORE you start your travels! Seeing your check engine light switch on or struggling with low visibility due to windshield grime is an avoidable distraction–so avoid it.

Do You Get Car Sick?

 

Before you know it, we’ll be smack dab in the middle of road trip season. For many, a long summer drive sounds like a thrilling adventure. But for those prone to car sickness, a road trip can turn into a nightmare. Here are a few tips for avoiding that dizzy, nauseous feeling:

–Sit in the front seat (or maybe do the driving for a little while)

–Crack a window (fresh air helps some avoid nausea)

–Close your eyes (if you can’t see anything, you won’t get motion sickness)

–Avoid focusing your eyes on one particular thing (like a card game or a book)

If you keep these handy tips in mind, you should be able to get out and enjoy the open road with ease. Check out our inventory and make sure you’re riding in style before your next adventure!