If you’ve never purchased a vehicle before you might not know the difference between leasing and purchasing your vehicle and you don’t want to find yourself doing one or the other without knowing all of the information before doing so. When it comes to leasing and purchasing there is no right or wrong answer, it all depends on what works best for your lifestyle. As they say, knowledge is power, so get ready because I am about to drop some real knowledge on you. Below I have laid out the benefit of both leasing and purchasing to help you decide which will be the best option for you! Once you’ve decided which option is right for you, be sure to start your search online now where you can schedule a test drive and get pre-approved. Or stop into Loughead Nissan today and our team will help walk you through your entire process!
Benefits of leasing:
- New vehicle model with top-of-the-line technology every few years
- Lower monthly payments
- Lower out-of-pocket costs upfront
- Never become upside-down in a loan payment
- Never worry about selling your old vehicle
- Vehicles are usually covered under warranty
Benefits of buying:
- No mileage restrictions
- You own the vehicle when you make your final payment
- No excessive wear fees
- You can sell the vehicle whenever you choose to, no fixed ownership
- No customization fees
- Your credit doesn’t need to be outstanding
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The snow is falling, winter is here, and we’re ready to conquer this winter with ease thanks to these five life hacks on this week’s blog. Whether you’re traveling or staying near this season, we encourage you to freshen up your winter skills and put them to good use. Need further assistance? Give us a call or schedule an appointment with our team online today. Ready to upgrade into a brand new Nissan?! Even better! We have plenty of brand new incentives happening right here at the dealership this winter. Check out those deals on our specials page and hurry on by to see our team for a test drive at your convenience!
Emergency Kit:
- It’s always a good idea to be prepared in the event of an emergency, especially in the winter months. We encourage you to keep an extra coat, warm hat, gloves, and extra socks in your vehicle. It’s a good idea to keep a blanket, phone charger, flashlight, bottle of water, and a small non-perishable snack.
Stop Foggy Windows:
- Foggy windows are no stranger in the winter season. And they can lead to potentially dangerous situations. Roll down your windows to quickly defog those windows or keep a clean chalkboard eraser in your vehicle to wipe away the fog.
Keep Yourself From Getting Stuck:
- If your vehicle is a little on the lighter side, we encourage you to place a few bags of kitty litter in the back of your vehicle or trunk. This will aid in traction in the rear of your vehicle. And also keep a small shovel in the event you get stuck.
Keep The Underside Of Your Vehicle Clean:
- It’s important to keep your vehicle clean all year long, but it’s especially important to keep the underside of your vehicle clean during the winter. Dirt, salt, and ice can accumulate underneath and cause erosion. Get a car wash on a warmer day and park your vehicle in the garage.
Avoid Frozen Wiper Blades:
- Whether it’s a little snow or ice, no one likes frozen over wiper blades. We recommend leaving your wiper blades propped up when your vehicle is in park or place a pair of socks over the blades to keep them from freezing.
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The holiday season is over, but winter is just beginning. We still have several months of winter weather ahead of us, and as many of you know, ever-changing and harsh weather conditions can be hard on your vehicle. That’s why it is important to keep your Nissan in tip-top shape with regular maintenance. The past couple of months has been pretty busy for all of us. Whether you’ve been running around getting gifts or traveling for the holidays, right now is the perfect time to pop open the hood and see what kind of condition your ride is in. Below you will find a maintenance checklist that is perfect for your ride’s checkup! However, if you don’t know much about your vehicle or you don’t have time to roll up your sleeves, don’t stress! Our team of certified technicians can get your vehicle back into tip-top shape in no time! Just head over to our website to schedule your service appointment now!
Check and change the oil:
- Regular oil and filter changes will keep your engine’s life running longer
- Nothing will destroy an engine faster than neglecting oil-level checks or fresh-oil changes.
Flush and change the cooling system:
- A 50/50 mix of coolant and distilled water will keep the cooling system in good shape and prevent corrosion and deposits from building up inside the cooling system.
- Be sure to change your coolant once a year
Change out transmission and differential oils:
- While not requiring frequent service, these fluids must be changed according to service intervals.
- Before topping off fluids, be sure that it is the proper oil and transmission fluid needed for your vehicle
Clean it up:
- Washing your vehicle is obvious, but when it comes to cleaning the vehicle’s underside many of us fall short.
- Everything the vehicle ran over can also get stuck to the underside, hosing off winter salt and road grime is a good idea to keep from corrosion or build up.
Grease it up:
- Everything with moving parts needs grease to survive, make sure the proper vehicle parts remain greased as needed
Wax on, wax off:
- Nothing keeps your vehicle’s paint looking good and protected like a coat of quality wax.
- Wax should be applied every six months.
Keep Driveline components Lubricated:
- Driveline components such as u-joints also require regular lubrication
Protect it from harmful UVs:
- Protect the interior plastic by parking the vehicle in the shade, harmful UVs can deteriorate the plastic
- On sunny days, be sure to use a window deflector screen
- Applying a UV protectant to prevent the plastic and vinyl from drying out can also help
Keep your wheels fresh to death:
- Inspect, clean, and repack wheel bearings with wheel bearing grease according to service intervals
- This is a pretty cheap task so you won’t break the bank doing so.
Top off your brake fluid:
- Brake fluid moisture, which causes components to corrode and fail
- Replacing the brake fluid and bleed system once a year will keep from damage happening
- Brake fluid is pretty cheap
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The holiday season is quickly approaching, which means you might be traveling long distances to see your family and friends. And if you’ve been neglecting your ride, it’s time to spruce it up with a service appointment before hitting the road! Below, you’ll find a few things you’ll want to check up on before hitting the road this holiday season! And if you’re ready to upgrade your ride altogether, do so with the team right here at Loughead Nissan!
Tires
- It’s no secret your tires are important to your performance if your tire tread is looking worn-down, has metal showing through the rubber, or crack and cuts it might be time for new ones. Stop in and have our technicians take a look. These are critical components for a road trip!
Engine Fluids
- Your engine needs clean oil, coolant, and transmission fluid to run properly and maintain maximum performance. We recommend checking all fluid levels before hitting the road and making sure your oil change is up to date.
Brakes and Brake Fluid
- Bad brakes and depleted brake pad fluid are a dangerous combination that can lead to dangerous situations for you, your passengers, and other drivers. Have your brakes and their fluid checked before a long trip and test your brakes capacity.
Travel Safe, Be Aware
- Always follow the speed limit, use your turn signals when changing lanes or turning, watch for any debris on the road and always watch for wet and icy road surfaces.
Don’t Forget The Travel Tools
- It is always smart to equip your vehicle with tools for an emergency; be sure to pack a first-aid kit, flashlight, blanket, umbrella, phone charger, and some snacks and water. Also, ensure that your spare tire is fully inflated and that you have the proper tools to change out a blown tire if one occurs.
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Sing it loud and proud – our Christmas playlist is here for you to enjoy! From the classics to some new ones, we hope you’ll enjoy our Christmas playlist! Whether you’re traveling this holiday season or you’re hosting, we guarantee this playlist will be a hit in the car or in the house! So, get your speakers ready, press play, and enjoy all that this time of year has to offer!
All I Want For Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey
Last Christmas – Wham!
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas – Michael Buble
Santa Tell Me – Ariana Grande
Rockin Around The Christmas Tree – Brenda Lee
Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) – Mariah Carey
Mistletoe – Justin Bieber
Santa Baby – Ariana Grande
Let It, Snow! Let It, Snow! Let It, Snow! – Frank Sinatra
What Christmas Means To Me – Stevie Wonder
Rudolph The Rednosed Reindeer – Dean Martin
Last Christmas – Ariana Grande
Thank God It’s Christmas – Queen
Run Rudolph Run – Chuck Berry
Frosty The Snowman – Ella Fitzgerald
Shake Up Christmas – Train
Blue Christmas – Elvis Presley
I Still Believe In Santa Clause – LeAnn Rimes
Oh, and if you’re hoping to upgrade your sleigh, there’s still time to do so before the new year! So hurry on in to see our team for a test drive in one of our impressive new Nissan models and let’s spread holiday cheer the way Santa wanted, in a Nissan!
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BRRRR! Temperatures are dropping and things are getting chilly this December! And nothing is worse than hopping into a cold car and waiting for it to warm up. So, how can we avoid the cold? Unfortunately, we can’t avoid it altogether but we do have some tips to help keep you warm this winter and into the new year! Take a look below and put these tips to good use!
- Park in the garage.
- Cover the windshield.
- Stock up on hand-warming packets.
- Buy a heater or seat cover that plugs into your car.
- Keep blankets in the back seat.
- Take along a warm beverage.
- Invest in a block heater to warm your engine faster
- Get in your vehicle & drive. Allowing your vehicle to warm up won’t actually make your vehicle warm up faster
- Make sure you dress warm, coat, gloves, and a hat!
- Purchase a heated steering wheel cover to keep your hands warm.
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Can you believe that December is in full swing?! We sure can’t but with that being said, that means you know that temperatures are going to be dropping quickly and it’s time to stop in and treat your vehicle to a little TLC service this holiday season. Whether your vehicle is in need of something minor or something a little more major, we can take care of all of your vehicle needs this month. We encourage you to check out our service specials below, print your coupon today, and schedule your service appointment with our team online today. We look forward to working with you and your Nissan, see you soon!
December Service Specials:
Synthetic Oil Change
- Get for only $47.95* (Was $59.95)
- Plus, multi-point inspection special
Tire Offer
- Get $70 off instantly when you purchase a set of four eligible tires*
*All Specials Expire 12/31/2021. See Our Specials Page For Information.
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‘Tis the season to give your vehicle something great this holiday season. And luckily for you, we’ve put together a list to make your holiday shopping experience easier than ever before. Get that guide below and hurry on in to see our team if you’re ready to service your vehicle, give the perfect gift, or upgrade into a brand new vehicle altogether. We’re here to help you with all of your vehicle needs – check out those gifts below and we hope to see you soon!
Five Gifts Your Vehicle Wants This Winter:
Full Detail: If it’s been quite some time since you’ve given your vehicle a good cleaning, it’s time to make that happen this holiday season. Treat your vehicle to a full detail service from your friends right here at the dealership and ride in clean style all winter long!
A Tune Up: Another easy way to make your ride happy this December. Treat your vehicle to a little TLC service from us. Whether your vehicle is in need of extensive service or maybe something a little more minor, it’s important to schedule your service appointments on time and let our team treat your vehicle right.
A New Set Of Tires: It’s the most wonderful time of the year to upgrade your vehicle’s tires. We encourage you to check your tread and stop on in to see our team to have our team treat you to a new set of tires on your vehicle.
Emergency Kit: We all should have one of these in the back of our vehicle but if you don’t, it’s time to gift your vehicle an emergency kit. While we hope you’ll never have to use it, it’s always a great idea to keep emergency supplies in the back of your vehicle just in case.
New Windshield Wipers: While winter temperatures are setting in, it’s important to upgrade your vehicle’s windshield wipers to a new set designed for winter conditions. These can help you conquer winter weather with ease.
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It’s Thanksgiving week and as you get ready to shovel a very hefty portion of mashed potatoes onto your plate, it’s important to remember the real meaning of Thanksgiving, that’s to be thankful for all you have. As you hang out with family and friends and enjoy amazing food, many other people won’t be. So we want to help get you into the giving mood with the holidays right around the corner. Below you can find some local charities and nonprofits that could really use your help this season and all year long! Browse the amazing organizations below, and be sure to see how you can do your part to help, now! Happy Thanksgiving!
Nick’s House – Relentless in improving the quality of life for those affected by cancer.
- Address: Swarthmore, PA 19081
- Phone: (610) 461-5987
Goodwill – When you donate to Goodwill, your unwanted items are sold in retail stores and online. With the money raised from these sales, Goodwill can help people overcome barriers to self-sufficiency, through the Power of Work. You donate and shop, and Goodwill provides job training programs and employment placement services to people with disabilities, those who lack education or job experience, and others facing challenges to finding employment.
- Address: 725 Chester Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081
- Hours: Monday-Saturday 9am-9pm, Sunday 10am-7pm
- Phone: (610) 543-4399
The Arc Of Delaware County – The Delaware County Advocacy & Resource Organization is a non-profit organization that advocates for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) since its incorporation in 1956.
- Address: 740 S Chester Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081
- Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
- Phone: (610) 544-6600
PathWays PA -PathWays PA was founded in 1978 as the Women’s Association for Women’s Alternatives. It served as one of Pennsylvania’s first residential programs to keep low-income, vulnerable women together with their children and has grown to become one of the Greater Philadelphia Region’s foremost providers of residential and community-based services for women, children, and families. Each year nearly 4,300 women, children, and families benefit from our full complement of residential and community-based services; job training and employment assistance; as well as self-sufficiency services as they work to break the cycle of poverty, homelessness, and abuse.
- Address: 1300 E Macdade Blvd, Folsom, PA 19033
- Hours: Monday-Friday 9 am – 5 pm
- Phone: (610) 543-5022
PA Breast Cancer Coalition – The PA Breast Cancer Coalition (PBCC) was formed in 1993 by a dedicated, active, and effective group of breast cancer survivors who had one common mission: to find a cure for breast cancer. Every program, event, and campaign is carried out with that goal in mind. Today, we are the source of action and information for Pennsylvania women with breast cancer and their families.
- Address: 5339 Delmar Dr, Clifton Heights, PA 19018
- Phone: (610) 622-3390
Cades – CADES is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with intellectual & physical disabilities.
- Address: 401 Rutgers Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
- Hours: Monday-Friday 8 am – 6 pm
- Phone: (610) 328-5955
Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County – DAP was founded in 1976 as part of an effort to provide safety, advocacy, and supportive services to victims of domestic abuse not otherwise available within Delaware County. Today, DAP remains the sole Delaware County provider of services exclusively to victims of domestic violence of all 49 municipalities.
- Address: 14 W 2nd St, Media, PA 19063
- Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Phone: (610) 565-6272
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When was the last time you took a refresher course on your winter driving tips? Well, if it’s been a while and you’re planning on heading into chilly temperatures this holiday season, this week’s blog will be a benefit to you. We encourage you to take a look at those tips below and be sure to put them to good use this winter. We want you and your passengers to stay safe so please use them!
- Be alert and allow more distance between your vehicle and others.
- Use your brakes carefully. Brake early and carefully as it takes more time and distance to stop in adverse conditions.
- Don’t use “cruise control” in wintry conditions.
- Be courteous to other drivers.
- Keep to the right except to pass, using turn signals to alert other drivers of your intentions.
- Always buckle your seat belt and require your passengers to do the same.
- Reduce speeds. Remember that the posted speed limit is for ideal travel conditions.
- Allow for extra travel time or consider delaying trips if the weather is inclement.
- Don’t use your hand-held cell phone while driving, as mandated by law.
- Use your headlights, as required by law.
Ok, so you have the tips, now what? Well, we encourage you to service your vehicle before you hit the roadway. You never know what you may encounter and it’s important to make sure that your vehicle can handle whatever may be thrown its way. So be sure to click the link below and schedule that service appointment and grab a service coupon that works best for your wallet and vehicle! We look forward to seeing you here at Loughead Nissan soon!
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