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Car Cleaning Tips for Spring

As winter makes way for spring, we start to realize the condition our vehicles are in. Your car has endured a harsh winter with deep snow and salt all over the roads. At Pembroke Nissan, we strive to keep you informed on the best vehicle care practices. That includes getting your car detailed at least once a year, preferably after winter and in spring. Here are some things you can do in the meantime!

Car Maintenance and Service Checklist

Part of owning a car is ensuring it’s properly maintained. It’s important to keep a regular vehicle maintenance schedule and get your car serviced often to ensure it runs in optimal condition. At Pembroke Nissan, we strive to keep you safe on the road. That includes ensuring you are well informed on how to properly care for your vehicle. Here’s an easy checklist that you can refer to!

How to Know It’s Time For a New Car

Whether you’ve bought your car new or used, it can be tricky to tell when it’s time to upgrade. To help make your decision a little easier, here are five questions you should ask yourself before buying a new car.

Is It Better to Finance or Lease Your Next Vehicle?

Deciding whether to finance or lease a new vehicle can be tricky. There are benefits to each, depending on your goals, credit history, preferences, and needs. Here's a breakdown of the pros and cons of leasing versus financing.

How to Decide Whether to Buy a New or Used Car

When it's time to shop for a vehicle, you may wonder whether to opt for a new model or a used one. The decision can be a challenge, as each has its own unique benefits. The key is deciding which option best suits your particular situation. Factors to consider include your budget, credit history, and lifestyle, among others. Keep reading to learn more about the considerations to keep in mind when deciding whether to buy a new or used car.

Why You Shouldn't Ignore Your Warning Lights

As a driver, you may have experienced warning lights appearing on your dashboard while driving. Ignoring these warning lights is not advisable. Warning lights are installed in your vehicle to inform you about the health of your car, and ignoring them could lead to expensive repairs and even a potential accident. Pembroke Nissan, a leading dealership located in Pembroke, Ontario, suggests that you should not ignore warning lights and instead book a service appointment. This article will discuss why you should pay attention to warning lights

One of the most important things you can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (or the Coronavirus) is to disinfect any surface which has had contact with hands¹.

COVID-19 has a protective coating which makes it very strong, allowing it to infect other cells. This coating, however, can be completely eradicated once it meets alcohol² (ie. hand sanitizer or an alcohol-based cleaning wipe).


 

Despite the unusually warm fall so far, winter will arrive soon. This means your mornings will start getting cold and that requires the exercise of trying to warm up your car to a comfortable temperature for your morning commute. However, warm cars only happen if your car will start. Should you be afraid of your car not starting in cold weather? What is the proper temperature to use a block heater?

Most engines nowadays will start at –30°C if it hasn’t been plugged in. However, your vehicle won’t be happy about starting up in the cold.


 

It’s back to school time for the youngsters in Ontario. While this may be a joyous occasion for some, this can cause the blues for others. Back to school marks the time when the seasons are changing from sunny afternoons to foggy and cold mornings. For university students, this is a time to meet up with friends again or start a new chapter, while for kids it’s time to give up the lazy summer afternoons. Parents can go both ways, either sad sending their child off to university or happy finally getting some quiet time at home. Whichever…

With the recent advancements in Electric Vehicles or EVs as they’ve come to be known, we’ve seen a huge change in the way we drive our cars. For instance, the Honda E has replaced its side mirrors with cameras that project the image onto the dash – but that’s an obvious one; subtle changes have been taking place in the past decade of car manufacturing, slowly changing the way we drive. Blind-spot detection is a new technology that is making waves throughout the entire industry, not just in EVs. This safety system senses oncoming vehicles that may be…