3 Essential Services You'll Find at Your Redwood City Nissan Dealership

If there's one car part that a safety-conscious driver should always keep in tip-top condition, it's the brakes. The rate at which brakes wear down depends both on the owner's driving habits and how well the brakes are maintained. The following are some essential principles of effective brake maintenance, including how often to visit your local Nissan dealer to have the brake fluid, pads, rotors, and calipers inspected or repaired. Try Not to Ride Your Car's Brakes Riding the brakes is when a driver always has a foot either on the gas or the brake pedal. When approaching a junction or turn, rather than taking their foot off the gas to allow gravity to slow the vehicle, they approach too rapidly and then depend wholly on the brakes to slow the vehicle down. more This puts a great deal of unnecessary strain on the brakes and causes the pads and rotors to wear down prematurely. Quitting this habit can help a driver maintain their brakes for longer. Avoid Brake-Heavy Driving Conditions Another cause of accelerated brake wear is any kind of brake-heavy driving condition, meaning a condition where the brakes must be used excessively. This includes commuting in stop-and-go traffic and using winding, hilly roads with long downhill stretches. Increasing the weight of the vehicle with heavy loads or trailers also strains the brakes. If possible, it's a good idea to minimize any such driving conditions. Flush the Brake Fluid Frequently Brake fluid serves the vital function of transmitting the stopping signal from the brake pedal to the calipers. Over time, moisture and air can get into the brake lines, diluting the brake fluid and lessening the necessary hydraulic pressure. For this reason, brake fluid should be flushed and refreshed at least every 25,000 miles. You can also regularly have the brake lines bled of trapped air. Replace Brake Pads and Rotors Promptly Both brake pads and rotors undergo a great deal of wear and tear from usage. Drivers should pay careful attention to both components and replace them as soon as they're on their last legs. You're likely to hear a high-pitched squealing noise when a brake pad is nearing its limit. With rotor discs, a rhythmic vibration through the pedal and steering wheel is a more common sign of warping or damage. Have Brake Servicing at Your Nissan Dealer Twice a Year As with any car part, one of the most important maintenance tasks for brakes is to have them frequently serviced by qualified professionals. It's recommended to have brakes serviced twice a year. The technician can check the brake fluid, brake lines, pads, rotors, and calipers, promptly repairing or replacing any malfunctioning parts. Visit Redwood City Nissan in Redwood City, CA, today to have your car's brakes serviced by courteous, experienced technicians. We offer an extensive range of new and used vehicles with courteous, personalized customer service.

With its distinctive styling, clever use of space, and precise handling, the 2024 Nissan Kicks is a compact SUV that delivers big style and fun. Small Size, Big Space The Nissan Kicks is a compact SUV that is big on space. Thanks to thoughtful design, the Kicks comfortably seats 5 and still has plenty of room for cargo. With all of the seats upright, the Kicks has 25.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats. However, if you need even more space, the rear seats fold down. They also have a 60/40-split fold-down option for more flexibility in seating passengers and hauling gear. more Stylish Appearance The Kicks has a distinctive appearance that gets noticed. Its sleek, sporty look is enhanced by the chrome grille and 16-inch wheels with steel covers. Available features such as splashguard, rear spoiler, and stainless-steel exhaust can further customize the sportiness. Smooth, Nimble Handling With its 1.6L DOHC engine and Xtronic continuously variable transmission, the Kicks is powerful and fun to drive. It has a variety of features designed to keep the driver fully in control. Thanks to its electric power steering, the Kicks offers smooth, effortless turns and more precise movement. Active Ride Control is Nissan technology that helps create a smoother ride, even when you're driving over bumpy roads. Vehicle Dynamic Control with Traction Control System helps maintain stability, control, and traction in difficult driving conditions. Driver-Assistance Suite The Kicks comes with Nissan Safety Shield 360, which is a collection of features designed to make your drive easier and safer. For example, Rear Cross Traffic Alert makes leaving parking spaces less stressful because it monitors the area behind your car and alerts you to approaching vehicles. Rear Automatic Braking is another feature that helps protect you when your Kicks is in reverse. It monitors the area behind your car and will automatically apply the brakes if you're about to hit an object. Other helpful driver-assistance features include: Blind spot warning Lane departure warning Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection High beam assist Forward collision warning Rearview monitor Rear sonar system Hill start assist Fun Infotainment The Kicks is loaded with technology that makes your road trips even more fun. It comes with a 7-inch color touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. It has a 6-speaker AM/FM audio system that can be controlled by steering wheel controls. Are you ready to see all the fun and style that can fit inside a compact SUV? Come to Redwood City Nissan in Redwood City, CA to test drive the Kicks for yourself.

With electric cars becoming more common on the road, it might be time to finally take one out for a spin. The 2024 Nissan LEAF is one of the best EVs on the road with a comfortable, spacious cabin, a smooth drive feel, and a quiet driving experience. 1. Responsive Powertrain The 2024 LEAF has two powertrain options. The entry-level S model has a 40 kWh battery and a 110 kW electric motor that generates 147 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. The highest trim, the SV PLUS, has a 60 kWh lithium-ion battery and a more robust 160 kW electric motor that provides 214 horsepower and 250 lb-ft of torque. more On top of having excellent acceleration and steady handling, each LEAF model has a front-wheel drive drivetrain and an impressive electric driving range. The EPA-estimated electric range for the S model is 149 miles, while the SV PLUS model has a 212-mile electric range. 2. Intuitive Driver Assistance The base S trim comes with an e-Pedal, which rules your acceleration and braking with a single pedal while also activating the regenerative braking system. This model has standard safety technology such as intelligent blind spot intervention and intelligent lane intervention to help your LEAF avoid collisions. This model also comes with forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, rear cross-traffic alert, rear automatic braking, high beam assist, and intelligent trace control. A standard rear sonar system makes it much easier to maneuver your LEAF S when you are parking or reversing, while a rearview monitor provides rear visibility inside the cabin, so you don't have to twist your body around. 3. Thoughtful Convenience The S model has an automatic temperature control system, rear door alert, and an easily adjustable tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel column. To maximize your convenience, this EV has push-button start and the Nissan Intelligent Key. The Nissan Intelligent Key lets you open the door or the trunk and activate the engine without fishing out your keys. For drivers who worry about being locked out of their vehicle, the Intelligent Key eliminates this worry. 4. Outstanding Fuel Economy Finally, test driving an electric vehicle like the Nissan LEAF might cinch the deal if you've been on the fence about EV fuel efficiency. The base S trim gets 123 MPGe in urban areas, 99 MPGe on the interstate, and 111 MPGe combined. The SV PLUS model also has a great fuel economy with 121 MPGe in the city, 98 MPGe on the highway, and 109 MPGe.  The best way to tell if the Nissan LEAF is right for you is to take the EV out on the road. Book a test drive when you call Redwood City Nissan in Redwood City, CA today.