Larry H. Miller Nissan Mesa Service Center

We would like to invite you to our Larry H Miller Nissan Mesa Service Center. Our Nissan repair center does all types of servicing from oil changes, state inspections, alignments and all other major repairs. We will make sure you're satisfied with all servicing.

The staff at auto repair center believes that making sure your vehicle is being maintained correctly is essential to maximizing your Nissan vehicle's performance. We have a fully experienced service staff that takes pride in their expertise in maintaining Nissan vehicles. 

If you would like you can schedule a Service Appointment online or view our Service Specials here! You can also give us a call at 480-655-4000 or visit our dealership located at 2025 Riverview Auto Drive in Mesa, Arizona.

Larry H. Miller Nissan Mesa - National Safety Month

The month of June is National Safety Month! 

Here at Larry H. Miller Nissan Mesa, we wanted to share some advice on vehicle safety and how we can help!

The key to improving vehicle safety is through tire awareness and maintenance. Here at Larry H. Miller Nissan Mesa, we want to do our part in making sure you are educated in both. We offer videos, specials, and discounts on tire rotations, safety inspections, and tire pressure. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that approximately 9% of crashes are tire-related in some way. 

In order to avoid tire-related crashes, it is important that you check tire pressure, tread depth, rotate tires, adjust, and avoid potholes. RightTurn blog described it perfectly below:

The acronym PART can help you remember to perform your routine tire maintenance. There are 4 major components in PART:

• P – Pressure
• A – Alignment
• R – Rotation
• T – Tread

Tire Pressure- Here at Larry H. Miller Nissan Mesa, we put together a YouTube video of the low tire pressure warning light and what causes it. You should check your tire pressure regularly. 

 

Tire Alignment- In the month of June, Larry H. Miller Nissan Mesa is offering a Special on a 4 Wheel Alignment. For full details on this special, click HERE. 

Tire Rotation- We recommend that you rotate your tires every 5,000-8,000 miles. 

Tire Tread- TireRack.com describes Tread Depth below:

Tread depth is a vertical measurement between the top of the tread rubber to the bottom of the tire's deepest grooves. In the United States, tread depth is measured in 32nds of an inch. Because it is difficult to accurately measure tread depth with a ruler, tread depth is best measured with a tire tread depth gauge. When tires have neared the end of their life, a U.S. Lincoln penny can also be used to confirm the tire's tread depth. If Lincoln's entire head is visible, the tire is worn to approximately 2/32" and is considered legally worn out in most States.

Here at Larry H. Miller Nissan Mesa, we are offering a Complimentary 27-Point Vehicle Safety Inspection along with a Car Wash with any service visit! We want to make sure that no matter where your vehicle takes you, you are safe! For more information on this special and other current specials, click HERE.

If you have any questions or would like to bring your vehicle in for Service, we are located at:

2025 Riverview Auto Drive in Mesa!

Our Service Department can be reached at: 866-543-2595

Article credit:

http://attorney-group.com/blog/national-tire-safety-week-2014/

http://blog.rightturn.com/national-tire-safety-week-2/

http://www.cardirectvirginia.com/blog/national-tire-awareness-safety-week/

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=197

2014 Altima Profile

What makes the 2014 Nissan Altima so different than past generations?

According to Autoblog.com:

"All 2014 Altima models will have chrome exhaust tips, revised seat cloth (when not fitted with leather) and better noise isolation."

The 2014 Altima will also feature the NissanConnect. NissanConnect merges your smart phone and the Nissan Display Screen to allow applications such as Pandora, Facebook, and other social media channels to function. NissanConnect will also be able to provide information such as weather, gas prices, and movie times. 

Along with the NissanConnect, the 2014 Altima gets 38MPG Highway, can connect with Bluetooth, contains a tire pressure monitoring system, navigation system, and hands-free text messaging assist. 


2014 Altima package options (Information from www.nissanusa.com):

Display Audio Package

• AM/FM/CD audio system with 5'' color display and RearView Monitor 
• NissanConnect™ Apps 
• Hands-free text messaging assistant 
• USB connection port for iPod® interface and other compatible devices 
• SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 3-month trial subscription 
• Additional Features
• Diversity antenna
• Speed-sensitive volume control

Technology Package 

• Nissan Navigation System with 7.0" color touch-screen monitor and voice recognition 
• SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link
• Moving Object Detection (MOD)
• Blind Spot Warning (BSW) 
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Convenience Package

• Power sliding glass moonroof with one-touch open/close and tilt feature
• Fog lights
• Manual folding outside mirrors with LED turn signal indicators
• Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors and sliding rod extension
• Rear passenger air conditioning vents
• Passenger-side front-window one-touch auto-up/down with auto-reverse
• Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror with digital compass
• HomeLink® Universal Transceiver 
• Mood lighting
• Side cargo net 

Moonroof Package 

• Power sliding glass moonroof with one-touch open/close and tilt feature

What are you waiting for? Pick your 2014 Altima package and stop by today!
http://www.lhmnissanmesa.com/index.htm
2025 Riverview Auto Dr. Mesa, AZ
480-655-4000

Car Seat Changes for LATCH System Limits

We know that you take your safety seriously and we wanted to share some car seat changes that will be impacting families starting in February.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has outline car seat changes regarding the weight-limit on the LATCH system in cars and trucks.

Before this change, weight-limits and car seat guidelines were based on the height and weight of a child passenger. These new limits would set parameters around the LATCH system and the combined weight of the child and the car seat.

This presents some challenges for parents with the actual weight of the car seat, and in the case of infant car seats, the anchor, varying between brands.

The NHTSA is setting the new combined weight limit (car seat + child) for LATCH systems at 65 pounds.

Once they’ve reached that weight, parents will need to move children into a car seat or booster seat that utilizes the seatbelt restraint system in the vehicle.

The last big change to car seat recommendations came in 2011 from the American Academy of Pediatrics when it was recommended that children remain in rear-facing car seats until the age of two, rather than transition to forward-facing seats at one year of age. 

For more details on this change, visit the following links:

LATCH System Video Tutorials from NHTSA

State Car Seat Laws

How to Find the Right Car Seat (With safety booklet download)

You can see info specific to Nissan vehicles regarding LATCH positions in the booklet from SafeCar.gov. 

If you have questions about your LATCH system, please visit any our Service Department for assistance.  

Be safe!

Larry H. Miller Nissan Mesa - Professional, friendly, and knowledgeable

Here at Larry H. Miller Nissan Mesa, we love your feedback! Our mission is to provide excellent customer service, knowledgeable staff, and an overall great customer experience. We want you to feel comfortable and relaxed whenever you arrive in our store- whether you are getting service done and waiting in our cozy waiting area, or you are purchasing a car and working with our talented sales team. Here is what some of our customers had to say about our sales team:

Our service department believes in making sure that your vehicle is maintained correctly. We have experienced staff who are willing and ready to help you with any need you bring in. We want to make sure that you are satisfied with your service before leaving our dealership. Here is what our customers had to say about our service department: 

Our service staff consists of Nick Palmer, Tim Hunsaker, and Doug Pigati. 

Nick Palmer is the new Service Director and has been in industry for 33 years. 

Whether you are a new customer or you have been a loyal customer, here at Larry H. Miller Nissan Mesa, we put you first. We appreciate your business and look forward to seeing you again. 

www.lhmnissanmesa.com

2025 Riverview Auto Drive Mesa, AZ

Low Tire Pressure Warning Light

One of the more commonly asked questions we get here in our service department is about a little light on the dash. If you aren't familiar with this light, it can look pretty ominous. Don't worry, it is only the Low Tire Pressure Warning Light. Tire pressure is an important piece of the performance puzzle and if you don't pay attention to it you can have some serious consequences.

"If tire pressure is too high, then less of the tire touches the ground. As a consequence, your car will bounce around on the road. And when your tires are bouncing instead of firmly planted on the road, traction suffers and so do your stopping distances. You'll also feel a decrease in ride comfort. (Hint: If you notice that every tie you own has coffee on it, check your tire pressure. It may be too high.)If tire pressure is too low, then too much of the tire's surface area touches the ground, which increases friction between the road and the tire. As a result, not only will your tires wear prematurely, but they also could overheat. Overheating can lead to tread separation — and a nasty accident. One sign of low tire pressure is if your tires squeal when cornering.And you need to check your tire pressure even if your tires aren't leaking. Why? Because tire pressure also changes with the temperature outside. Tire pressure decreases by about 1 pound per square inch for every 10-degree drop in outside air temperature. So if you last had your tire pressure checked in July, when it was 80 degrees outside, and it's now January — and the temperature is minus 20 — your tires may be underinflated by 10 pounds, which is dangerous." - CarTalk.com

Watch as Liz walks you through the importance of this light: