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You've found the Nissan you want. Now, the question is, what do you do with your present vehicle? Keeping it means paying for licensing and servicing. As your Nissan dealership, we want to tell you about some of the many trade-in benefits of bringing your original vehicle to us. You Save Money Your original car may be a few years old, but it has value. This value can reduce the cost of your new Nissan. You can value your vehicle using the easy Value Your Trade section on the Finance section of our website. The form asks for information about your car, including its mileage and VIN. Once you've completed the form, it's sent to us and we'll contact you with its current value. If you're happy with the valuation, all you need to do is bring your vehicle and its title to us, and our technicians will examine it to confirm the valuation. We'll complete the transfer paperwork with you and deduct the vehicle's value from the price of your new Nissan. It's quick and simple. more You Save Repair Costs Even the highest quality vehicles age, and older vehicles cost more to maintain. After approximately eight years or 100,000 miles, more complex and expensive systems need repair or replacement. Additionally, the frame, body panels, and other parts that aren't replaced during maintenance will show signs of aging. Added to this is that an older vehicle has a lower resale value, and it will eventually reach the point where it costs more to repair than it is worth. Trading in your old car prevents these issues and allows you to put the money you'd have to use on its future repairs to better use. You Save Tax Everyone likes to pay less tax, and trading in your old car to us means less tax on your new Nissan. Here in Pennsylvania, you pay a 6% tax on the value of a new car when you pay cash or finance it. As we saw above, when you trade in your vehicle, its value is deducted from the price of your new car. The 6% tax is then payable only on the remaining amount for your new car after the trade-in deduction. It's Quick and Easy Trading in your vehicle is very quick, and it's hassle-free. When you bring it to us, we take care of all the paperwork. It costs nothing and can be completed in minutes. It's a great alternative to trying to sell your old vehicle, as this can be costly and time-consuming, depending on its make and model. These are just some of the many reasons a trade-in can work for you. Contact us today at Courtesy Nissan in Altoona, PA.

The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder is one of the most compelling mid-size crossovers on the market, excelling as a dependable family hauler that can go just about anywhere. Let's take a look at why it's been such a hit with drivers across the country! 1. Handsome Exterior The vehicle looks bold, muscular, and elegant all at once. Base S models already look snazzy with their standard LED headlights and stylish 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels in a dark finish. Other trims are available with heated power side mirrors featuring integrated turn signals and a power rear door that grants easier access to the cargo area. Adding even more presence to the vehicle are optional duo-tone color schemes and 20-inch wheels. more 2. Robust and Refined Powertrain Whether you choose the Pathfinder's front-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive layout, you can expect outstanding performance thanks to its standard 284-hp 3.5L V6 engine and 9-speed automatic transmission. Gearshifts are quick and seamless for a responsive drive, plus a torque output of 259 lb.-ft ensures plenty of grunt for taking on rough terrain. The powertrain's capabilities include delivering a 0-to-60 time of around seven seconds and enabling a maximum towing capacity of 6,000 pounds. Stops at the fuel pump are few and far between thanks to a fuel economy of up to 27 MPG highway. 3. Inviting Interior Seating for up to eight and an impressive list of available amenities mean that the Pathfinder is ideal for larger families and keeping passengers comfortable during long trips. The second-row bench seating may be replaced with a pair of captain's chairs that flank a removable center console with cup holders. Available 10-way power adjustability for the driver's seat, heated front seats, and leather upholstery result in a genuinely luxurious experience. 4. Comprehensive Infotainment System An 8-inch NissanConnect infotainment touchscreen is standard, but SL and Platinum trims sport a 9-inch screen. Both let users take advantage of useful features like Apple CarPlay/Android Auto integration and Bluetooth hands-free calls and streaming audio. Pathfinders with the larger display also come with support for Nissan Door to Door Navigation, providing 3D maps, turn-by-turn directions, and even directions for finding the vehicle itself. 5. Advanced Driver Assists From blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alerts to automatic emergency and rear braking, there are numerous standard driver assistance technologies in the Pathfinder helping to avoid collisions. Almost every variant receives the Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention System, as well, which can prevent drivers from making unsafe lane changes by lightly applying the brakes. Nissan's Pathfinder backs up its rugged appearance with ample power while boasting incredible versatility. Head down to Courtesy Nissan in Altoona, PA today and check it out!

Nissan has always prioritized driver safety, and each year, Nissan models have ever-more effective driver-support tech. The 2025 lineup comes with an impressive array of advanced safety features. Visit your local Nissan dealership to find out which of these features is standard or available in your preferred model. You can also see them in action with a test drive. Intelligent Forward Collision Warning With this feature, as you drive, your Nissan monitors not just one but two vehicles ahead, monitoring each car's speed. If sudden deceleration is detected in either of the vehicles ahead, it responds instantly, alerting you both visually and audibly. more Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection When any kind of collision threat appears on the road before you, including the appearance of a pedestrian, your car not only warns you but also prepares the automatic brakes. If you fail to respond immediately to the alert, the brakes will be applied to avoid or at least mitigate the impact. Intelligent Lane Intervention This feature builds on lane departure warning, which alerts you if you accidentally begin to wander toward the neighboring lane. With both features active, your car also applies gentle braking to help you return safely to the center of the lane. Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention The blind spot to either side of your car may one day conceal another vehicle just when you decide to change lanes. This clear collision danger is far less likely in a Nissan equipped with this feature, which alerts you of the danger and also taps the brakes. Intelligent Backup Intervention Reversing is another maneuver that sometimes entails limited driver visibility. With this feature, you needn't worry about bumping into large objects behind you. Your Nissan will detect them and brake automatically. Rear Cross-Traffic Alert With this feature, your car can also scan the road to either side when you're backing out of a tight parking spot. If another vehicle is approaching, you'll be clearly warned. Easy-Fill Tire Alert The air pressure in your tires is vital for road safety. During your regular tire checks, if you need to release or add air, this feature lets you know when you reach optimal PSI with a honk of the horn. With the tire pressure monitoring system, your Nissan also alerts you when any tire becomes under- or over-inflated. Find Out More at Your Nissan Dealership If safety is top of mind when choosing your car, you'd be hard-pressed to find a safer vehicle than a 2025 Nissan. Drop by any time to find out more about these features and get behind the wheel of your ideal Nissan model. Come to Courtesy Nissan in Altoona, PA, to learn more about Nissan vehicle safety. Since 1966, we've been helping generations of local drivers enjoy safer, better-performing cars.

Throughout the year, your car's air-con keeps your drives comfortable and pleasant. Even during winter, you need a healthy AC system to defrost and defog while the blower fan pushes heat into the cabin. In short, you should never let your AC deteriorate. Here are four key indications that you need to visit your local Nissan dealership for immediate air conditioning maintenance. 4 Signs Your Nissan's Air Conditioning Needs Maintenance Only Warm Air Blowing When there's an issue with the refrigerant, such as a leak, the AC might continue to blow air into the cabin, but the cooling process won't be working. So, if your cabin refuses to cool down, you should ask a trusted technician to inspect the refrigerant and repair any leaks. more Refrigerant is usually invisible to the naked eye and evaporates instantly in contact with the open air, which makes it tricky to locate leaks. To remedy the problem, our technicians can use a special dye that becomes visible under the UV light of a blacklight torch. No Air Blowing at All If no air is emerging from the AC vents at all, the blower fan, blower motor, blower resistor, blower fuse, or relay might be faulty. The air intake could also be blocked by debris that got sucked in from outside. Alternatively, one of the system's belts or hoses could be damaged. Strange Air-Con Noises Rattling sounds from the AC may mean a leaf or something else has become stuck inside the system, or the compressor clutch is malfunctioning. Grinding, whirring, or knocking noises point to other problems. A technician will need to diagnose and fix the cause of the noises. Smelly Air from the AC Vents All AC systems create condensation as the temperature continually rises and falls. The drain line carries most of this water out of your car, but some moisture can still remain, especially as the air conditioner grows older. This moisture creates a breeding ground for bacteria, mold, and mildew. The best way to prevent a buildup of mold is to run the AC fan alone for five minutes before turning the system off. But if your car is left unused for a while, mold has time to grow, creating the unpleasant mildewy smell when you finally use your AC again. Book Regular Air Conditioning Maintenance at Your Nissan Dealership While its functionality may appear simple, your car's air conditioner is remarkably complex and requires regular maintenance. If you schedule yearly inspections, any nascent issues can get reliably repaired, saving you from malfunctions on the road. Visit Courtesy Nissan in Altoona, PA, today to get your AC back into great working order. We offer a first-class customer experience, whatever automotive purchasing, financing, servicing, or repair needs you might have.