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New and certified used cars often come with powertrain and bumper-to-bumper warranties. The two vary greatly in the coverage they provide. A powertrain warranty replaces the parts that propel the vehicle. The components include the engine, transmission, differential, driveshaft, joints and other vital parts. But, parts of the system that are subject to wear and tear are not covered. These components include the battery, the clutch, drive belts and fluids.

On the other hand, a bumper-to-bumper warranty covers the powertrain and more. 

Many activities require vehicles or equipment to be towed between locations. While it may be a little confusing at the start, towing isn't difficult once you get the hang of it. When you are towing a vehicle there are a few things that you should pay attention to and remind yourself of from time to time.

Be Careful
This tip isn't to scare you about towing a trailer, but rather to mention that you will need to handle your vehicle differently than when you are driving without a trailer attached to it.

The Nissan Rogue Sport is a stylish yet rugged compact SUV that has become very popular with drivers of all ages. While some like the great fuel economy, others are impressed by the fuel economy, and others still love the way it drives and the many options it offers. Our team at Nissan of Chattanooga East would love to show you the many accessories that you can have with the Nissan Rogue Sport.

When it comes to sports accessories, the Nissan Rogue Sport really has you covered from the carpeted floor mats and aluminum alloy wheels to the chrome license…

Don't allow yourself to be stuck on the side of the road with a flat tire. Here are some tips from Nissan of Chattanooga East that will allow you to change that tire out quickly and safely.

Just a reminder, you should always pay attention to where you've parked your vehicle. Don't attempt to change a flat tire on uneven or unsafe terrain.

• Remove your wheel cover, and loosen all of the lug nuts that are holding your flat tire to the automobile.
• Use your jack to raise your vehicle up off the ground.
• Remove the lug…

There are dozens of perks about owning a Nissan Kicks, an all-new subcompact SUV with fuel efficiency that averages 37 mpg on highways. Praised as a popular SUV option for drivers in Chattanooga and other cities and towns nationwide, the Kicks is reliable, family-friendly, and practical as an everyday commuter car. You can take it wherever, whenever, with five comfortable seats, extra cargo space, and user-friendly, modern tech for navigation and music.

The Nissan Kicks is comfort and vibrancy in one, and you can customize it with a build options for add-ons...

You don't have to compromise when it comes to small SUVs and performance. The Nissan Rogue is the small and affordable SUV that offers you top performance at an affordable price. Here's what you will find on the current model Rogue.

In a small SUV, the right powertrain is important. That's why the Nissan Rogue comes with a 2.5-liter engine that features the Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS). This powertrain not only delivers up to 170 horsepower, but you also give you a highway fuel economy rating of 29 miles per gallon.

Getting a crossover vehicle means getting a vehicle with greater efficiency. Some people are not as focused on that at the moment as gas prices are low, but that won’t last forever. It is very nice to get extra mileage from any vehicle that you decide to get involved with. Who wants to spend more at the pump than they have to?

Savvy shoppers also like to look for a crossover vehicle because of the price tag on it. Many of them come in around $20,000 for the base models. That is a much more affordable option than…

Used car buying is becoming more and more popular as the years roll on. As such, it is important to know what to look for when buying used to get the best purchase for your hard-earned money.

When buying a used car, be sure to do your research, both on the vehicle you want and the dealership you want to purchase from. Once you've picked a trustworthy dealer, go in for a visit. Be sure to look the used vehicle over, and take it out for a test drive. Don't be timid or overly concerned that you are…

There are always some signs that tires need to be replaced before they get to the point of absolutely needing to be changed out. You need to look at things like cords showing on the tires, damage to the sidewall, and a whole lot more. All of those are potential signs that the tire is wearing out and should be changed right away.

The thing about getting new tires is that many people don’t want to do it right off the bat. They want to wait as long as possible because they don’t want to eat the cost…

A blind spot monitor is sensor- or radar-based technology that warns drivers who are changing lanes if a vehicle is at their side, but invisible to them.

A blind spot is the precarious position where the drivers' side view mirrors cannot perceive lateral traffic. Some motorists look over their shoulders to compensate for this loss of visibility, and this measure is mostly effective. However, more than 300 deaths per year relating to blind spot accidents indicate that not all efforts work.