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.
Learn quickly that a dash camera is the only thing that will keep you safe while out on the busy and often dangerous roads. This is a lesson you must commit to memory for the simple fact that those cameras have helped so many remain safe already, and they will help you also as long as you accept the fact that this is what they are there for.
The typical dash camera is not very expensive, but it carries with it a lot of weight in terms of its value in the event of an accident.
Nissan of Chattanooga East wants you to know how important it is to maintain your car care and maintenance all year round. We also want you to know that spring is a good time to get all your vehicle service caught up and start fresh.
You might want to greet the warm months with a trip to our vehicle service center for a checkup. Before you start taking those trips it pays to check your tires for wear. Maybe they need to be rotated. When was your car's last oil change? These are things you need to be thinking…
At Nissan of Chattanooga East we service many cars and trucks. Among the most common problems we encounter are worn brake pads. We want to help you understand the function of your brake pads and why keeping them in good working order is important to your entire braking system.
Brake pads create friction against the rotor when you press the brake pedal. This friction is what brings your car to a stop. Brake pads that are in need of replacement can make a grinding or growling noise when the brakes are applied. It is important that you handle the issue…
If you've never driven an electric car before, you're in for a real treat. This is especially true for Chattanooga drivers who find themselves behind the wheel of the Nissan LEAF. This increasingly popular EV boasts an efficient, all-electric design that makes it just as fun to operate as it is economical and environmentally friendly. At Nissan of Chattanooga East, we're dedicated to helping motorists understand just how beneficial this automobile can actually be.
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Many people are under the impression that their muffler and exhaust system are for the purpose of reducing noise. This is one thing that it does, but there is much more to it than that. A faulty exhaust system can cause your car to fail to start. That is why having it inspected regularly is an important part of the maintenance routine.
As a vehicle owner, it's important that you take good care of your vehicle. This will ensure that you have your vehicle for many years to come. When it comes to protecting your vehicle from theft, there are some very simple ways that you can keep criminals away from your investment.
It's important that you don't make your vehicle a target for theft. If you hop out of your vehicle to mail a letter or run into a store, you shouldn't leave it running. This is a major security concern.
Equipped to handle daily commutes with ease and excellent fuel efficiency, the Nissan Kicks is promised to be a popular, all-new subcompact SUV in cities like Chattanooga, TN with the ebb and flow of busy drivers. The practical concept and smooth design make it an easy handler, perfect for navigating those curvy backroads or straightforward highways.
Safety features are a favorite subject among our team here at Nissan of Chattanooga East. One such feature, a blind spot monitor, reduced lane-change crash injuries roughly 23% in 2015, according to the IIHS. Question: What exactly is a blind spot monitor? Here's your basic intro.
How a Blind Spot Monitor Works
Depending on the suite of technologies, a car's blind spot monitors uses a system of lasers, mirrors and sensors. These lasers, mirrors and sensors detect any vehicle that accelerates into your blind spot when your vehicle is in motion.
The Nissan Titan has an interior that allows you to accomplish what you need to do. It is a full-size truck that is capable and can double as the perfect work truck. One of the things that Chattanooga drivers like about the Titan is that it has the power to haul the load and it can serve as a mobile office, too.