Clare Louise

The 2020 Nissan Versa model series has added some more value to the segment of small cars by offering more than expected value at a lesser price. This flagship model of Nissan now is making a successful sales record in the automotive market since the automaker has given it a fresh outfit.

This year the Nissan Versa is also seen to be stronger than ever before, thanks to the new frame that gives it a sleeker yet smarter shape with some hidden ruggedness. At one of the showrooms of the chain of Santa Cruz Nissan dealerships, the buyers of the 2020 Nissan Versa shared with us their happiness to invest in such a useful car that perfectly suited their family transportation purposes.

Standard Features Across the Lineup

The best part of the 2020 year edition of Nissan Versa is that, the automaker has standardized some really useful stuff across all the trim levels, namely the S, SV, SR that otherwise escalate the feature options both in terms of quantity and quality in the same ascending order.

So, irrespective of the trim you choose, the 2020 Nissan Versa is going to carry you safely to your destinations with its strong technological support of automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitors, and more. There will also be a 7.0-inch touchscreen display integrated with it infotainment system that will be functioning like a smartphone either through Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, as you choose.

Power and Mileage

The entire lineup of the 2020 Nissan Versa uses a standard powertrain combination, that consists of a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine in pair with a 5-speed manual gearbox to create 122-horsepower and 114 pounds-feet of torque. There is also an option to pair the inline 4 engine to a  continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) with front wheel drive setting, to increase the fuel efficiency.

With the former setting loaded under the hood of your 2020 Nissan Versa, the gasmileage will count 30 mpg from a combined trip, as rated by the EPA, while choosing the latter combination using the continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) will fetch you a mileage as high as 35 mpg from the same combination of drive speeds.

Interior Comfort and Convenience

As a small car model, the 2020 Nissan Versa brings in a cabin that makes a comfortable seating for four to five occupants including the one who will sit behind the wheels. For cargo, the standard cargo space at the trunk is 14.7 cubic feet while choosing any of the higher trims will give you another 1 ft extra, which is overall 15 cubic feet to load your personal stuff.

All the 2020 Nissan Versa cabins come wrapped in upmarket cloth upholstery with other features like 16-inch alloy wheels, infotainment system with Bluetooth and USB connectivity. The seats are firm and supportive to soak up all the travel fatigue.

At one of the Santa Cruz Nissan dealership showrooms, a group of auto experts recommend the 2020 Nissan Versa for all those prospective buyers who wanted a fuel efficient daily commuter within the city.

Most people do not consider it important to maintain their brakes. Brakes can save your life and hence it is important to keep them maintained. When you hit the brakes, there are complex parts involved in the action. One such crucial part is brake pads and there are signs when you know you have to change your brake pads, here are those signs:

• When you hear squealing noise- When you are driving, do you hear any faint scrapping or squealing sound and when you hit the brake, it goes away and then you hear it again? Most brake pads come with built-in wear indicators used for emitting the unpleasant screech you hear. However, when the brake pads itself wears downs and reaches a dangerous extent, the indicator located on the top of the pads, scrape against the rotors. This is why you hear the squealing noises and it is your sign to change the brake pads as early as possible.

• It takes more time to bring your car to a halt- This problem has a famous name known as ‘brake fade’. This type of fault with brakes can happen when you drive downhill or winding road, where you keep applying brakes from a long distance but don’t stop your car. This takes on the braking mechanism, heating the parts inside and the friction is reduced, causing a delay to bring your car at halt immediately.
• The brake pedal vibrates on being pressed- Whenever your brake pedal vibrates or shakes violently when being pressed, it is a sign that your brake pads need to be changed. Brake pads are held together with the help of a binding resin. When the brake pads start to wear down, this resin starts to get hot and smear across the rotor. When the pads overheat, they don’t smear evenly across the rotor causing the pedals to vibrate. In mechanic terms, this is called glazing.
• When you press brake, the nose of the car pulls to one side- When your brake pads wear down, it can be only from one side and this may cause your car to turn slightly on one side when you press brakes. This will cause pressure on steering if not taken care of at the right time.

So just make sure you get all the necessary brake parts from trusted companies and Cross Drilled brake pads are the best bet in this regard.

Getting the motor or engine oil changed for your car, is one of the basic ways to maintain it. It need not be explained in detail to the car owners why regular oil changing is so necessary for the car. But not many will know, how the oil changing session itself can help diagnose other mechanical issues in your car, if there is any.

We got this insight from the mechanical team of the center of Marlton oil change where they allowed us to watch the entire process of oil changing and everything else that gets automatically included in the process.

Thorough Inspection

Whenever you take your car for an oil changing session, the shop will start the process only after examining your car and inspecting the engine compartment thoroughly.in the process, all the components that are related to the engine system will be checked, and if there’s a sign of decay or damage, the car owner will be intimidated for the same.

It is done this way because there’s always a chance for a damage in some or other parts of the engine compartment that leads to the contamination of the oil. There can also be a chance of oil leakage that must have dried out the oil faster than usual.

At times it could be a loose gas cap spilling out the oil to the other components making them greasy and dirt. A thorough checkup will find out all such issues and fix them up. But that’s not all. An oil changing session will also include a few more steps that will help your car components serve longer.

Filter Change

With every oil changing session, the manufacturer will recommend to get the car filters changed as well. They say so because without fresh and new filters, changing the motor oil won’t serve the purpose that well. Each of the car department that is related to the other needs to breathe fresh t stay clean and fully functional. So, not only your car will need a new engine oil filter, but also a fresh air filter and air conditioning filter to keep all the systems work fine. All these filters that play their individual role in keeping all the respective departments clean from the external dust and debris, will otherwise block the passages, which will take an ill effect on the overall performance of the car.

Rotation andInflationof Tires

The staff members who serve at the Marlton oil change department explained that in every auto repair shop they meticulously follow the norm of checking out the tires during an oil change, as the engine compartment is directly related to the wellbeing of the tires as well. Hence there will be air pressure check, tire rotation and inflation as well as wheel balancing whenever one brings his car to an auto service station to change the motor oil.

All these will automatically help you know the latest status of all the important car parts and prompt you to take the necessary actions, if any issue gets detected in the process of oil changing.

Genesis is the premium luxury automotive brand that has branched out from its parent concern Hyundai in 2015. The aim was to manufacture premium luxury cars, the segment that was dominated by a few brands like Mercedes Benz, BMW, and Audi.

Genesis took no time to race against the above mentioned brands as it contributed heavily to the segment with luxury soaked full sized sedans like G70. Currently the G70 has got its 2020 edition moving on roads. The 2020 Genesis G70 impressed car lovers across the globe with its sharp driving dynamics, and a creamy smooth ride, while its luxury appointments turned into a favorite spot for the families to spend some quality time together.

At the showroom of a popular Genesis dealer, we got the opportunity to explore all the trim levels of the 2020 Genesis G70 model series that are named as Advanced, Sport, Design and Dynamic.

Features for the Power Front

The 2020 year lineup of the Genesis G70 bifurcates again in terms of powerplant distribution. At the bottom level, there is a 2.0-liter turbo-4 engine paired to a 6-speed manual transmission. Together they are capable of sprinting 252-horsepower. The 2.0T models driven with a manual transmission are appreciated by most driving enthusiasts who enjoy their own contribution in making quicker shifts. This powertrain combination isselected to move the 2.0T models. These models can then be ordered either in rear- or all-wheel-drives. The 2.0T models offer a third pedal option for the driver, which is rare to be found in other four door models.

Up the next there is a 3.3-liter turbo-6 engine that can be paired eitheran 8-speed manual or automatic transmission to carry forward the 350 horsepower to mostly the rear wheels and optionally to all four wheels.

Aerodynamic Design Cues

The 2020 Genesis G70 is a beautifully crafted sedan model that has the capacity to turn heads. The secret to this successful design is nothing but the strict implementation of aerodynamic engineering rules. That not only helped the 2020 Genesis G70 models look stunning, but also helps in attaining a heartwarming performance, while delivering a decent fuel economy. The 2020 Genesis G70 models with its low slung body looks no less dramatic than a sports car, as it stretches wide like one with covered with an elongated hood covering its luxurious cabin. Genesis gave the 2020 G70 models relatively shorter overhangs while its rear decklid practically helps it punctuate a sport attitude.

Luxury Appointments

The 2020 Genesis G70 as a premium luxury sedan is set out with a mission of fulfilling all the dreams of what the prospective buyers, filling in the cabin with every possible in-car luxury without too much of frills and jazzy design accents. Get inside any of the premium luxury cabins of the 2020 Genesis G70 models and unleash the thoughts of your mind while it takes you to places where you wish to reach.

The cabin comes draped in fine leather hides, with supportive enough seats to drown you in its soft lap of comfort.        To explore more such features of the 2020 Genesis G70, fix an appointment with the Genesis dealership.

A dent or ding on the car surface is a matter of concern for every car owner door. It not only makes an ugly sight but also acts as the starting point of many other damages. Most car owners therefore try to repair these kind of damages as soon as they can. It is also strongly recommended by the auto experts to repair a dent or ding before it gets big.

But depending upon the size of the dent or ding, the modern auto body shops will tell you which kind of repair your car needs. Today there are several techniques of addressing a car body damage. We learned a bit of them all from the center of Coeur D’Alene paintless dent removal, that among them the most popular is the paint less dent repair. They gave us an explanation in detail about this auto body repair technique which we found to be quite interesting to share with you all.

Paintless Dent Repair

Paintless Dent Repair is often referred as the one of the most affordable and quickest possible dent repair processes, as in this the focus is majorly on the rectifying the minor damages caused to the car surface.  This is a process done in bits and pieces, without taking a wholesome approach.

In other words through this repair process, the car is given a solution for the small sized dents to prevent them from spreading wider.

Kinds of Damage Addressed by Paintless Dent Repair

Usually a small blow from an external object cause small dings, like a stone, a ball, or things alike. Same size of damages on the hood of a car can be caused by hail or any heavy objects accidentally falling from a height, like tree branches, coconuts etc.

Small collisions too can cause such small dents that can be fixed back by following paint less dent repair technique.Here we need to remember that paint less dent repair can be done only when there is no mechanical damage inside.

But in case of larger dents, which can be caused only bymajor collision show probability of mechanical damage too. In such incidences, the paint usually gets damaged and most likely expose the inside metal of the car body which needs a traditional auto body repair job.

Who Needs a Paintless Dent Repair

Paintless Dent Repair is recommended in situations as an easier alternative to the traditional repair are:

When the dent on the car surface is small and the inside metal did not get exposed.

When there is no mechanical damage and you want the ugly dents to disappear.

Since paint less dent repair job doesn’t involve all the traditional repair procedures, it takes lesser resources, money, and time. people who want small imperfections on the body to be repaired, they mostly prefer paint less  dent repair.

According to the experts serving at the wing of paintless dent removal Coeur D’Alene a paint less dent repair is a high precision job that can only be done with the help of certain machinery and in the hands of trained mechanics.

Need some help in choosing the right crossover SUV for your family? We would suggest to take a look at the 2020 Dodge Durango model series before you finalize the deal. We are sure that you’ll love the brute strength it is built with, especially if your passion is going off road just for the sake of adventures.

When we first got to see the 2020 Dodge Durango model series at the showroom floor of the Dodge dealer Dowagiac, we sound it to be as big and beautiful as much as it was powerful. We had no doubts that this crossover SUV had all the muscle and strength to outshine the comparatively flimsy models that took the shape of a crossover SUV.

The 2020 Dodge Durango with its high-performance powertrain establishes itself as a model that serves all the purposes of the segment it belongs to, with its unexpectedly spacious cabin that arranges three rows of seats with dignity and leisure. But there are even more to add to its list of appreciation.

Lining Up for the 2020 Model Year Edition

When it comes to Dodge, we can expect that lengthy list of trim levels for each of the model it releases. The 2020 edition of Durango is no different. It comes in SXT, GT, R/T, Citadel, and SRT trim variations, all packing in an interesting package of useful and handy features, either offered as standard or as optional.

This year, Dodge dresses up the Durango R/T trim with new sets of badges, as well as a newly patterned interior package with premium luxury appointments that include a suede headliner and a new instrument panel. Outside you will also notice the newly designed 20-inch wheel.

Power Packs

When a vehicle holds a Durango logo on its front grille, then you can be sure of the abundance of power under the hood. The 2020 Durango models prove this point with a dynamic line of engines loaded in its trims.

Dodge sets up the standard powertrain for its flagship model Durango with a 3.6-liter V-6 engine that is known for making 293 horsepower when configured as rear-wheel drive. This is the most popular one as well, mainly because of its sport exhaust that also added 2 more count in the hp. With this standard engine, Dodge allows the buyers as an option to set up the all-wheel-drive system.

The next higher option to power the 2020 Durango is the 5.7-liter V-8 engine that adds to more strength to the crossover with its 360-hp which is also capable of towing 1,000 pounds with rear-wheel drive.

Climbing to the top of the trim tree, the Durango SRT, you can really roar on the road with its 6.4-liter V-8 engine that will empower you with 475 hp and tow up to 8,700 pounds. For this Dodge also sets up the all-wheel drive as standard.

As shown by the Dodge dealership Dowagiac, the  Durango SRT is also the most spacious crossover in the series that carries 7 seat capacity cabin to haul a big size family or group of friends to dominate the off road grounds.

Compact cars are a segment that has always been the first choice for family cars, till the crossovers came into the picture. But even in the current scenario, where the segment of crossovers has taken over the automotive market, automakers like Mazda didn’t stop or reduce their enthusiasm in produce inspiring sedan and hatchback models.

The 2020 Mazda 3 series can be sited as the best example to prove this point.

According to an auto expert associated with the Seaside Mazda dealership, there are several reasons why the circle of automotive considers the 2020 edition of Mazda 3 as class leading. It starts with its stunning exterior design that cradles an upmarket interior inside, while the typically Mazda driving dynamics bring nimble handling experiences for everyone who sits behind its wheel. In this what allured the passionate drivers is the option to drive the 2020 Mazda 3 models with all-wheel drive setting.

Order Options for the 2020 Lineup

The year 2020 brought the most popular Mazda 3 series a handful of beautifully crafted sedan and hatchback models that queue up even now as base, Select, Preferred, and Premium trim levels, though you don’t get the Select trim in hatchback guise.

What makes the 2020 year lineup of Mazda 3 special is that the entire range is now equipped with a complete suite of safety tech as standard on all the trims. Earlier this could be seen only on Select and higher trims. This is one of the things that makes the 2020 Mazda 3 lead the segment of compact cars leaving many of its toughest rivals lag behind.

Powertrain and Driving Characteristics

The next important reason why the 2020 Mazda 3 models are seen ahead of its competitors is the power options and driving characteristics. This year Mazda chose a 2.5-liter inline-4 engine in combination with a 6-speed automatic transmission to power the 3 series models at the base that can make 186 horsepower. The engine gets to pair with a manual gearbox of the same speed to pair the same engine on the higher trims.

It is considered by most of the auto experts as an unexpectedly powerful powerplant which is wisely chosen by the automaker, as it fits rightly for the compact cars like the 2020 Mazda 3 models. This powertrain duo is known for its expertise to escalate the driving pleasure at every kind of driving situation. The powertrain choice makes a significant contribution in the quality of handling and rides that each and every 2020 Mazda 3 model is  capable of providing.

The appreciation of this powertrain sounds justified, as it is also a  reasonably fuel efficient one that could secure 30 mpg from a combined drive of city and highway speeds as rated by the EPA.

Summarizing the Points

Our discussion with the auto experts at the premise of the Mazda Seaside dealership confirmed our belief, that their take on the 2020 Mazda 3 is completely agreeable as we couldn’t find another model in its segment that could accumulate so many virtues under a single roof.