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Image via Shutterstock If your Nissan's battery is starting to fail, you should get a new one immediately from your Nissan dealer. If left unchecked, a dying battery can stop working and leave you stranded by the roadside, so watch out for the signs of failure and visit your dealer to purchase a new car battery. more 1. Engine Struggles to Start If your Nissan's engine struggles to turn over, you could be dealing with a failing battery. You may hear repeated clicking sounds coming from under the hood as you turn the key or press the start button. This occurs when the battery's charge storage and power delivery weaken due to numerous charging and discharging cycles. As a result, the battery lacks enough stored charge to activate the starter motor. 2. Swollen or Cracked Battery Case As a car battery wears out over time, the lead plates inside the plastic housing start to deteriorate. This causes the case to swell and bulge outward or develop cracks from internal pressure. When the battery starts to look deformed, it can no longer hold or produce an electric charge efficiently. Replace it before it fails or starts to leak due to the cracks. 3. Electrical Problems in the Car Have you noticed unusual behavior in your car's electronics lately? All the electronics in the car rely on the battery to produce a steady voltage. If the battery is failing, it won't deliver enough power to run everything properly. You will start to notice issues like dimming headlights, flickering dashboard lights, failing power windows, and radio malfunctions. If your Nissan has heated seats, the heat won't work when you switch it on. Once one or more electrical components start acting haywire, it's only a matter of time before they all start failing. Order a new battery to ensure all the electronics get enough power to function properly. 4. Corrosion on the Battery Terminals A powdery white or blue substance around your battery terminals indicates your battery is corroded. Corrosion develops when the lead and acidic electrolytes inside the battery casing start to seep out. These chemicals eat away at the terminals, affecting the battery's performance and lifespan. Have the battery checked by your dealer's technicians to determine whether it needs to be replaced. 5. Frequent Jump Starts If you find yourself needing to jump-start your Nissan often, it may be time to get a new battery. When a battery fails, it is unable to hold enough charge to activate the starter motor. Jump-starting is only a short-term bandage fix for a weak battery on its last legs. Contact Bommarito Automotive Group to order a new battery for your vehicle.

Image via Audi Luxury lovers should head right to their local Audi dealer—the 2024 Audi A8 is here. Its comfort, design, and technology-based features will make you eager to get behind the wheel. It's a fantastic car for people who love a mix of semi-sporty performance and a plush interior, so let's get to know the sophisticated ride a little better. Phenomenal Performance The Audi A8 is a beautifully powerful sedan, producing 335 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. It'll get you from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.6 seconds, so if you're looking for an exhilarating and semi-sporty everyday ride, then you've found it. The comfort-adaptive air suspension makes sure every journey is buttery smooth no matter what surface you're on. The available dynamic all-wheel steering also enhances ride comfort and stability, especially at high speeds, while providing fantastic maneuverability when driving slowly. Spectacular Seating The craftsmanship inside the Audi A8 is next-level, as is the comfort. The multi-contour front seats have 22-way adjustment for your comfort and can be covered with Valcona leather for an insanely sophisticated look. Valetta leather is standard, providing a wonderful feel and delightful appearance. You can choose from four interior colors to truly make the cabin your own and feel at home in those seats. Elegant Exterior Every variation of the A8 has an elegant exterior with sleek curves that make it stand out on the road. OLED taillights are standard, and they just scream luxury. Those of you who enjoy a mixture of elegance and sportiness will enjoy the black optic plus package, which fits the car with high-glass black exterior elements, black brake calipers, gloss black wheels, and black Audi badges and rings. User-Friendly UI The infotainment system's user interface is very user-friendly. It's designed to feel similar to using a smartphone. Its graphics are large and easy to see without taking your eyes off the road for too long. You can seamlessly link your smartphone to the interface to access various smartphone apps through it. Speaking of phones, the car also has wireless charging so you can keep your phone battery juiced up on long rides. Terrific Technology The driver assistance technology is truly terrific in the A8. Remote park assist makes perpendicular parking simple. You can even use it on your phone while not in the car to get the vehicle out of its parking space if somebody has parked too close to you. Sensors alert you if someone is at risk of colliding with you from behind on the road. Adaptive cruise control helps you maintain a preset distance from the car ahead while keeping you centered in your lane. Come get to know the Audi A8 better at Bommarito Automotive Group. Taking one of these out for a test drive will be an experience you won't forget any time soon.

Image via Chevrolet The first ever all-electric Chevrolet Blazer has hit the market, and drivers are already raving about the numerous things they love about it. The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV has plenty of new features as well as upgraded versions of old ones. They're all ready to be explored at your Chevy dealer. more 1. Speedy Acceleration The Chevy Blazer has invigoratingly swift acceleration. You can get to 60 mph in under four seconds, which is sure to give you a real thrill. It's no surprise that the car can accelerate that quickly considering the amount of torque and horsepower it has. With Wide Open Watts on the SS trim, you can expect up to 557 hp and 648 lb-ft of torque. 2. Great Electric Range With an estimated range of 320 miles, you can get plenty of driving done between charges. One Pedal Driving and Regan On Demand help you get the most out of the car. When they're activated, they help convert the kinetic energy of the car into energy that's stored in the battery to maximize how far you can drive on a single charge. 3. Large, Stylish Displays Digital displays in Chevy vehicles keep getting better and better. A 17.7-inch infotainment display is standard across all Blazer models to make seeing maps and entertainment functions easier and more enjoyable than ever before. The display is right next to the steering wheel for easy access while driving. The display showing you all of your driving stats is also large and easy to see. It's 11 inches in size with clear, crisp text and graphics to make sure you can see anything you need to see at just a glance. On top of being functional, it's also very easy on the eye and gives the car an ultra-modern feel. 4. Relaxing Hands-Free Driving Have you ever wondered what it'd be like to drive without your hands on the wheel? Now you can do that with Super Cruise. There are over 400,000 miles of roads across the US and Canada that allow you to go hands-free. It's really convenient for giving your arms a break while driving, and it's just plain incredible to have a car with that kind of technology. 5. Fantastic Safety Tech The Blazer has a standard safety suite that effectively acts like your co-pilot while driving, delivering more security on every trip. The features include a following distance indicator, automatic emergency braking, and lane-keep assist. The Blazer also has automatic high beams, making every ride more convenient as well as safer. Are you ready to take this all-electric Blazer out on the road? Come and see it at Bommarito Automotive Group. You'll really enjoy seeing everything it has to offer you and your family.