Throwback Thursday: Holiday Playlist Edition

Get ready, Christmas is only a few days away! With the holiday just around the corner, we decided to add a little holiday flair to this week's Throwback Thursday post. While scouring the interwebs for some holiday cheer, we stumbled upon this great Spotify playlist by Mariah Carey to help get you in the Christmas spirit. If you are looking to liven up your office or commute, try out some of these classic holiday hits. What are some of your favorite holiday songs?     If you still have car shopping on your holiday to-do list, be sure to stop by our Fayetteville dealership and take a new car for a test drive.    Happy Holidays!

Holiday Poll: Favorite Christmas Activities

The holiday season is in full swing. From houses decorated with beautiful lights to countless people filling the shops, finishing up their search for the perfect gift, it's time to get in the Christmas spirit. What is your favorite holiday activity? Cast your vote in the poll below.

If buying a new car is on your shopping list, be sure to stop by our Nissan dealership for a test drive!

What is your favorite holiday activity?

Playing in the snow

Putting up Christmas lights

Wrapping presents

Caroling

other

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Six Helpful Tips for Driving in the Snow

The temps are falling fast and that means winter is upon us. While the snow and colder weather can produce some amazing scenery, trying to drive in snowy conditions can be quite dangerous. To help make sure you stay safe on the road, here are six helpful driving tips.

• Accelerate and decelerate slowly. Applying the gas slowly to accelerate is the best method for regaining traction and avoiding skids. It takes longer to slow down on icy roads.
• The normal following distance of three to four seconds should be increased to eight to ten seconds. This increased margin of safety will provide the longer distance needed if you have to stop.
• Know your brakes. Whether you have anti-lock brakes or not, the best way to stop is threshold breaking. Keep the heel of your foot on the floor and use the ball of your foot to apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal.
• Don’t stop if you can avoid it. There’s a big difference in the amount of inertia it takes to start moving from a full stop versus how much it takes to get moving while still rolling. If you can slow down enough to keep rolling until a traffic light changes, do it.
• Don’t power up hills. Applying extra gas on snow-covered roads just starts your wheels spinning. Try to get a little inertia going before you reach the hill and let that inertia carry you to the top. As you reach the crest of the hill, reduce your speed and proceed down hill as slowly as possible.
• Don’t stop going up a hill. There’s nothing worse than trying to get moving up a hill on an icy road. Get some inertia going on a flat roadway before you take on the hill.

If you're planning to go on a long road trip, we also recommend bringing in your vehicle for a tuneup a week before you leave. You can visit our website and schedule a service appointment online!