7 Essentials to Carry in Your Car New Jersey!

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Paul Sansone, Jr.

I was driving down my New Jersey neighborhood road the other day, when the traffic I was traveling in began to slow. Each car crawled along until I drove by the problem: a stalled car on the side of the road. I was grateful that it was not me, although like many of us, I have been in that situation too. Luckily, this person was on a well-traveled New Jersey road. Unfortunately, cars sometimes get stranded in more remote locations. Wherever a car may wind up broken down, it’s important to be prepared for such situations. The following items will either assist you in a break down situation, or help your wait time until the tow truck shows up a little more comfortable.

Jumper Cables
Perhaps you left your headlights on, or your interior light never went off and now your battery is dead. If you have a set of jumper cables in your trunk there’s no need to panic. Either call a tow truck to assist you, or simply ask a friendly passerby to help you jump-start your car.

Flashlight
This item is particularly important when traveling at night. Should you get stranded in the dark, you’ll be able to find your way inside and out. It will also come in handy to flag down passing cars or your roadside assistance.

Tow Rope
Should your car happen to end up in a ditch or a snowdrift, a tow rope can get you going sooner than later. You will need some help to pull your car out, but at least you may get going before a tow truck would get to you.

Blanket
The blanket you choose for your car can either come out of your linen closet or from the store, specifically for your car. Either way, it needs to be large enough to cover you, as its purpose is to keep you warm should you break down during the winter, or have to spend the night in your car.

First Aid Kit
We all keep a cabinet of first aid items in our home, so why not in the car? It will come in handy for a paper cut, or aid in a more serious situation.

Tire Gauge
It’s always important to have the right tire pressure in your car’s tires. Keeping one on hand will help you avoid a potential blow out, which will definitely put you on the side of the road. It will also come in handy should your tires look a little low.

Empty Gas Can
One of the many reasons you see a vehicle stuck on the shoulder is because it ran out of gas. Keep an empty gas can in your car should you ever need to take a walk to the gas station.

Stop by Sansone Jr’s 66 Automall today, for all your Neptune auto service needs with these items and let us know what items you think we forgot New Jersey!

Nissan And Suzuki Make The List Of 2012’s Top Cars New Jersey!

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Paul Sansone, Jr.

Buying a new or used vehicle is not something that many of us take lightly. It is a big purchase that hopefully you won’t be making again any time soon. When you go to purchase your new or used vehicle you also want to make sure that you are getting quality for your money. According to J.D. Power and Associates’ 2012 U.S. Initial Quality Study, three of the vehicles you can find at Sansone Jr’s 66 Automall have made this list. These vehicle’s included on the list of the highest ranked cars for 2012 are the Nissan Frontier, Nissan Quest and the Kia Soul.

Nissan Frontier: The Nissan Frontier is a mid-size pickup with 152 horsepower, and a 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder engine. The Frontier is available in a king cab and a crew cab with 5 different models, and starts at $19,010. The Nissan Frontier has a towing capacity of up to 6,500 pounds and receives 19 miles per gallon in the city and 23 miles per gallon on the highway.

Nissan Quest: The Quest is Nissan’s minivan starting at $25,990 with four models to choose from. The Quest has 260 horsepower and 3.5-liter, V6 engine getting 19 miles per gallon in the city and 24 miles per gallon on the highway. A few of the Quest’s features include advanced climate control, a blind spot warning system, one touch power sliding doors and easy fill tire alert.

Kia Soul: The Kia Soul is one of Kia’s vehicle offerings, a compact multipurpose vehicle starting at $13,900. The Kia Soul has a 4-cylinder, 16-valve engine that gets 29 miles per gallon in the city and 36 miles per gallon on the highway.

For more information on these Nissan and Kia vehicles that made J.D. Power’s list of 2012’s highest ranked vehicles visit nissanusa.com and kia.com. And to purchase your new vehicle, visit your local new and used Nissan and Kia dealer, Sansone Jr’s 66 Automall.

Kia Optima SX On List Of Best Cars For Retirees New Jersey!

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Paul Sansone, Jr.

As today’s “baby boomers” near retirement, there may be many things on their mind. Health insurance, pension plans, and finances may be just some of the concerns and lifestyle choices that these soon to be retirees will face. Another choice that may present itself to retired baby boomers, and possibly more than once, is the type of vehicle they should drive. The 2013 Kia Optima SX has made the list of 7 best cars for budget-minded retirees by bankrate.com.

Although not all retirees will need to watch their budget, this is something that many will face. Getting true value for your money, especially in a car, is something that most people, not just the budget friendly, appreciate. The value of the 2013 Kia Optima can be found in its interior, fuel efficiency, stylish exterior and warranty. The Optima’s list of value features doesn’t stop there, however. The 2013 Kia Optima SX comes equipped with a 274-horsepower, 2-liter, 4 cylinder, turbocharged engine with a six speed automatic transmission. With this engine, the Optima receives 22 miles per gallon in the city and 34 miles per gallon on the highway.

There are more features that exist that many retirees may appreciate. These include keyless entry and start, dual zone automatic climate control and rear camera display. The list doesn’t stop here though. Other features of the 2013 Kia Optima include power-adjusted driver’s seat with power adjustable lumbar support and driver’s seat memory. The steering wheel features tilt and telescoping, and the Optima has heated side windows with built in turn signals. Technology even carries into the interior with the ability to connect using Bluetooth.

The 2013 Kia Optima SX is offered at $26,800 and can be found at your local New Jersey Kia dealer. So stop by Sansone Jr’s 66 Automall today, to find your very own!

Family Sedans and Fuel Economy New Jersey!

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Paul Sansone, Jr.

As gas prices have only gone up in the last few years, many vehicle owners seek cars, trucks and SUV’s (Sport Utility Vehicle) with better fuel economy and higher miles per gallon. According to insideline.com, there is a large increase in the fuel economy of new and improved 2013 midsize family-sedan models that are coming to your local New Jersey new and used Nissan dealer.

One of these 2013 midsize family-sedan models that will feature a significant increase in its fuel economy is the 2013 Nissan Altima. Recently, the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) rated the redesigned Nissan Altima with a 2.5 cylinder engine and Xtronic continuously variable automatic transmission, and it received 27 mpg (miles per gallon) in the city and 38 mpg on the highway. This is the highest rating for a gasoline-engine model in the midsize family-sedan segment.

And just how did Nissan snag such a high rating for the 2013 Altima? First, the new Altima has redesigned aerodynamics to decrease resistance. Nissan also added the next generation Xtronic CVT transmission. It is supposed to operate more effectively, responding to your speed. The 2013 Nissan Altima also carries the PUREDRIVE green label indicating the least polluting vehicles. The PUREDRIVE label also means that the 2013 Nissan Altima meets or exceeds Federal CAFÉ fuel economy standards for 2016. These standards were set by the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) and the EPA, requiring a 34.1-mpg for 2012 to 2016 models. And lastly, the 2013 Nissan Altima has been reduced in weight. High-strength steel and aluminum were used in the production of the vehicle and the engine was lightened also.

The 2013 Nissan Altima, should begin arriving at your local New Jersey new and used Nissan dealer this month. Starting at $22,280, you can preview yours at Sansone Jr’s 66 Automall. And for more information in the meantime, visit www.insideline.com.

New Car Seat Will Alert You Through Your Smartphone New Jersey!

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Paul Sansone, Jr.

If you have ever had children, you know how difficult it can be to install a car seat. It seems no matter what claims the manufacturer makes, we as consumers always seem to have some amount of trouble. And it doesn’t stop with the installation. If you have to transfer the seat or remove it, it seems it never goes in quite the same. Then comes the worry that you didn’t reinstall the car seat correctly, or something isn’t quite tight enough. Well now you can have a little piece of mind about your child’s safety in your new Nissan from 66 Automall.

A new child safety seat will be available with a built-in system that will be able to detect certain life threatening danger that your child is while in their car seat. It will then alert you of this danger and send a warning. The First Years by Tomy has combined the IAlert monitoring system and their True Fit Convertible Car Seat to bring you the IAlert Convertible Car Seat. The IAlert monitoring system is built in to monitor your child and notify you via smartphone if any of the following should occur:

• Your child’s car seat is not in the proper angle while riding in the rear facing position.
• The seat becomes unbuckled while your vehicle is in motion.
• Your child is left in the car seat while your vehicle is not in motion.
• Your child is at risk of rising heat or freezing temperatures while in their car seat.

Once you have the IAlert car seat installed you can download the mobile app for your smartphone and set it up to receive alerts. The IAlert Convertible Car Seat is for use with children between the weights of 5 to 65 pounds and will be available for purchase in the fall of 2012. For more information on the IAlert Convertible Car Seat visit thefirstyears.com and you may be driving the New Jersey roads with a little more reassurance. When you are in need of a new vehicle for you car seat, stop by Sansone Jr’s 66 Automall!

Are You A New Jersey Grad Buying A Car?

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Paul Sansone, Jr.

June means summer, swimming and fun. And for others, June also means graduation. For some graduates, high school is over and college awaits them. For others, they have a college degree and are now set to enter the workforce. Whether you are headed to class or to the office, you will need some wheels to get there. For those graduates looking for a new or used vehicle from their local New Jersey auto dealer, they can find one that’s dependable, safe, and cool and won’t use up all their savings.

1. Budget beyond the sticker price. When determining what you can afford, take into account current and future costs including fuel, maintenance, and insurance. According to Warren Clarke of Edmunds.com, your monthly payment and related expenses should not exceed 20 percent of your net income.
2. Pay for your own vehicle. As a recent graduate you may have weak credit, which can make buying a car difficult. If this is the case, there are some ways to work around this. You can have a parent co-sign or look for manufacturer incentive programs to lower the costs.
3. Try to keep your insurance cost low. Younger drivers generally have higher insurance costs, but you can help to keep these down. Check the insurance premium on the cars you are considering before you buy. Good driving records and safe driver discounts can also keep costs low. Your type of coverages can also affect your premiums.
4. New or used. There are pros and cons to both a new car versus a used one. New cars will have a manufacturer’s warranty, be more likely to offer the latest technology and may have more safety features. A used vehicle is a less expensive way to go, especially for a recent grad. If you look for a used vehicle that is five years old or less you should still end up with a reliable, safe car. A certified pre-owned vehicle is another option for a used vehicle. It may be a bit more expensive, but can also come with benefits from the automaker such as free maintenance and roadside assistance.

For more information on shopping for vehicle as a recent graduate visit bankrate.com. And if you are just that graduate looking for a new or used vehicle from your local New Jersey auto dealer, stop by Sansone Jr’s 66 Automall today!

Don’t Get Left Out in the Cold With a Dead Battery New Jersey!

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Paul Sansone, Jr.

Old man winter is definitely upon us! As the weather temperature drops for us outside New Jersey, it’s time to take out the winter coats, gloves and hats. Just as the cold weather is shocking to our system and requires us to keep warm, the same is true of your favorite Sansone Jr’s 66 Automall car’s battery.

The optimum temperature for your car’s battery is 80° F; at this temperature your battery is operating at 100 percent capacity. By the time it reaches 0° F your battery is only operating at about 50 percent capacity. The winter weather certainly affects your batteries power, and you wouldn’t want to end up with a dead battery in the middle of winter. Thankfully, there are some things you can do to prevent this.

The best prevention for keeping your car battery operating as effectively as it can during the winter months is your garage. Keeping your car out of the elements is always the most effective way of stopping damage to your car. If however, this is not a possibility, you can invest in a battery heater to take you and your New Jersey car battery through the winter months.

The purpose of a battery heater is as it sounds: to keep your car’s battery warm and cozy throughout the long winter nights. A battery heater can keep your car operating better during the winter, prolong the life of your car battery and make it easier to start your engine come morning. There are several choices available when it comes to purchasing one, so check them out and see which one suits you and your automobile best.

Remember also, to have your battery checked by a professional to prevent and correct any wear and tear that may occur. Stop by and see your friendly parts and service departments at Sansone Jr’s 66 Automall. We can check out your battery and assist you with anything you may need. We will be happy to help you and your battery stay warm this winter!

After a Break, the All-New Nissan Quest is Back New Jersey!

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Paul Sansone, Jr.

I feel like people either love or hate minivans. Rarely do I find anyone that is one the fence. So then you may or may not have noticed that the Nissan Quest took a break for 2010 but glad to share that they have come back with an amazing all-new redesigned 2011 Nissan Quest!

Before I get into all that’s great about the new 2011 Nissan Quest, I’d like to share some top reasons why minivan are great, just for you few that are on the fence about them as well as for those minivan haters. No, really, here it goes!

Compared to a SUV, minivans are a smoother ride.
You save on gas and still get tons of room compared to a SUV
You get third row seating and still have plenty of cargo room
You can easily enter and exit a minivan. They are usually equipped with dual rear sliding doors plus it’s lower to the ground making it easier for children as well as grandma and grandpa to get in and out of.
Kids love minivans and the ease of them

So now on to the great new design of the 2011 Nissan Quest. Now in its fourth generation, designers listened to the consumers (you) and have a lot of changes based on your wants. See, Nissan does listen! And for those that wanted more cup holders, Nissan wins the war with a whopping 16 of them.

When it comes to seating and cargo room, the Quest can comfortably seat seven with a removable center console that is between the two captains chairs in the second-row and a split bench seat in the third -ow.

The advantage that Quest has is that is has very easy-folding second- and third-row seats that are able to form a flat surface when folded down which do not need to be removed, this is a key component.

And for some great views, the new Nissan Quest has the option to come with two sunroofs. And the new Nissan Quest New Jersey has also gotten a boost in the horsepower department from 235 to 260.

Those are just a few things that new on the 2011 Nissan Quest. Come test drive one today at Sansone Jr’s 66 Automall. If you’re a current minivan owner, what do you love so much about yours?

The Top Vehicle Winterizing Tips New Jersey!

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Paul Sansone, Jr.

It’s finally cooling off so that means even colder weather will soon be on its way. Before that happens I highly recommend getting your vehicle prepared for the winter weather. You never know when Mother Nature will decide to dump an early snow on us, so I think it’s much better to be prepared earlier than get caught in a snowy situation unprepared.

Below are some tips on how to get you and your vehicle prepared for the winter months!

Check your vehicles belts and hoses. These were most likely checked at your last routine maintence tune-up, but unless it was done just a few months ago I would suggest taking it to a service department to get looked at. Sansone Jr’s 66 Automall is a great place if you ask me!
Pack an emergency kit for your car. With cold weather you have be even more prepared in case you find yourself in a not so good situation. In your winter emergency kit you should have an ice scraper, warm blanket, non-perishable food, candles and gloves should be added to your usual emergency kit.
Make sure to keep up to date on your oil changes. You don’t want your engine overheat due to lack of oil.
Check, and if necessary, replace your windshield wiper blades. You should also keep close tabs on your windshield wiper fluid as well.
Your defrost and heating units need to be in proper working order. You really need to be able to see out of your windshield if fog builds up as well as be warm and comfortable in your car. But if you have to chose one or the other, make sure your defrost is working.
To keep safe I recommend that you don’t let your gas tank get below half of tank. Should you get stuck in an embankment you’ll be glad that you can run the car for the heater that much longer since you have some gas.
Your tires and tire pressure need to be checked. Make sure you have enough tread on your tires as this is crucial in the wet road conditions.
An often overlooked under the hood item to get check is your battery. Have it checked to see how much juice it has. Batteries need replacing over time and you don’t want to be caught off guard with a dead battery.
Make sure four-wheel drive works correctly. If you have four-wheel drive, chances are that you don’t really engage it much in the summer. If that’s the case you should test out when you have some wet or slippery conditions,preferably in a large, empty parking lot. Check your users manual to refresh your memory on how to engage four-wheel drive if it’s been awhile.
Antifreeze is a must to keep your vehicle cool in the hot months as well as not-to-cool in the winter months. Check your antifreeze levels and add more if necessary.

You can never be too prepared for a roadside emergency situation in my opinion. I highly recommend coming in to Sansone Jr’s 66 Automall to get your vehicle check ed out and properly serviced for the winter. What are some items you keep in your emergency winter kit?

When is It Time to Get a New Car New Jersey?

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Paul Sansone, Jr.

Like most, you may have a special relationship with your car. Therefore, it may become difficult when it’s time to part with it. Heck, you may even be in denial that it is even time to part with it. If you’re on the fence on whether or not you should start to consider a new car or not, take the quick quiz below by answer yes or no to each question below to see if you should be in the market for a new car or if the one you’re currently driving is just fine:

Is it hard to find parts for your car when repairs are needed? Spending hours on the phone or the Internet tracking down a part to your car is big waste of time, but necessary if you need to drive. If you take your car to your trusted mechanic and even they are having a hard time finding parts then time may up on your car.
Do you find yourself putting more money into your car than your car is even worth? Sure, in your mind your car may be a classic, but if your car is costing you more than what’s it worth it’s time to revisit basic accounting before you get yourself further in the red.
Do you trust your vehicle? If you get into your car and are just not sure if it will get you to the place you need to be without any problems, you need one that you do trust. No one likes being broken down in the road. It’s dangerous, a waste of time and just frustrating.
Is your car safe? If you were to get into an accident do you think your vehicle could protect you with airbags, anti-lock brakes, stability control which are all pretty much standard on today’s cars.
Will your vehicle pass the emissions test? Cars that close to or older than 15 years old have less of chance passing emissions testing. And just about every state has some sort of emissions testing that their vehicle needs to pass in order for it to be legally on the road.

In my opinion, if you answered yes to even one question, then I would highly suggest putting a new car purchase in the budget. Of course you don’t have to buy brand new, a used car is new car to the new owner. The bottom-line is that you need to be safe in your car and be able to trust that it can get you from point A to point B without any problems. And if you do have problems you don’t want to be sinking a lot of cash into something that doesn’t give a return, especially if you’re going to be running into more and more problems.

Come by Sansone Jr’s 66 Automall today and we’d love to help determine if your current car is just getting to old. And if so, we have a lot of new and used cars for you to take a look at.