Getting an oil change is the cornerstone of the routine service needed to keep your vehicle running well on the road. Most of us don’t question its importance as a fundamental part of vehicle ownership. Every six months or 5,000 miles, we pull into the dealership service center and put the longevity of our vehicle…
You should always have brake service done immediately if something seems wrong with them; otherwise, you should have service performed about every 12 months or 15,000 miles, whichever comes first. That being said, this is just a general rule, and there are many different factors that you should keep in mind when it comes to…
Shopping for the perfect vehicle is sometimes more complicated than it needs to be. Fuel prices continue to be unpredictable, and with every driver’s needs being different from one another, choosing what’s ideal for your situation can sometimes be challenging. Visiting a dealership such as Thomas Nissan can provide you with a wide range of…
In general, a new set of tires should last you between 3 and 5 years, depending on how much mileage you put on them in an average year. On average, most Americans drive between 10,000 and 15,000 miles each year, and the more you drive, the more wear you place on your tires. This is…
Plainfield is one of the most desirable places to live in Illinois. It’s nestled only an hour away, approximately 38 miles outside one of the country’s most essential passenger and freight hubs with plenty of employment opportunities. Plainfield is the go-to Chicago suburb with great school systems, low crime, a historic downtown, diverse culture, and…
Take a look around Thomas Nissan, your Tinley Park Nissan dealer, and it’ll become clear: the crossover SUV is here to stay. Built with the same unibody construction found in most sedans, this new breed of SUV offers a number of advantages over its truck-like forerunners, including improved comfort, handling, and efficiency. At first, the…
While most drivers don’t spend too much time thinking about their brake fluid, it plays a big part in the overall driving experience. As much as we like to obsess about speed and performance, the ability to come to a stop is, some might argue, just as important, if not more. That’s why it’s essential…
From bumper stickers to body kits, there are many ways to customize your vehicle, but few can make a bigger impact than upgrading your tires. It’s a popular practice among the 4×4 truck and SUV set, who often opt for larger tires to improve their vehicle’s traction and ground clearance. So can you put bigger…
When it comes down to selling your car, you want to get the most out of your used vehicle. If you’ve thought “It’s time to sell my car,” but are apprehensive about what you might get selling it, let your journey begin here at Thomas Nissan where we’ll look at your car and give you…
Growing up includes a few common milestones: learning how taxes work, discovering the importance of fiber, and realizing that a loud, obnoxious muffler doesn’t make you seem cool. Terrorizing the neighborhood with the machine-gun racket of a baseball card stuck in your bicycle’s spokes might have seemed like a righteous of rebellion when you were…
