Category Archives: Tips and tricks

A woman pinching her nose because of bad smell

Bad car smells that mean trouble

Smelling an odor coming from your vehicle is never good, but it’s especially frustrating and stressful when you don’t know where the smell is coming from or what could be causing the smell. But that’s why you have us here at Matt Castrucci Nissan! We’re filling you in on three common bad car smells that mean trouble, and we’ll teach you how to identify what could be causing the smell. Read on for details!  Read the rest of this entry >>

A mother posing for a picture with her kids

Games to play with kids in the car

During summer, we see a huge increase in the amount of people heading out for lengthy road trips, and one thing that many parents are concerned about before hitting the open road is how to keep kids occupied for the duration of the trip. Thankfully, there are a whole bunch of fun games kids can play in the car to keep them from saying “I’m not touching you” for hours on end. Read on to find out! 

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Senior couple riding bicycles

Safety tips for sharing the road with bicyclists

We see a huge increase in bicyclists on the road in summer, so it’s extremely important to know how to share the road with cyclists. Cyclists don’t have nearly as much protection as drivers do if an accident does occur, so drivers play a huge role in making sure cyclists arrive at their destination safely. Keep reading to learn some valuable safety tips for sharing the road with bicyclists. 

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A mechanic checking a vehicle's battery

3 things that are draining your car’s battery

Picture this: you’re rushing to get out the door to head out on your morning commute. You put the key in the ignition and turn it over, but nothing happens. You quickly realize your battery is dead, but how did that happen? Don’t worry, it’s happened to the best of us. There are a variety of reasons your battery can die, so we’re filling you in on three common things that are draining your car’s battery! 

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A woman driving a vehicle

How to prepare your Nissan for a summer road trip

Planning a road trip is stressful as it is, but that stress is taken to a whole nother level if your vehicle begins malfunctioning while on the trip. The last thing you want to happen is to end up stranded on the side of the road with a broken-down car, so our team at Matt Castrucci Nissan is giving out some tips and tricks to help you prepare your vehicle for a summer road trip!

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Man looking at his phone

How to connect your phone to the NissanConnect℠ System

New vehicle technology can be tough to keep up with, but our team here at Matt Castrucci Nissan never wants you to feel like you’re behind in the times. If you’re the proud owner of a new Nissan vehicle, you may be wondering how to connect your smartphone to the NissanConnect℠ Bluetooth System. If so, keep reading! We’ll fill you in on how to connect with a step-by-step tutorial! Read the rest of this entry >>

What do Nissan’s dashboard warning lights mean?

Have one of your dashboard warning lights turn on in your Nissan can be frustrating, but if you aren’t sure what the dashboard light means or what it’s trying to tell you, it can be downright scary. Our team here at Matt Castrucci Nissan never wants you to feel overwhelmed, so we’ve put together a list of Nissan’s most common dashboard lights and what they mean. So before you panic, take a look at the chart below to determine what your dashboard light means! Read the rest of this entry >>