Nissan Altima Named 2011 Used Car Best Bet in Mid Size Sedan Category
Recently,
Edmunds.com put together a 2011 Used Car Best Bets list. The researches at
Edmunds evaluated thousands of vehicles. They looked at compact sedans, large crossovers/
suvs, and everything in between. When evaluating the vehicles for the list they considered factors such as
reliability, value, safety, and availability. They also limited eligibility to 2004-2009 year models because older models usually have
higher mileage and newer models haven't depreciated enough. In the end, there was only one car selected for each category and the Nissan
Altima was selected as the Best Bet for the
Mid size Sedan category.
It is no surprise that the Nissan
Altima was selected, and
Edmunds.com had several good reasons for why the
Altima came out on top. The
Altima is not your parents sedan. It has seating for 5 people, while having athletic handling and strong performance, especially if the
Altima is equipped with a V6 engine. In 2007, the
Altima was redesigned inside and out. The exterior has lots of luxury car elements while the interior was soft and sleek. That same year, Nissan offered the
CVT (
continuously variable transmission) that made the ride smoother and increased fuel
efficiency. Also in 2007, Nissan
made a hybrid version of the
Altima, but it was only available in 8 states.
So, if you are shopping for a used car, and you want one that is fun to drive, yet has room for you, your family, and your friends, then the Nissan Altima is your car. And after purchasing your vehicle, don't forget to purchase your Nissan Extended Warranty to protect you, and your wallet, from high cost repairs should they be needed.
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Nissan set to Increase Extended Warranty pricing effective April 1st, 2010
Nissan vehicle owners, we wanted to let you in on a little secret.
The folks over at Nissan occasionally find it important to review their mechanical breakdown claims that fall under coverage for the
Nissan Security+Plus suite of products. Nissan does extensive research and analysis of these claims to come up with adjustments of pricing of their Nissan extended warranty (aka extended service contract) pricing sent out to Nissan dealers nationwide.
As a Nissan dealer that sells the
Nissan extended warranty to consumers just like yourself. We wanted to let you know what we have have typically experienced. Historically we have experienced price increases from between 4-12%, depending on the year, model and mileage of your Nissan vehicle.
This could be a cost savings of up to $400 on some plans.
So if you are considering an extended auto warranty please keep in mind that Nissan will release their historical pricing adjustment to all Nissan dealers nationwide. These new
extended warranty rates will be effective on April 1st.
Your Nissan Factory WarrantyWhile your 3 year or 36,000 mile Nissan factory warranty is complimentary to your new car purchase, it does not provide you the coverage you deserve.
Nissan Security+Plus Gold Preferred goes the extra mile by covering belts and hoses, providing Roadside Assistance, Trip Interuption, Sign and Drive service with car rental and in the event of mechanical breakdown, towing to your nearest Nissan dealership.
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Helpful Tips On Purchasing A Nissan Extended Warranty
Helpful tips to consider when making a purchasing decision about Nissan Extended Warranty coverage for your Nissan vehicle. Is a factory backed extended warranty the best choice or would an aftermarket auto warranty fit my needs and budget?
Whenever researching an Nissan Extended Warranty, keep these helpful tips on purchasing an auto warranty in mind:
- Always ask for the actual (or sample) copy of the service agreement that you will be purchasing. This allows for you to identify items that may or may not be covered under the product.
- Always call your local ASE certified repair shop and Nissan dealership. Ask them if they accept or have had dealt with the Nissan Extended Warranty (a.k.a. extended service contract) you are considering. This will give you a good read on whether the company you are considering actually pays their claims.
- Have questions about what is covered and what is not? Call the claims number on the service agreement you requested earlier. This will allow you to see how quick and how knowledgeable the companies claim department is with its customers. Not just how quick their sales department is! If they have it, also ask for a complete list of components that are covered by the plan.
- Always check A.M. Best rating of the administrator of the product. This should be an A or better, if at all possible.
- Always check with the BBB for the rating on the seller and administrator of the product. Yes, these are often times different.
- Never purchase an Nissan extended warranty from a company that will not provide you with contact information (eg. address, phone number, etc).
Consumer Auto Warranty Quote:
"I wouldn't take a third party warranty if my life depended on it. There's nothing but horror stories everywhere, about them. I've purchased Nissan factory plans on every vehicle I've owned over the years and I can say without a doubt factory plans are the best option, if you're into purchasing these types of things" .... titanguy10
A factory-backed warranty is usually a better way to go, says Stacey Bradford an consumer action author at SmartMoney.com There are numerous reasons for agreeing with Stacey's statement here. Whether it be an independent shop or a dealer that would be working on your vehicle, they all have pre-conceived perceptions about working with an Nissan aftermarket warranty or a Nissan factory-backed plan.
Their perceptions are driven by the experience they have with the warranty companies handling of the mechanical breakdown claims. Talking with any of them would lead you to a stories about lengthy inspections, lack of full payment or lack of confidence in the ability for the consumers repair to be fully covered. Stacey further went on to say: "the factory-backed warranties come from the manufacturers themselves, [where] there's more of an incentive to keep their customers happy.
Remember - eligibility for a Nissan factory backed extended warranty (a.k.a. service contract) is available while under Nissan factory warranty for Nissan Security+Plus Gold Preferred (the best vehicle coverage that Nissan offers). Plus you may still be eligible for a Nissan Security+Plus Pre-Owned plan if you are less than 5 years and 60k miles from original purchase date. As a Nissan owner, factory backed coverage is worth consideration.
For an Nissan auto warranty quote specific to the Nissan vehicle you own please visit: http://www.vadennissanwarranty.com/
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