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The 2025 Nissan Sentra Is Now a Consumer Reports Top Pick

2025 Nissan Sentra Passenger Side View

The 2025 Nissan Sentra offers more than just excellent fuel economy, interior space, and value for money. It is also fun to drive whether you’re commuting to work, heading to school, or getting away from it all. If you are looking for another reason to consider the Sentra, Consumer Reports just named it to its…

Nissan Murano Platinum Bumps Up Against Luxury Competitors

2025 Nissan Murano front seat dash view

The Nissan Murano has always been seen as a premium SUV. Designed with premium touches and a stand-out exterior style, it is often compared to similarly sized vehicles from some of the more discriminating brands. This is why the Murano attracts accomplished and successful clients—and those who want to be accomplished and successful.  In a…

​​Kicks and Murano Named ”Most Dependable” by J.D. Power​

2025 Nissan Murano and Nissan Kicks Side By Side Comparison View

Nissan’s lineup is built on ensuring our vehicles offer the quality you demand. With quality vehicles available, we have to back them up with exceptional customer service and support. The result is a lineup worth delivering for you.   This is why J.D. Power named the Nissan Kicks and Murano as the top segment leaders in…

How to Pack a Car, Tetris-Style

2024 Nissan Rogue Cargo Space View

With travel season upon us, everyone is planning their next adventures, deciding where to go, what to do, who to take along, how to get there, and what to bring with them. The last part can be the most stressful part of traveling by automobile. Whether it is for the duration of the trip or…

What Tools Should You Carry in Your Nissan?

Emergency Car Tool Kit

When you have the right tools to work on your vehicle, you have the confidence to face any situation. We’re not just talking about the tools that are in your garage. When you’re on the road, it is impossible to carry all of them in your trunk or rear cargo hold. What should you bring…

Four-Wheel Drive Versus All-Wheel Drive

April 20th, 2025 by
2025 Nissan Armada Alpine Metallic

Four-wheel drive (4WD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) are two different systems with some commonalities but also some clear distinctions. Unfortunately, they are often confused with one another. It doesn’t help that outside North America, the terms are often used interchangeably despite their differences. This Dick Smith Nissan of St. Andrews post strives to inform you…

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The All-New Armada Pro-4X Gets you just about Anywhere in Comfort and Style

April 15th, 2025 by
2025 Nissan Armada PRO-4X Alpine Metallic front view

When someone says full-size SUV, is the first name that comes to mind Armada? More and more, the answer is probably yes. The Armada first came on the scene as the Pathfinder Armada for the 2004 model year. Since then, the name has been simplified to just Armada. For those looking for a little more…

The 2025 Armada Had to Earn its PRO-4X Badge

April 10th, 2025 by
2025 Nissan Armada PRO-4X badge

The cabin of the 2025 Armada PRO-4X is that of a luxurious and comfortable three-row full-size SUV. Your eyes are drawn to the elegant presentation of the driver information, center infotainment screens, and the attractive center console below. The perforated diamond-quilt pattern of the leather seating surfaces captures your attention, as does the way the…

The New Nissan Murano Impresses J.D. Power

2025 Nissan Murano Aurora Blue Metallic front

Named after a Venetian lagoon in northern Italy renowned for its intricate glassmaking, the Nissan Murano mid-size crossover has consistently offered an upscale driving experience compared to its contemporaries, featuring bold styling that has been loved by some and disliked by others. The completely redesigned model elevates this experience and, in the process, has caught…

Recurrent Names Ariya Best Pre-Owned EV of 2025

2023 Nissan Ariya Boulder Gray Pearl side view

Dick Smith of St. Andrews is pleased to announce that after looking at over 30 EVs in the U.S. market, EV market analyst firm Recurrent has named the 2023 Nissan Ariya as the best pre-owned EV. The award recognizes Ariya’s strong value retention, advanced technology, and standout performance among pre-owned EVs.  Recurrent is a market…

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