Severe Weather Driving 101

Winter Driving School is Now in Session (+video) We want you to stay safe this winter and these great driving tips might help you get to where you’re going. The last tip in the video from Mark Stolberg, MasterDrive… Read More

The Truth About Winter Tires

They Save Lives AND Money Despite the apparent advantages, many Canadian drivers still resist the idea of using winter tires. Many perceive them as an unnecessary expense. Some believe that winter tires have a higher rolling resistance coefficient and,… Read More

Instrument Panel Warning Lights 101

What Is The Check Engine Light Actually Trying to Tell You? What exactly is the cause of this mysterious light coming on? Unfortunately, there’s no one simple answer. It could be any number of issues -most often fuel or exhaust… Read More

Back to School – Make Sure Your Kids are Driving a Safe Vehicle

Assuming the vehicle in question has passed a safety inspection recently, make sure the vehicle is up-to-date as far as service goes. New drivers often don’t know or care about how important this is and having a trained mechanic look… Read More

Nissan’s Been There for Life’s Moments

Drivers share memories in celebration of Brasso Nissan’s 50th anniversary Life is a highway – one that includes a series of mile markers on our journey from newbies to know-it-alls. And our vehicles are often part of life’s most… Read More

Brasso’s Connections To Stampede Run Deep

Chuckwagon races have long been an iconic part of the Calgary Stampede. But there was a period where an impasse between the Stampede and the traditional chuckwagon racers put their participation at risk. And Einar Brasso was… Read More

2020 Nissan 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition

Inspired by the Legendary BRE 240Z Race Car “It’s no secret that the Datsun 240Z started the ball rolling for Japanese sports cars in North America,” said Ivan Espinosa, Nissan’s corporate vice president of global product strategy and planning. Read More

A letter to my younger self: Celebrating 50 years at Brasso Nissan

To a young Einar Brasso, 27,43,67, 101. These numbers won’t mean much to you at first. Yet they represent the foundation of an auto journey that will span five decades and take you from an abandoned dusty barn on Macleod… Read More

Local drive: Nissan goes all in with Qashqai

Urban crossover might be the smartest vehicle Calgarians drive It didn’t take long with the 2019 Nissan Qashqai to realize it’s not a typical crossover. On the contrary, it might be the smartest car I’ll ever drive. Whether it’s… Read More

Local Drive Taking the ‘right’ turn with the 2019 Nissan Rogue

Reimagined crossover quietly conquers It’s only been a couple minutes into driving the new Nissan Rogue, and I already have to stop. Not to fix a tire or because I’ve taken a wrong turn. Quite the contrary. Something has… Read More

Automotive Advice – Getting Ready for Spring (Finally!)

Most Canadian drivers know how to prepare their car or truck for winter, but far fewer give the transition from winter back into spring the attention it deserves. Here’s a simple list to follow that will help ensure the vehicle… Read More

2019 Nissan NV200 – Right-sized and Ready to Work

The Nissan NV200 Compact Cargo Van is designed to help business owners navigate their way through the challenges of tight spaces and tight deadlines – combining a small exterior footprint and excellent fuel efficiency with a large cargo capacity and… Read More

Winter Care for Your Vehicle’s Battery

Automotive Advice Even the most well-maintained battery will eventually die, so be pro-active and ask your technician or auto service writer to give yours a check before you find yourself stranded. As a battery ages, it gets weaker and weaker. Read More

The Dreaded Check Engine Light

What Does it Mean? Mystery No Longer! What exactly is the cause of this mysterious light coming on? Unfortunately, there’s no one simple answer. It could be any number of issues -most often fuel or exhaust system-related- but to… Read More

Trading In Your Vehicle

What is My Trade Worth? Trading in an older vehicle on a new one seems like a perfect solution for several problems at once. The idea of driving to a dealer in your old “beater”, signing a few pieces of… Read More

Transforming the Dealership Experience

  Brasso Nissan’s commitment to being the pinnacle of automotive hospitality is our first and most important goal every day and has been since 1969. Brasso works hard to be the best choice for your vehicular needs and support services,… Read More

Vehicle Detailing Tips

Automotive Detailing: How To, and Why It’s Important Aside from the real “gear-heads” out there, few people truly enjoy cleaning and detailing their vehicles. But detailing is an important part of owning any vehicle. Don’t treat it like a chore,… Read More

10 Things you need to know about the 2018 Nissan Rogue

The Nissan Rogue made its debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 7, 2007, and has since been one of the most popular, innovative and celebrated compact crossovers on the market. If you are looking… Read More

3 Signs Your Vehicle’s Battery is About to Fail

Let’s not leave it to chance next time. Typically, a battery doesn’t die “all of a sudden”. Normally they will warn you that the end is near by displaying unusual behaviour such as… Slow Engine Start It takes a considerable… Read More

What You Need to Know About Tires

The Cold, Hard Facts About Tire Wear and Tire Quality Recently, a professional tire testing team was tasked to find out just how much tire quality and tire wear affect winter driving safety. What they found may surprise you, especially… Read More

2017 Nissan GT-R Track Edition – Godzilla is Ready to Race

Few automobiles elicit the kind of respect that Nissan’s mighty GT-R has earned since its introduction in 2007. It’s a car so revered, it was given the nickname “Godzilla”. Unbelievably, Nissan has made the sports car even more capable for… Read More

Top 5 Things You Should Know About Brasso Nissan

Complete Customer Care Top 5 Things You Should Know About Brasso Nissan One of the most trusted Nissan service departments not only in Calgary but in all of Canada, Brasso Nissan, didn’t earn the confidence of its customers by… Read More

Why Choose Synthetic Engine Oil for Your Nissan

  Automotive engine oil is responsible for making sure that your Nissan’s engine runs smoothly by lubricating engine parts and reducing friction. There are two main types of engine oils used in Nissan vehicles: conventional and synthetic. Knowing the difference… Read More

The November Titan Launch Event

Here at Brasso Nissan this November, we’re celebrating the launch of the redesigned 2017 Nissan Titan in Calgary! When you test drive a new Titan, Brasso Nissan will make a donation to Calgary’s Veterans Food Bank. The Veterans Food Bank Currently, the… Read More

Winter is Coming – Prepare with Our Expert Tune-Up Tips!

It may already be the middle of November, but rest assured that winter is coming sooner rather than later. This means there’s no time to waste in winterizing your car, truck, or SUV! Brasso Nissan and… Read More

Student Savings with the Nissan Grad Program

As a recent graduate, you’re taking a big step forward with a vehicle purchase or lease. Here at Brasso Nissan in Calgary, we’re experts at taking the stress out of car buying, even if you have little or no credit history. The… Read More

Drive Away With a Bargain! Fleet Vehicles for Sale in Calgary, AB

Brasso Nissan is currently offering great deals on cancelled fleet order vehicles. But why choose a fleet vehicle? As it turns out – there’s several reasons why choosing one of these vehicles can be a great choice for drivers seeking… Read More

The Top 5 Commuter Cars for Calgary

The facts are pretty simple: the majority of Canadians live in a city, cities are getting more crowded, and that means more traffic, fewer parking spaces, and increased fuel costs. So what do you do? Simple! You purchase one of… Read More

Purchasing a Demo Vehicle – The Smarter Choice in Calgary, AB

A demonstrator vehicle, or “demo” for short, is a vehicle used by a dealership to demonstrate the benefits of purchasing such a vehicle. These vehicles are typically used by employees on test drives and occasionally by service customers… Read More

Come See Brasso Nissan and Dallas Dyck at the Calgary AutoMall at Noon on July 9th!

Brasso Nissan and Calgary AutoMall have banded together and are sponsoring a chuckwagon in this year’s Calgary Stampede! We are extremely excited about having the opportunity to take part in this prestigious event, which has been a part of Calgary… Read More

Take a Trip this Canada Day Long Weekend

Canada Day is a great way to kick off the summer. What better way to celebrate is there than by spending your long weekend enjoying the best recreation Alberta has to offer? We at Brasso have some suggestions for you, and… Read More

Safety is Supreme

Nissan has always ensured safety is supreme with their vehicles. Now Brasso Nissan is holding the Safety for All sales event for select Nissan models like the Murano, Pathfinder, and Rogue. (You can finance these vehicles from 0% and receive up to $1,000… Read More

Take Advantage of Our June Anniversary Offers!

There is a lot to be excited about this month! Not only is it our 47th anniversary, Brasso Nissan has also received the Nissan Award of Excellence for the 20th time, and in celebration, we’ve got new offers for our customers! Nissan’s Award… Read More

Test Drive Tips

Ready to take that new Nissan for a test drive? A big part of the buying process is taking a test drive out on the road and getting a feel for the vehicle. But it’s much more than just that; a test… Read More

Brasso Nissan’s My Choice VIP Event!

Here at Brasso Nissan, we’ve always strived to provide customers with high-quality used cars, trucks, and SUVs. Recently, we completed a huge Upgrade Event and have acquired a large selection of pre-owned vehicles for your consideration – but… Read More

See More with the 2016 Nissan Titan XD

Now that the snows of winter have begun to recede, people from across Calgary are eager to hit the road and explore the outdoors again. Camping, hiking canoeing, mountain biking, and many other activities are all awaiting you. The only trouble… Read More

By and Beyond with a New SUV

If your lifestyle takes you beyond the limits of the city, then your vehicle should accommodate that. Do you have a family you need to drive to school or work? What about a business you need to gear up for? Or… Read More

Should You Buy a Car in this Economy?

Buying a vehicle in a tough economy can be a difficult decision to make, but there are great options available if your financial situation is stable. Let’s look at some of the reasons to buy a vehicle in this economic… Read More

Make Spring Cleaning Easy with these 6 Tips from Brasso Nissan

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and just as the shamrock symbolizes the day, it also symbolizes the coming of the spring season. And with spring just around the corner, it’s that time again when we… Read More

The Top Things to Look for when Buying Used Vehicles

  When buying a used car, it can feel like there are so many unknowns, but we promise you’ll feel better after reading these tips! Ask About Everything With Brasso Nissan, we put all our vehicles through comprehensive pre-sale inspections. You don’t have… Read More

Leasing or Financing – Which is Best for You?

Buying a new car, truck, or SUV can be quite expensive, this is why many people choose financing or leasing. So which one works best for you? The financial experts at Brasso Nissan are happy to help explain the differences between leasing and financing so you can make an informed decision! Read More

Battle of the Pickups – How Does the 2016 Nissan Titan XD Stack Up?

It’s not easy competing in the full-sized pickup market, as the competition is fierce and constantly evolving. Nevertheless, the new 2016 Nissan Titan XD wades into battle with a raft of improvement, as well as a brand-new diesel engine for… Read More

Get the Most for Your Trade with These Top 5 Tips from Brasso Nissan

Thousands of people across Calgary, Airdrie, and Okotoks trade their old cars, trucks, and SUVs in for newer vehicles every year. And chances are, if you’re reading this blog, you’re considering trading in your current vehicle with Brasso Nissan. You… Read More