| The North American market has seen some bold | | | | and trucks that Nissan now sells the Japanese |
| changes by Nissan over the years. Originally imported | | | | automaker has something for everyone. |
| under the Datsun name, Nissan cars in Canada and | | | | Consumers are maintaining their Nissans/Datsuns with |
| the US made the switch over to the new name in the | | | | premium Nissan parts and accessories. Your dealer will |
| early 1980s and the company hasn't been the same | | | | have what you need, but remember the prices you |
| since. A broader line up and the introduction of the | | | | pay for parts through the dealership will be the |
| luxurious Infiniti brand in the late 1980s changed the | | | | prevailing retail rate. Some national auto parts chains |
| face of Nissan tremendously. The winners are | | | | will have a decent selection, but they may have |
| consumers everywhere who can get a great vehicle | | | | difficulty hunting down the rare Datsun or early Nissan |
| for a fair price. | | | | part for you. |
| It was in 1965 when the first Datsuns arrived in | | | | A new choice for consumers is auto parts |
| Canada. Who could forget the 1600cc 510 wagon with | | | | wholesalers, particularly those who sell online. Prices |
| a 4 speed manual transmission? The only thing that | | | | are usually much lower because wholesalers buy |
| could kill this car was rust and a rust bucket it was at | | | | direct from leading manufacturers including Bosch, |
| that. Or, how about the 620 pick up? A great little | | | | K&N, Hella, Monroe, Covercraft, and others. Still, make |
| hauler that is in a league of its own. My personal | | | | sure that the retailer is based in Canada and not |
| favorite was the 720 pick up truck equipped with a | | | | charging you outrageous shipping and duty charges for |
| diesel engine. A good, sturdy truck that really sipped | | | | parts shipped in from the US or elsewhere. The |
| fuel. | | | | selection they offer to you should be great, parts |
| Today's Nissan line up is a far cry from the cars that | | | | stocked must meet or exceed OEM requirements, and |
| dotted the landscape during the 1960s, 1970s, and | | | | customer service should be just a click of the mouse |
| 1980s. For consumers that is probably a good thing too. | | | | and/or a toll free phone number away. |
| Today's line up still offers glimpses of the original | | | | Be careful of retailers specializing in generic Nissan |
| Datsuns with the Sentra reminding some of the old | | | | parts as counterfeit auto parts are a big problem in |
| B210, but about ten times more comfortable at that | | | | North America. Always learn in advance what the |
| too. The Altima, Maxima, and the revived 350Z round | | | | company's shipping, return, and warranty policies are |
| out the car line up and when you add in all the SUVs | | | | before making your purchase. |