One consideration when buying a used car is maintenance. While the savings that can be found on used cars is substantial, the fact is that the mileage of these cars may eventually lead to a problem.

Those who buy a certified pre-owned car may be covered by the dealer’s original warranty, another great reason to buy a used car. However, these cars are not always possible to find, and drivers may find themselves at an independent repair shop.

But those who bought a used Nissan now have the option to use Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts when repairing their vehicles, thanks to a new parts reward program that Nissan and Infiniti are offering to independent mechanics.

Under the new program, mechanics will be able to sign up and be awarded points in a variety of ways. These points can then be exchanged for free parts. The new program is designed to encourage independent repair shops to use certified Nissan parts rather than aftermarket parts. In this way, the car runs as closely to the original specifications as possible.

Those who buy a used Nissan may be comforted to know that local repair shops will carry OEM parts through this new program.