For West Bank drivers, the trip from Gretna to our Metairie showroom typically runs 20 to 25 minutes across the river. On arrival, you will find the largest new Nissan inventory in the New Orleans market, housed at a Nissan dealership near Gretna that also handles used vehicles, financing, and factory service. New arrivals roll in every week, which keeps the selection changing throughout the month. Our sales team keeps the process low-key, giving you room to compare models at your own pace without anyone hovering over your shoulder.
Size works in your favor here. As the #1 Nissan dealer by volume in 2025, Premier Nissan of Metairie keeps a deep mix of colors and configurations on the lot. That selection comes with protection, too: every new vehicle carries our Warranty for Life, covering the powertrain for as long as it stays in your driveway. While you shop, the customer lounge has complimentary coffee and free Wi-Fi. Community work is part of the dealership’s story as well, through support for Giving Hope, a nonprofit housed by Premier Automotive that offers food, shelter, and assistance to neighbors in need.
Gretna’s older streets and tight driveways reward a vehicle that is easy to maneuver, and the Nissan Kicks fits that need with a compact crossover footprint and a raised seating position. Commuters who rack up miles crossing the river often lean toward the Sentra for its efficient powertrain and quiet cabin. For something with more personality, the Nissan Z pairs a twin-turbo V6 with rear-wheel drive and an available manual transmission. Used shoppers can turn to certified pre-owned Nissan models, which add factory-backed coverage to a vehicle that has already taken its biggest depreciation hit.
Clear numbers make for an easier decision, so we put them on the table early. A trade-in estimate is a common first step, showing what your current vehicle brings before any other figure enters the conversation. Our finance center lays out how buying and leasing compare, what a down payment changes, and how your trade value applies to the deal. When it is time to apply for financing, a finance manager reviews each document with you, and Gretna shoppers are welcome to take time to think before signing anything.
A drive across the river for service only makes sense if the work is done right, and our factory-trained technicians know Nissan systems inside and out. Quick needs like oil changes and tire rotations can go through Nissan Express Service, while brake jobs and transmission service get a full bay and genuine Nissan OEM parts. Appointments can be booked online in a few clicks, and our free shuttle means you are not stuck waiting while the work is underway. If a larger repair comes up, service and parts financing lets you pay for it over time.
Gretna sits on the West Bank, across from New Orleans, and serves as the seat of Jefferson Parish. Its historic district covers dozens of blocks lined with shotgun houses and raised cottages. The David Crockett Fire Company, organized in 1841, is considered the oldest continuously active volunteer fire company in the country. Each fall, the Gretna Heritage Festival fills downtown with live music, and baseball fans know the city as the hometown of Hall of Famer Mel Ott. In a town this rooted, many residents still cross the river to work each day, so their vehicles see steady commuter miles.
