SOUTHSIDE NISSAN HAS PROUDLY SERVED VANCOUVER FOR 50 YEARS!
We are delighted to announce our 50th anniversary!
Half a century representing the Nissan brand in the Metro Vancouver area.
A big milestone that we’re proud to share with the community and our loyal customers.
Our Southside Nissan staff celebrating 50 years in business.
A LONG AND SOLID TRAJECTORY IN AUTO RETAIL
It all began back in 1972, when Frank Affettuso had the vision and belief in a little-known car company from Japan called Datsun. Establishing itself as the flagship dealership in the province of BC, it wasn’t long before Frank and his team set themselves apart as leaders in the automotive market in Vancouver. Over the next 44 years, Frank worked tirelessly building his business into a success.
Newspaper clippings of ads announcing the opening of Southside Datsun on July 22, 1972.
Over the years the automotive business went through a lot of change. In fact, the brand Frank started his journey into automotive was purchased and rebranded as Nissan in 1984. Nissan quickly established itself as one of the leading auto manufacturers out of Japan building a reputation in performance and reliability. In 1996, Frank and his team achieved unprecedent success in the business becoming #1 volume Nissan franchise in Canada with 1,101 cars sold. After years of hard work and dedication it came time for Frank to retire.
Southside Datsun showroom back in the 1970s.
In 2016, Frank, at this point 90 years-young, made the decision to sell his business to the Dilawri Group of Companies, Canada’s largest automotive group. Since then, Southside Nissan and its team has maintained their dedication to providing customers with an honest, transparent, and positive experience. We look forward to serving this great community for the next 50 years!
Official document attesting the foundation of Southside Datsun Ltd. on July 22, 1972.
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS WORKING AT SOUTHSIDE NISSAN
Congratulations to our Fleet & Lease Manager, the man who’s been there from just about the very beginning. Jerry Scarfo celebrated his 50th year at Southside Nissan on August 1, 2022. A remarkable achievement and milestone.
Our General Manager Sandro Mati and other staff members celebrating with Jerry.
MEMBER OF DILAWRI GROUP OF COMPANIES
Since 2016, Southside Nissan has been under the direction of Dilawri Group of Companies, Canada’s largest automotive group representing 35+ brands in 75+ dealerships.
Current Southside Nissan showroom located in Marine Drive.
DISCOVER OUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY SALES EVENT
To celebrate this important milestone, we’d like to offer you exclusive deals and incentives on your new vehicle purchase. It’s the perfect time to get into your new Nissan!
Receive 2-Year Maintenance Package included with every new Nissan pre-order.
Limited-time offer, see store for details. Hurry in before it’s too late!
Check out our October deals on your favorite Nissan and start your buying journey online. Click to build and pre-order your new car.

Why you should pre-order your vehicle:
1. You can customize the vehicle to fit you and your needs.
2. You only have to pay for the features you want. If there are features you don’t care about, you don’t have to include them!
3. Be the first and only one to drive your customized vehicle.
4. Our team of experts can help you build and customize the vehicle to make sure it has everything you desire.
Any questions? Get in touch!
Our friendly and knowledgeable sales team is here to assist you in this important decision. We’ll ensure we take we take the time to thoroughly explain our products and services so you can make an informed decision. Contact us today!