Is your Volkswagen ready for summertime road trips?
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Summer is in full swing and long distance road trips to the beach or grandma’s are in effect. Aside from making sure your Volkswagen A/C system is in proper working order, there are a few other things that shouldn’t be overlooked in your Volkswagen during the summer season.
A/C on full blast!
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As Glenn Frey would sing, “The Heat is On,” temperature-wise, and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. The blazing summer temps can become dangerous to (you and) your Volkswagen, so keeping cool and the air conditioner in check is a necessity.
Maintain the life of your import vehicle with proper service.
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The key to maintaining the life of your Volkswagen is to have it serviced routinely, whether it's according to specific Volkswagen factory scheduled guidelines or on a condition based service. In doing this, you’ll prolong the safety and reliability of your Volkswagen.
Your Volkswagen has a specific recommended maintenance schedule that should be performed when your Volkswagen hits a certain mileage or time interval. This is called Factory Scheduled Maintenance (FSM). Not all Volkswagens require the same schedule, so it’s important to know your exact model.
Have your Volkswagen ready for summer driving.
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School’s out and it’s time to show off splashing around at the pool and beach. So while you slather on that sunscreen to protect your skin from that summer sun, don’t forget to protect your Volkswagen from the heat and other summer elements that may have begun.
We can’t help with road rage you may encounter with all the stop-and-go summer traffic, but we can offer up some tips to get your Volkswagen ready before those summer days start drifting away.
April is National Car Care Month
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April means that the spring season is here, and summer is right around the corner. With it being National Car Care Month, now is a good time to make sure your Volkswagen is up to speed for those long weekends by the lake and vacation trips with the family.