Ghastly sounds, smells and leaks...what’s lurking within your vehicle?
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From spooky noises in your engine to foul smells coming from the hood, know the scary signs that may be lurking within your Volkswagen.

Smells: Anything from burning oil or burning metal smells from the radiator can indicate an overheated engine. Serious engine damage can occur with frequent overheating, so make sure the devil, himself, isn’t hiding under your hood.

Burning smells (along with other symptoms) can also indicate transmission problems and/or failure, overheated brake pads, a worn clutch, and more. Food smells, like rotten eggs, may be your catalytic converter, and smells of maple syrup may mean your have a coolant leak.

Don't end up on the side of the road with an overheated engine.
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Strange engine noises, different handling than normal, or reduced gas mileage…these don’t seem like major issues for your Volkswagen, right? So you put them off for now. Bad mistake. These are all signs of common problems drivers tend to ignore, that may cause more damage in the long run and have you shelling out more money to repair.

Get your vehicle ready for Autumn driving.
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Getting Your Volkswagen Ready for Autumn Driving

Goodbye to the warm, summer days and hello to the cooler temps ahead. Fall season is just around the corner. As the road conditions change, as do driving habits, it’s an excellent time to prepare your Volkswagen for the Autumn months ahead.

Volkswagen repair checklist for college students.
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Before your undergrad hits the books in the campus library, gets involved with Greek life or tailgates for the big game, have these auto-related items checked by your local Volkswagen repair shop to ensure safety on the road prior to the start of Fall semester.

Engine: English 101 may be a breeze but breaking down on the side of the road due to engine trouble isn’t. Engine problems can range from engine overheating to jerky driving, and more, so have your local Volkswagen mechanic check the hoses, lines, clamps, temperature gauge and your water pump, to make sure everything is in prime operating condition.

Servicing Your Volkswagen Near ASU in Mesa, Phoenix, Tempe, AZ.
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Sending your very own off to college at Arizona State University (ASU) in Phoenix is quite a big deal and can be a load of stress for you, the parent.

From worrying about tailgate parties before the Sun Devils game, to co-eds in the dormitories, and to your child’s academics, don’t add more stress to your plate when it comes to Volkswagen repair and your child’s safety on the roads in the Phoenix Metro area.