Stay safe on the roads this winter
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Temperatures are dropping, snow is falling and Jack Frost is nipping away. Make sure he doesn’t nip away at your Volkswagen (and cause damage). Properly winterizing your Volkswagen will keep it running smoothly and keep you safe on the road. Here are some tips to prepare your Volkswagen for battling the elements.
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.
Get your vehicle ready for Autumn driving.
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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.
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.
Spring into action! Have your Volkswagen checked by your local Volkswagen mechanic.
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The birds are singing and pollen is all around…spring is in the air!
It’s a good idea to take your Volkswagen to an independent Volkswagen repair shop and get it ready for the spring season, while reversing the damage that may have been caused by the harsh winter months.