• Ghastly Sounds, Smells and Leaks: What’s Lurking Within Your Volkswagen

    Published 12 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    Ghastly sounds, smells and leaks...what’s lurking within your vehicle?

    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.

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  • Common Auto Problems Often Ignored; Worse Damage and Costly Repairs Down the Road

    Published 12 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    Don't end up on the side of the road with an overheated engine.

    Don't end up on the side of the road with an overheated engine.
    Photo Credit: Gabriel Jorby

    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.

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  • Volkswagen Service, Repair for the Fall Season

    Published 12 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    Get your vehicle ready for Autumn driving.

    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.

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  • VW Recall: Ignition Switch Problem in Routan Minivans, Engine May Shut Off

    Published 12 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    Now Hear This! VW Recall

    Now Hear This! VW Recall
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    Volkswagen has announced a recall of approximately 18,500 Routan minivans due to an ignition switch problem that may shut off the engine.

    Which VW models are affected by the recall?

    Model year 2009 Routan minivans.

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  • VW Recall: Fuel Pump Problem, Stalling in Tiguans

    Published 12 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    Now Hear This! VW Recall

    Now Hear This! VW Recall
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    Volkswagen has announced a recall of approximately 151, 389 Tiguan SUVs due to fuel pump problem, which may cause stalling.

    Which VW models are affected by the recall?

    Model year 2009-2014 Tiguan SUVs.

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