Now Hear This! VW Recall
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Volkswagen of America has just announced a recall of approximately 26,452 vehicles due to the possibility of a fire from leaking transmission fluid.

Which VW models are affected by the recall?

Model year 2014 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible and Passat vehicles equipped with a 1.8T engine and torque converter automatic transmission.

Take your Volkswagen to and independent Volkswagen repair shop today!
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So it’s time to take your Volkswagen into the shop. You don’t really want to haggle with the dealership’s service department over prices and what actually needs to be serviced today.

Why not turn to an independent Volkswagen repair shop that specializes in Volkswagen service? Whether it’s for a simple oil change or a more complex matter, your neighborhood Volkswagen service center has the skills and tools to keep the life of your Volkswagen running longer.

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.

1977 VW Golf
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The Volkswagen Golf (Rabbit) recently celebrated it’s 40th birthday!

Introduced on March 29, 1974 in Wolfsburg, West Germany, the VW Golf was produced to replace the air-cooled, rear-wheel drive VW Beetle.

Now Hear This! More Vehicle Recalls Heading Your Way in 2014
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When you flip on the morning news or scan your favorite online news site, it surely seems like there are more vehicles being recalled these days. And unfortunately, this trend is continuing.

According to the Centre of Automotive Management (CAM), and reported by The New Zealand Herald, more than 20.5 million vehicles were recalled in the U.S. last year (BMW was the fourth highest manufacturer of vehicles on the list), which is five million more than in 2012. Most of these recalls were due to electronic malfunctions and safety glitches.