• Going for Gold: Choosing an Independent Volkswagen Repair Shop Over The Dealership

    Published 12 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    	Go for gold and choose your local, independent Volkswagen mechanic over the dealer.

    Go for gold and choose your local, independent Volkswagen mechanic over the dealer.
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    Michael Phelps has won 22 Olympic medals for swimming, 18 of them…gold. He is perhaps the most decorated U.S. Olympian of all time. Your Volkswagen is one of the most decorated vehicles on the road. In an elegant, yet powerful class of its own, it deserves top-notch service without the hassle of the dealership ways.

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  • Carefree Maintenance Plan Reduced by VW for 2014 Vehicles

    Published 12 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    Carefree Maintenance Plan Reduced by VW for 2014 Vehicles

    Take your 2014 VW to your local independent VW repair shop 2 yrs/24,000 miles and beyond...
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    Move over 3 years/36,000 miles…it’s now 2 years/24,000 miles.

    That’s right, folks, Volkswagen has changed their Carefree Maintenance Plan and removed a whole year and 12,000 miles for 2014 model year VW vehicles. This means that newer cars will need independent VW service sooner.

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  • Driving in a Winter Wonderland – Getting Your Volkswagen Winterized and Snow Ready

    Published 12 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    Stay safe on the roads in winter

    Stay safe on the roads in winter
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    The temperature has dropped and old man sniffle is in your nose. Yep, it’s that time of year…winter.

    The winter season can wreak havoc on your Volkswagen, so prepare your Volkswagen for the frosty days ahead with these helpful tips to keep you safe on the road.

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  • Five Holiday Gift Ideas for the Car Enthusiast in Your Life

    Published 12 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    Holiday Gifts for the Car Enthusiast in Your Life

    What will you give that car enthusiast in your life for the holidays?
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    ‘Tis the season of gift giving to your family and friends. For Dad, a tie, Mom, some cozy slippers, and an iTunes gift card to your siblings and/or friends. But what about that one person, either family or friend, who is the ultimate car enthusiast? What’s the perfect gift for them? Check out some of these cool finds.

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  • In The Name of Thanks(giving)…

    Published 12 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    Thanks!

    Thank You!
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    Work, school, vacations, errands and more…this holiday season give thanks to your Volkswagen for all the places it has taken you, the people it’s helped bring you together with, and all the memories it has helped create. A spa treatment for us, is a routine service for your Volkswagen. Take it to a qualified Volkswagen technician today.

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