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Solid vs vented, disc vs drum: what are your brake options?

August 15th, 2016 by

Why are VW vented disc brakes better? We won’t pretend cars aren’t complicated beasts, and it sometimes feels like you have to be an expert just to find a car you will love. One of our favorite options in the lineup is the 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI, and you have likely noticed that there’s a…

Which Volkswagen models have the Easy-Open Trunk?

July 15th, 2016 by

How to use VW Easy-Open Trunk feature They say it’s the little things that count, and this phrase holds true when it comes to available features in any vehicle. Models like the 2016 Volkswagen Passat naturally include all the modern features shoppers have come to expect when buying a new car, like Bluetooth and cruise…

Why does my Volkswagen Jetta lock itself?

May 24th, 2016 by

VW Jetta locks itself after 30 seconds Is there anything more frustrating than locking your keys in the car? Most of us have done it to ourselves on accident at some point, whether we tossed the keys on the seat while rummaging around, or left the keys in the ignition, right where we can see…

2016 VW Passat lights your path with Coming/Leaving Home

April 6th, 2016 by

What is the Volkswagen Coming/Leaving Home feature? Many of us know our paths to and from the car fairly well, and with the sun setting later and later every day, it may becoming less of an issue to require extra lighting. Still for those who come home late, it’s nice to have a bit of…

Why is Volkswagen turbocharging all its engines?

February 18th, 2016 by

Are VW turbo engines better or more reliable? It seems there’s a turbocharged takeover when it comes to engine options, especially on smaller cars. This is just as true for most automakers as it is for Volkswagen, but with the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta losing its naturally-aspirated option, we have plenty of shoppers asking, are VW…

Posted in FAQ, Fuel Economy

Why does VW have a low temperature warning?

January 25th, 2016 by

VW dings and flashes 39 degrees When your vehicle provides an audible noise, you know it’s a bad thing. Your first instinct is likely to identify what’s causing the noise, and how to make it stop. Here in California, it’s not normal when your VW dings and the outside temperature display flashes when it reaches…

Posted in FAQ, Service Center

If the GTI doesn’t win with style, it impresses with speed

November 22nd, 2015 by

7 Cars the 2016 VW Golf GTI is Faster Than There are a variety of reasons people choose to buy a vehicle, but when it comes to picking the 2016 VW Golf GTI over the standard Golf, the reasons typically come down to style and performance. Clearly, for an additional $5,000, the main reason is…

Posted in VW Golf GTI

What is that light blinking in my Volkswagen gauge cluster?

November 18th, 2015 by

Volkswagen dashboard warning lights meaning No matter how good we are about maintenance, it happens to the best of us. We’re driving down the street, minding our own business, when suddenly a light pops up on our dashboard. Some we understand, like the chipper green image that lets us know our cruise control is working,…

Posted in FAQ, Service Center

Pair your smartphone with your Volkswagen technology

October 26th, 2015 by

How to pair to VW App-Connect Pairing your smartphone to your infotainment system is a quick way to make driving safer as you take away the need to unnecessary bring your small phone screen within eyesight every time you wish to change a song or feel that need to answer a phone call. Learning how…

Posted in Tips & Tricks

Do you really need the 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance Package?

September 30th, 2015 by

Benefits of the Golf GTI Performance Package At this point we all have certain expectations for basic features and build in a car, and there are few excuses for automakers not to deliver a quality vehicle. Which leaves shoppers to consider features which previously may not have been affordable, like performance and style packages. Those…

Posted in FAQ, VW Golf GTI

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