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Who Controls the Radio in Your VW Cars?
When you are in your VW cars by yourself, it’s easy to choose a radio station. If you want to catch up on the latest news, you listen to a talk radio station. If you want to “jam out,” you find your favorite rock station. Or you mig...
New Video for VW Cars Is a Hit!
Have you seen the YouTube video where the couple is getting married and the entire wedding party dances into the church? How about the one where the guy is pleading for people to leave Britney Spears alone? If so, you know what a viral video is. And ...
Parents: Be Firm with Teens Driving Your VW Cars
A recent study shows that your parenting style can influence how safe your teenage driver is when behind the wheel of your VW cars. Parents who give their teen drivers firm rules while being supportive tend to have safer teen drivers. In fact, the st...
Three Ways to Extend the Life of Your VW Cars
Keeping your VW cars maintained through scheduled procedures and other methods is a great way to keep them running smoothly and efficiently for many years. But there are other things you should be doing to reduce stress on the engine and other parts ...
Get to These Philly Exhibitions before It’s Too Late!
If you enjoy going to museums and exhibits by way of your stylish VW cars, there are two exhibits in the Philadelphia area that are going to be ending fairly soon. Here are those exhibits and what you can expect to see and learn from each one. 1. Sho...
Cell Phones in Philadelphia Face Widespread Ban
If you are upset about the ban on using your cell phone while driving in Philadelphia, you may soon have more disgruntled company. In addition to banning cell phones while driving, it will also be against the law to use your cell phone while travelin...
Sales of VW Cars Best Since 2005
Volkswagen recently announced the number of VW cars sold during the month of August and the results are exciting! With sales of more than 24,820 units, VW dealers enjoyed an increase of 11.4 percent in sales over August of 2008. Those are also the be...
More Support for Ban on Texting while Driving
Have you ever caught yourself texting a friend or reading a text while driving your VW cars? If so, you may be required to change that habit soon. More and more people and organizations are favoring laws that would reduce or eliminate driving texting...
Some VW Cars Using Diesel Engines for Better Efficiency
Gone are the days when the word “diesel” meant dirty, loud and inefficient. Today’s diesel engines are quite the opposite. You might say they are the anti-diesel of yesteryear as they are quiet, clean and even more fuel-efficient th...
Facts about Impaired Driving in Your VW Cars
Driving your VW cars while under the influence of alcohol is a big no-no. Many drivers think they can drive after “just a couple” drinks without a problem, but according to studies done about the effects of alcohol on driving abilities, t...
Does Driving Like a Jerk Prevent Traffic Jams?
Nobody likes getting stuck in traffic. We all just want to get home or wherever we are going in a timely manner. But did you know that driving your VW cars like a jerk could prevent traffic jams? Now before you go cutting people off or tailgating a s...
VW Cars Receive Awards for Being Green
We know that VW cars are always setting records. That’s why it should come as no surprise that the Volkswagen AG Jetta TDI accomplished another “first” in the industry. Last week, the Jetta TDI, a clean-burning diesel sedan, won the...
Sales of VW Cars Survived the Economic Turmoil
With other automakers reporting record losses, declaring bankruptcy and asking for bailouts, the makers of VW cars have survived these tough economic times and come through them much stronger. One of the reasons VW cars and sales have survived is bec...
Can You Still Get Vouchers for VW Cars?
The federal government does not usually create programs that work as well as the CARS program did. It was originally scheduled to last until November 1, but so many people were taking advantage of the vouchers that the program actually ran out of mon...
VW Cars are Fan Favorites
I’m not sure how this one slipped by me, but an article in The Automotive News at the end of last month discussed how people really enjoy their VW cars based on vehicle quality and “enthusiasm for their purchases.” The study was con...
Hold on to Your Car Keys!
This story comes out of the UK, but it could just as easily happen in the United States and it probably has. Instead of risking the possibility of setting off an alarm or getting caught in a carjacking incident, thieves in the UK are reportedly break...
Does the Color of Your VW Cars Say Something about You?
Have you ever wondered what the person in the car next to you is like? Are they an angry type of person? Are they generous? Are they likely to cut you off on the highway? Some analysts feel that the color you choose for your car says a lot about your...
More about Drivers, Drinking and Drugs
On Monday, we began a discussion about how fewer Americans are drinking and driving, but many of them are still under the influence of drugs while behind the wheel. Here are some more facts and statistics from that article. • Of the drivers who tes...
Five Ways to Save Gas in Your VW Cars
With gas prices on the rise in Pennsylvania and all across the country, now is a good time to go back over some of the ways you can save gas when driving your VW cars. Use these tips to squeeze a few extra miles out of every gallon you pump into your...
Do You Show Your Frustrations behind the Wheel?
Continuing with our theme of road rage, we would like to know what you do to show your frustrations when someone cuts you off or makes you furious. The same survey that ranked the cities with the angriest drivers and their pet peeves also found what ...
Is Your City Full of Drivers with Road Rage?
If you have driven your VW cars around and realized that there are some angry drivers surrounding you, you may be living in one of the top cities for road rage. A study done by Auto Vantage, a nationwide roadside assistance company, recently listed t...
Don’t Leave Kids and Pets in Your VW Cars
Every year around the beginning of the summer months, we hear of a parent, babysitter or some other adult who has left a child or pet in the car while they ran into the store or did some shopping. Unfortunately, this has killed hundreds of kids and p...
Basic Facts about GPS
As popular as GPS devices are in VW cars these days, it may be nice to know some basic facts about the technology that we are using. Where did it come from? Who invented it? How does it work? These are just a few questions we are going to answer for ...
Celebrate Father’s Day with Style in Pennsylvania
On Wednesday, we discussed some ways that you can show your father how much you appreciate him on this upcoming Father’s Day. But if you are a father and you are reading this blog, there are some things you can do to enjoy the day to its fulles...
Beautiful Scenic Drives to Experience in Your VW Cars
If you have not planned your summer trip yet, what are you waiting for? Your VW cars are ready to go and there is so much this country has to offer in terms of scenic drives and beautiful landscapes. Here are a few awesome drives you should consider ...
Now Is the Perfect Time for Buying VW Cars
If you have been eyeing one of the VW cars at your local dealer but have not taken it for a test drive, now might be the perfect time to check it out, according to this article in U.S. News and World Report. While many Americans are saving their mone...
Saving Money on Your Summer Vacation
Taking a road trip or a summer vacation in your VW cars is a great way to get away from the everyday stresses of life. When you can save money along the way, your trip is even better. Here are some tips to help you save money whether you are driving ...
Pontiac Cars and the Wisdom of Fathers
One of the best places in the world for a father and a teenage son to bond is in the family’s Pontiac cars. When the son turns 16 and wants to learn to drive, there are few things a father takes more pride in than teaching his son the ropes beh...
VW Dealer Discusses Gasoline Basics
Have you ever wondered what those numbers mean on the buttons at the fuel pumps? Do you know what a gasoline cleaning agent is? If these and other gas station-related questions have been bothering you when you pull up in your VW cars, wonder no more....
Buckle Up This Weekend in Your VW Cars
When you are driving your VW cars, you should always wear your seatbelt. But that is especially important during Memorial Day weekend as law enforcement is out in greater numbers. The National Safety Council estimates there will be fewer traffic-rela...
