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Where Can I Get a Loan for a Used Car in Elgin, IL?
By Product Expert | Posted in Dealership Information, Elgin Volkswagen on Monday, November 23rd, 2020 at 12:13 PM
Financing Your Next Used Vehicle Purchase at Elgin Volkswagen
Car shopping is an exciting experience, but paying for your next vehicle usually isn’t as easy as swiping your card and driving off into the sunset. If you happen to be in search of a loan for a used vehicle in Northeast Illinois, you can find a deal worth celebrating at Elgin Volkswagen in Elgin, IL. No matter what your credit situation, our team of specialists will work with you to create a finance package that meets both your needs and your budget.
Read the rest of this entry »Where can I shop for a new car online in Elgin, IL?
By Product Expert | Posted in Community, Dealership Information, Elgin Volkswagen, FAQs, Illinois Volkswagen, Safety, Technology, Tips & Tricks on Friday, November 20th, 2020 at 4:39 PM
Though there are many, many challenges being presented to us in these unique times, one of the positive side-effects of the coronavirus pandemic is how people are experimenting with new ways of Being. One of these experiments involves doing more shopping online, even for items customers previously tended to prefer to buy in-person, such as a new vehicle.
Thanks to such experimentation, many individuals are finding that, to their surprise, shopping for a new vehicle online can be an easy, straightforward experience that is preferable in many ways to the traditional trip to the dealership lot. Where can one shop for a new car online in the Elgin area?
Read the rest of this entry »What precautions are currently recommended in Chicago for COVID-19?
By Product Expert | Posted in Community, FAQs on Monday, November 16th, 2020 at 4:00 PM
The coronavirus continues to run rather rampant in Chicago, and as such, new regulations and advice have recently been issued by the city. Not everything is put forth as a law, but citizens are also strongly encouraged to follow recommendations in order to slow the spread of the virus, keep hospitals functioning, and ultimately save lives.
What precautions are currently recommended for Chicago citizens to slow the spread and stay safe from COVID-19?
Read the rest of this entry »Does the 2022 VW Golf R come with all-wheel drive?
By Product Expert | Posted in New Models, Performance, VW Golf R on Monday, November 16th, 2020 at 3:46 PM
Legions of drivers are just about going wild for the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R, and it’s no wonder why: the hotly anticipated performance hatchback promises to be the most advanced vehicle to bear the Golf nameplate so far.
Advanced performance, however, can mean different things to different people. For some, all-wheel drive is an essential element of truly top-tier motoring. Will the 2022 Golf R come with all-wheel drive?
Read the rest of this entry »3 Years free charging for VW ID.4 Purchase at Electrify America stations
By Product Expert | Posted in VW I.D. on Monday, November 16th, 2020 at 10:20 AM
Volkswagen ID.4 Electric Systems and Performances Explored
The Volkswagen ID.4 is the latest and greatest model in the Volkswagen lineup, one that provides a ton of benefits and features. It’s a fully electric model, one that provides performance and innovation in abundance, and all without having to use traditional fuel! Continue reading below to learn more!
Read the rest of this entry »What colors will the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R come in?
By Product Expert | Posted in Color Options, New Models, VW Golf R on Tuesday, November 10th, 2020 at 12:04 PM
2022 Volkswagen Golf R Color Options
The new generation of the Volkswagen Golf R was recently unveiled, and we’re pretty darn excited. One of the most mind-blowing aspects is the 315 horsepower under the hood, as well as 310 pound-feet of toruqe.
Of course, VW is known for making vehicles that not only perform great, but look great too. For many drivers, a big part of a vehicle’s looks is its color. What colors will the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R come in?
Read the rest of this entry »Are EVs less efficient in the cold?
By Product Expert | Posted in FAQs, Fuel Efficiency, Seasonal, Technology on Saturday, October 31st, 2020 at 5:08 PM
How Cold Weather Affects Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles are getting an awful lot of hype these days, and it’s true that they provide many benefits over combustion engines. Most importantly, it’s past time for humanity to start taking climate change seriously, and EVs promise the possibility of maintaining the ease of mobility that developed countries have become used to while not totally obliterating this beautiful hunk of planet we call home.
However, EVs still have some challenges. One issue you may have heard of is that electric vehicles perform worse in cold weather. Is this true?
Read the rest of this entry »Where can I watch the Volkswagen Taos unveiling video?
By Product Expert | Posted in FAQs, New Models, VW Taos on Sunday, October 25th, 2020 at 2:47 PM
2022 Volkswagen Taos Unveiling – First Reveal Video
The 2022 Volkswagen Taos is fast approaching, looking on track to hit dealerships in spring 2021. We expect it will do a bang-up job of filling the crossover segment demands just below the Tiguan, as the Atlas Cross Sport has done so admirably for the Atlas.
After teasing us with silhouettes and tidbits of information for a few weeks, Volkswagen has finally revealed what the Taos looks like with an official video unveiling. For your convenience, we’ve included that video below. We’ve set it to start right at the point where they show the Taos, but if you’d like to hear a lot of jibber-jabber and build up, scroll back to the beginning. Enjoy!
Read the rest of this entry »Where are some good spots to go hiking in the fall near Elgin, IL?
By Product Expert | Posted in Community, Just for Fun, Seasonal on Monday, October 19th, 2020 at 5:23 PM
Great Spots to Appreciate Autumn in the Elgin Area
With turning leaves and just-as-rapidly cooling weather, fall is in full swing here in Illinois. The cycle deepens by the day, blessing us with a beautifully visceral demonstration of the inherently impermanent nature of the universe.
If you find yourself with a spot of free time, why not get out and see it in action? To that end, we’ve provided some of our favorite hiking areas to observe, feel, experience and accept the continual fading and rebirth process of our planet.
Peruse below, and happy exploring!
Read the rest of this entry »How will the Taos be different from the Tiguan?
By Product Expert | Posted in Comparison, FAQs, Volkswagen News, VW Taos, VW Tiguan on Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 at 4:06 PM
2022 Volkswagen Taos Vs. 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen has recently announced a new SUV to be added to its lineup: the Volkswagen Taos. Alongside the Volkswagen Atlas, Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Volkswagen Tiguan, and new Volkswagen ID.4, that brings the total current number of VW SUV models up to five.
The Volkswagen Taos is classed as a compact SUV, just like the Volkswagen Tiguan. So that brings us to the question: what’s the difference between the VW Taos and the VW Tiguan?
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