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Regular Scheduled VW Maintenance & Service Providence RI By keeping a regular service schedule, you eliminate problems down the road. It’s a well-documented fact that procrastination is among the worst habits a person can have: it can lead to poor credit, poor grades, and increased stress, among literally thousands of other negative effects. But how can procrastination affect your life as a driver? There are many reasons we recommend regular scheduled maintenance at Speedcraft VW in the Providence area, and all of them serve to benefit you, our valued customers. First of all, consider taking your car in for regular scheduled service similar to going in for a teeth cleaning or a regular check-up at the doctor. By seeing a specialist early and often--whether a mechanic, a dentist, or a general practitioner--you are more likely to catch a problem in its infancy, before you are looking at a more costly fix down the road. Remember, many problems with our vehicles may not have obvious symptoms, and by scheduling regular maintenance, these problems can be caught before they affect the performance of your entire vehicle. The most glaring benefit of regular vehicle maintenance will be felt in your pocketbook. The fuel economy of your vehicle is dependent on a multitude of factors, including tire pressure, cleanliness of air filters, and well-maintained fuel lines. Regular checkups on your vehicle allow these relatively simple problems to be easily diagnosed, and can improve your overall fuel economy by as much as 15-20%. Within a few weeks, any service will have effectively paid for itself. Our talented service staff knows your Volkswagen inside and out. This preemptive offensive against vehicle damage also has a trickle-down effect. By keeping a regular service schedule, you eliminate many of the problems that will eventually drive down the resale value of your car when you decide it’s time for a change. If you are trading in a vehicle that has a laundry list of problems, that will be directly reflected in what you eventually receive. However, a well-maintained vehicle will be rewarded with a high resale value. Speedcraft VW, located in the Providence, RI, area, takes vehicle maintenance extremely seriously, and when a Volkswagen is brought in to our service department, we can tell pretty quickly how seriously the driver does as well. To that end, we have a variety of service programs and specials to help diagnose issues as they arise. With our Oil Change & Maintenance Program, now available for a mere $199, drivers will receive five oil changes, ten tire rotations, and a full safety inspection and wash/vac with each visit. This will save untold dollars in future repairs, while also saving drivers over $300 over the life of the program. We also offer No-Charge Carefree Maintenance with the purchase of any 2014 Volkswagen through 2 years or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first. For further details on these or any other maintenance procedures and specials, contact our team at Speedcraft VW. The maintenance of your vehicle is something that simply can’t be put off without facing serious consequences. For all your service needs in the Providence, RI, area, contact the service department at Speedcraft VW, the best-reviewed Volkswagen dealer in New England.

Clean or Replace Intake Valves Providence RI Sometimes the difference between poor and peak performance is the result of intake valve build-ups. Oftentimes, members of the auto community will discuss “maximizing performance.” It has become something of a buzzword, a vague subject that is so broad and all-encompassing that it almost loses its meaning. However, at Speedcraft VW in the Providence area, maximizing performance is far from meaningless. The vehicles we sell and service are capable of great things, but only if they are given the opportunity to do so, and one way to give your Volkswagen peak performance capability is by cleaning or replacement of intake valves. The problem is probably one you may have encountered before on your own car: you are sluggish off the line and idling poorly. It feels as though something is misfiring, yet you may not even see the dreaded Volkswagen “Check Engine” light. Very likely, you could simply have dirty intake valves. The way that Volkswagen intake valves work, basically, is that they keep the intake port sealed during combustion so that the engine runs at top efficiency. Sometimes, however, carbon produced during combustion can build up on the valves, interrupting the fuel injection process. Over time, these deposits will disrupt the fuel injection process, resulting in the problems mentioned above. The way that these carbon buildups will negatively affect your vehicle’s performance take two interrelated forms. First, the carefully-measured fuel that your engine needs to be timed properly is blocked and absorbed by the carbon built up in the intake valves, so when you hit the gas pedal, the fuel meant to be combusted in the engine isn’t delivered properly. So, when it feels like you aren’t getting any response when you punch the gas, this could very well be the culprit. Deposits on intake valves affect fuel injection and efficiency. The second way that your Volkswagen’s performance will be negatively affected is in its fuel economy, and this is also a result of the carbon deposits on the intake valves. As was stated before, fuel that passes over the intake valves gets absorbed by the carbon. Anyone who has ever used lighter fluid with a charcoal grill has seen this absorption in action. Much like you continue wasting fuel when the briquettes absorb the lighter fluid, your vehicle will similarly waste fuel when it is absorbed by the carbon build-ups on your intake valves. The cleaning or replacement of your intake valves is an easy but absolutely necessary fix for your vehicle, and one our professional service team at Speedcraft VW in Wakefield, RI, is qualified to perform. If you are experiencing any of the common problems associated with carbon build-up, please contact our Service Department, where you can take advantage of our frequent specials and outstanding reputation for professional and courteous service. Your Volkswagen deserves to deliver optimum performance, and we can help make that a reality.

2015 VW GTI & Golf R Providence RI The 2015 GTI is expected to arrive at Speedcraft VW later in 2014. After months of conjecture and more than a few sleepless nights, we can finally stop worrying--in some of the most exciting news of the year, the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit featured the reveal of the 2015 Volkswagen Golf R, which comes on the heels of more news about the 2015 GTI Mark VII (7). As two of the most anticipated vehicles to jump off the VW draft boards in some time, this is of particular interest to us at Speedcraft VW, and it just didn’t feel right to keep the news to ourselves. The release of the 2015 GTI Mark VII (7), based on the seventh-generation Golf, has recently been a hot-button issue in the VW community, and rightfully so. The aggressive new design flourishes--the rear spoiler and front and rear fascia, to name a few--are bold complements to the agile and flashy GTI, which is driven by the 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder known as the EA888. The solid, composed ride and impressive fuel efficiency will be familiar to GTI drivers; the punch of acceleration, however, will be a welcome surprise, courtesy of the available Performance package. Without a doubt, when the 2015 GTI Mark VII (7) arrives later this year, the wait will have been worth it. The two-year wait for the 2015 Golf R ends early next year. The news out of Detroit in regard to the 2015 Golf R comes with a similar air of anticipation. By the time of its release in early 2015, it will have been two years since the previous incarnation of the Golf R, and its pretty clear that Volkswagen didn’t waste the interim patting themselves on the back. The newest edition of the Golf R punches out 290 hp from its 2.0 EA888, good for one of the most powerful four-cylinder production engines available. This allows the DSG-equipped model to bolt from zero-to-sixty in just 4.9 seconds, and coupled with the famed 4-motion Permanent All-Wheel Drive, drivers of the Golf R will feel the grip of the road as never before. Naturally, the 2015 Golf R is a sight to behold as well. It’s sporty suspension creates a lower posture, and design elements such as the specially designed front and rear bumpers and two-branch exhaust will set the Golf R apart from any competitors. The 2015 GTI Mark VII (7) will arrive at Speedcraft VW in Wakefield, RI, later this year, while the Golf R is set to premiere in early 2015. For further details on these or any of our impressive models in the Volkswagen lineup, feel free to call or stop by our dealership. We take pride in our reputation as one of New England’s finest VW dealers, and look forward to many great years ahead in the Providence area. Would you like us to contact you when either the 2015 VW GTI or 2015 Golf R arrive for a test drive?  Fill out our Find It For Me form and we'll make a note to drop you a line when we receive our first run of inventory!

2014 VW Passat Providence RI One of the first questions we see when prospective car buyers stop by Speedcraft VW and begin perusing a vehicle as impressive as 2014 Volkswagen Passat is, Where do I even begin? It’s a little like heading to an a la carte steakhouse, seeing multiple attractive cuts of meat with assorted port reductions and marsala sauces--it’s easy to feel like you need a map, or at the very least, a tour guide. That’s essentially what we are in regard to the new 2014 VW Passat in Providence, RI: your friendly tour guide. The tour begins with the four engine options available in the 2014 Passat--the base 2.5L, the turbo-charged 1.8T, the efficient TDI diesel, and a potent 3.6L V6. New for this model year, the 1.8T has arrived to considerable fanfare, offering more torque and maneuverability, while returning more fuel economy than the base engine. Meanwhile, the 2.0L four-cylinder diesel engine, the TDI, is truly a technological marvel: available in a manual transmission or automated manual transmission known as the DSG, the Passat TDI achieves and EPA-estimated 35 mpg combined with the manual, and 34 mpg with the DSG. Our tour continues with trims, and the 2014 VW Passat at Speedcraft boasts five impressive levels suitable for a diverse set of drivers--the S, the Wolfsburg Edition, SE, Sport and SEL. Each level manages to improve upon the trim before it, outfitting the 2014 Passat with some of the finest options available today, including a rearview camera and touchscreen audio on the SE, 19-inch wheels and mounted shift paddles on the Sport, and an upgraded navigation system and hard-drive music storage on the SEL. Regardless of which engine and trim level a shopper ultimately chooses, any driver of the 2014 Volkswagen Passat is enjoying one of the finest vehicles available today. Outfitted with premium cabin materials and exceptionally well designed, the Passat is currently available at Speedcraft VW in Wakefield, RI, located conveniently close to Providence. Call, click or stop by for more details, and be sure to ask about our current lease & finance specials on the 2014 VW Passat. And who knows, you just might save enough at Speedcraft VW to get yourself that steak dinner after all.

2014 Volkswagen Jetta Providence RI The inventory of items you desire when you’re shopping for a compact car really isn’t very long. On the most basic level, needs such as solid fuel efficiency, a spacious interior, and reliable and responsive performance are at the top of most buyers’ lists. But what if the compact you buy delivers not just more than you need, but also more than you even expected? For the buyer who seeks a compact car that defies expectations, there’s never been a better time to buy the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta in Providence, RI, which is now available at Speedcraft VW. The 2014 Jetta comes in five trim levels, each of which is built with a specific driver in mind. All trims come with segment-leading trunk and interior spaciousness, which continues the long Volkswagen tradition of maximizing every available inch for optimal convenience. Outstanding across-the-board fuel economy is also standard with the Jetta, which combines with the now-standard independent rear suspension to create a travel experience that is enjoyable from start to finish. The big news for the 2014 edition is the unveiling of the 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine in the SE trim, which adds incredible acceleration and fuel economy to the venerable VW sedan. The Jetta is also available in the TDI edition, which includes a turbocharged 2.0-liter diesel four-cylinder capable of an excellent 30 city/42 hwy mpg, further evidence of Volkswagen’s commitment to better fuel economy. All of this is of specific importance to us at Speedcraft VW, because we currently are running specials to help drivers in the Providence area get into a Jetta today. Lease specials featuring prices as low as $99/month have been featured at Speedcraft VW for qualified lessees; contact the dealership for current pricing information*. As the finest compact sedan in America, it isn’t any wonder that the Volkswagen Jetta continues to be among the most popular cars on the road. Contact our professional team of sales associates at Speedcraft VW to schedule a test drive, and get on the road with your new Jetta today.   *Contact Speedcraft for details. With approved credit. Not all will qualify.

Trust the pros at Speedcraft VW by enrolling in the Oil Maintenance Program. VW Oil Change & Maintenance Program Providence RI Like most of us, I grew up with a dad who insisted on changing his own oil. It was just what men did, he said, and someday I would change my own too. His stance changed, however, when my mom got a Passat in 2005. Not this time, he said; Dad was going to trust the pros with this one. At Speedcraft VW, our team of Volkswagen-Certified Advisors and Technicians knows your VW inside and out, and when it’s time to get your oil changed, we encourage you to come to us, and to take advantage of our special VW Oil Maintenance Program in Providence RI. It’s a fact - beyond any specific driving habit or service trend, getting your oil changed regularly and with the proper oil is the most crucial element in maximizing your engine’s potential, and no one is more qualified to help your VW to its best performance than our team of VW-Certified professionals. Regular oil changes allow your engine to stay clean, which reduces the overall wear and maximizes performance. Meanwhile, VW-approved oil remains stable at higher temperatures, while oil of a lesser quality begins to break down. The benefits will be felt all the way down to your checkbook, where your regular oil change will inevitably improve your VW’s fuel economy. The benefits don’t end there, however. When you trust our service professionals by enrolling in the Oil Maintenance Program at Speedcraft VW, you are getting more than just an oil change. Over the life of your time in the Oil Maintenance Program, you will receive not just your five included oil changes, but also ten tire rotations, a wash and vacuum with every visit, and a free multi-point inspection on your vehicle. The oil change includes up to five quarts of our synthetic oil, and the whole Oil Maintenance Program costs a mere $199.99 (plus uncle sam's share). For further details on the VW Oil Maintenance Program in Providence RI, contact a member of our service team at Speedcraft VW. We consider ourselves partners in your VW ownership, striving to help you get the most out of your vehicle. Stop by Speedcraft VW, Rhode Island VW Dealership, today!

Check out our new and used Volkswagen selection! As the premiere location for new and used Volkswagen models in the Providence area, we’d like to formally welcome you to our new website! The same dedication to first-rate customer service that has made Speedcraft VW in Providence RI the area’s perennial industry leader will only be enhanced with our new site; access to our inventory is now only a click away, and will also be a direct connection to our professional service department. With our proud tradition of outstanding sales and service, Speedcraft VW in Providence RI will now be providing a higher degree of customer access and convenience. Clientele of Speedcraft VW will be kept abreast of frequently-updated promotions and inventory revisions, as well as unprecedented access to the industry and dealership goings-on via our new blog. Interesting vehicle news, community-related topics, and random read-worthy articles--nothing will be off-limits. This new extension of our website for Speedcraft VW in Providence RI represents our continuing commitment to community involvement, and is the logical next step as a dealership dedicated to customer satisfaction. Schedule your next test drive or vehicle maintenance easily online, or chat with a member of our professional sales team to inquire about our ever-changing vehicle inventory. Read about our College Graduate program designed to reward recent (or soon-to-be recent) college grads with discounted rates on a new or certified pre-owned Volkswagen, or take advantage of special online-only offers and regional promotions. At Speedcraft VW in Providence RI, we are excited to premiere our new website, and can’t wait to share our upcoming ventures with the Providence-area community. Continue to return often for frequent news and updates, and call or stop by Speedcraft VW in Providence RI to schedule your next test drive today!