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With a new website comes new rewards, new deals, and more savings than ever before through SpeedcraftVW.com If you are a savvy car shopper, which you are or you wouldn’t be here reading this, then you are most likely looking for a real deal. Unlike those dealers who bury prices or make you give up your name and phone number before even telling you the best deal on the lot, we lay it all out for you. With our new website, we wanted to focus on transparency. We wanted to make specials a priority, and we wanted to make sure you knew when you were getting a good deal. There are More VW Specials Than Ever on Our New Site. So we thought we’d take a little time to highlight a few of the big ones. Volkswagen has always been better than most when it comes to keeping new car prices low. And yet, here at Speedcraft, we take it a step further with our New Car Special Offers, which are updated regularly. As of this writing, we have nine brand new models showcased here with easy to scan information. You can quickly see the best lease deals, the lowest imaginable price of a particular model, view that model’s inventory to see exactly which colors and trim levels we have in stock, and you can request a little more info about that specific car. We wanted to make shopping for new cars as easy as possible. We wanted to make shopping for our Certified Pre-Owned Volkswagen models a breeze, too. So we rounded up all our pre-owned VWs onto a single web page for easier browsing. On this one page, you can view the Kelley Blue Book Price Advisor report for every single pre-owned VW on our lot. It complies the entire history of the vehicle, the most recent inspection report, and details why the car is valued at the given price. Moreover, we are dedicated to getting our pre-owned Volkswagen models back out onto the roads as soon as possible. So if one of our used models piques your interest, get an E-Price right from this page. You can finally shop online with confidence knowing that this price can’t be beat. We also work closely with VW to keep national finance offers and lease options compiled in one central location. We want finding the best deal to be easy, and from time-to-time Volkswagen headquarters puts out absolutely unbelievable deals. The Current Incentives page from VW shows you some of the best deals in the country, and it’s a place where you can even read the fine print if you so choose. You can get a quote or ask a question about every model we carry, and beyond that you can also roll up your sleeves and research every feature of every model offered with an incentive. Our Service Specials page is the sort of thing dreams are made of. If you have a coupon clipper in your family, send them here. They can shop for all the best deals from our top-notch Service Department, print the coupon directly from the same page, or even send the coupon to their phone via text or email. We said we wanted to make things easier on you, and we are really proud of this feature. You will also see that right now we have a coupon there for our Oil Maintenance Plan, which saves you over $300 on oil changes. You can read more about that unbelievable deal here. Finally, we also know that starting out in life can be a daunting task. And while we put a lot of effort into making the car buying easier for everyone, we wanted to take a little pressure off recent and soon-to-be college graduates by making your first car payment for you. All of the details on our College Graduate Program are here. It is our hope that by putting all of our specials, incentives, coupons, and savings programs together in one place that you can shop with confidence, knowing we are doing everything we can to get you the best deal possible. We will continue to update our specials pages regularly, so be sure to check back from time-to-time.

We've added so many intuitive new features to our redesigned website, we thought we would tell you about some of our favorites. You may have noticed a few things look a little different around here! We recently launched a completely redesigned website, and much like when you rearrange your furniture at home, it might take a little getting used to. We know you’re going to get so much more out of this new site, and we just wanted to be sure to point out a few of the key new features we’ve added to make the car shopping process a lot easier. You can start Shopping for a New VW on our Website today. Right from our home page all our models are now displayed in the modern online shopping style of which we’ve all become accustomed, allowing you to easily and immediately browse through everything we offer. We believe there’s no reason why shopping for a car should feel any different than shopping for anything else, so we made our site to reflect that. Whether you’re shopping from your computer, your tablet, or your phone, we made the process about as easy as it is to shop for a new pair of shoes. Clicking on any of the models displayed on the homepage will take you directly to the inventory we currently have on hand, so you can compare the individual vehicles we have right here on our lot or in our showroom. Pricing and every available feature that is specific to that particular model is right there in great detail. Right from the individual model inventory pages you can calculate your monthly payments, make an offer on that specific car, value your current trade-in, and so much more. Our new car inventory is now easier to browse, as well. A focus on intuitive ease of use guided the design of our new inventory pages, with you in mind. If you’ve made it to our site, you are in shopping mode and you want answers to questions about specific cars. You want to virtually walk our lot and narrow down your choices, and we believe we’ve made that possible now. More than ever before, our new inventory page allows customers to narrow down every car on our lot based on any number of parameters, from make and model all the way down to engine type, transmission configuration, and exterior color. Our website still has a Volkswagen Showroom, but the new and improved showroom is simplified and focused on the basics so you can get pick the models that speak to you. From the VW Showroom, you can get down to business by comparing features and trim levels, checking out photos, and going a little more in depth with your research. It’s a one-stop-shop for the car buyer who wants to know exactly what they’re getting. When redesigning our site, we decided to address the fact that not everyone likes to show up unannounced to dealerships. Moreover, we appreciate that sometimes you only have a very limited amount of time to pop in for a test drive. So we developed a very simple form on our site for anyone to schedule a test drive. If a specific model catches your eye, let us know and we will have it gassed up and waiting for you to take it out for a spin the moment you arrive. Even if Volkswagen is proving not to be the best match for you, we are part of a much larger network of dealers. For decades we have been helping people find the exact vehicle that is right for them, VW or not. So if you’re looking for a specific vehicle that you have yet to be able to track down, you can let us know online with our new, easy Car Finder tool. We did our best to transform our site into a real shopping tool for you. We wanted this site to be useful and simple. We wanted it to make sense and help you. We think it does a pretty good job in doing that. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us directly. And if you hadn’t yet noticed, we made that easier, too!

Speedcraft Volkswagen is thrilled to offer U.S. News & World Report’s Best Compact Car and Best Sports Car for the Money. Since 2007, the U.S. News & World Report has been issuing an annual ranking for the vehicles with the best long-term value in their class and the most positive consumer reviews. Each year, the vehicles of each class with the highest score are ranked as the year’s best cars for the money. The 2015 Best Cars for the Money report issued was just released, and it names not one but two Volkswagen vehicles as the best bang for your buck. Every car, truck, SUV, and van in the country is a contender for the Best Cars for the Money ranking, but only 21 vehicles total can be selected. One for each category. Each model is ranked based on a combination of consumer reports, positive reviews, and overall long-term value of the vehicle. This year’s awards for the 2015 Best Cars for the Money covered 21 specific automotive categories, spanning the entirety of all cars, trucks and SUVs sold in the United States. Volkswagen had two big winners this year. The sports car with the best value in the United States is the 2015 Volkswagen GTI, and the compact with the best value in the United States is the 2015 Volkswagen Golf. The VW GTI is the sporty, ultra-high-performing sister of the VW Golf. While it doesn’t look like the other classic, speedy sports cars that make up the class, everyone who drives it is in agreement that the aggressive and nimble handling and ultra smooth powertrain is out of this world. Dollar-for-dollar, consumers and experts list the GTI at the top of the list in terms of power and performance per dollar. The 2015 VW Golf has been named this year’s car of the year more times than we can count. And now there’s another feather in this unbeatable compact car’s proverbial hat. As the most valuable compact car of 2015, the new Golf proves that it’s one of those cars that ticks all the boxes, and it does everything better than every other car in its class. Unbeatable gas milage, versatile cargo space, durability, and a truly best-in-class cabin make it the best compact car for the money. The U.S. News & World Report rankings are no small matter. Since 1933 U.S. News & World Report has been enabling and empowering customers to make more informed buying decisions, providing consumer advice and rankings with a variety of focuses, including automotive. This most recent report speaks volumes about the direction in which Volkswagen is headed. Building best-in-class vehicles that are built to last a generation or more, and offering them at a highly competitive price is the VW way. If you are interested in the 2015 VW Golf or the 2015 VW GTI now that both have been officially ranked as the 2015 Best Cars for the Money, please let us know so we can get you behind the wheel and you can see what all the fuss is about.

At the Detroit Auto Show this week the VW Golf and Golf GTI were named the Car of the Year For the past few weeks, all of the national auto publications and blogs have been speculating as to which car would take home the title of Car of the Year at the Detroit Auto Show. An overwhelming majority was predicting that Ford would sweep the show, and they almost did after it was announced that the Ford F-150 would beat the Chevy Colorado and take the Truck of the Year honor. Then it was announced that The Volkswagen Golf is the Car of the Year. The Volkswagen Golf was selected above all other cars by a jury of almost 60 journalists. The categories by which all cars had to meet or beat the Golf were design, safety, performance, and value. No other car came close to surpassing the VW Golf. The Volkswagen Golf is a compact hatchback that seems to appeal to an incredible cross-section of drivers. Young families, college students, empty nesters, grandparents, young professionals and a variety of other demographics see incredible value in the Golf’s versatility and spunky handling. It is a fun car to drive, and it is practical in every sense of the word. Moreover, the cargo room and passenger space is greater than nearly any other compact on the market. It’s one of those cars that people don’t fall in love with until they slide behind the wheel. And then it’s really hard to get them to want to come out. The Volkswagen Golf and Golf GTI are likely to enjoy their time in the sun after earning the prestigious award. The Golf was also Motor Trend’s Car of the Year this year, making it currently one of the most awarded vehicles of all time. It’s one of those rare cars that achieves exceptional fuel efficiency, the highest safety standards, and surprisingly thrilling power all wrapped up in a package that costs less than many other vehicles on the market. The Car of the Year award is the most sought-after award in the automotive industry, and is announced annually at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. This was the first time VW won the award since the VW Beetle won in 1999. If you would like to stop in to test drive the Car of the Year, we currently have quite a few in stock for you to choose from. Contact us to schedule a test drive, or feel free to just stop in.

Four Car Shopping Tips So, you’ve decided to take the plunge. You’ve had a good run with your car, but you aren’t the recent college grad or single adult you were when you bought it, and your needs have changed. At Speedcraft VW, we’re pretty well-versed in accommodating these lifestyle shifts, and maintain a variety of services to cater specifically to these changes. But what do you need to know prior to your vehicle purchase? Here are four car shopping tips to consider prior to your visit; we hope to see you soon! 1) Get an Idea What You Have. Are you considering your present vehicle as a trade? Sometimes, your current vehicle can act as your whole down payment, which greatly cuts into the financial burden you’ll be taking on with your new vehicle. Using our handy “Value Your Trade” tool, you can get an AutoTrader-estimated value before you ever leave your house. You can also apply for financing, and get an idea what sort of rates you can expect to receive once you arrive at Speedcraft VW. Information on many vehicles, including the popular VW Jetta Sportwagen, can be found on our website. 2) Look for Rebates and Incentives. This is frequently one of those “How will you know if you don’t ask” situations. Most dealerships feature special financing for first-time buyers, recent college graduates and the like. Speedcraft VW, of course, is no different. We feature regular factory incentives and new car specials, in addition to our popular College Grad Program. Contact our dealership for details! 3) Do your Homework Online. As many buyers become more and more tech savvy, an increasing amount of the early research can now be done online. Brochures and vehicle information are generally available on a dealership’s website. For example, looking for info regarding the new 2015 GTI or Golf? You can now find a wealth of information easily online at our website, eliminating much of the stress and headache associated with vehicle research. 4) Calculate your Fuel Savings. Although we all are cognizant of fuel economy ratings, we seldom consider the tangible benefits of an extremely efficient car. For example, say you’re trading a car that gets 25 mpg for the new Passat TDI, which regularly achieves 40 mpg on the highway, and your driving habits will remain the same. If you drive 12,000 miles per year, you might reasonably expect to consume as much as 200 gallons fewer per year, which translates to nearly $1,000. These are savings you’ll notice. So, are you ready to think about the many options available to you at Speedcraft VW? Then pay us a visit in the Providence RI area, and we’d be happy to answer any and all questions that might arise. See you soon at Speedcraft VW!

Autotrader Trade-In Marketplace Providence RI So, you’ve decided it’s time to get your next new car. You’re interested in a few different makes and dealers, have done a little online research, and have even started cleaning and fixing the little kinks in your old car that made it unmistakably yours. What do you next? At Speedcraft VW, we’ve got your answer, and have made access to it easier than ever. We are now featuring the popular AutoTrader Trade-In Marketplace tool to help expedite the process, and it can be found on our website. So here’s how it works. First, you go to the “Value Your Trade” link found on our homepage, where you then fill out the values related to your car. Based on your information--year, make, model, mileage, etc.--you will receive a trade-in value range for your vehicle, helping to eliminate the guesswork going into your transaction. And, once a vehicle is inspected to ensure that all information is correct, you will then be in a position to take control of trade-in negotiations. As an AutoTrader Trade-In Marketplace Official Dealer, Speedcraft VW makes a typically stressful process totally painless. For the modern driver, who is generally more tech-savvy than those from in prior generations, this is part of our effort to make every transaction as pain-free and seamless as possible. No need to take your car to every dealership in the area, waiting until you’ve heard a number that matches the one you’re hoping for in your head. No need to haggle with a dealership who clearly doesn’t have your best intentions at heart. Instead, enjoy the proven expertise of the AutoTrader Trade-In Marketplace to offer the top possible value, and then come to Speedcraft VW to make that value a reality. Interested? We thought so. By using the AutoTrader Trade-In Marketplace tool, getting top dollar for your trade at Speedcraft VW is now easier than ever before. Get your estimate today!

VW Model Year End Event Providence RI As the kids head back to school and the football season begins anew, it seems that everyone has something exciting planned. And, not to be outdone, we at Speedcraft VW have some festivities up our sleeves as well. As the 2014 model year comes to a close, we will be hosting the Volkswagen Model Year End Event from our Providence-area location, offering Rhode Island drivers a final opportunity to forge a place in the garage for one of our 2014 models. No time to waste! Get your 2014 VW model at Speedcraft today! With the VW Model Year End Event, we are now featuring outstanding lease and finance offers on our entire lineup of 2014 vehicles, ranging from the sporty Beetle or Jetta to the sophisticated CC or Touareg. With a wide variety of body styles, trim levels and powertrain options, the 2014 lineup at Speedcraft VW is rightly considered among the finest the area has to offer, adding to the overall sense that now is a terrific time to make the move into a Volkswagen. From now through the end of October, our staff at Speedcraft VW will be proudly hosting some of our most well-reviewed models to date, including the popular 2014 Passat as well as the 2014 Jetta Sportwagen, a popular choice among families and commuters for its twin qualities of power and versatility. Additionally, with a wide variety of choices available using either gasoline or diesel fuel, shoppers need not worry about a lack of options available from our 2014 lineup. So join us at Speedcraft VW today, located near Providence in the community of Wakefield, RI. Our staff is standing by to answer any questions that might arise, and is excited to offer our friends in the area--and those who contact us online as well, of course--a final opportunity to secure great rates and special pricing on any of our wonderful 2014 Volkswagen vehicles. See you soon at Speedcraft VW!

VW 96 Hour Event Providence RI All good things come to an end, so they say. Yet, most times that a person laments the end of a so-called “good thing,” this insinuates that it’s already over. Less frequently, we can see the end coming well in advance, giving us the opportunity to give it the send-off it deserves. And right now, at Speedcraft VW, this is one of those times. And why is that, you ask? Well, this coming weekend signals the end of our Turbocharged Sales Event. And, to celebrate--or mourn?--the end of this sale, we will be featuring a special 96 Hour Event for the duration of Labor Day Weekend, with more specials on our select lineup of Turbocharged vehicles. So, that’s four days, give or take. However, unlike every other time that a person says “Give or Take,” once this is over, it’s over. Do not slam on the gas to go, and do not collect $1,000. Special lease offers on vehicles such as the VW Tiguan are available for this weekend only! To provide a quick refresher for those among us who might have forgotten the finer points of the Turbocharged Sales Event, here are the pertinent details: every driver who purchases a selected new Turbocharged Volkswagen vehicle will receive a Prepaid MasterCard® Turbocharged Reward Card with a total value of $1,000. The card is accepted at wherever MasterCard is valid, and this special value is only offered through regular business hours on Monday. Of course, this is being coupled with the already-wonderful lease specials available at Speedcraft VW, including closeout pricing on Turbocharged models including the 2014 Jetta, the 2014 Passat, and the 2014 Tiguan. Simply put, if you’ve been dragging your feet in your search for a new Volkswagen vehicle, well, there isn’t any time for that anymore. So head down to Speedcraft VW to learn all the details regarding the 96 Hour Event, celebrating the end of a wonderful Rhode Island summer with a final opportunity to drive away in one of the world’s finest automobiles. For full details, we hope you’ll contact us at Speedcraft VW today!

Volkswagen Turbocharged Sales Event Providence RI It should come as little surprise that the summer months in Rhode Island have proven to be some of our busiest at Speedcraft VW; after all, the excellent weather and many scenic byways make for some of America’s most compelling driving. Of course, a natural extension of these idyllic conditions is the desire to drive some of the finest vehicles available, and this is where Speedcraft VW’s just-announced Turbocharged Sales Event comes in. The Turbocharged Sales Event works like this. When a customer buys or leases any new 2014 Volkswagen turbocharged model at Speedcraft VW--including such standbys as the Passat, Beetle and Tiguan--he or she receives a Volkswagen Prepaid MasterCard ® Turbocharged Reward Card good for a value of $1,000. The card is valid wherever Debit MasterCard is accepted, and the offer for the Turbocharged Sales Event extends through September 2nd, 2014. As if the offer of $1,000 (complemented by a turbocharged Volkswagen, of course) wasn’t a stirring enough offer all on its own, the Turbocharged Sales Event may now be combined with Speedcraft VW’s Sign & Drive Event. By taking advantage of our Sign & Drive offer, eligible shoppers signing a 36-month lease for a Volkswagen vehicle will have their first month’s payment made by Speedcraft. This is true of any lease available! Obviously, the potential to combine these two offers at Speedcraft VW is something that any Providence-area driver might be wise to consider. While the $1,000 Debit MasterCard certainly stands as an attractive offer all on its own, the additional potential to save a full month’s lease payment nudges the Turbocharged Sales Event into “can’t-afford-to-ignore” territory. However, this offer won’t last long. Available only until the end of July, area drivers can now find themselves in such attractive turbocharged Volkswagen models such as the Jetta, Golf GTI or CC, and with special lease offers and a $1,000 Debit MasterCard to boot. Pay us a visit at Speedcraft VW near Providence today!

VW Deals on Wheels Providence RI In the past few weeks, you may have noticed that your old friends here at Speedcraft VW have become something of a media sensation. Our recent commercial (embedded below) has caused a considerable stir in the Providence area, while we, no strangers to strong emotional reactions, have mostly played it cool with the post- Deals on Wheels hype. However, we understand that the commercial packs a lot of information into its thirty fleeting seconds, so it seemed necessary to help parse through the major bullet points. Ready? Roll that beautiful bean footage... Point #1: Rhode Island’s #1 Rated Online VW Dealership. With an increasing amount of business now taking place online, we’ve done our best to meet this demand. We frequently serve out-of-state shoppers, even shipping vehicles to exotic locations such as West Virginia. We also are celebrating the recent debut of our OEM VW eStore, where customers can find find Genuine VW parts and accessories at wholesale prices, eliminating much of the trouble an individual might face to find the items themselves. Point #2: On Now! Our Deals on Wheels Event! Although mostly self explanatory, our voice-over man talks faster than the average person can hear. So, to paraphrase: we are currently featuring special financing rates on several of our most popular models, including the 2014 Jetta and 2014 Passat, as part of our Deals on Wheels Sales Event. Shoppers can now receive 0% APR for sixty months on a terrific selection of vehicles. And, with Speedcraft VW’s “Full Transparency Pricing,” you can be certain that all the cards are on the table when we hand you the keys. Point #3: We’re Helpful in Service Situations. When you are in need of automotive service at Speedcraft VW, we won’t make you try to limp your car here, saying prayers to all known deities at every stoplight. We’ll come to your location to retrieve your car, deliver a loaner vehicle for your use, and return your vehicle when its service is complete. And how much does this service cost? Hold on, gotta do some quick math here, carry the one...Nothing! That is because, at Speedcraft VW, we’re dedicated to providing our friends in the area and beyond with service that will leave them wishing they’d heard of us sooner. For full details on these and other services available at our Providence-area location, we encourage you to visit our dealership in person in Wakefield, RI. See you soon at Speedcraft VW!

2015 VW GTI GoPro Providence RI Well, friends, it’s here. The 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI, the seventh generation of VW’s iconic sports car and the originator of the “hot-hatch” vehicle segment, has finally arrived at the Providence-area showroom at Speedcraft VW, and all the anticipation has been well worth it. The muscular performance, the compelling handling, the functional and eye-catching interior--all of the expected elements of the GTI are in their rightful place. And while the news of its arrival would be cause for celebration all on its own, Volkswagen has sweetened the deal. Through the end of the month of June, an additional reward awaits those who purchase this athletic hatchback: a free GoPro camera with every 2015 VW GTI. For those unfamiliar with the edgy excellence of GoPro cameras, here’s a quick primer: GoPro makes mountable, lightweight hi-def cameras that are frequently used in off-road or exhibition driving situations, and are generally associated with an edge-of-your-seat first-person viewing experience. Have you seen the “helmet-cam” from the X-Games? Or the thrilling twists and turns from the Red Bull Flugtag competitions? Those all use GoPro technology. The racing-inspired details of the 2015 VW GTI make it an ideal travel companion for Providence-area drivers. So, you might be asking, how does this apply to the latest iteration of the Volkswagen GTI? Featuring a 2.0L Turbocharged four-cylinder engine churning out a powerful 210 horsepower, the 2015 VW GTI provides Providence-area drivers with a white-knuckle experience that is better shared among friends. The combination of the GTI’s swift acceleration and its responsive suspension makes it ideal for the many area hills and backroads, and drivers and passengers alike--to say nothing of those who view the GoPro videos--will be thrilled with the refreshed sports car’s agility. As exciting as news of this terrific promotion is, there is little time to waste. The GoPro cameras will only be awarded to 2015 GTI purchases made on or before June 30th, and are already going fast. To learn more about the amazing 2015 Volkswagen GTI, now available at Speedcraft VW near Providence, RI. Visit our top-rated dealership today!

For all necessary parts and accessories, our new eStore can be trusted to find it! Volkswagen OEM Parts and Accessories eStore When was the last time you tried to buy new printer cartridges? Or, let’s say, you had to find a new spark plug for your lawnmower. Did you by chance head blindly to the store, assuming, as we so often do, that “You’d know it when you saw it”? If you have, you probably got home to find that, after a fair amount of cursing and kicking tires, you purchased the wrong one. Been there? We all have. With car parts, the same common misstep happens all too often. And when it comes to a vehicle such as Volkswagen, the parts are often more obscure and difficult to track down. Or at least they were, until now. That is because we at Speedcraft VW are now featuring an Volkswagen Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Parts and Accessories eStore, eliminating all of the legwork and frustration that often accompanies tracking down a part that you are desperately trying to find. Looking for new wheels? These are among the available accessories found in our new eStore! Whether it is a mechanical part relating to systems such as exhaust, brakes or electronics, or if its simply an accessory that you desire to add some personalized flavor to your favorite Volkswagen, we work quickly to find the part that you need. And you know that frustrating thing that sometimes happens, where the part you buy isn’t the one you actually need. We eliminate that worry, guaranteeing that you will get the right part the first time, every time. Furthermore, with our outstanding full-service automotive department, you can have all your parts installed safely and professionally right here in the Providence area. Many in the area already know Speedcraft VW as Rhode Island’s #1 Online Rated Volkswagen Dealership, and this latest move to an online OEM Parts and Accessories store is simply a natural extension of our previous efforts. We look forward to assisting you with your search for official Volkswagen parts, and look forward to seeing you soon at Speedcraft VW!