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Speedcraft VW Sponsoring Crazy Coyote Chase Wakefield RI Wanna give back to Wakefield's students? Attend the Crazy Coyote Chase on April 5th. At Speedcraft VW, we make no secret about how much we love southern Rhode Island. On the surface, sure, we’re here to provide the best possible sales and service to New England’s Volkswagen drivers. Dig a little deeper, however, and it becomes pretty clear that all of our many efforts--from our involvement in the Narragansett “Blessing of the Fleet,” to our popular College Grad Program for local students--are part of our larger goal of providing our friends in the Wakefield and Providence areas with the same support that has allowed us to become Rhode Island’s #1 rated online VW dealership. With that in mind, Speedcraft VW is sponsoring the Crazy Coyote Chase, a fundraising road race to benefit Broad Rock Middle School in Wakefield, RI. This is our first year of sponsoring the two-year old Crazy Coyote Chase, which will be held on April 5th, 2014. This awesome event is geared to ease the financial burden on the students, families, staff and faculty at Broad Rock Middle School, and will consist of a 5K Race, a 1-Mile Fun Run, and the post-race festivities, which will include food, drinks and entertainment. Prizes will be awarded for craziest costume, as well as for age-group winners and overall race champions. The cost to register for the 5K is a mere $25 prior to April 1st, or $30 on the day of the race, with the 1-Mile Fun Run costing just $10. So why would a local car dealership take such an interest in a school’s fundraiser? It’s pretty simple, really: at Speedcraft VW, we have come to understand that the relationship that begins when you shop with us doesn’t end when you drive your new or used Volkswagen off of our lot. Instead, that relationship continues not just through the life of your vehicle with scheduled maintenance and further interactions, but through the life of our community in the Providence area. Our kids sell candy bars and cookies and magazine subscriptions too, and when the time comes to help them out, whether it's with textbooks or finding their first car, we’re more than happy to lend our support. We hope you take part in the Crazy Coyote Chase at Broad Rock Middle School in Wakefield on April 5th, and when you’re looking for the top-rated Volkswagen sales and service in New England, come see us at Speedcraft VW.

Brake System Repair Providence RI Problems in a vehicle's brake system should never be ignored. When assessing their vehicle’s performance, drivers frequently overlook the care and condition of their brake systems. And while it may seem to be an easy oversight, few maintenance issues come with a higher degree of risk-vs.-reward than gambling with your Volkswagen's brakes. Properly keeping your brakes calibrated and in solid working condition will not only save you money on repairs in the future, but--and this should be pretty obvious--will keep you out of possible accidents. Our team of courteous service technicians at Speedcraft VW is certified for brake system repair in the Providence area, so use these tips to see if you need to make an appointment with us to service your brakes in the near future. Use Your Eyes and Ears. To visually check the wear on your brake pads, look between the spokes on your wheels. You will find a brake pad pressed against a metal rotor, and if there is less than ¼-inch of brake pad, you may need to have your VW brake pads replaced. Also, pay attention for the squeaking noise made by your indicator in your brake system; this noise is meant to warn a driver that their brake pads are wearing thin. Finally, if you hear a grinding noise, you may have worn down the brake pads completely, which may result in the need for replaced rotors in addition to brake pads. Lack of Responsiveness from your Brake Pedal. If you push on the brake pedal, and it either doesn’t respond or requires you to push the brake harder than is normally necessary, you may be facing an air or fluid leak in your braking system. Also, check the area where a vehicle is parked for possible brake fluid leaks. Attention to your brake system's condition will make driving on all roads in all conditions a breeze. Pulling and Vibrating. If your vehicle pulls in one direction when you brake, your brakes may not be wearing evenly, or there may be an obstruction in the brake fluid. Meanwhile, if you feel a vibration when you are braking, you may have warped rotors, malfunctioning calipers, or worn pads or shoes. All of these can result in increased friction. This causes the vibration, and leads to hazardous driving conditions. If you have experienced any of these problems, contact our team at the Service Department at Speedcraft VW in the Providence area. As the top-rated Volkswagen service provider in New England, we proudly offer thorough and professional brake service to get Rhode Island drivers back on the road in a timely fashion.

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.

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!