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The myVW App: Everything You Need to Know If you own a Volkswagen, then you need to download the myVW app. This app makes it easy to connect with your vehicle and take advantage of all the features and benefits that VW has to offer. Keep reading to learn more about the myVW app and how it can make your life as a VW owner easier than ever before. If your vehicle is Model Year 2019 or older, myVW isn't ready for you just yet-but it will be soon! Stay tuned as we work to make myVW accessible to all Volkswagen owners App Features and Benefits The myVW app is packed with features that VW owners will love. Some of the things you can do with the myVW app include: • Schedule service appointments • Get maintenance reminders • View your vehicle's owner manual • Find local dealerships • Receive notifications about recalls • Check for software updates • And much more! As you can see, the myVW app is a must-have for anyone who owns a Volkswagen. It provides a convenient way to stay on top of all your vehicle's maintenance needs and keep up with any recalls or software updates. Plus, it's a great resource for finding local dealerships and scheduling service appointments. Basically, the myVW app is your one-stop shop for all things VW. Tips for Getting Started with the myVW App First, you need to download the app from the App Store or Google Play. Once you have the app installed on your mobile device, open it up and create an account. You'll need to provide some basic information, such as your name, email address, and vehicles VIN number. Once you have an account set up, take some time to explore all the features and functions of the app. Be sure to also check out the FAQ section if you have any questions about how to use the app or troubleshoot any issues you may be having. The myVW App is an essential tool for anyone who owns a Volkswagen vehicle. It provides a convenient way to stay on top of maintenance needs, find local dealerships, and schedule service appointments. Plus, it's packed with other useful features like owner manuals and recall notifications. If you're new to using the myVW app, be sure to check out our tips above to get started. Trust us, once you start using this app, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it! For drivers who want the best of both worlds, myVW offers the perfect solution. By integrating your smartphone with your car, you can enjoy a streamlined experience whether you're connecting on the go or from home. myVW puts all the information you need right at your fingertips, making it easy to manage your Volkswagen ownership experience. Plus, with features like remote start and stop, you can take care of business even when you're not behind the wheel. Whether you're scheduling service or checking your owner's manual, myVW makes it easy to be a Volkswagen owner. sign up today and see for yourself! How does myVW work? The myVW app is a handy tool for Volkswagen owners. It lets you remotely start your vehicle, schedule service, and monitor your Volkswagen. The app is available for both Android and iOS devices. To use the app, simply download it from the App Store or Google Play and create an account. Once you're logged in, you'll be able to access all of the features. You can use the remote start feature to turn on your engine from anywhere, whether you're still in bed or at the office. The service scheduling feature is great for keeping track of your car's maintenance schedule. If you ever have any questions about your Volkswagen, you can always use the app to chat with a customer service representative. With the myVW app, you'll have everything you need to keep your Volkswagen running smoothly. Remotely Check On Your Volkswagen With myVW, you can always stay connected to your vehicle. With just a tap on your smartphone, you can check your vehicle's location, battery level, and get alerts if it needs any maintenance. Plus, you can access your car's manual and find nearby VW dealerships. The myVW App is the perfect way to keep tabs on your car, no matter where you are.

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Long-Body Auto Show Debut Auto show season always means the debut of many new models and concepts. One of the models gaining attention has been the long-body version of the Volkswagen Tiguan. The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan long-body Auto Show debut has helped us learn more about this new crossover. How long is the 2018 Tiguan Long-Body? The longer body of the new Tiguan helps increase storage capacity. The 2018 Tiguan is over 10 inches longer than the existing model, with a total length of 185.2 inches. The added length helps the Tiguan increase storage space by up to 57 percent over the existing model. Read More: Learn more about the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas Weekend Edition A long-body model Tiguan offers benefits beyond just an increase in storage space. The wheelbase of the new model has been extended to 109.9 inches, 4.4 inches longer than the standard length model. The longer wheelbase leads to several additional benefits. The new Tiguan will offer sliding second row seats and a third row that will be available on all models in the lineup. Shoppers looking for a capable people-hauling SUV will enjoy the benefits that the extra seating space provides. The power needed to move the larger new Tiguan will come from Volkswagen’s 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Performance numbers on the engine check in at 184 horsepower and 221 pound-feet of torque. Volkswagen’s 4Motion all-wheel drive system will also be available on the new Tiguan. While you are waiting for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, stop by Speedcraft Volkswagen to take the current version of the SUV for a test drive. You can take a look at our selection right here on our website to learn more about everything we have to offer at Speedcraft Volkswagen.

Volkswagen T-Prime Concept GTE Late last month, Volkswagen debuted the T-Prime Concept GTE at the Auto China 2016 auto show. As we mentioned earlier with the T-Cross Breeze, Volkswagen has big plans for the future of its brand, and the means multiple new SUV models to join the line’s Tiguan and Touareg. The T-Prime latest model to be shown to the public. Judging by the Volkswagen T-Prime Concept GTE, the brand plans to take luxury to a new level with its stylish exterior and upscale interior. Exterior styling With wide range of concept vehicles Volkswagen has been releasing recently, they’re doing an excellent job showcasing the versatile future of the brand. With the Volkswagen T-Prime Concept GTE, Volkswagen is showing of its idea for a thoroughly modern SUV, highlighted by the model’s distinctive front grille that integrates with its LED headlights, offering an aggressive, yet sophisticated look. The T-Prime is also easily identified by its opposing window and character lines, giving it a lower visual center, similar to that of a sports car. Interior Inside the T-Prime, sporty and elegant meet to form a stylish interior with a distinct horizontal orientation. The interior features aluminum accents, blue leather trimming, glossy-black surfaces and more in terms of styling. Despite its overall cool interior look, the interior is accented by attractive, warm wood accents. As a full-sized SUV, the T-Prime offers plenty of interior space for passengers to sit comfortably. There’s also plenty of technology available to ensure that everyone enjoys every minute behind the wheel. This includes a single visual and functional unit as the Active Info Display and the infotainment display, so everything is easily accessed in one convenient place. The infotainment screen is accessed through a 15-inch head unit for easy use with excellent graphics. About the T-Prime Concept GTE The color and materials were inspired by the Chinese lifestyle in which the five elements are intertwined: earth, water, wood, metal and fire. These elements conform to create one fluid, earthy visual for the vehicle that is quite the sight to behold. While there’s no word yet on when or if the T-Prime will be making it to the US, we’ll be sure to keep you updated on any new developments with the vehicle, so check back with our blog to learn more. If you’re interested in learning more about Volkswagen and its current and upcoming vehicles, take a look at the rest of our blog! What do you think of the Volkswagen T-Prime Concept GTE? Let us know in the comments below!

Volkswagen T-Cross Breeze concept model Volkswagen announced last month that they plan to expand their line to include three new SUV models. Adding these three new models to the already available Tiguan and Touareg will bring the brand to a total of five different, versatile SUV models. The first of these new SUV models revealed is the new Volkswagen T-Cross Breeze concept model. To say that the T-Cross Breeze is unique is a vast understatement. According to Volkswagen, the model will be the first open-top SUV in its class, while still remaining affordable for everyday drivers. The brand also noted that the striking, fresh design offers an exciting look at the new styling direction it plans to take. While this is just a concept model at this point, it is possible that it could become a future production model. Its unmistakable design comes from the brand’s goal of making each model immediately recognizable as a Volkswagen. The front of the model is characterized by its wide radiator grille and narrow headlights for a distinct front fascia. From the side, the T-Cross Breeze also features a strong profile thanks to its unique character lines and its 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels that feature a spiral design, accentuated by colorful star-shaped plastic caps. At the back, the convertible SUV offers an extremely wide trunk with integrated LED tail lights. The lid opens up to offer nearly 10.6 cubic feet of cargo space. Interior features As for the interior, the T-Cross Breeze doesn’t disappoint in terms of technology and comfort. The brand is taking giant steps in terms of technology with new control interface that plans on replacing buttons and switches. The interior technology of the T-Cross Breeze is similar to that of the BUDD-e microbus concept that we covered earlier this month, taking advantage of new technology and providing touch and gesture control. T-Cross Breeze engine specs Under the hood of the T-Cross Breeze sits a highly efficient 1.0-liter turbocharged, direct-injection TSI gasoline engine. It also features a 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic gearbox, allowing the SUV convertible to go from 0-62 mph in just 10.3 seconds! It’s also capable of reaching a top speed of 117 mph. To learn more about this impressive concept models and other upcoming models from Volkswagen, be sure to check back with our blog, where we’ll be sure to keep you updated! What do you think of the new T-Cross Breeze concept model and the idea of a convertible SUV? Let us know in the comments!

Volkswagen microbus concept model First revealed earlier this year, the Volkswagen BUDD-e microbus concept model made its New York Auto Show Debut late last month, offering new details on the highly anticipated Volkswagen microbus concept model. Not only does the model offer the spacious interior fans of the original VW bus have been asking for, but it does so while taking in-car technology to the next level. New Technology Designed to appeal to VW enthusiasts both young and old, the BUDD-e microbus will be the first VW model based on the new Modular Electric Toolkit (MEB), which has been designed specifically for plug-in vehicles, offering new and improved range capability. With the MEB system, the concept microbus is estimated by the EPA to be capable of achieving a range of 233 miles, making it quite the game-changer for the EV segment. That’s not all the microbus has in store for technology fans, either. The interior of the BUDD-e features a wide range of new technology not yet seen in the VW line. Technology will be a big staple inside the new microbus, with multiple innovative touchscreen displays and the models new control system. Inside this vehicle, pushing buttons and flipping switches will be a thing of the past as this new model will feature only touch and gesture control system. With this new system, controlling your vehicle and infotainment system will be as easy as waving your hand. Other great tech to be included in the VW microbus include: e-Mirror, which uses an integrated rearview camera rather than a tradition standard mirror. Multi-functional steering wheel 3.0, which is completely switchless. Functions normally found on the steering wheel can be activated with pressure or swipe gestures. Raised buttons on the operating stack surface replace the traditional shift paddle. Sensors are able to recognize specific people as the approach the vehicle with the gesture control system. A vehicle such as this just goes to how far Volkswagen technology has come. While this model offer so much in terms of technology, it still harkens back to its VW origins with its reminiscent styling elements. If you want to learn more about this and other Volkswagen concept models, be sure to check out the rest of our blog, where you’ll find plenty of info on Volkswagen’s new and upcoming models. What do you think of the new Volkswagen microbus concept model? Let us know in the comments!

VW Goodwill Package Volkswagen’s effort to make things right with its loyal customers continues as they offer a special deal to those affected by the TDI Emissions Issue. For registered owners or lessees of Volkswagen vehicles affected by the TDI issue, Volkswagen is offering the new TDI Customer Goodwill Package, which offers a special deal for qualifying customers. The package offers lessees and owners affected by the TDI Emissions Issue a $500 Volkswagen Prepaid Visa® Loyalty Card, A $500 Volkswagen Dealership Card which can be used at participating Volkswagen dealerships (including Speedcraft!) as well as 24-hour Roadside Assistance to your affected TDI vehicle for 3 years. 3.0L Volkswagen Touareg It was recently announced that owners or lessees of the 3.0L version of the Volkswagen Touareg TDI are now eligible to take part in the Goodwill package. So if you’re a registered owner or leasing a 3.0L Touareg TDI, follow the steps below to activate your Goodwill Package How to set it up Step 1: Visit VWDieselInfo.com and use the VIN look up tool to discover whether or not your vehicle has been affected by the TDI emissions issue. Step 2: Enter your VIN number to register on the site, or enter your confirmation code if you have previously registered. Step 3: Should your vehicle have been affected, you will then be asked to provide your vehicle’s current mileage as well as your contact information. Step 4: After submitting your information, you will receive your Goodwill Package in the mail within approximately 4 weeks. Step 5: Once you have your Goodwill Package, stop by Speedcraft with the following Your Goodwill Package The affected Vehicle Proof of ownership (Title, Lease Agreement, Vehicle registration) Driver’s License From there, we can activate your Visa Loyalty Card, Dealership Card and 24-hour Roadside Assistance and you’re good to go. If you have any questions concerning the Volkswagen Goodwill Package, feel free to contact us here at Speedcraft Volkswagen. We’ll be happy to help simplify this process as much as possible.

Volkswagen recalls over 6,000 models due to faulty component Volkswagen has followed in BMW and Nissan's suit in recalling some of their vehicles due to problems with equipment supplied by Bosch engineering company. The parts in question are the nickel-plated fuel pumps. It has been discovered that the nickel plating has the potential to chip off the part and cause problems with the pump. The 2015 Volkswagen Golf is the most recent victim in a string of vehicle recalls caused by this problem. Along with the Volkswagen recall, other victims include the Audi A4 and GTI.  The total number of these models that need to be repaired add up to 6,204 units. Problems like this have been known to happen before. For this case, the pump’s nickel plating can possibly flake and fall off of the component. The nickel chips could end up causing friction in the pump and, if left unchecked, eventually lead to the component failing. No reports of accidents or injuries resulting from this issue in Volkswagen have been made, but this remains a serious problem. Even though these models don’t have the same exact component, all of them have feature the same nickel plating process. Because of this, all of them have the potential to be dangerous to drivers. Owners of recalled vehicles If you’re the owner of a model of the 2015 Volkswagen Golf, there is a good chance that it has been recalled. If you are the owner of a vehicle affected by the problems with the Bosch parts, you should be notified by mail soon if you haven’t been already. Unfortunately, Bosch does not currently have enough parts made to replace all of the defective components. Automakers are currently working with them in order to create more pumps to replace the defective ones. It is important to note that once parts become available, our service department will replace these components for affected customers free of charge. If you haven’t received notification of a recall, but still want to see if your vehicle is affected, you can do so easily on the Volkswagen website. The Volkswagen recall tool makes it easy to check up on your vehicle based on its VIN number. Your car’s VIN number should be located on the driver’s side dashboard, or on the sticker inside the driver doorjam. If you can’t find it in either of these places, the number can also be found on your registration form. With it, you can use the recall tool to view what recalls have been issued for you vehicle. If you have a used vehicle, you can also view if any recalls have been made on your vehicle in the past, and if the problem had been fixed.

Do you think the return of the VW Microbus (Hippie Van) is long overdue? Would you be interested in a new VW Pickup Truck? Both might be in our future. VW cruised onto the scene here in America with its one-of-a-kind Microbus. And now Volkswagen is thinking about introducing a line of vans and pickups here in the United States. Eckhard Scholz, head of the light commercial vehicles unit for Volkswagen, expressed interest in the U.S. market just last week.  Are VW Vans Coming Back to the United States? “Pickup trucks are a dominating segment,” while there’s also a trend in the U.S. toward compact European vans, Scholz said. “We’re looking at both options intensively.” Truthfully, VW has been toying with introducing a pickup to the U.S. market for a few years now. The Volkswagen Amarok is the midsize pickup that is seeing unbelievable success in South America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Russia, and much of Europe. As of now, Canadian and U.S. dealerships do not have access to the popular pickup, but all of that might change in the near future. If vans and pickups from Volkswagen are going to be successful here, Volkswagen will have to continue to pull American consumers into the current century by educating the market about the endless list of benefits to diesel. As we showed you right here on the blog, diesel engines are still in the midst of a long-running public relations campaign. And if a diesel pickup or van are going to take hold in this market, there’s still some work to be done in educating the public. For some reason, only the United States market still sees diesel engines as the old technology that existed in the 1980s. It goes without saying that diesel engines have come a long way in the last 30 years, yet Americans struggle with abandoning misconceptions when compared to other nations. The Volkswagen Type 2 Microbus/camper van, pictured above, was still in production in some markets right up until December of 2013. Around the world it is still called the ‘microbus’ and here in the United States the older models still represent the counterculture movement of the 1960s. The microbus is affectionately known as the “Hippie Van” by a lot of people throughout the country. The cult following of the VW Microbus has never diminished over the years. Subsequently, a fairly large cross section of the U.S. market still believes that a more efficient, up-to-date model that maintains the overall appearance of the original generation would do well in the United States. In many ways, bringing back the VW Van /Microbus wouldn’t be that unlike the resurgence of the new VW Beetle. The Beetle still enjoys unbelievable popularity as one of the most recognizable vehicles in history. It’s more efficient, more safe, and modern, but it still looks like a Beetle. The same could hold true for the microbus. In fact, when VW launched the New Beetle the company also began planning for a similar release of the Hippie Van, but plans were scrapped in favor of more cost-effective designs that have yet to make their American debuts. What do you think? Would you be interested in a new and improved VW Microbus or an updated, modern, efficient but durable VW Pickup Truck? Volkswagen currently plans to invest $7 Billion into North American operations, so it’s a fairly safe bet that if they started to produce a new consumer-focused microbus, or a commercial pickup or transport van, they would all be built right here in the U.S.

We’ve compiled all the Volkswagen ‘How To’ videos for changing your car’s clock for Daylight Savings Time. It’s been a week since we sprang forward, losing an hour of sleep but gaining some much-appreciated sunshine. Daylight Savings Time has arrived, and if you are like us you’re probably feeling a little groggy still. It’s amazing how changing the clocks one hour can really impact so many things. One of those things is your the clock in your Volkswagen. We know people who just leave the clock in their car on the wrong time until the clocks change and they become correct once more. There’s no need to live this way. VW produced a series of very handy How To videos for each Volkswagen model, showing you How To Set The Clock in Your VW. It is far easier than you think. Find your model below, and get back on track. Setting the Clock in your Volkswagen Jetta Setting the Clock in Your Volkswagen Passat Setting the Clock in Your Volkswagen Golf Setting the Clock in Your Volkswagen Golf GTI Setting the Clock in Your Volkswagen Beetle Setting the Clock in Your Volkswagen Eos Setting the Clock in Your Volkswagen CC Setting the Clock in Your Volkswagen Tiguan Setting the Clock in Your Volkswagen Touareg We host a variety of other helpful How To videos on our website. They are designed to help you get comfortable with some of the basic controls and features of your new Volkswagen. Check them out. And, of course, if you landed on this page and none of this information was helpful, it’s probably time for a much-deserved VW upgrade. Feel free to peruse our New Volkswagen Inventory and let us know if you find something you like!

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, Volkswagen announced that they will be launching an all-new SUV. This week was the Detroit Auto Show where North America’s newest car models have historically first been revealed. And this year was no exception. The 2015 show this week was where VW’s New SUV Was Revealed. They are calling it the Volkswagen Cross Coupe GTE. Officially, it is still considered a concept car, but unofficially it has many of the elements that will make their way to production, eventually arriving at VW lots across the country. The VW Cross Coupe GTE really takes Volkswagen’s SUV lineup in a new direction. The five-seat crossover has a hybrid gas/electric motor. The 3.6-liter V6 produces 276 horsepower easily, and the electric motors bring enough additional power to bring the total horsepower of the vehicle up to a thrilling 355. The Cross Coupe GTE is also believed to have a 20-mile, electric-only range. For daily short commuters, this is the kind of crossover that will really appeal to a great number of people. The biggest point to make about this reveal, though, is that Volkswagen has indicated that the appearance and overall design of the Cross Coupe GTE will be dictating VW style for the next generation of vehicles. This Cross Coupe is likely to maintain many of the primary styling elements by the time it makes it to production, and the seven-seat SUV from VW that has yet to be revealed will also likely look like one of the family. More aggressive lines, modern slopes and more sweeping angles really work well to combine German practicality with contemporary, head-turning design. The interior of the new Volkswagen Cross Coupe also departs from the traditional design efforts of recent years, too. VW opts for a far more simplified approach to user interaction with all of the car’s features. The knobs and buttons are nearly non-existent, and actual control of a variety of features becomes far more intuitive and based in common sense. It’s an interior design style based around technology, and it won’t require an instruction manual just to turn on the air conditioning. We promise to keep you updated here with all of the changes coming down the pipe for the Volkswagen SUV family of utility vehicles.

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.