Automotive Service Jobs in Rhode Island Are you looking for work? Do you have experience as an automotive technician? We’re looking for qualified candidates to help provide our guests with the best car service they can find. If you’re looking for automotive service jobs in Rhode Island, Speedcraft Volkswagen is hiring. Job Description Automotive technicians will perform vehicle repair and maintenance and meet dealer and factory service requirements. These technicians will perform inspections on vehicles, diagnose and repair, and test vehicles for necessary repair work. Technicians will also have to provide estimates for labor and parts, provide a basic inventory of required hand tools, and participate in education programs for new developments in automotive technology. Requirements A qualified candidate will have to be a team player, a multi-tasker who can perform in a fast-paced environment and have adequate communication and organizational skills. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, have an in-state driver’s license, and pass a 7-year background check, drug screen, and safe driving record check. Benefits The staff of Speedcraft Volkswagen pride themselves on their work ethic and friendly customer service. Not only will you become part of a great team, but there are several benefits that come with the job. Automotive technicians have a four-day work week, paid training and continued education as well as a retention bonus. We offer our automotive technicians medical and dental plans, paid holidays and PTO, short and long term disability, paid life insurance, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan. Speedcraft Volkswagen also offers vehicle purchase discounts and wellness programs to help you with your work-life balance. If you are looking for automotive service jobs in Rhode Island and are interested in working for Speedcraft Volkswagen, you can visit our employment page on our website and fill out an application.
Muffler and exhaust repair near Providence, RI The state of your muffler and exhaust system is one of those things that you don’t really think about until there’s something wrong with it. And when you’re having problems with your exhaust, it can lead to even bigger problems if it isn’t taken care of. So if you’re looking for quick, quality muffler and exhaust repair in the Rhode Island area, visit our expert service department here at Speedcraft Volkswagen. At Speedcraft, we’ll work hard to ensure that your muffler and exhaust get the care they need quickly so that you and your vehicle can keep running in top condition. How to tell if you need muffler or exhaust repair Luckily, it’s easy to tell when you’re having muffler problems, as your vehicle will become considerably louder. When the muffler is no longer stifling the sound of your vehicle, that’s a good sign that there is a problem with it, and it may need replacing. As for the exhaust system, this component in your vehicle works to remove the toxic fumes that your vehicle emits, and keep them from entering your vehicle’s interior. So if you begin to notice the smell of exhaust inside your vehicle, or any other strange fumes coming from your vehicle, that’s a pretty clear-cut sign that your exhaust system needs a checkup and maybe some repair. Schedule a service at Speedcraft Volkswagen If you’re running into problems like these, or any other issues with your vehicle acting strangely, it’s always better safe than sorry. Feel free to contact us here at Speedcraft Volkswagen if you have any questions about the state of your vehicle, or to schedule an appointment for a service or repair whenever it’s convenient for you. Scheduling regular maintenance and checkups is a great way to avoid running into problems with your muffler and exhaust in the long run and can help improve the overall health of your vehicle. So if you’re interested in setting up regular maintenance appointments, contact us here! Questions or Comments? Leave them in the comments below!
Rhode Island e-Golf giveaway For over a month now, we have been receiving hundreds of entries from Rhode Island drivers for our e-Golf Giveaway Sweepstakes here at Speedcraft Volkswagen. The giveaway came to an exciting conclusion just last Friday on Earth Day 2016 with a drawing event held right here on our lot. Here at Speedcraft Volkswagen, guests gathered to enjoy refreshments and admire some great Volkswagen vehicles, but the 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf was easily the real star of the show. Visitors and entrants admired the sporty hatchback exterior style, comfortable, sleek interior and of course it’s impressive specs. With our e-Golf Giveaway Sweepstakes, we hope to do our part in Rhode Island’s initiative encouraging state drivers to switch over to more environmentally friendly modes of transportation. In that same line of thought, we also hope to draw attention to the overall appeal of the 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf. Not only does it offer the stylish exterior and interior appearance of the ever-popular Golf, but with the added benefit of top-of-the-line fuel economy. About our prize! As the grand prize in our giveaway, we awarded one lucky winner a free one-year lease on a 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf valued at $2,407.27. The e-Golf offered during our event is capable of some pretty impressive power and efficiency. With its electric engine powered by a 24.2 kWh 323 V lithium-ion battery, the e-Golf is capable of a remarkable 115 horsepower, while also achieving an outstanding 126 MPGe in the city and 105 MPGe on the highway. Our winner's model features Volkswagen's sporty Pure White exterior color and a sleek, technology-oriented interior that prioritizes comfort and convenience. — Art (@Turbineguru) April 25, 2016 About our winner! At our April 22 drawing, we named Art from North Kingston as the winner of the 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf for one whole year. Art is long-time and current VW owner and Speedcraft customer, having multiple models of his own: a VW Bug, Micro Bus and three Jettas! He is extremely happy to have the chance to test out the eco-friendly e-Golf and add it to his arsenal. Working at a local Clean Power Plant, Art knows the importance of clean energy, and the big impact it can have on the environment. It also makes it easy enough for him to find a place to charge his new e-Golf! He's also remarked that charging the e-Golf overnight makes charging as easy as can be. In a statement, Art told Speedcraft Volkswagen, "I am really, really, enjoying the car, who would have thought an electric car could be so much fun to drive… All of the stereotypes of electric vehicles have been blown out of the water, it is fast, sporty, fun, and so very cool. Most of all it is cutting edge, in its technology and a statement to boot." Still sporting its "Win Me" and "Speedcraft" stickers, be sure to give Art a wave when you see him and his new e-Golf rolling down the street! Get a 2016 VW e-Golf of your own! If you’re interested in getting behind the wheel of a 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf model of your own, you’ve definitely come to the right place. As the top provider of the Volkswagen e-Golf in Rhode Island, you’ll have a hard time finding a wider selection of e-Golf models than the one we have here at Speedcraft Volkswagen. You can view our complete e-Golf inventory right here on our site. That way, you can narrow down your choices before you even arrive on our lot. Once you’ve selected a model or two that you’d like to try out, simply contact us here at Speedcraft Volkswagen to schedule a test drive. We’re confident that once you try out the Volkswagen e-Golf, you won’t want to settle for any other car. So hurry in now and say goodbye to the gas pump! View our e-Golf inventory!
