VW Vehicles Under 30k Providence RI “Yeah, but you have to say that.” This is the common response from the average auto shopper, enduring yet another verbal barrage of options and amenities that would seem to distinguish one car from another. And, at Speedcraft VW, we understand this position; after all, would you expect us…
2014 Newport Folk Fest Overview The last weekend in July means different things to different people. For some, it signals the beginning of what is generally accepted to be the hottest stretch of the year. Others recognize this weekend as the kickoff for NFL training camps. However, for those among us in southern Rhode Island–or…
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…
2014 VW Touareg vs. 2014 BMW X5 Providence RI When you’re inching toward the upper reaches of SUV luxury, deciding between two of the finer available models may come down simply to a matter of taste. Perhaps more frequently, the decision may reflect an attraction to a few key factors that push one model ahead…
2014 VW Beetle Providence RI Perhaps no vehicle is so ingrained in the average gearhead’s consciousness quite like the VW Beetle. Its iconic shape, the rich history, the adorable way they used to have a trunk in the front…we could go on for days. However, compelling as that history is, we at Speedcraft VW near…
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…
July 4th Events in Rhode Island 2014 While our vehicles might be European in their engineering, we at Speedcraft VW in Wakefield, RI, are brimming with American pride. This is never more true than during our yearly Independence Day celebrations, as we occupy an area of the country that is peppered with historical and geographical…
2014 VW Jetta vs. 2014 Toyota Corolla Providence RI Even though it seems like forever ago, it’s only been about a decade since the compact sedan segment experienced what sportscasters generally refer to as “The Leap.” Prior to the early 2000s, compact cars were, by and large, designed to be practical and that was about…
Wheel Alignment Check Providence RI Of all potential vehicle maintenance issues, perhaps the easiest to overlook is wheel alignment. We typically consider our tires only in the most basic sense–that is, that if we keep them properly inflated, then we are doing our part to ensure their sustained health. At Speedcraft VW, we’ve come to…
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…
