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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Trim Options and MSRP 2017 has been a big year for Volkswagen so far with the release of the 2018 Atlas, and that was just the beginning! This summer, Volkswagen will be releasing a significantly updated version of its beloved Tiguan crossover. For 2018, the VW Tiguan grew significantly so that it can seat up to seven passengers and carry more cargo than ever before! Now just because the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan is bigger and better than ever doesn't mean that it will cost an arm and a leg. Volkswagen has long been praised for its top-notch quality while being easy on the budget, and those aspects are very apparent in the redesigned Tiguan. The available trim options and prices of the upcoming 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan were recently announced, and we are excited to share them with you! View Our Inventory of New Volkswagen Vehicles What are the Prices for Each Trim of the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan? The manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRPs) are as follows: 2018 VW Tiguan S $25,345 2018 VW Tiguan S 4MOTION $26,645 2018 VW Tiguan SE $29,080 2018 VW Tiguan SE 4MOTION $30,380 2018 VW Tiguan SEL $32,550 2018 VW Tiguan SEL 4MOTION $33,850 2018 VW Tiguan SEL Premium $36,250 2018 VW Tiguan SEL Premium 4MOTION $37,550 Please note that the actual cost of your chosen 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan may vary due to certain exterior colors, added features/packages, and sales/specials offered by Speedcraft Volkswagen. Reserve the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan With Us! The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan is expected to arrive at Speedcraft Volkswagen this summer, so feel free to contact us or visit our dealership to learn more and to reserve yours!

VW Car-Net App-Connect Features for Traveling Are you planning on a road trip this summer? Where to? Asheville, North Carolina? San Diego, California? No matter where you plan to go, the best way to get there is in a new Volkswagen vehicle, which you can find right here at Speedcraft Volkswagen! Each model in the current Volkswagen vehicle lineup offers an incredible amount of comfort and efficiency to get you to your destination pain-free and within your fuel budget. And the best thing about road tripping in a Volkswagen is that many of the models are outfitted with the VW Car-Net App-Connect infotainment system! Read More About VW Technology Does VW Car-Net App-Connect Offer Hands-Free Texting? Yes! Thanks to Bluetooth connectivity, you can link your smartphone with the VW Car-Net App-Connect infotainment system in your chosen VW model – which will allow you to make hands-free calls/texts with the help of the easy-tap touchscreen on the dash, buttons on the steering wheel, or through voice command. This not only means that you can stay connected with your loved ones while you are traveling, but you will also stay safer because you can keep your eyes on the road! Schedule a Test Drive With Us! Additional Navigation With the VW Car-Net App-Connect We could buy the latest version of a road map, but it will already be obsolete. Many versions of the VW Car-Net App-Connect infotainment system come with additional navigation capabilities so you will always be able to find your desired destination! Keep Up With Your Favorite Apps! Advanced versions of the VW Car-Net App-Connect infotainment system allow you to access your favorite apps! You might even find some additional ones that contain helpful information while you are on the road, such as weather forecasts, traffic alerts, gas prices, nearby attractions and restaurants, and more! To learn more about the VW Car-Net App-Connect, please visit us here at Speedcraft Volkswagen!

Best Ice Cream Shops Near Providence and Wakefield, RI June is one of our favorite months of the year because it is National Dairy Month, and we always love a good excuse to eat our weight in milk-based products! Our favorite dairy product is definitely ice cream! While we can always run to the grocery store and grab a carton of Ben & Jerry's, it is definitely more fun to visit a local ice cream shop – and Rhode Island is home to plenty of them! Take some time this month to visit our favorite ice cream shops near Providence and Wakefield with your family and friends! Check Out Our Inventory of New Volkswagen Vehicles! Brickley's Ice Cream Location: 322 Main St, Wakefield; 921 Boston Neck Road, Narragansett Phone: (401) 782-8864 Website: facebook.com/brickleysicecream If you want to stay close to home here in Wakefield, then Brickley's Ice Cream is the place to be! All the ice cream is hand made at the Narragansett location, so you know that it is fresh! You have over 45 flavors to choose from, including yogurt, sugar-free, and sherbet options. The Providence Journal's Readers' Choice Awards lauded Brickley's Ice Cream as the "Best Ice Cream" for 2017. Nana's Ice Cream & Gelato Place Location: 28A Pier Market Place, Narragansett Phone: (401) 500-1900 Website: nanasgelato.com When visiting the beach, some of the best treats that you can enjoy are ice cream and gelato. Nana's offers over 50 flavors – all of which are extremely delicious. They also have low-fat, dairy-free, and gluten-free options. In addition to the ice cream, Nana's has a full wall of candy options when you need to satisfy your sweet tooth. Check out their website for a full list of ice cream flavors and to learn about their other locations in Rhode Island. Like No Udder Location: 170 Ives Street, Providence Phone: (401) 228-3880 Website: like-no-udder.com Like No Udder serves ice cream "like no udder"! This business serves vegan ice cream in soft and hard formats. They also offer frozen lemonades, shakes, floats, and other vegan desserts. This is a great place to go if you have dietary issues that are compromised by traditional dairy ingredients - you will still get to enjoy something cold and delicious!

Which 2017 Volkswagen Vehicle Style Should I Buy? Are you looking for a new vehicle? Then you have come to the right place! Drivers love the Volkswagen brand for its sleek vehicles that are also dependable and efficient. We also love that there is a Volkswagen vehicle for just about anyone. So which 2017 Volkswagen vehicle style is right for you? Read on to find out! Why Should I Buy a 2017 VW Sedan? Drivers love the sedans in the Volkswagen lineup (like the compact Jetta and the midsize Passat) for their classic styling and high efficiency. This makes either model the perfect choice for just about anyone who needs to commute to school, their job, or evening activities. And with the fully enclosed trunks, you can easily hide valuables or holiday gifts! Why Should I Buy a 2017 VW Hatchback? If you are looking for more versatility but still need top-notch efficiency, then one of the many VW Golf models will suit you perfectly! Each Golf model—from the classic Golf hatchback to the rugged Golf Alltrack station wagon—offers plenty of room for both passengers and gear. And you will go farther with fewer fill-ups thanks to efficient, yet fun engines. Why Should I Buy a 2017 VW Crossover? Like hatchbacks, Volkswagen crossovers like the Tiguan, Touareg, and the all-new Atlas provide lots of space for passengers and cargo. However, thanks to beefier engines, these models offer more towing power (7,716 pounds for the Touareg). This factor makes the Volkswagen crossovers even more versatile for everyday living and weekend adventures. View Our Full Inventory of New Volkswagen Vehicles! Find All of These Awesome VW Vehicles at Speedcraft Volkswagen If you are still unsure about which 2017 Volkswagen vehicle style or model is right for you, please visit us here at Speedcraft Volkswagen! Our friendly sales professionals will be more than happy to show you any of the models and answer all of your questions!

Best Three BBQ Restaurants Near Wakefield, Rhode Island Rhode Island is lauded for its seafood dishes, from oysters on the half shell, to clam chowder, and everything in between. As much as we love our local cuisine, we sometimes get a hankering for something a little different. Lately, we have been craving BBQ—probably because of the warmer weather and being able to eat outside again. While we mostly associate BBQ with Southern hotspots like Memphis, Tennessee, we are lucky enough to have some delicious options at our local restaurants. Here are a few of our favorite restaurants in the Wakefield area that will satisfy your hunger for good BBQ! Find Out What Else There is to Do in Rhode Island Eddie’s BBQ Location: 1014 Boston Neck Road, Narragansett Contact: (401) 499-9337 Website: eddiesbbqri.com Eddie’s is lauded for serving up some of the best BBQ in Rhode Island from its restaurant and food truck. Guests love the flavors, the friendly service, and the great price. Favorite menu items include pulled pork, ribs, chicken wings, apple chicken salad sandwiches, cornbread, mac & cheese, hand-cut fries, and more! Becky’s BBQ Location: 82 East Main Road, Middletown Contact: (401) 841-9909 Website: beckysbbq.com Becky’s BBQ strives to provide the most authentic BBQ in the Ocean State. Its meat is slowly smoked for 18 hours to create the most flavor and fall-off-the-bone tenderness. With the meat, Kansas City or North Carolina-style sauces are served. Becky’s BBQ offers a sit-in dining experience in their country-themed restaurant, and is also able to cater your special event. Pink Pig BBQ Location: 35 Narragansett Avenue, Jamestown Contact: (401) 297-3258 Website: ppigbbq.com Pink Pig’s BBQ offers its own signature version of BBQ, which they call “Southern style with a Northern twist”. Wings, pork/beef ribs sausage links, and sammies are favorite menu items. Visitors also love the friendly staff and the ability to order take-out so they can eat in the comfort of their own homes. Catering is also available.

Memorial Day Weekend 2017 Events and Activities Near Providence, RI Memorial Day is coming up and we are extremely excited to kick off the summer season! With our proximity to the water and the city of Providence, there is plenty to do over Memorial Day weekend if you don’t have any set plans yet. Here are a few suggestions from us: WWII Foundation Presents D-Day: Over Normandy Where: The Vets - Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Avenue of the Arts, Providence When: Saturday, May 27 at 1:00pm Memorial Day is celebrated to remember our fallen heroes. One military event where many of our heroes fell was D-Day at Normandy on June 6, 1944. The Vets - Veterans Memorial Auditorium is hosting the world premiere of the WWII Foundation Presents D-Day: Over Normandy documentary, which features aerial and archival footage of the battle’s most iconic locations. The film is narrated by 5-time Super Bowl-winning coach Bill Belichick, whose father was a WWII Navy veteran who participated in the European and Pacific theatres. This will be your only chance to see this film in New England before it airs on American Public Television. At the conclusion of the film, there will be a Q & A session with the director, producer and two WWII veterans from Rhode Island who participated in the 1st Wave at Omaha Beach. Cost of admission is $15, and is free for veterans and military personnel who produce proper identification. Memorial Day Parade & Celebrations Where: North Providence High School to Governor Notte Park When: Monday, May 29, Parade at 1:00pm, Festivities from 2:00pm to 5:00pm Another way to commemorate Memorial Day and its true meaning is by attending the North Providence Memorial Day Parade & Celebrations. The parade will begin at North Providence High School at 1:00, and will conclude at Governor Notte Park, where a festival will take place. The festival will include food, music, and more. There is no entrance fee. More information can be found here. Finance Your New Volkswagen With Us! 6th Annual Antique Car & Antique Show Where: Cory Farms Past & Presents, 3124 East Main Road, Portsmouth When: Saturday, May 27 from 10:00am to 5:30pm If you are a fan of all things from yesteryear, this is the event for you! Cory Farms Past & Presents is hosting its 6th Annual Antique Car & Antique Show, and they are looking forward to seeing you! The event will consist of a car show (where you might even get to see some vintage VW models), along with three barns packed with antiques. Cory Farms Past & Presents store offers antiques originating from the United States and abroad, along with handmade items made by local artisans. If it is rainy, the event will be rescheduled for June 3. Keep an eye on the Cory Farms Past & Presents Facebook page for the latest information. Happy Memorial Day from all of us here at Speedcraft Volkswagen!

0 to 60 Time of 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI Are you looking for a vehicle that will offer some versatility, along with a fun driving experience? Look no further than the 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI! This model is the “hot hatch” in the VW Golf family and is built for the driver who loves to have fun while conserving fuel. What Kind of Engine Does the 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI Have? Under the hood of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI is a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. Thanks to that turbo technology specially designed by Volkswagen, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI offers a tremendous amount of power. The power output of the 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine is 210 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. of torque. This amount of horsepower allows for an estimated 0 to 60 time of 5.9 seconds and a 126-mph top speed. 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI Fuel Economy Although powerful, the engine is still able to deliver a top-notch fuel efficiency that will cut your refueling costs significantly. The estimated fuel economy is 24 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway. Finance Your New VW Golf GTI With Us! How Far Can I Go With the 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI? When we calculate the highway mpg of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI with its fuel tank size (13.2 gallons), we estimate the driving range to be about 448.8 highway miles—which means that you can reach far-flung places with fewer fill-ups! Find the 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI at Speedcraft Volkswagen by checking our online inventory or visiting our dealership!

VW I.D. CROZZ Concept Car Showcased at Shanghai Auto Show 2017 We have been seeing a lot of cool things from Volkswagen in the last few months. In addition to the all-new 2018 Atlas (which is now available at our dealership), the German automaker has been showing us some really awesome concept vehicles, with the latest one being the I.D. CROZZ. Shanghai was the perfect place to unveil this concept car because of its futuristic aesthetics. The VW I.D. CROZZ concept car is an electric vehicle that can cover up to 311 miles on one charge! Check out the video below that showcases the highlights of this awesome vehicle!

Utility Features of the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas We are so excited to announce that the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas is finally available here at Speedcraft Volkswagen! This all-new model is labeled as the “the family SUV” by Volkswagen, and we can’t think of a more suitable name. Although German in heritage, the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas was designed for the busy and adventurous American family due to its many versatile utility features. Finance Your New VW Atlas With Us! How Many Seats Does the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas Have? The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas is now the largest model in the VW lineup and comes with three rows of seats. Depending on which seats you choose for the second row (captain or bench), up to six or seven passengers can fit inside with lots of legroom to spare—especially for the third-row passengers! Those extra seats make the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas the perfect choice if you have a large family or are in charge of carpooling extra kids to school, scout meetings, and sports practices. And with the help of specially-designed fold-and-slide second-row seats, passengers will enjoy easy access to the third row! Cargo Space of the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas The spacious cabin not only fits extra people, but extra gear as well! Behind the third row of seats is 20.6 cubic feet of cargo space, which expands to 55.5 cubic feet when the seats are collapsed. When the seats from the second row are also folded down, the total cargo capacity measures 96.8 cubic feet. Learn About the Safety Features of the 2018 VW Atlas How Much Can the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas Tow? Does your family love to get out on the water? The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas provides a strong towing power to help get your boat to your favorite location! Models outfitted with the 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder engine (available at a later date) can pull 2,000 pounds, while the larger 3.6L V6 engine provides a 2,000 to 5,000-pound towing capacity. Come Check Out the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas at Our Dealership in Wakefield, RI? To learn more about the newly-arrived 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, stop by our dealership today!

What are the Best Volkswagen Accessories for the Spring Season? When it comes to style, we like to make changes with every season. This means that we are starting to pack up the sweaters and Cuddl Duds/Long Johns and bringing out the tee shirts again. But switching styles with the seasons is not limited to just our clothing. You can also get your Volkswagen ready for spring with the help of genuine VW accessories! Genuine Volkswagen Rubber Mats Ah, the old stand-by. Rubber mats from Volkswagen are perfect for spring so that you can protect your model’s flooring from dirt and moisture (and prevent mold from occurring). These rubber mats are not just limited to the areas that receive a lot of foot traffic. Rubber cargo liners like the Volkswagen Muddy Buddy will help keep your model’s cargo area clean and dirt-free. Volkswagen Splash Guards The spring season usually brings a lot of rain, and when it is mixed with dirt on the road, it creates a muddy mess. This mud is very unsightly when it gets kicked up onto our Volkswagen, and it can corrode/damage the exterior if it is not washed off. Protect your model with genuine Volkswagen splash guards. There are several sets available that will fit your specific model. Check Out Our Current Specials Volkswagen Sun Shades The sun will be shining brighter and longer now, and as much as we love that sun, it can make driving and traveling difficult due to the extra brightness. Sun shades that pop into the windows are available for many Volkswagen models to help reduce glare. Stop By Our Dealership to See What We Have in Stock Speedcraft Volkswagen carries an extensive selection of genuine Volkswagen accessories, so stop in to see what we have.

Common Vehicle Leaks and Their Color Indicators Have you been noticing pools of liquid around or under your Volkswagen (and it hasn’t been raining)? Then there is a good chance that your Volkswagen might have a leak somewhere! Volkswagen is renowned for its top-notch quality, but leaks may occur from time to time, especially as the vehicle ages. In order to give you an idea of what kind of liquid is leaking from your Volkswagen (and what you should do), we have built a handy-dandy color guide! Engine Oil Engine oil is one of the most common leaks in any vehicle and are pretty easy to spot due to its location (front end of the vehicle), texture (slimy), and color (amber, dark brown/black or rainbowy). Brake Fluid Is there an odd liquid around your wheels and tires? Is it light brown or clear in color and has a “slick” feel to it? That is probably a brake fluid leak and you need to call a tow truck right away! Coolant Coolant leaks are also pretty common in the automotive world and a tell-tale sign is the warning light on the dash. If you look on the ground, you will find a slimy green, pink, or yellow liquid. Transmission Fluid If you notice a leak near the middle of your Volkswagen, it very well could be transmission fluid. The liquid’s texture and color will either be thin and reddish brown (new) or thick and brown (old). Power Steering Fluid Although similar in color (light reddish brown to brown) to transmission fluid, power steering fluid leaks will be closer to the front of the vehicle. The liquid’s texture will also be on the thinner side. Let the Speedcraft Volkswagen Service Department Help You Out! If you need any help with diagnosing your Volkswagen vehicle’s leak or to get it fixed, please contact our service department and schedule an appointment!

Where to Find a Second Copy of a Volkswagen Owner’s Manual Near Wakefield, RI Are you one of those people who loses almost anything and everything, even though you just saw the item? We have days like that too. If it isn’t our cell phone, our billfold, or our glasses (and nine times out of ten they are already on our face), then it is the owner’s manual to our Volkswagen model. Let us explain where you can find a second copy—and even if you eventually find the original one, it never hurts to have an extra on hand. View Our Inventory of New Volkswagen Models Manuals on the Official VW Service and Parts Website When you shop on the official Volkswagen Service and Parts website, you may be able to find another copy of your owner’s manual. Volkswagen is currently working on an updated app where you will be able to access your manual from your smartphone or iPad. Volkswagen Owner’s Manuals on Know Your VW We also recommend the Know Your VW resource. When you provide your model’s VIN number, the manual from your specific model year and trim will appear. Currently, manuals for 2013 to 2017 models are available. Volkswagen Manuals on Amazon and eBay If your Volkswagen is older than 2013 (or if you are lucky enough to have an awesome vintage model), your best bet is to check Amazon, eBay, and auction websites. Contact Us With Any Questions If you have any additional questions about how to procure an extra copy of a Volkswagen owner’s manual (or to ask if we are able to spare one for you), please contact our dealership.