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Four Car Shopping Tips So, you’ve decided to take the plunge. You’ve had a good run with your car, but you aren’t the recent college grad or single adult you were when you bought it, and your needs have changed. At Speedcraft VW, we’re pretty well-versed in accommodating these lifestyle shifts, and maintain a variety of services to cater specifically to these changes. But what do you need to know prior to your vehicle purchase? Here are four car shopping tips to consider prior to your visit; we hope to see you soon! 1) Get an Idea What You Have. Are you considering your present vehicle as a trade? Sometimes, your current vehicle can act as your whole down payment, which greatly cuts into the financial burden you’ll be taking on with your new vehicle. Using our handy “Value Your Trade” tool, you can get an AutoTrader-estimated value before you ever leave your house. You can also apply for financing, and get an idea what sort of rates you can expect to receive once you arrive at Speedcraft VW. Information on many vehicles, including the popular VW Jetta Sportwagen, can be found on our website. 2) Look for Rebates and Incentives. This is frequently one of those “How will you know if you don’t ask” situations. Most dealerships feature special financing for first-time buyers, recent college graduates and the like. Speedcraft VW, of course, is no different. We feature regular factory incentives and new car specials, in addition to our popular College Grad Program. Contact our dealership for details! 3) Do your Homework Online. As many buyers become more and more tech savvy, an increasing amount of the early research can now be done online. Brochures and vehicle information are generally available on a dealership’s website. For example, looking for info regarding the new 2015 GTI or Golf? You can now find a wealth of information easily online at our website, eliminating much of the stress and headache associated with vehicle research. 4) Calculate your Fuel Savings. Although we all are cognizant of fuel economy ratings, we seldom consider the tangible benefits of an extremely efficient car. For example, say you’re trading a car that gets 25 mpg for the new Passat TDI, which regularly achieves 40 mpg on the highway, and your driving habits will remain the same. If you drive 12,000 miles per year, you might reasonably expect to consume as much as 200 gallons fewer per year, which translates to nearly $1,000. These are savings you’ll notice. So, are you ready to think about the many options available to you at Speedcraft VW? Then pay us a visit in the Providence RI area, and we’d be happy to answer any and all questions that might arise. See you soon at Speedcraft VW!

Four Car Shopping Tips So, you’ve decided to take the plunge. You’ve had a good run with your car, but you aren’t the recent college grad or single adult you were when you bought it, and your needs have changed. At Speedcraft VW, we’re pretty well-versed in accommodating these lifestyle shifts, and maintain a variety of services to cater specifically to these changes. But what do you need to know prior to your vehicle purchase? Here are four car shopping tips to consider prior to your visit; we hope to see you soon! 1) Get an Idea What You Have. Are you considering your present vehicle as a trade? Sometimes, your current vehicle can act as your whole down payment, which greatly cuts into the financial burden you’ll be taking on with your new vehicle. Using our handy “Value Your Trade” tool, you can get an AutoTrader-estimated value before you ever leave your house. You can also apply for financing, and get an idea what sort of rates you can expect to receive once you arrive at Speedcraft VW. Information on many vehicles, including the popular VW Jetta Sportwagen, can be found on our website. 2) Look for Rebates and Incentives. This is frequently one of those “How will you know if you don’t ask” situations. Most dealerships feature special financing for first-time buyers, recent college graduates and the like. Speedcraft VW, of course, is no different. We feature regular factory incentives and new car specials, in addition to our popular College Grad Program. Contact our dealership for details! 3) Do your Homework Online. As many buyers become more and more tech savvy, an increasing amount of the early research can now be done online. Brochures and vehicle information are generally available on a dealership’s website. For example, looking for info regarding the new 2015 GTI or Golf? You can now find a wealth of information easily online at our website, eliminating much of the stress and headache associated with vehicle research. 4) Calculate your Fuel Savings. Although we all are cognizant of fuel economy ratings, we seldom consider the tangible benefits of an extremely efficient car. For example, say you’re trading a car that gets 25 mpg for the new Passat TDI, which regularly achieves 40 mpg on the highway, and your driving habits will remain the same. If you drive 12,000 miles per year, you might reasonably expect to consume as much as 200 gallons fewer per year, which translates to nearly $1,000. These are savings you’ll notice. So, are you ready to think about the many options available to you at Speedcraft VW? Then pay us a visit in the Providence RI area, and we’d be happy to answer any and all questions that might arise. See you soon at Speedcraft VW!

Autotrader Trade-In Marketplace Providence RI So, you’ve decided it’s time to get your next new car. You’re interested in a few different makes and dealers, have done a little online research, and have even started cleaning and fixing the little kinks in your old car that made it unmistakably yours. What do you next? At Speedcraft VW, we’ve got your answer, and have made access to it easier than ever. We are now featuring the popular AutoTrader Trade-In Marketplace tool to help expedite the process, and it can be found on our website. So here’s how it works. First, you go to the “Value Your Trade” link found on our homepage, where you then fill out the values related to your car. Based on your information--year, make, model, mileage, etc.--you will receive a trade-in value range for your vehicle, helping to eliminate the guesswork going into your transaction. And, once a vehicle is inspected to ensure that all information is correct, you will then be in a position to take control of trade-in negotiations. As an AutoTrader Trade-In Marketplace Official Dealer, Speedcraft VW makes a typically stressful process totally painless. For the modern driver, who is generally more tech-savvy than those from in prior generations, this is part of our effort to make every transaction as pain-free and seamless as possible. No need to take your car to every dealership in the area, waiting until you’ve heard a number that matches the one you’re hoping for in your head. No need to haggle with a dealership who clearly doesn’t have your best intentions at heart. Instead, enjoy the proven expertise of the AutoTrader Trade-In Marketplace to offer the top possible value, and then come to Speedcraft VW to make that value a reality. Interested? We thought so. By using the AutoTrader Trade-In Marketplace tool, getting top dollar for your trade at Speedcraft VW is now easier than ever before. Get your estimate today!

Autotrader Trade-In Marketplace Providence RI So, you’ve decided it’s time to get your next new car. You’re interested in a few different makes and dealers, have done a little online research, and have even started cleaning and fixing the little kinks in your old car that made it unmistakably yours. What do you next? At Speedcraft VW, we’ve got your answer, and have made access to it easier than ever. We are now featuring the popular AutoTrader Trade-In Marketplace tool to help expedite the process, and it can be found on our website. So here’s how it works. First, you go to the “Value Your Trade” link found on our homepage, where you then fill out the values related to your car. Based on your information--year, make, model, mileage, etc.--you will receive a trade-in value range for your vehicle, helping to eliminate the guesswork going into your transaction. And, once a vehicle is inspected to ensure that all information is correct, you will then be in a position to take control of trade-in negotiations. As an AutoTrader Trade-In Marketplace Official Dealer, Speedcraft VW makes a typically stressful process totally painless. For the modern driver, who is generally more tech-savvy than those from in prior generations, this is part of our effort to make every transaction as pain-free and seamless as possible. No need to take your car to every dealership in the area, waiting until you’ve heard a number that matches the one you’re hoping for in your head. No need to haggle with a dealership who clearly doesn’t have your best intentions at heart. Instead, enjoy the proven expertise of the AutoTrader Trade-In Marketplace to offer the top possible value, and then come to Speedcraft VW to make that value a reality. Interested? We thought so. By using the AutoTrader Trade-In Marketplace tool, getting top dollar for your trade at Speedcraft VW is now easier than ever before. Get your estimate today!

VW Model Year End Event Providence RI As the kids head back to school and the football season begins anew, it seems that everyone has something exciting planned. And, not to be outdone, we at Speedcraft VW have some festivities up our sleeves as well. As the 2014 model year comes to a close, we will be hosting the Volkswagen Model Year End Event from our Providence-area location, offering Rhode Island drivers a final opportunity to forge a place in the garage for one of our 2014 models. No time to waste! Get your 2014 VW model at Speedcraft today! With the VW Model Year End Event, we are now featuring outstanding lease and finance offers on our entire lineup of 2014 vehicles, ranging from the sporty Beetle or Jetta to the sophisticated CC or Touareg. With a wide variety of body styles, trim levels and powertrain options, the 2014 lineup at Speedcraft VW is rightly considered among the finest the area has to offer, adding to the overall sense that now is a terrific time to make the move into a Volkswagen. From now through the end of October, our staff at Speedcraft VW will be proudly hosting some of our most well-reviewed models to date, including the popular 2014 Passat as well as the 2014 Jetta Sportwagen, a popular choice among families and commuters for its twin qualities of power and versatility. Additionally, with a wide variety of choices available using either gasoline or diesel fuel, shoppers need not worry about a lack of options available from our 2014 lineup. So join us at Speedcraft VW today, located near Providence in the community of Wakefield, RI. Our staff is standing by to answer any questions that might arise, and is excited to offer our friends in the area--and those who contact us online as well, of course--a final opportunity to secure great rates and special pricing on any of our wonderful 2014 Volkswagen vehicles. See you soon at Speedcraft VW!

VW Model Year End Event Providence RI As the kids head back to school and the football season begins anew, it seems that everyone has something exciting planned. And, not to be outdone, we at Speedcraft VW have some festivities up our sleeves as well. As the 2014 model year comes to a close, we will be hosting the Volkswagen Model Year End Event from our Providence-area location, offering Rhode Island drivers a final opportunity to forge a place in the garage for one of our 2014 models. No time to waste! Get your 2014 VW model at Speedcraft today! With the VW Model Year End Event, we are now featuring outstanding lease and finance offers on our entire lineup of 2014 vehicles, ranging from the sporty Beetle or Jetta to the sophisticated CC or Touareg. With a wide variety of body styles, trim levels and powertrain options, the 2014 lineup at Speedcraft VW is rightly considered among the finest the area has to offer, adding to the overall sense that now is a terrific time to make the move into a Volkswagen. From now through the end of October, our staff at Speedcraft VW will be proudly hosting some of our most well-reviewed models to date, including the popular 2014 Passat as well as the 2014 Jetta Sportwagen, a popular choice among families and commuters for its twin qualities of power and versatility. Additionally, with a wide variety of choices available using either gasoline or diesel fuel, shoppers need not worry about a lack of options available from our 2014 lineup. So join us at Speedcraft VW today, located near Providence in the community of Wakefield, RI. Our staff is standing by to answer any questions that might arise, and is excited to offer our friends in the area--and those who contact us online as well, of course--a final opportunity to secure great rates and special pricing on any of our wonderful 2014 Volkswagen vehicles. See you soon at Speedcraft VW!

VW 96 Hour Event Providence RI All good things come to an end, so they say. Yet, most times that a person laments the end of a so-called “good thing,” this insinuates that it’s already over. Less frequently, we can see the end coming well in advance, giving us the opportunity to give it the send-off it deserves. And right now, at Speedcraft VW, this is one of those times. And why is that, you ask? Well, this coming weekend signals the end of our Turbocharged Sales Event. And, to celebrate--or mourn?--the end of this sale, we will be featuring a special 96 Hour Event for the duration of Labor Day Weekend, with more specials on our select lineup of Turbocharged vehicles. So, that’s four days, give or take. However, unlike every other time that a person says “Give or Take,” once this is over, it’s over. Do not slam on the gas to go, and do not collect $1,000. Special lease offers on vehicles such as the VW Tiguan are available for this weekend only! To provide a quick refresher for those among us who might have forgotten the finer points of the Turbocharged Sales Event, here are the pertinent details: every driver who purchases a selected new Turbocharged Volkswagen vehicle will receive a Prepaid MasterCard® Turbocharged Reward Card with a total value of $1,000. The card is accepted at wherever MasterCard is valid, and this special value is only offered through regular business hours on Monday. Of course, this is being coupled with the already-wonderful lease specials available at Speedcraft VW, including closeout pricing on Turbocharged models including the 2014 Jetta, the 2014 Passat, and the 2014 Tiguan. Simply put, if you’ve been dragging your feet in your search for a new Volkswagen vehicle, well, there isn’t any time for that anymore. So head down to Speedcraft VW to learn all the details regarding the 96 Hour Event, celebrating the end of a wonderful Rhode Island summer with a final opportunity to drive away in one of the world’s finest automobiles. For full details, we hope you’ll contact us at Speedcraft VW today!

VW 96 Hour Event Providence RI All good things come to an end, so they say. Yet, most times that a person laments the end of a so-called “good thing,” this insinuates that it’s already over. Less frequently, we can see the end coming well in advance, giving us the opportunity to give it the send-off it deserves. And right now, at Speedcraft VW, this is one of those times. And why is that, you ask? Well, this coming weekend signals the end of our Turbocharged Sales Event. And, to celebrate--or mourn?--the end of this sale, we will be featuring a special 96 Hour Event for the duration of Labor Day Weekend, with more specials on our select lineup of Turbocharged vehicles. So, that’s four days, give or take. However, unlike every other time that a person says “Give or Take,” once this is over, it’s over. Do not slam on the gas to go, and do not collect $1,000. Special lease offers on vehicles such as the VW Tiguan are available for this weekend only! To provide a quick refresher for those among us who might have forgotten the finer points of the Turbocharged Sales Event, here are the pertinent details: every driver who purchases a selected new Turbocharged Volkswagen vehicle will receive a Prepaid MasterCard® Turbocharged Reward Card with a total value of $1,000. The card is accepted at wherever MasterCard is valid, and this special value is only offered through regular business hours on Monday. Of course, this is being coupled with the already-wonderful lease specials available at Speedcraft VW, including closeout pricing on Turbocharged models including the 2014 Jetta, the 2014 Passat, and the 2014 Tiguan. Simply put, if you’ve been dragging your feet in your search for a new Volkswagen vehicle, well, there isn’t any time for that anymore. So head down to Speedcraft VW to learn all the details regarding the 96 Hour Event, celebrating the end of a wonderful Rhode Island summer with a final opportunity to drive away in one of the world’s finest automobiles. For full details, we hope you’ll contact us at Speedcraft VW today!

VW DriverGear Providence RI As one of the most iconic brands in the history of documented time (competing with the likes of Coca-Cola, Nike and the Taco Bell chihuahua), Volkswagen is every bit as popular in pop culture circles as it is in automotive ones. The globally-recognized emblem, the presence of counter-culture icons such as the Bus and Beetle, its close association with the Autobahn--wherever you go, there goes Volkswagen also. But, if you are looking to get in on the VW swag action, where are you to turn? To the VW DriverGear section at our OEM Parts and Accessories eStore, of course! An amazing variety of VW hats and clothes are now available at our eStore. After all, as the name clearly suggests, the online store offers more than just VW parts (although it offers those in abundance as well). While replacement parts and all sorts of stylistic embellishments are available for all years of all Volkswagen models, when you simply want to look outstanding or broadcast to the world your VW love, our VW eStore has an astonishingly comprehensive inventory. So what kind of items are we talking about? In the VW DriverGear listings, you can find an amazing list of hats and clothes for men, women and kids. There are hats for cold weather, hats for hipsters, and hats for golfers. There are VW onesies and sippy-cups for newborns, hoodies for toddlers, and even pajama pants for grade-schoolers. Women can find VW-emblazoned wellington-style rain boots or suede slippers, while men might prefer the numerous polo shirts and jackets. Need a gift or stocking stuffer for a VW lover? Have some VW Salsa! Not searching for clothes? Clicking on the “Lifestyle” tab reveals a collection of items ranging from essential to quirky to “who-woulda-thought?” Boxer-briefs, duffel bags, coffee mugs, shirts for your dog. (Yes, a shirt for your dog.) Wallets, keychains, all forms of gifts for VW lovers or stocking stuffers for people who you know to be stylish. Phone cases, sunglasses, jewelry. About the only thing we don’t have is an official Volkswagen branding iron. (Scratch that, we have one of those too.) While it would be impossible to list all of the items here, you can easily find the full inventory of VW DriverGear items for yourself by visiting our VW OEM Parts and Accessories eStore. Believe us when we say, there truly is something for everyone. We’ll see you soon at Speedcraft VW, and visit our eStore today!

VW DriverGear Providence RI As one of the most iconic brands in the history of documented time (competing with the likes of Coca-Cola, Nike and the Taco Bell chihuahua), Volkswagen is every bit as popular in pop culture circles as it is in automotive ones. The globally-recognized emblem, the presence of counter-culture icons such as the Bus and Beetle, its close association with the Autobahn--wherever you go, there goes Volkswagen also. But, if you are looking to get in on the VW swag action, where are you to turn? To the VW DriverGear section at our OEM Parts and Accessories eStore, of course! An amazing variety of VW hats and clothes are now available at our eStore. After all, as the name clearly suggests, the online store offers more than just VW parts (although it offers those in abundance as well). While replacement parts and all sorts of stylistic embellishments are available for all years of all Volkswagen models, when you simply want to look outstanding or broadcast to the world your VW love, our VW eStore has an astonishingly comprehensive inventory. So what kind of items are we talking about? In the VW DriverGear listings, you can find an amazing list of hats and clothes for men, women and kids. There are hats for cold weather, hats for hipsters, and hats for golfers. There are VW onesies and sippy-cups for newborns, hoodies for toddlers, and even pajama pants for grade-schoolers. Women can find VW-emblazoned wellington-style rain boots or suede slippers, while men might prefer the numerous polo shirts and jackets. Need a gift or stocking stuffer for a VW lover? Have some VW Salsa! Not searching for clothes? Clicking on the “Lifestyle” tab reveals a collection of items ranging from essential to quirky to “who-woulda-thought?” Boxer-briefs, duffel bags, coffee mugs, shirts for your dog. (Yes, a shirt for your dog.) Wallets, keychains, all forms of gifts for VW lovers or stocking stuffers for people who you know to be stylish. Phone cases, sunglasses, jewelry. About the only thing we don’t have is an official Volkswagen branding iron. (Scratch that, we have one of those too.) While it would be impossible to list all of the items here, you can easily find the full inventory of VW DriverGear items for yourself by visiting our VW OEM Parts and Accessories eStore. Believe us when we say, there truly is something for everyone. We’ll see you soon at Speedcraft VW, and visit our eStore today!

2015 VW GTI Providence RI If you regularly check this space for your latest Volkswagen news, you might have noticed that we at Speedcraft VW have a somewhat obvious obsession with the 2015 VW GTI. Certainly, with news coming down the pipeline such as the GTI’s inclusion in the Car & Driver “Top 30 under $30k” and Cars.com “Best Cheap Speed” lists helping to galvanize our feelings, this loyalty is well justified. But what is it exactly that has given the 2015 VW GTI such a well-respected pedestal among its competition? To begin with, the GTI is among the only cars anywhere that can credibly lay claim to being both fun and practical. Granted, you could probably put together a pretty fat stack of brochures of cars claiming just that, but for over 25 years, the GTI has offered hard evidence that the proof is in the pudding. Power that is simply not expected from a hatchback growls from under the hood of the GTI, courtesy of a 2.0-liter Turbocharged four-cylinder engine capable of a muscular 210 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, which are gains of 10 hp and 51 lb-ft over the outgoing engine. And, by adding the available Performance package that adds another 10 hp, in addition to larger brakes and limited-slip differential in front. All of this, and the GTI still achieves up to 35 mpg on the highway according to EPA estimates. Power, performance and high efficiency--The 2015 VW GTI is in a class all its own. So what does all of this mean, in layman's’ terms? In short, the 2015 VW GTI is unlike any hatchback ever, and this even includes the GTI models from years past. With agile handling and steering complemented by its extremely responsive suspension, the GTI is perfectly suited to maneuver the twists and turns of New England roads. (And, if we’re being honest, we would know.) A result of this blink-and-you’ll-miss-it speed in the 2015 VW GTI is that its complete redesign might only get a thorough once-over at a stoplight, but there is much to enjoy. The GTI receives new headlights and taillights in the new edition, which combine with the more sloping hood design to give a more rear-sweeping look. Overall, the posture of the latest GTI is more athletic than ever before. A look inside the GTI reveals a clear move toward functionality as well, with high-quality materials framing easy-to-use convenience features including a 5.8-inch touchscreen that consolidates media and navigation information into one helpful location. And, with a class-leading 52.7 cubic feet of storage space adding to the overall impression of the GTI’s accommodating interior cabin, up to five passengers will enjoy their thrilling ride in stylish comfort. Have we got your attention yet? Likely so, but why take our word for it when you can test it for yourself? The 2015 VW GTI is now available at Speedcraft VW, living up to the lofty expectations that have long defined the model line. So get in, and give the GTI a go. Let’s see what this baby can do.

2015 VW GTI Providence RI If you regularly check this space for your latest Volkswagen news, you might have noticed that we at Speedcraft VW have a somewhat obvious obsession with the 2015 VW GTI. Certainly, with news coming down the pipeline such as the GTI’s inclusion in the Car & Driver “Top 30 under $30k” and Cars.com “Best Cheap Speed” lists helping to galvanize our feelings, this loyalty is well justified. But what is it exactly that has given the 2015 VW GTI such a well-respected pedestal among its competition? To begin with, the GTI is among the only cars anywhere that can credibly lay claim to being both fun and practical. Granted, you could probably put together a pretty fat stack of brochures of cars claiming just that, but for over 25 years, the GTI has offered hard evidence that the proof is in the pudding. Power that is simply not expected from a hatchback growls from under the hood of the GTI, courtesy of a 2.0-liter Turbocharged four-cylinder engine capable of a muscular 210 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, which are gains of 10 hp and 51 lb-ft over the outgoing engine. And, by adding the available Performance package that adds another 10 hp, in addition to larger brakes and limited-slip differential in front. All of this, and the GTI still achieves up to 35 mpg on the highway according to EPA estimates. Power, performance and high efficiency--The 2015 VW GTI is in a class all its own. So what does all of this mean, in layman's’ terms? In short, the 2015 VW GTI is unlike any hatchback ever, and this even includes the GTI models from years past. With agile handling and steering complemented by its extremely responsive suspension, the GTI is perfectly suited to maneuver the twists and turns of New England roads. (And, if we’re being honest, we would know.) A result of this blink-and-you’ll-miss-it speed in the 2015 VW GTI is that its complete redesign might only get a thorough once-over at a stoplight, but there is much to enjoy. The GTI receives new headlights and taillights in the new edition, which combine with the more sloping hood design to give a more rear-sweeping look. Overall, the posture of the latest GTI is more athletic than ever before. A look inside the GTI reveals a clear move toward functionality as well, with high-quality materials framing easy-to-use convenience features including a 5.8-inch touchscreen that consolidates media and navigation information into one helpful location. And, with a class-leading 52.7 cubic feet of storage space adding to the overall impression of the GTI’s accommodating interior cabin, up to five passengers will enjoy their thrilling ride in stylish comfort. Have we got your attention yet? Likely so, but why take our word for it when you can test it for yourself? The 2015 VW GTI is now available at Speedcraft VW, living up to the lofty expectations that have long defined the model line. So get in, and give the GTI a go. Let’s see what this baby can do.