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The 2021 Volkswagen GTI was named best hatchback in Good Housekeeping's "Best Family Cars" competition. This is a testament to VW's ability to build fun vehicles that can easily handle everyday family tasks. Let's take a closer look at what the publication's evaluators loved about the new GTI.

 

Lift Orlando is a nonprofit organization that operates enrichment programs for several neighborhoods in the heart of Orland, Florida. In 2013, the group launched a widespread survey for residents near the historic Citrus Bowl Stadium. Today, this venue is known as the Camping World Stadium because of corporate sponsorship rights. 

 

If the navigation system in your Volkswagen hasn't been updated in the last year, or ever for that matter, now is the time to make sure that you have the most updated information available to you while you're driving. Thousands of miles of roads are added to navigation systems each year. Even if you don't think there have been updates locally, there may be useful information outside of your hometown that you would benefit from having. 

 

Regardless of the age of your vehicle, regular maintenance is required if you want a dependable car. Do you know what you should be doing when it comes to routine maintenance? Are you aware of how often you should be changing your oil? What should you look for when it comes to worn down tire tread? Let us here at Orlando Volkswagen South provide you with a few simple tips that will help keep your car dependable for its lifetime.

Driver distractions are a common cause of accidents. While modern safety features like Front Assist offer a more proactive way to help avoid collisions, some drivers may choose to disable them. Front Assist is designed to assist in preventing forward collisions by using radar sensors and/or a camera to monitor the speed and distance of vehicles ahead.

Ensuring Sustainability Standards

On July 1, 2019, Volkswagen introduced a new sustainability rating for its supply chain. While the company itself is committed to sustainability, it is now taking sustainability a step further by ensuring that its suppliers meet certain sustainability requirements too. The new sustainability rating for suppliers targets risks involving environmental protection, human rights, and corruption. Supplier compliance will be checked by a third party to ensure standards for sustainability are met.

If you've had a traditional gasoline-powered vehicle in the past, you are probably aware that when the car's battery dies, you can simply recycle it and get a new one. Electric car batteries, however, are different than conventional lithium-ion car batteries. This means that they also need a different method of recycling. Fortunately, our dealership is now offering premium EV battery recycling service. When you get a new battery in its place, your car's old battery gets a second life. 

Convenient Time Management

If you're like most people, life gets really busy and leaves very little time for getting things done that typically require waiting. No, we're not talking about waiting in the doctor’s office for an hour, even after you've shown up for the appointment 15 minutes early! Of course, that's something most people can relate to, as well. However, automotive maintenance fits somewhere in that category.

When it comes to your car, signs of engine trouble should never be ignored. These are the top five indications that you should bring your car into the dealer for an expert to look under the hood.

 

Changing the timing belt in your Volkswagen may not be a part of your list when it comes to maintaining the longevity of your vehicle. However, it is a crucial part of keeping your car running smoother for longer. Unfortunately, this step is sometimes done too late when the owner does not take the vehicle for routine maintenance or ignores recommended changes from the manufacturers. So, when is the right time to change the timing belt on your Volkswagen? Here we detail when experts at Orlando Volkswagen South can step in to help.