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During this unique time in our nation, we find ourselves practicing social distancing from friends and family. While keeping at least six feet away from others feels unnatural to most of us, we know it is the right thing to do in an attempt to ultimately see our way through this crisis. Yet while we may be feeling stressed-out over COVID-19, the good news is that there are plenty of fun things we can do at home while we are practicing social distancing. If you need some ideas to help you pass the time while still keeping your sanity, here…

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.

Those who enjoy driving a trendy and innovative vehicle often favor VW models for their sleek exteriors. As the best-selling Volkswagen on the market, the Golf is a popular model that has proven to be successful among all ages of drivers. Here is why the Golf is the best-selling VW and what it offers.

Most people don't like diesel cars, but at one point, most experts considered them the way of the future. You could call diesel fuel as more energy-dense than regular fuel, which yields better mileage. The problem comes from NOx emissions, which have a link to cancer and other health problems. Volkswagen may have discovered a solution that will cut emissions by as much as 80 percent.

In sunny Florida, there are not many automotive brands that stick out and remain popular with Floridians year after year. Volkswagen is the one brand that appears to meet the mark for every class of driver. Volkswagen is a German word for "People's Car" because it is designed to appeal to the broadest spectrum of consumers.

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.

In the past, R-line was a trim of Volkswagen that you could get on select models so that you could have a sportier exterior and interior. Nowadays, the R-line "trim" is expanding its reach to other trims of Volkswagen: Namely, Atlas and Tiquan. Now you can get a decked out R-Line style without having to go all the way and buy that specific trim. It's a pleasant mix of features that spruce up your…