World Volkswagen Announces Winner of February Contest!

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World Volkswagen Announces Winner of February Contest

Neptune, NJ – World Volkswagen, New Jersey’s fastest growing Volkswagen Dealership, is proud to announce the winner of their Free Dinner & Broadway Show Giveaway: Mr. Fred Migliaccio.

Being a resident of Monmouth County, Mr. Migliaccio stopped by the World Volkswagen showroom after hearing about their great specials. After browsing their extensive selection of new and pre-owned cars, Mr. Migliaccio chose to test drive a brand new Volkswagen EOS. Upon returning to the lot, Migliaccio said, “I love it! Let’s iron out the details, so I can drive it home today.”

However, before the deal was finalized, he decided try his luck and submit a raffle ticket.  Little did he know World Volkswagen General Manager, Gino Dellomo, would be giving him a congratulatory phone call.  Because customer service is a top priority for everyone at World Volkswagen, Gino had placed a follow up call to make sure Mr. Migliaccio was completely satisfied with the acquisition of his new vehicle.  At the end of the conversation, Gino surprised him with news that he had just won our giveaway. “Fantastic,” Migliaccio said, “I’ll see you on Friday to claim my prize!”

February’s giveaway was only a precursor of the events yet to come, and World Volkswagen invites you to stay informed of these events and giveaways, by checking their website, and adding them to your social networks.

 World Volkswagen is located at 4075 Route 33, in Neptune, New Jersey. They have a huge inventory of New and Certified Pre-owned Volkswagens, as well as many late model used cars, like Toyota, Honda, and more.  Be sure to add them to your social network so you can keep up to date on their current promotions and giveaways. Das Auto!

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Gas Prices Increase, So Should Your Fuel Economy

As you may have heard, the price of crude oil has risen above $100 per barrel for the first time since 2008. This means prices at the pump will increase significantly, and motorists will be seeking to get the best bang for their buck regarding fuel economy. There are a quite a few ways in which one can easily enhance their gas mileage that you may be unaware of. Here are 5 easy tips to ensure you’re getting the most out of your petroleum purchases:

1.       Keep the speed limit in mind. They are posted for a number of reasons, one of them being to maintain proper fuel economy. Even though each vehicle’s best gas mileage varies, speeds above 60 miles per hour generally lessen the amount of miles you get can out of each gallon.

2.       Check your tire pressure. If your tires are not properly filled to their required level, you might see a considerable decrease in your vehicle’s fuel economy.  According to the Rubber Manufacturer’s Association 2010 National Tire Pressure Survey “Properly inflated tires can improve fuel efficiency by 3.3% and save $.09 a gallon at the pump.”

3.       Remove unnecessary weight. It is said that every additional 100lbs. reduces your fuel efficiency by up to 2%.

4.        Use overdrive and cruise control. Overdrive allows your engine speed to decrease, typically increasing gas mileage. Cruise control helps your car maintain a constant speed, and will usually save you some money on gas.

If you follow these easy precautions, you should be well on your way to saving a few bucks on gas. If you already stick to these guidelines, and are not seeing a reasonable improvement in fuel economy, it might be time to have your car serviced. Have a technician take a look, as there might be a problem that’s not as easily addressed as those steps listed above. Otherwise, there’s always the option to get rid of the old gas guzzler and get into a new, fuel efficient automobile.

The staff at World Volkswagen strives for their customers to get the most out of their vehicle and we hope these general rules of thumb will help provide you the knowledge to make practical driving decisions, and utilize your car to its full potential. Happy motoring!

Potholes...Coming to a Road Near You

When the snow and ice finally melts away, in its place will be - potholes.Freeze and refreeze, expand and contract. It breaks up the pavement and the resulting craters can wreak havoc on your vehicle. Hitting a pothole can knock your wheels out of alignment.If your car pulls to the left or the right that means your alignment at some point got knocked out of whack and you should take it to get adjusted.
So what do you do? Avoid them, but if you have to hit them reduce your speed. If you car handles differently just take a drive to World Volkswagen.
The AAA New Jersey Automobile Club offers the following advice to protect your vehicles from pothole damage:
Inspect tires. The tire is the most important cushion between a car and a pothole. Make sure tires have enough tread and are properly inflated. To check the tread depth, insert a quarter into the tread groove with washington's head upside down. The tread should cover part of washington's head. If it doesn't, then it's time to start shopping for new tires. When checking tire pressure, make sure that they are inflated to the manufacturers' recommended levels, which can be found on the inside of the driver's side door or in the owner's manual. Don't use the levels stamped on the tire sidewall.
Inspect suspension. Make certain that struts and shock absorbers are in good condition. Changes in vehicle handling, excessive vibration or uneven tire wear are all indicators of bad shocks or struts. Have the suspension checked by a certified technician if you suspect problems.
Look ahead. Make a point of scanning the road ahead for potholes. If you see a pothole in advance, you might have time to avoid it, so it's important to stay focused on the road and not on any distractions inside or outside of the vehicle. Before swerving to miss a pothole, check surrounding traffic to make sure you will not cause a collision or endanger nearby pedestrians or cyclists.
Slow down. If you can't avoid a pothole, reduce speed safely and be sure to check the rearview mirror before any abrupt braking. Hitting a pothole at higher speeds greatly increases the chance of damage to tires, wheels and suspension components.
Beware of puddles. A puddle of water can disguise a deep pothole. Use care when driving through puddles and treat them as though they may be hiding potholes.
Check alignment. Hitting a pothole can knock a car's wheels out of alignment and affect the steering. If your vehicle pulls to the left or right, have the wheel alignment checked by a qualified technician.
Recognize noises/vibrations. A hard pothole impact can dislodge wheel weights, damage your tire or wheel, and bend or even break suspension components. If you notice any new or unusual noises or vibrations that appear after hitting a pothole, have your vehicle inspected immediately by one of our VW certified technicians.

Report it. Save yourself and others from hitting the same pothole again and again by reporting it to the New Jersey Department of Transportation at (800) Pot-hole) or online at: www.state.nj.us/transportation.

Win Dinner for Two and a Broadway Show - Now Through February 28th!

Although Valentine’s Day just passed, there’s still romance in the air at World Volkswagen in Neptune. Yes, right now, you can test drive ANY Volkswagen and you’ll automatically be entered into a drawing for a chance to win Broadway tickets and dinner for two. That’s a $400 value, and there’s no purchase necessary. Plus, there’s great incentives, for example, you can now lease the all-new 2011 Jetta S for only $135, yes, just $135 with no security deposit required and 1995 due at signing…..and remember, from now ‘til February 28th, any test drive gets you a chance to win Broadway tickets and dinner for two, only at World Volkswagen.
DAS AUTO!
* Drawing held 2/28, 6pm, winner need not be present.Lease to qualified buyers, and excludes tax, title, and MV. Ten K miles a year, twenty cents a mile thereafter. MSRP $18100, vin BM337425, Offers end 2/28/11. 1999 Due at Signing. TOP$4860.

Darth Vader Seen in Neptune New Jersey Volkswagen Dealership!

In anticipation of the new 2012 Volkswagen Passat, Darth Vader came to World VW in Neptune New Jersey to order one!!

PRLog (Press Release) – Feb 10, 2011 – World Volkswagen Store Manager, Gino Dellomo, was in awe of the Leader of the Darkside. " I always thought he was taller! And he must have gotten to a Doctor because he was not breathing heavy at all," says Dellomo. "When the shuttle from the imperial cruiser pulled into the lot, I knew I was in for a tough negotiator. Darth ( aka Anakin Skywalker) or Anny, to his friends, was pleasantly surprised." Gino mentioned.
It seems that World Volkswagen offers deals that even the whole galaxy can appreciate. With loan rates to Zero Percent up to 72 months, and the lowest prices on New Volkswagens in New Jersey, Vader had no problems getting the deal he wanted. Skywalker said, "He even gave me a great trade in value on this used transport! Gino really knows how to treat his customers like they are part of the Imperial Council! I will reccommend this dealership to all my friends!"
World Volkswagen is located on Route 33, just west of exit 100 of the Garden State Parkway, in Neptune, Monmouth County, NJ. It's easy access makes it the VW Dealer of choice for all of the Central Jersey shore area, just minutes from Toms River, Brick, or Shrewsbury. In fact they have several clients from New York and beyond!!
Come to Neptune for out of this world deals on your next car, new, used or Certified Pre-Owned. World Volkswagen - It's a Whole New World!"

VW Darth Vader

New 2012 Passat Coming to World VW Soon!

More Volkswagen Cars Earn IIHS Safety Honors

Last week the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released its list of the 2011 models that earned top marks in its safety tests. In all, the IIHS named 66 vehicles Top Safety Picks, including 40 cars, 25 SUVs and a minivan. That number is up considerably from last year's list, which was smaller than usual because of tougher IIHS test criteria, including a more stringent standard for crashworthiness in a rollover:
At the beginning of the 2010 model year, only 27 vehicles qualified for the award, but the number grew to 58 as auto manufacturers reworked existing designs and introduced new models. Now another 10 vehicles join the winners' list for 2011. Two discontinued models drop off.
"In just a year, automakers have more than doubled the number of vehicles that meet the criteria for Top Safety Pick," says Adrian Lund, the Institute's president. "That gives consumers shopping for a safer new car or SUV -- from economy to luxury models -- plenty of choices to consider in most dealer showrooms. In fact, every major automaker has at least one winning model this year."
The two automakers with the most qualifying models were Volkswagen and Hyundai, each of whom had nine Top Safety Picks.
But they were far from the only standouts. In fact, the number of qualifying models more than doubling between the 2010 and 2011 model year is a testament to the vibrancy of the global automotive industry, which has shown a remarkable capacity to adapt to some really difficult challenges within one or two model years on a pretty consistent basis.
That's in part, why I think high fuel economy standards are such a no-brainer -- the expertise and ingenuity within the industry are such that even the toughest mileage standards have little chance of getting between auto companies and their profits, thanks to the efforts of thousands of brilliant automotive engineers worldwide.
Another thing that stands out is the number of really affordable cars that got the nod. It wasn't so long ago that if you wanted a car that was really safe, you'd need to shop in the luxury car class. Now, entry-level cars like the Ford Fiesta and the Chevrolet Cruze are among the safest sold.

Here's the full list of winners, in case you're car shopping right now:
Large cars
Buick LaCrosse
Buick Regal
BMW 5 series (except four-wheel drive and V-8)
Cadillac CTS sedan
Ford Taurus
Hyundai Genesis
Infiniti M37/M56 (except M56x four-wheel drive)
Lincoln MKS
Mercedes E class coupe
Mercedes E class sedan
Toyota Avalon
Volvo S80

Midsize cars
Audi A3
Audi A4 sedan
Chevrolet Malibu
Chrysler 200 4-door
Dodge Avenger
Ford Fusion
Hyundai Sonata
Kia Optima
Lincoln MKZ
Mercedes C class
Subaru Legacy
Subaru Outback
Volkswagen Jetta Sedan
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
Volvo C30

Small cars

Chevrolet Cruze
Honda Civic, four-door models (except Si) with optional electronic stability control
Kia Forte sedan
Kia Soul
Mitsubishi Lancer sedan (except four-wheel drive)
Nissan Cube
Scion tC
Scion xB
Subaru Impreza sedan and hatchback (except WRX)
Toyota Corolla
Volkswagen Golf, four-door
Volkswagen GTI, four-door

Minicar
Ford Fiesta sedan and hatchback built after July 2010

Minivan
Toyota Sienna
Large SUV
Volkswagen Touareg
Midsize SUVs
Audi Q5
Cadillac SRX
Chevrolet Equinox
Dodge Journey
Ford Explorer
Ford Flex
GMC Terrain
Hyundai Santa Fe
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Kia Sorento built after March 2010
Lexus RX
Lincoln MKT
Mercedes GLK
Subaru Tribeca
Toyota Highlander
Toyota Venza
Volvo XC60
Volvo XC90

Small SUVs
Honda Element
Hyundai Tucson
Jeep Patriot with optional side torso air bags
Kia Sportage
Subaru Forester
Volkswagen Tiguan

Buying a Volkswagen from an old lady... Great Stuff

Volkswagen unveiled the seventh generation of the Passat at the Paris Motor Show

FOLLOWING over 15 million sales in 37 years across 100 countries around the world, Volkswagen unveiled the seventh generation of the Passat at the Paris Motor Show.

More infomation to follow!

LA 2010: Volkswagen "perfects" 2012 Eos Convertible

2012 Volkswagen EOS

We knew this was coming. Just a few weeks ago, Volkswagen of Australia let loose a bunch of details and images of the next Eos hardtop convertible. At the time, we said we'd wait for confirmation from VW of America, but of course we knew the new model would eventually be announced for the States as it is the largest market for the German droptop, and it's getting its official debut right here in the U.S. at the LA Auto Show.

Upgraded Interior

And so here we are with all the details and two full high-res images of a U.S.-spec Volkswagen Eos, which VW claims has been "perfected." Sharp-eyed readers will notice refined front and rear fascias, which are a bit more in keeping with VW's most recent vehicular debuts. We think it's a pretty comprehensive improvement over the outgoing model, which always looked a bit too feminine to our eyes. We especially think the optional xenon headlamps with their 14 integrated LEDs help move the car a bit upscale.
Also as expected, VW will fit the next-gen Eos with the latest version of its 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder powerplant, mated up to the well-known six-speed DSG transmission. Fuel mileage is estimated at 22 miles per gallon in the city and 31 on the highway. The interior sees a few updates as well, mostly with the addition of some new trim options and fabrics.
Expect the new Eos to hit a World VW Dealership near you sometime in March.

Volkswagen testing to "break the ice"

Tired of scraping ice off your windshield in the winter months? So too are the engineers at Volkswagen. Although automakers have tried a number of devices, including heated windshield water fluid, to remove frozen water from windscreens, VW’s new idea could prevent it from forming in the first place.

The solution may lie with a coating for the windshield itself. Developed in partnership with the Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Technology, VW is testing a number of windshields treated with a thin layer of indium tin oxide. In theory, the coating reportedly prevents heat from radiating upwards, subsequently slowing or preventing the glass from cooling.



Does it work? Volkswagen claims the coating has prevented both fogging and ice formation at temperatures as low as 0 degrees Fahrenheit -- but the system isn’t exactly perfected. Thomas Drescher, an engineer within VW’s Development wing, notes there are a number of variables -- including cloudiness, relative humidity, and wind -- can affect the effectiveness of the tin treatment.



“The Low-E (low thermal emissivity) [may not] prevent ice formation or condensation entirely,” Drescher notes, “but it can significantly reduce the likelihood of it happening.”

While this research might change how we view winter driving, don’t expect to see this technology applied to vehicles within the next year or two. VW reports the metallic film is currently interfering with radio reception and other electronic devices, which would severely limit the design’s viability in a gadget-driven world. Still, VW pledges to tinker with the idea, and once it’s ready for prime time, the company plans on offering it to each of its group brands (i.e. VW, Seat, Audi, Porsche, Skoda, etc.)