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Where To Go on Road Trips Around Woodbridge, VA
Wednesday, September 8th, 2021
Where To Go On Road Trips Around Woodbridge, VA
Nestled 20 miles south of Washington D.C., near the Belmont Bay, is the town of Woodbridge in Virginia. The Potomac River separates it from the state of Maryland. The city of Woodbridge offers a plethora of fun activities and places to visit within the town. If you are done and dusted with the parks and attractions of the town, we have some cool choices for short trips from Woodbridge, VA.
(more…)What Kind Of Tires are Best For Me And My Vehicle?
Thursday, January 30th, 2020
What Is The Difference Between Winter And All-Season Tires?
Now that winter is here and the cold has hit, you may be wondering what the difference between all-season tires and winter tires is. The truth is choosing the right tires can improve the overall safety and performance of your vehicle. Do you want to know why? Keep reading and you will find out the difference between the two tire types as well as which ones are right for your car as the temperature drops.
What are the differences between AWD and 4WD?
Thursday, January 23rd, 2020
When shopping for a new vehicle one feature you often have to consider is the drivetrain. The drivetrain is what provides power to the driving wheels using mechanical power to rotate the axle. There are four different drivetrains: front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. The type of drivetrain you need depends on where you live and what conditions you commonly face. A common misconception is that all-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) are the same thing. While they are similar, they do have their differences. Keep reading to learn how they are different.
(more…)Is the 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI fast?
Friday, December 20th, 2019
2019 Golf GTI Top Speed, Acceleration, and Performance
The Golf GTI has been around since 1974, just two years after the first Golf went into mass production. The rest is history. Volkswagen has been perfecting the Golf ever since, making every generation and yearly iteration better than the last. So, that brings us to today and the 2019 Golf GTI and its performance numbers. Let’s take a look.
Is the 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI fast?
(more…)How much does each model of the 2020 VW Tiguan cost?
Thursday, December 12th, 2019
2020 Volkswagen Tiguan Prices by Trim
The 2019 Tiguan was super popular, and for good reason. It was spacious, had three-row seating, and the crazy good People First Warranty on it. We glad to say that the 2020 Tiguan is just as good, if not better. So it’s not a question of “Should I buy?” Rather, it’s “Which should I buy?”
Let us help.
We’ve made a simple guide to answer “How much does each model of the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan cost?”
(more…)What is the Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet?
Thursday, December 5th, 2019
New Volkswagen Convertible Crossover Enters Production
Volkswagen has had a few convertibles over the years. The Golf, Jetta, and Beetle have all had a cabriolet model at some point in their history. Nowadays though, Volkswagen no longer has a convertible model, as the Beetle faces its last production year in 2019. At least for the knowable future. In its place, Volkswagen recently announced the production of the T-Roc Cabriolet.
But what is the Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet? (more…)
What’s new for Volkswagen Car-Net® in 2020?
Friday, November 1st, 2019
2020 Updates for Volkswagen Car-Net® Feature
Car-Net® is a mobile service offered for Volkswagen vehicles. It lets you do things like start, lock, and monitor your car all from your smart phone. It’s a great feature. Unfortunately, it was only available on a few 2019 Volkswagen models.
Apparently Volkswagen wasn’t happy with the selectivity either. They’ve decided to completely revamp the service and give it a soft relaunch for the 2020 model year.
Let us show you what’s new for Car-Net® in 2020. (more…)
How Much Cargo Can the Volkswagen Atlas Tow?
Wednesday, October 24th, 2018
What Are the 2019 VW Atlas Power and Towing Specs?
A welcome addition to the Volkswagen family of vehicles, the family-friendly Volkswagen Atlas is a fan favorite at Karen Radley VW. With room for seven friends and family members, the VW Atlas is tailor-made for family adventures and families who want to tow a boat, trailer or camper want to know – what are the 2019 VW Atlas power and towing specs? Learn more about how much cargo the Volkswagen Atlas can tow with this guide provided by Karen Radley Volkswagen. (more…)
Is your vehicle still worth repair costs?
Monday, July 30th, 2018
Signs it’s time to replace your old car
Modern vehicles can last for a very long time if you keep up with your maintenance schedule. We’ve seen cars reported to hit over one million miles, but those are rare cases. Once your vehicle starts edging toward the 200,000-mile mark, you might start finding repair costs are more expensive and debate whether it is worth it to get your car fixed, or whether you should upgrade. Here are some signs it’s time to replace your old car. (more…)
Which VW models have keyless entry and push-button start?
Wednesday, December 27th, 2017
How to use push-button start in your Volkswagen
In the modern world, we take most new technology for granted. Long before we had phones that fit in our pockets and doubled as both camera and camcorder, cars didn’t have remote entry, let alone keyless options and push-button start. These amenities are fantastic to have when our arms are full or it’s too chilly to fuss around searching for car keys buried in a hidden pocket or only to be found in the very bottom of your purse. This is where keyless entry with push-button start comes in. Which models have it and how do you use push-button start in your Volkswagen? Here is everything you need to know. (more…)
