GOING AWAY THIS THANKSGIVING SEASON? IS YOUR VEHICLE READY FOR THE ROAD?

It is important that you get in the habit of conducting regular vehicle maintenance and you’ll avoid potentially costly breakdowns as well as extend the life of your car. You can handle basic vehicle inspections yourself, by acquainting yourself with your owner’s manual. Every vehicle has an owner’s manual hidden away in the glove box or another storage compartment. If you can’t find your copy, search for an electronic version online. Otherwise, contact your Esserman International Volkswagen for a copy. With the manual in hand, head to the maintenance schedule section. Take note of the intervals for such maintenance items as the engine oil and filter, tire rotation, belts and hoses, and so on. This way you can keep track of your cars service. Check your oil and oil filter. Oil is the lifeblood of your car’s engine. It serves as a lubricant, keeping important engine parts from grinding against each other and destroying the engine. If it is not changed regularly it can damage your engine. This is why it is so essential that we change our vehicle's oil regularly. What type of oil should you use — petroleum-based or synthetic? Is one better than the other? This is where your owner's manual comes in handy! Use oil that meets the service and viscosity requirements set out in the manual. Check your tires monthly. The only thing separating your car from the road is its tires. They need to be properly inflated to do their job, as well as to lessen the chance of a blowout. You might know how to add air to your tires. What you may not know is the correct tire pressure. If you’re not sure how to do this, we will check your tires when you bring your car in for service at Esserman Volkswagen. Inspect all other fluids. Motor oil isn’t the only fluid to check. You should also check your car’s brake and transmission fluids, coolant, and washer fluid. Like motor oil, you’ll check transmission fluid with a dipstick. Determine brake fluid, coolant, and washer fluid levels by removing related covers and visually inspecting each. Examine belts and hoses. If you want to go one step beyond basic routine vehicle maintenance, then inspect the hoses and belts in the engine bay. If a hose has separated or shows cracks or bulges, then it is important that you have it replaced. Similarly, check the belts too. If any belts show signs of wear, including cracking or chunks missing from the belt itself, then have it replaced. Check these too! It is also important that you check your wiper blades, the battery, and the air filter. If the windows streak or the blades screech when the wiper blades are on then replace them. As for the car battery, make sure that the battery terminals remain free from corrosion. When it comes to the air filter, you may need to replace it once or twice each year. Check the air filter when you change your oil. All of these simple maintenance checks can help prevent accidents and injuries so it is important that you keep your vehicle up to date when it comes to service. During this time, car service is considered an essential need so do not hesitate to call us at Esserman Volkswagen to schedule your vehicle service today!

The 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan is designed to grab attention wherever the road takes it. Don’t underestimate the capability of this relatively small crossover SUV, it has all the best features to keep up with all its competitors. Not to mention its unbeatable interior comfort and European exterior design. Besides a new lower starting price for the 2019 Tiguan, it also has introduced new trims to buyers for 2019! Let’s take a closer look! Trim: 2.0T S This may be the most basic trim available for the 2019 Tiguan, but it sure does meet every Volkswagen standard. This trim offers two drive options: 2.0T S 4dr Front-wheel Drive:  Starting price is $24,295, it has a pretty eco friendly combined 25 MPG rating, powers 184hp with it’s 2.0 liter I-4 engine, an 8-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual transmission, 10 color options, and seats up to 7 passengers. 2.0T S 4dr All-wheel Drive 4 motion: Starting price is $25,595, it has a  combined 24 MPG rating, powers 184hp with it’s 2.0 liter I-4 engine, an 8-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual transmission, 10 color options, and seats up to 5-7 passengers. Trim: 2.0T SEL The SEL trim is a bit of an upgrade from the standard Tiguan S model, but it's worth every penny of the difference. This model offers two drive options: 2.0T SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive:  Starting price is $31,795, it has a combined 25 MPG rating, powers 184hp with it’s 2.0 liter I-4 engine, an 8-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual transmission, 10 color options, and seats up to 7 passengers. 2.0T SEL 4dr All-wheel Drive 4 motion: Starting price is $33,095, it has a combined 24 MPG rating, powers 184hp with it’s 2.0 liter I-4 engine, an 8-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual transmission, 10 color options, and seats up to 5-7 passengers. Trim: 2.0T SEL R-Line If you’re up for more Tiguan adventure, upgrading to the SER R-Line trim may be best fit. This model also offers two drive options: 2.0T SEL R-Line 4dr Front-wheel Drive:  Starting price is $33,645, it has a combined 25 MPG rating, powers 184hp with it’s 2.0 liter I-4 engine, an 8-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual transmission, 9 color options, and seats up to 7 passengers. 2.0T SEL R-Line 4dr All-wheel Drive 4 motion: Starting price is $34,945, it has a combined 24 MPG rating, powers 184hp with it’s 2.0 liter I-4 engine, an 8-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual transmission, 9 color options, and seats up to 5-7 passeng ers. For the Tiguan lovers, there are still 3 more SEL trims available for the 2019 model! These trims share all the same features of the SEL and SEL R-Line trims but with an extra kick and more incredible. You’ll be hard to miss in the: 2.0T SEL R-Line Black, 2.0T SEL Premium, and 2.0T SEL Premium trims.

Complete customer satisfaction is what we strive for at Esserman International Volkswagen, we don’t settle for any less. Confidence is part of the complete customer satisfaction, that is why we offer the Volkswagen Certified Pre-Owned program. We aim to instill confidence from first look, to the test-drive, purchase, and everything beyond those milestones. Model-Specific Limited Warranty Coverage We want you to go with confidence on every road you travel, every mile of the way. For this reason, we provide Certified Pre-Owned Volkswagen customers with a Model-Specific Limited Warranty. This period begins as soon as the New Vehicle limited warranty has expired OR on the sale date of the Certified Pre-Owned Volkswagen vehicles, whichever happens later. Model Year 2018 vehicles and newer: 1 year or 12,000 mile Comprehensive Limited Warranty Model Year 2017 and earlier gas, hybrid, and electric vehicles: 2 year or 24,000 mile Comprehensive Limited Warranty Model Yer 2016 and earlier TDI vehicles: 2 year, unlimited mileage Comprehensive Limited Warranty 4 VW CPO Perks 100+ Point Dealer Inspection: If it doesn’t meet our strict VW standards, it sure doesn’t meet yours. We place every CPO vehicle under a comprehensive 100+ point inspection. This inspection includes assessing engine performance for starting issues, knocking and vibrations, checking transmission for any malfunctions or abnormal noises, examining brake performance including proper function and stopping distance, steering evaluations, and maintenance updates. If any flaw is discovered during this comprehensive inspection, rest assured it will be resolved with Genuine Volkswagen Parts. Full CARFAX Report: You have access to information about everything from prior accidents, previous owners, and potential issues such as title problems. 24 Hour Roadside Assistance: We have the support you need. Sometimes the unpredicted can be a hassle, that’s why the 2-year Esserman CPO 24 Hour Roadside Assistance program has your back. At your convenience this program provides: Towing to the nearest licensed authorized VW dealership, flat-tire changes, jump starts, emergency fuel delivery, winching/extrication, emergency door unlocking, emergency repairs. Complimentary 3 Month All-Access Trial Subscription To SiriusXM: Enjoy all premium programming, anything you’d like to hear, and anywhere you want to listen with online access for 3 months on your Volkswagen CPO vehicle. View Esserman International Volkswagen Certified Pre-Owned Specials on our Pre-Owned page and browse vehicles on our CPO inventory page!