Don't Miss Out on Great VW Offers

December is the season for a great many things, but this year, December is the season for fantastic deals on Volkswagen vehicles at Gurley Leep Volkswagen,  Among the great offers are unbeatable Sign then Drive leases like this one:

 

 

The Sign the Drive Event also includes $0 down offers on Tiguan, Golf SportWagen, and Passat. 

 

For new Volkswagen customers, we are offering a $1500 bonus when you switch to Volkswagen.

 

Also, if you are a Volkswagen TDI owner, be sure to see if you qualify for the TDI Goodwill package.  Give one of our sales specialists a call at (877) 669-2235 to get more information on these and other VW offers, or to schedule a test drive.

 

 

2016 Passat Earns a Top Safety Pick+ Award

 

 

The 2016 Volkswagen Passat has earned the coveted Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.  Top Safety Pick+ is the IIHS's highest rating. 

 

According to Volkswagen USA, "The IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ award is given to vehicles that have met TOP SAFETY PICK criteria—good ratings in the moderate overlap front, small overlap front, side, roof strength, and head restraint tests—and have earned an advanced or superior rating for front crash prevention system performance."

 

The Passat also offers systems that are engineered to meet or exceed current crash regulations, including the Automatic Post-Collision Barking System, Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Monitor, and Lane Departure Warning System.  (Lane Assist).  You can see our inventory of new Passat models at Gurley Leep Volkswagen. 

 

Volkswagen is Working Hard to Make Things Right for TDI Customers

Volkswagen has acknowledged the problems with their TDI Diesel engines, and they are working to make things right.  VW and Gurley Leep Motorwerks appreciate the loyalty of VW owners, and we want to make sure that our customers know that. 

 

Visit Gurley Leep VW, or go to this page from Volkswagen USA to see more information on what Volkswagen is doing to make things right. 



Volkswagen is Offering Huge Loyalty Bonuses for 2.0 Diesel Customors

 

Volkswagen and Gurley Leep Volkswagen appreciate our customers loyalty and patience through the Diesel emissions issues.  VW owners tend to be a fiercely loyal group, and we don't take that for granted. 

 

This month Volkswagen announced a series of loyalty bonuses to reward our customers for staying with us through this situation.  a $500 Visa prepaid loyalty card, $500 VW dealership card, $1500 VW owner loyalty bonus cash, and a $500 Gurley Leep VW exclusive owner rewards card are all part of the package.  Visit Gurley Leep Volkswagen for more details on this incredible offer. 

New VW Golf Cabrio Coming to US

 

According to Car and Driver, Volkswagen will be re-introducing the Golf Cabrio for 2016.  The Cabrio was last seen in the US market in 2002.

 

 

Volkswagen had been wanting to add a second convertible to the US lineup, and apparently decided on the Golf rather than a 2-door Passat. The Cabrio will replace the soon-to-be-departed EOS from the Volkswagen lineup.

 

Be sure to check back at Gurley Leep Volkswagen regularly for when the Cabrio becomes available, and meanwhile see our current inventory of new VW models.   



Gurley Leep's Credit Acceptance Program

 

If your credit could use some improvement, and traditional banks have turned you down for a used car loan, take a look at Gurley Leep’s Credit Acceptance Corporation program.

Our CAC program is perfect for first-time buyers, or people who have had credit issues in the past, such as medical collections, etc.  We are linked directly to CAC, so approval is instant.  No waiting on pins and needles awaiting an answer.  Unlike a buy here/pay here type dealership, our lenders will report to all credit bureaus, which will help you improve your credit, and we also offer a two-year warranty on many of our vehicles.

If you have over $800 per month in income, whether through a job, disability, or other monthly documented income, chances are we can get you approved for a loan on a quality used car.  This is truly a great program to help you repair your credit, and get financing on a used car from Michiana’s #1 auto dealership group.



Volkswagen is offering a $2000 Loyalty Bonus

Current Volkswagen owners may be eligible for a $2000 Owner Loyalty Bonus.  The Bonus is valid on a lease or purchase of a new 2015 or 2016 model Volkswagen.  The offer is for Gas and Hybrid models only. 

 

Visit Gurley Leep Volkswagen to see our entire inventory of 2015 and 2016 models or visit us at 4004 North Grape Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545. 

Volkswagen Is Adding Driver Assistance Features for 2016

If you wanted driver assistance features like blind spot monitoring and parking assistance, up until now you would have needed to pony up for a luxury brand, like Porsche or Audi.  For 2016, however, Volkswagen is adding these features to their Golf, Jetta, and Passat lines.

Different models offer different features, some standard, some optional, but this is the first time they've been available at all on many of the cars.  Below is a video of the convenience of VW's Park Assist feature. 

 

Visit Gurley Leep Volkswagen to see our selection of 2015 and 2016 VW models.  Gurley Leep Volkswagen is located at 4004 North Grape Rd in Mishawaka. 

Neo-hippies rejoice? Electric-Powered Micro-Bus Could be Unveiled Next Year

 

 

It's been teased for a few years now, and they are still only rumors, but a new report from Autocar says that the new "Bulli", or Microbus, could be unveiled in 2016 at CES Las Vegas. 

 

The iconic VW Bus of the 60's and 70's brings back warm fuzzy feelings for a lot of baby boomers.  It would be great to see if a modern-day electric version would attract such a cult following. 



VW Passat TDI named "Eco-Friendly Car of the Year" by cars.com

 



The 2.0-liter turbocharged Clean Diesel engine in the Volkswagen Passat TDI has powered the car to the Cars.com "Eco-Friendly Car of the Year" award by the editorial staff at cars.com. 

The editors praise the Passat TDI as "the untimate road trip car" with "impressive highway mileage and long range". At 30 mpg city and 42 on the highway, the diesel-powered version of the highly rated Passat can take you a long ways on a 18.2 gallon tank of gas. 

 Also praise-worthy were the Passat's cabin and trunk space and the quality of it's interior. 





The Passat comes standard leatherette upholstery, satellite/HD radio, and heated seats.  Visit our Showroom at Gurley Leep Volkswagen to see our entire line of new Volkswagen models. 

Volkswagen Passat- Built for the family that's going places

The Volkswagen Passat is not only an ideal family sedan, it also offers a great variety of variety in terms of pricing and engines. 

 

Starting with the Passat S, with an MSRP of just $21,349, the base 1.8 liter 4-cylinder provides 170 horsepower, with maintaining 24 mpg city/35 highway.  The Passat TDI Clean Diesel offers an outstanding 30/44 mpg.  Want more power?  We've got more power in the V6 SEL Premium.  This version muscles up to 280 horsepower from the 3.6 liter engine, comparing favorably with much more expensive luxury sedans.

 

A great looking, great performing family (or not!) sedan, with plenty of models to choose from.  Which Passat works for you?

 

Let Gurley Leep Volkswagen help you pick out the perfect Passat for your needs.  Or visit our showroom at 4004 North Grape Road in Mishawaka and test drive  one today. 

The VW Tiguan takes on the Jeep Comass Limited

 

If you are looking for a smaller SUV and have considered the Jeep Compass Limited, you should probably take a look at the Volkswagen Tiguan. 

Comparably priced (the Tiguan is actually over $600 less, based on MSRP), the Tiguan provides quite a bit more power for the money.  The Tiguan's 2.0 liter inline 4-cylinder engine pushes 200 horsepower vs. the 172 horsepower Compass.  The Tiguan also outperforms in terms of torque (207 ft-lbs vs 165).

The Tiguan also provides 200 pounds more towing capacity, and 270 pounds more maximum payload. 

Visit our website to see our inventory of new and pre-owned Volkswagen models, or visit our showroom

2015 Volkswagen CC- A Luxury Sedan, with Thousands to Spare

The 2015 Volkswagen CC is a luxury sedan, featuring great gas mileage (24 city, 36 highway), a sleek footprint, and beautiful interior. The suspension on the 2015 CC has been beefed up and provides sharper handling, and although the mileage is outstanding, the turbo-charged four-cylinder provides plenty of power. All of this luxury and performance at a price that will pleasantly surprise. Visit us at Gurley Leep Volkswagon to find out more.