Travel during the summer can be even more dangerous than in the winter. No, there isn’t any snow or ice that you have to watch out for, but in the summer there are tons of people out an about and you need to keep your eyes open and alert! With warmer weather brings people going out for walks, walking the dog, kids playing outside, cyclists, and motorists, and so many other reasons. As a driver slowing down is a great start, because speeding tends to happen more in the summer. But this week we want to focus on something else, we want to focus on blind spots.

If you aren’t sure what blind spots are, they are spots in your mirror that you cannot see. One of the most common times blindspots are an issue is when changing lanes. If cyclists, motorists or pedestrians are in your blind spot and you go to change lanes or make a turn, the possibility of a crash is high. So how do you avoid this from happening? Well, we’re glad you asked! Below you will find tips for avoiding blind spot crashes for cyclists, motorists, or pedestrians. And if you want to slip behind the wheel of a new Volkswagen that offers Blind Spot Monitoring, then stop into Fiore Volkswagen and allow us to help you find the right ride for you!  

Pedestrians and Blind Spots:

• Avoid being in a vehicle’s blind spot, especially trucks and buses.
• Make eye contact with the driver. Otherwise, assume the driver cannot see you.
• Be alert at intersections, even when you have the right of way, e.g. on a green light or pedestrian crossing signal.
• Pay attention to the turn signal lights used by vehicles at intersections.
• Do not cross behind a vehicle as it could back up without noticing you.
• Be visible: wear bright clothing, reflective strips, etc.
• If you are trying to make your presence known, keep in mind that the driver cannot hear you.
• Walk on the sidewalk, or, if there isn’t one, on the side of the road, facing traffic.

Cyclists and Blind Spot

• Avoid being in a vehicle’s blind spot, especially trucks and buses.
• Make eye contact with the driver. Otherwise, assume the driver cannot see you.
• Pay attention to the turn signal lights used by vehicles at intersections.
• Be visible: wear bright clothing, reflective strips, etc.
• Never pass on the right near an intersection.

Motorists, Motorcyclist and Blind Spots:

• Avoid being in a large vehicle’s blind spot
• Do not cut off a heavy vehicle
• Never pass a heavy vehicle on the right at an intersection
• Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the heavy vehicle in front of you
• Pay attention to the turn signal lights used by vehicles at intersections.

School is out, and summer is on! Whether you’ll be hitting the road with friends or be packing the family in and hitting the road for a nice break from reality, it is important to make sure your vehicle is in shape to get you there. Your vehicle might not have an issue getting you from point A to point B on your commute every day, but when it comes to long-distance it could become a different story! The summer heat affects your vehicle the same it does us. If your vehicle hasn’t been serviced in a while or isn’t in tip-top shape, you might find yourself running into issues down the road…literally! Lucky for you, a new month means new deals, and this week we are here to tell you about our July service specials! We have a handful of helpful deals that are sure to help you save big! So if you want to avoid the headache of a breakdown, and the bill, check out our offers below! Once you find the deal for you, be sure to head over to our service specials page to print out the offer that works best for you! Then schedule your service appointment so you can skip the line later! 

July Service Specials: 

VW Economy Battery & Installation

• Get for only $149.95*

Synthetic Oil Change

• Get for only $79.95*

Wiper Blade Installation

• Take 20% off* with purchase of a new set of wiper blades

Four-Wheel Alignment Check

• Complimentary*

*All offers expire 7/31/2019. For more information check out our service specials page!

With the 4th only a couple of days away, we are positive you’re finalizing your holiday plans and we wouldn’t be surprised if that included you, a pool, and hot dogs grilling at the BBQ. Whether you’ll be hosting the 4th of July party this year or stop by some friends house to celebrate America’s birthday, you’ll need some tunes to get everyone in the partying mood! Lucky for you we have built the ultimate 4th of July playlist and you can rest assured that there is something for everyone! So take a few minutes and check it out below! Did we miss your favorite song! No problem, add it to the list and let’s get this party started!

We will be closed on the 4th, but be sure to stop in before or after to take advantage of some pretty awesome deals and snag your dream Volkswagen with us! Hurry, your summer dream car is waiting for you!

For the party animals: 

“Party in the USA” by Miley Cyrus

“Firework” by Kary Perry

“Drink in my hand” by Eric Church 

“Surfin’ U.S.A.” by The Beach Boys 

“Chicken Fried” by Zac Brown Band 

For the patriotic:

“God Bless the USA” by Lee Greenwood

“Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue” by Toby Keith

“Red White & Blue” by Lynyrd Skynyrd

“America The Beautiful” by Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert

For the kids

“You’re a Grand Old Flag” performed by Samuel A. Ward

“I’m Just a Bill” performed by Deluxx Folk Implosion

“Yankee Doodle” performed by Robert Shaw Chorale

For Everyone:

“R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A.” by John Mellencamp

“Stars and Stripes Forever” performed by the U.S. Marine Band

“Surfin’ USA” by The Beach Boys

“American Girl” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

“Philadelphia Freedom” by Elton John

“Living in America” by James Brown 

“Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd

Can you believe that summer is almost here? Us either! It’s finally time to hit the road for some family fun and time to decompress from the worries of life! But where should you go this summer? Great question! You don’t have to go across the country to have a good time, there are plenty of places here in Pennsylvania! Don’t believe us? Well, this week’s blog is dedicated to just that, helping you find some pretty awesome places to take your family this summer! Check out our list below and if you feel like we might have missed some pretty awesome places feel free to add them!

Before you hit the road this summer, it is important to make sure your ride is road trip ready! What does that mean? It means it’s important for you to get your vehicle a tune-up before hitting the road. If you ignore basic maintenance for your ride it could lead to bigger issues like breakdowns, overheating, blown tires, and many more issues. To ensure you and your passenger’s safety and save you some serious cash in repairs, bring your ride in for a tune-up today! Our service professionals can get your ride back into tip-top shape in no time! Be sure to check out our service coupons so you can save big on service and keep your money in your wallet for what you really want to spend it on!

Summer Road-Trip Ideas!

• Hersey Park

• Great Wolf Lodge Poconos

• Seven Springs Mountain Resort

• Split Rock Resort

• Pittsburgh

• Philadelphia

Got big plans this summer? We’re sure you do! But hear us out, imagine your plans behind the wheel of a brand new Volkswagen…yeah, that sounds even better, right?! Lucky for you it’s a new month and that means it’s time for some new specials, aka new ways to SAVE BIG on your dream Volkswagen! This month we have offers on fan-favorite models and even some new face like the new Volkswagen Arteon! So why settle for less this summer? Instead, take a few minutes to check out our June offers below! Do you see one you love? We thought you would! So head over to our site for more information and be sure to schedule a test drive with us so you can start your summer off right, behind the wheel of a new Volkswagen!

The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S

• Lease for only $169/mo*

Or

• Buy For only $18,536*

The 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan S

• Lease for only $199/mo*

Or

• Buy For only $24,104*

The 2019 Volkswagen Atlas 3.6L V6 S

• Lease for only $299/mo*

Or

• Buy For only $32,142*

The 2019 Volkswagen Areton SE 4MOTION All-Wheel Drive

• Lease for only $399/mo*

Or

• Take up to $4,495 of MSRP*

The 2019 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Final Edition SE

• Take up to  $3,026 off MSRP*

*All offers expire 7/01/2019. For more information check out our specials page!

Servicing your Volkswagen is always important, but if you’re planning to hit the road for your summer road trips, it’s even more important! You don’t want to pack everyone in with the intentions of having a great vacation and then breaking down before you get there, all because your vehicle wasn’t properly serviced for long trips.

We get it, servicing your vehicle isn’t the most fun past time activity, but that doesn’t mean it should be ignored. So whether you don’t have time or you don’t know your way around your vehicle’s insides, it’s no problem! The professionals here at Fiore Volkswagen have the skills and knowledge to get your vehicle road trip ready in no time! And the best part is you can save big when you take advantage of our June service specials! So don’t wait any longer to get your ride ready for summer! Instead, check out our service specials below, then be sure to head over to our service specials page to print out the offer that works best for your ride’s needs. Then schedule an appointment so you can skip the line later!

Service Specials:

VW Economy Battery & Installation – Get for only $149.95*

Synthetic Oil Change – Get for only $79.95*

Wiper Blade Installation – Get 20% off*

Four-Wheel Alignment Check – Complimentary*

*All specials expire 06/30/2019. For more information check out our service specials page!

Whether you’ll be hitting the road for a big adventure or heading down the road for some groceries, you and your passenger’s safety is always important, especially when it comes your little bundle of joy. It’s a sad reality that hundreds of children are killed in crashes due to improper car seat installation or practices. To help avoid something like this we want to help point out the 8 most common car seat mistakes and tell you how to fix it so that you can better protect the ones you care for most. Take a few minutes to check out the mistakes below and then check out your car seat? Think something could be adjusted, but not sure? Bring your car seat to the nearest fire department and they can help ensure you or help you with any car seat needs! If you’re looking to upgrade your vehicle to one with more advanced driver assist and safety technologies to help keep you and your passenger’s safer, stop into Fiore Volkswagen today!

The child is turned face-forward too early

Babies must ride facing the rear until they are at least 1 year old and weighs 20 pounds – Experts recommend waiting even longer but it is up to the parent

Some parents don’t like facing the baby to the rear because they have trouble seeing the baby’s face, but it is important that the child doesn’t face forward in case of a crash. A solution is to get a childproof mirror to hang on the backseat headrest to see the baby.

The seat isn’t installed tightly enough

Most people don’t know how tight they should be pulling the safety belt, the answer is as tight as possible. When you jiggle the area where the safety belt is pulled through, the chair should not move more than 1 inch in any direction!

Harness straps are too loose

A big mistake is not tightening the harness straps enough, this because they don’t want to make it too tight or uncomfortable for the child. The correct way is the straps should be tightened so that the slack can’t be pinched between an adult’s thumb and forefinger. This ensures that the child won’t slip too far down in the seat and that the child won’t fall out.

Infant seat angled incorrectly

The seat must be reclined no more than 45-degree angle, just enough so the child doesn’t flop forward but if he/she is positioned anymore than that they could be thrown out between the straps headfirst.

Harness straps are in wrong slots

When the child is facing the rear position, the straps should be in slots at or just below the shoulder. If the child is old enough to be facing forward, the straps should come through the uppermost slots.

Harness retainer clip is out of place

The clip should always be at the child’s armpit level.

The locking clip is out of place

If needed, it should be positioned no more than an inch from the safety-belt latch.

The safety belt isn’t in locked mode.

This information will be provided to you in the owner’s manual of your car, determine what type of belts you have and follow the directions regarding how they must be used with a child-safety restraint.

We know you’ve been waiting for it and we are so excited to finally share with you that the new 2019 Volkswagen Arteon is finally here at Fiore Volkswagen! The Arteon is the newest member to join the Volkswagen family and it is sure to impress. The Arteon is a premium sedan with impressive features that help explain why it got that title! So this week we’ve listed out some pretty impressive and notable feature that the Arteon offers and we want to share them with you! Below you find that we split the features into a couple of categories, including design, interior features, performance technology, and safety! If you think that the Arteon will be a good fit for you, be sure to head over to our site and schedule a test drive now! We currently only have two of these beauties on our lot so you don’t want too long to get yours. Hurry in and see why this premium sedan has everything you’ve been looking for and more!

Design:

• Standard LED headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights
• Available LED tail lights
• Hands-free Easy Open trunk
• Available choices include 18″, 19″, or 20″

Interior Features:

• Ambient lighting
• Heated seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Ventilated and massaging driver’s seat
• 3-zone Climatronic® automatic climate control
• Power tilting/sliding panoramic sunroof
• 60/40 split seating

Performance:

• Available 4MOTION® all-wheel drive
• Progressive steering system
• XDS® Cross Differential System
• DCC® adaptive chassis control
• The standard 2.0L TSI® turbocharged engine
• 22 city/31 highway mpg
• 268 horsepower
• 258 lb-ft of torque

Technology

• Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™
• The available Volkswagen Digital Cockpit
• The available Dynaudio premium sound system
• Driver Personalization
• Wide Map Navigation View
• Available Touchscreen navigation system
• VW Car-Net® Security & Service
• The available Parking Steering Assistant
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
• The Blind Spot Monitor
• Available High Beam Control (Light Assist)
• available Lane Keeping System (Lane Assist)
• The available Overhead View Camera (Area View)
• The available Parking Steering Assistant (Park Assist)
• The Available Park Distance Control

Safety

• Rear View Camera System
• Safety cage
• Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS)
• Automatic Post-Collision Braking System
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Seven stability-enhancing systems 

Is your Volkswagen in need of some well deserved TLC? Well, if you haven’t been listening to me for the past couple of weeks, now’s the time! With summer right around the corner, there is no better time than NOW to service your vehicle and get into tip-top shape after the rough winters months. When you service your ride with us at Fiore Volkswagen, you can take advantage of our monthly service specials that help you SAVE BIG on a wide variety of service needs! This month we have five service specials that are specifically for your vehicle’s tune-up. With HUGE SAVINGS thanks to low prices, percentages off, and even complimentary service, Fiore Volkswagen is your go-to for all things service this month! So check out all of our offers below and once you find the coupon that works best for your needs, be sure to head over to our service specials page to print the coupon you desire. Don’t forget to schedule your service appointment so you skip the line later!

VW Economy Battery & Installation – Get for only $149.95*

Synthetic Oil Change – Get for only $79.95*

Wiper Blade Installation – Get 20% off*

Tire Special – Buy 3 Tires, Get the 4th for Free*

Four-Wheel Alignment Check – Complimentary*

*All offers expire 5/31/2019. For more information check out our service specials page!