Hello October! We are officially in full swing of fall and that means football season is in full force, and what’s a football game without a good old fashion tailgate? This week we have some tips and tricks to help you turn your vehicle into the ultimate tailgate hotspot and you will for sure dominate any and all tailgates for the rest of the season! It doesn’t matter if your vehicle is small or large turning your vehicle into tailgate central is easier than you think!

Create a Tailgate Toolkit:

• The preparation starts before you even leave the house, get a picnic basket, toolbox, or really anything you can turn into your kit
• Make sure include the basics like food, drinks, tables and chairs, coolers and ice, napkins, plastic ware, and utensils.
• One more must-have is the grill – not only to get barbeque, but it also comes in handy for when the season turns cool.

Keep everyone entertained:

• The best tailgating parties need more than food and good conversation. Install some gutsy stereo speakers so everyone can hear your party soundtrack or the pre-game highlights.
• If you’re really trying to take your tailgating up a few notches, you may consider bringing portable phone chargers, wireless speakers and a portable satellite TV so that you and your guests can watch the pre-game action at the same time. Talk about cool points!

Decor:

• If your car is your pride and joy, you might reluctantly decorate it for your tailgating party. Fortunately, there are plenty of decorating ideas that won’t damage your precious paintwork.
• Erasable chalk ink markers, magnetic team decals, vanity team license plates, and don’t forget the team-themed napkins, plates, and cups!

Location:

• To ensure you find the perfect spot for your tailgate, arrive early to get first dibs on parking spaces. Sheltered spots to keep the sun, wind, and rain away are generally a wise choice!
• Finally, tie a helium balloon in your team colors to your car with a long piece of string so your party guests can find you.

Fall is here and we can’t get enough of it! Fall is the perfect time to get behind the wheel and go on mini adventures or just to get out for a long drive to see the changing leaves. But what is a long drive without a killer playlist to accompany you? Not one I want to be a part of that’s for sure! Don’t have time to put a killer fall playlist together? Don’t stress we’ve got your back! We’ve put some of our favorite fall songs together and made you a playlist that will give you all the “feels” and have you grabbing your fur boots and pumpkin spice lattes and hitting the road! Check it out!

• The Lumineers –  Stubborn Love
• The Neighbourhood – Sweater Weather
• Green Day – Wake me up when September ends
• Ed Sheeran – Autumn Leave
• Frank Sinatra – September song
• Band of horse – The Funeral
• Lady Gaga – A million reasons
• Bon Iver – Skinny love
• Young the giant – Cough syrup
• Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zero – Home

Let us know what you think about the playlist and feel free to give s some suggestions we can add! Remember to drive carefully but most importantly enjoy your drive and have fun!

As a Volkswagen driver, you know that ownership is only the beginning. And that’s because a full range of Genuine Volkswagen Accessories gives you the opportunity to customize your driving experience to suit your lifestyle. Comfort, communication, style, and more, there’s no shortage of ways to help enhance your vehicle’s design, form, and function. Adding accessories and functions to your Volkswagen make driving even more enjoyable! They help enhance performance and protect your vehicle while reflecting your personal style.

Want to pimp your ride? Check out what Genuine Volkswagen Accessories you can get from us at Fiore Volkswagen!

• Communication—Stay connected with iPod® adapters, Bluetooth® kits, and SIRIUS Satellite Radio.
• Sport and Design—Make a statement with everything from license plate frames and pedal caps to spoilers, body kits, and chrome exhaust tips.
• Transportation—Whether you have skis, snowboards, bikes, kayaks, or luggage, we’ve got a rack to carry them.
• Comfort and Protection—From protective film for your car’s exterior to floor mats and cargo organizing systems, keep your car clean and comfy.
• Wheels—Shiny, spoked, aggressive, or stylish. Set your car apart by upgrading to 16″, 17″, or 18″ alloy wheels.

Find something you just have to have? Then stop into Fiore Volkswagen today and allow our parts department to help get your hands on the accessories you just have to have! Nobody likes boring, so why would your Volkswagen be? Hurry, get yours today!

If our amazing September vehicle specials were not enough to get you excited for the fall season then take a look at out September Service Specials! This month you can save big when you service your vehicle with us at Fiore Volkswagen! Let our trained professionals take the stress of your vehicle off your hands and enjoy a stress-free time in our comfy lounge area! Remember to print out the special of your choice or send it to your mobile phone! All offers must be presented at the time of write up or they won’t be used for that transaction. If you want to learn about the amazing deals we are offering this month, then check them out below or stop in Fiore Buick GMC today and start SAVING NOW!

VW Economy Battery & Installation

• $149.95*

Accessorize Your VW

• Pimp out your ride and get a 10% rebate*

Wiper Blade Installation

• FREE* with the purchase of a new set of Genuine VW Wiper Blades

Four-Wheel Alignment Check

• Come in and we will check front and rear toe-in, toe-out, and camber
• Inspect suspension, ball joints, and tie-rod ends
• Check tire wear and air pressure
• ALL FOR FREE*

Volkswagen Service Credit Card Offers

• Get a $25 Visa® Prepaid Gift card*

Synthetic Oil Change

• $79.95* using Volkswagen approved oil
• Includes oil and filter changes

Mid-Week Special

• $20 off* on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday
• When you spend $75 or more

Mail in Rebate

• Get a $50 Visa® Prepaid Card*

Tire Special

• Buy 3 Get the 4th for $1*

*All offers expire 9/30/2018. For more information visit our service specials page!

Saying goodbye to summer is hard, but saying hello to our brand new September specials isn’t! Save big all month long when you take advantage of our September specials! Whether you’re in the market for a new Volkswagen car or SUV you get it for a lower price at Fiore Volkswagen! Whether you’re looking for a perfect family vehicle, or a new vehicle to get to and from school, or maybe you’re just looking to treat yourself, you can find what you’re looking for and SAVE BIG while you do it. So hurry into Fiore Volkswagen today and take one of these amazing vehicles for a spin! See why there is no better vehicle for your lifestyle than a Volkswagen. Don’t wait too long, these deals will only be here for so long!

The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S

• Buy for only $17,566*

OR

• Take 1.9% APR for 60 months!*

The 2018 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SE

• Buy for only $21,167* aka up to $6,298 off MSRP!*

OR

• Take 0.9 % APR for 60 Months!*

The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan S

• Buy for only $23,609*

OR

• Take 1.9% APR for 60 months!*

*All offers expire 9/30/2018. For more information check out our Specials Page!  

Are you looking to buy or lease a new vehicle? Maybe it is your first time or maybe you’re a little rusty and need some pointers to remind you. Whatever the reason may be I’ve got your back! Before you agree to anything and sign that dotted line you want to make sure you’ve asked all the right questions and have of the information you’ll need moving forward. I mean let’s be honest vehicles are not cheap and you don’t want to find yourself stuck in a contract you wish you never agreed to. So to save you from that nightmare I’m going to tell five important questions you should ask and understand before you say yes.

What other fees will I be charged?

• Up to this point, you have probably ONLY been negotiating the price of the vehicle, but there is a lot more than just the vehicle you pay for. You will be required to pay additional fees but you want to make sure they are legit
• Legit fees will include sales tax, registry costs, tire recycling fees and a documentation fee. Some dealerships will tack on additional fees as a way to build profit. Make sure you find out about ALL of the fees and see if you can avoid any of them.

Has the vehicle been damaged?

• Even though you might be buying a new vehicle they come a long way to end up on the dealerships lot. Shipping cars can lead to dings, scrapes/ scratches, etc.

How many miles are on the vehicle?

• Yes, you might be buying a new vehicle so ideally there won’t be a lot of miles on the vehicle right? Well, we hope,  But in some cases, the car might have gone on a lot of test drives or is a “dealer trade,” meaning the dealer traded another car for it and it’s been driven in from another dealership. If there are more than about 300 miles on the car, you need to negotiate a lower price.
• If the car has been on the lot for a while or has a few hundred miles on it, you might want to ask for an “in-service date” of the vehicle.  The in-service date is when the warranty begins, and it is important to know how much coverage you have.

How much is the documentation fee?

• This is a universal fee that dealers charge you for filling out the contract, basically. But what isn’t universal is the price they charge! Some states cap the doc fee, usually at a price below $100. Other states don’t regulate the doc fee, so it can be as much as $600.
• Make sure you ask about the doc fee before getting to that step.

Have any aftermarket features been added on?

• Along with optional equipment installed at the factory by the automaker, some dealers will add on extras like tinted windows or auto recovery systems. These may have been included in the price of the car without you knowing it, so ask about them and review your contract carefully.
• Add-on fees can be negotiated just like car prices can. See if you can get the original MSRP of the vehicle and use that to negotiate.

As many of us know, texting while driving is illegal yet lots of us continue to take the risk and do just that! Road accidents can happen anywhere in the world, and at any time. It is one of the most random, split-second things that can ever occur. Everything can go wrong because of one tiny twitch of a hand at the wrong moment. People travel at such high speeds in the world now that nearly every accident is either fatal or leaves someone critically injured, or disabled.

Cell phones have made this issue even worse! The internet has taken over human minds and even the idea of being disconnected from point A to point b is a massive deal and cause people to check their phone while they’re behind the wheel. The cardinal rule of driving is to keep both hands on the wheel, and between phone calls, text messages, and even navigation systems like GPS, it is almost impossible to do so.

Some Mind Blowing Statistics:

• There are millions of people in the U.S. that are involved in road accidents each year and of these, 1.6 million have a cell phone involved in them. That’s more than half of all the road accidents in the United States. Over half the road accidents in the States have cell phones involved

• Every year, almost half a million people are injured in crashes that have involved a driver who was distracted in some way.

• Each year, over 330,000 accidents caused by texting while driving lead to severe injuries. This means that’s well over half of all distracted drivers are distracted because they have been texting while driving

• It takes an average of three seconds after a driver’s mind is taken off the road for any road accident to occur

• Reading a text message while driving successfully distracts a driver for a minimum of five seconds each time. This means that the chances of an accident occurring while reading a text is extremely high

• The average speed in the US is about 55 mph. Taking five seconds to read a text, or being distracted by so many vehicles on the road means there is a huge chance of something terrible happening in this distance.

Texting and driving aren’t just making you an irresponsible drive, but the consequences of doing so are fatal. Your friends will understand if you don’t answer right away, and they will be a lot happier to hear you were delayed answering them rather than hearing you were in an accident because you were answering them. If the message is urgent, pull over and take the call or answer the message. Other than that there is no reason to put yourself or anyone else in danger just to answer a message that says “lol okay!”

Statistics Source: https://www.icebike.org/texting-and-driving/

Are you looking for deals on servicing your vehicle? This month at Fiore VW you can save BIG with our service specials. Whether you’re looking for discounts on battery installation, wipers, oil changes. Tires, and much more, than look no further! HURRY over to our specials page to check out all of our AMAZING deals and start saving today and come on into Fire Volkswagen!

• VW Economy Battery & Installation
  • Limited Warranty Included – $149.95*

• Accessorize Your VW!
  • Mail (up to $300*) when you purchase VW accessories between now and 9/30/2018- 10% Rebate*

• Wiper Blades Installation
  • FREE* with the purchase of a new set of genuine VW Wiper Blades

• Four-Wheel Alignment Check
  • We’ll check front and rear toe-in, toe-out and camber, Inspect suspension, ball joints, and tie -rod ends – FREE*

• Volkswagen Service Credit Card Offer
  • Get a prepaid $25 Visa® Gift Card

• Synthetic Oil Change
  • Uses Volkswagen Approved Oil and Includes Oil and Filter Changes – $79.95*

• Mid Week Special
  • $20 Off* when you service your vehicle on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday and spend $75 or more

• Mail-In Rebate
  • Get a $50 Visa® Prepaid card* with the purchase of $250 or more

• Tire Specials:
  • Buy 3 Get The 4th for $1*

*All offers end 8/31/2018 and cannot be combined with other deals. Check out our Service Page for more details.

So, My birthday rolls around and I take my test, which I might add I passed with flying colors, but I asked if I could drive to and from practice with my dad’s dad car. Both my parents had agreed that it was okay and I was living my best life, windows down, music up, and hair blowing in the wind! Fast forward two hours and practice is over, I get in the car and the gas light is on. Part of me wanted to be nice and put gas in my dad’s car, the other half of me was too naive to realize I could make it home without getting gas.

I knew there was a gas station right next to school so I pull up to the tank, turned off the engine, and I realized I only had cash on me so I rolled up the windows because I had to go pay inside, but I accidentally left the keys in the engine, and I close the door and went inside to pay. I should have known this was going to be a bad experience because I forgot to look and see the number of the pump so I had to run back out and figure that out. Then, I paid and accidentally lifted the premium nozzle, not the regular, and little seventeen years old I thought I could just put that one back and choose the regular…you can’t do that. So then I had to go back in because it wouldn’t let me pump gas. Finally, I pumped the correct gas, closed my gas cap, and at this point just want to go home…but.

I went to open my door and it was locked, I immediately went for my pocket and there were no keys inside. I look through the window and there they were just hanging there from the ignition, great. So I instantly start panicking, running from door to door praying one was unlocked, nope. So then I ran inside to get the attendant, who probably hated me at this point, and asked for help…he wasn’t much help. SO, I had to call my dad and before he even answered the waterworks started pouring. My dad eventually came after I sat at a gas station for 15 minutes, while crying, and having every stranger look at me. To tell you the truth I have no idea how he even unlocked the door, I think I blacked out due to stress. And I was worried about getting yelled at but instead, he laughed at me and to this day picks on me about it, so my birthday was definitely one for the books.

For any new drivers or parents of new drivers make sure you or your child knows not to leave the keys in the ignition and knows how to properly pump gas, unlike little me.