Take Me Away Officer
Take Me Away Officer
Life comes at you in many forms at lightning speed. One form, in my case, it was a traffic light pole.
Tossing and turning, I get up at 7 am. Get ready for school, finally senior year of college. After all the years of schooling, crying, pouting-well you get the point, it was all about to over. Go to my four classes, because only I would decide senior year was the best time to take 21 credits instead of the regular 16. I meet up with friends who pile in my car and we are off to wherever the warm air of May took us.
Checking my phone was never a problem, I usually check it fifty times in a minute, but that day I didn’t bother. What could go wrong right?
I had fifteen phone calls from my dad and two from my brother- not counting all the texts. “What the heck could have happened now” A simple week stood in the way of graduation and nothing, I repeat nothing was supposed to go wrong. Figured I’d give them a call once I got back to my house off-campus-wrong choice.
We all hopped back in my car and jammed to Luke Bryan. My brakes felt loose, but how was I supposed to know what was happening? I only know to check things when lights come on. I then quickly thought how I never scheduled a service appointment and driving all these miles back and forth from school to home, might do some harm. Just like that, I realized my car would not brake. No dramatization needed. I saw in the distance that we were heading for a red light, two cars stopped, and my car still going that 45 mph that the sign said. I freaked out to say the least. Everyone did. I had zero time to think. I had to think of hitting either the family of five in front of me or that light pole and risk hurting my friends. The pole felt like a better choice. Everyone closed their eyes as we hit that pole, I looked back and saw the kids’ faces that I avoided hitting and for that split second, I knew that I made the right decision.
The car was ruined, the brakes clearly snapped, my friends were all crying, and all I heard were sirens and saw flashing lights. Two cars stopped to make sure we were okay. Everyone got out except me. With some back injuries and a few bumps and bruises, I was stuck in the front seat. Turns out my dad and brother were calling me to tell me that I should go get my brakes checked before heading home that weekend- too late pops. The car is dead.
**Get your car serviced and checked! Inspect your brakes and please please know where the emergency brake is**
Back to the end of the story. As the paramedics and police officers pulled me out like a sack of potatoes, I turned to my friends who were bawling thinking I might be seriously hurt or dead, and said, “We are probably the dumbest (insert inappropriate word) “group of friends ever”- we forgot about the emergency brake. Love you guys.” and took off with the officers to the hospital.
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Even Your Volkswagen Loves Adventure
Even Your Volkswagen Loves Adventure
It takes hours and many wasted minutes to come up with a place to spend a day in the sun let alone a weekend away. First making sure that everyone will enjoy it. The kids need fun, but you, you need time away from the hassle. Then comes the packing. What do you bring? How much should you pack? Jeez, it’s more of a headache! By the time you get there, the day is wasted.
Whether a day trip or a weekend getaway, there are places to explore right in your backyard! Check out these adventures that are exciting for the whole family! Here are a few suggestions for the hikers, the explorers, and the history lovers!
- Canoe Creek State Park: Located at 205 Canoe Creek Road, Hollidaysburg,PA 16648-9752. Get your hiking boots ready, your boats ready to get in the water, and your thinking caps on! This educational state park has many features to keep kids, parents, teens, and grandparents enjoying the outdoors.
- Chimney Rocks Park: Located at 401 Blair Street, Hollidaysburg, PA. This park is filled with picnic tables and trails to occupy your sunny afternoon!
- Everett Railroad: Located at 424 Second Avenue Duncansville, PA 16635. This railroad station gives rides to families and even for special occasions!
These trips make great getaways exploring the town around you! With the nicer weather coming, these are perfect places to check out. Pack a few water bottles, some extra clothes, snack, and your adventurous side!
Fiore Volkswagen is ready to show you which vehicles are perfect for your family adventures! Outdoorsy vehicles that are safe for your family, reliable for your trips, and spacious to fit all you pack. Ride in the front seat wherever the road takes you!
“The Best Parks & Nature Attractions in Hollidaysburg – TripAdvisor.” Reviews of Hotels, Flights and Vacation Rentals. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Apr. 2017.
How Long Has That Tissue Been There?
How Long Has That Tissue Been There?
Spring is here or trying to be! As the nice air hits, we open our closets, open our doors, windows, but what about our cars? I don’t mean taking your car to the car wash, I mean take the time to take out all your winter stash. Here are a few helpful hints to keep your vehicle smelling like spring!
- Garbage Bags: In order to start your cleaning process, you need to get rid of that used tissue you’ve had stuck in between your seat. Clean out everything that is in your vehicle, even if you need it in your car, place it aside so you can clean the vehicle fully. Throw any wrappers, tissues, or that opened cereal bar you never finished.
- Dry Rag: With a dry rag, wipe any dust in your vehicle.
- Vacuum: Vacuum your seats gently as well as the floor of the vehicle to get rid of any extra crumbs.
- Air Fresheners: Even clean vehicles have a tendency of smelling. BAM! Use those air fresheners, Gain, Febreze, and Air Wick are just some of the plug-in air fresheners. Make sure to replace them when they run low.
- Organize! In order to keep your vehicle from getting messy, organization is key! Get crates to put in your trunk for extra storage for your belongings. Add blankets, water, those chapsticks rolling around in your backseat, etc. Also, spare change is always all over the place. So add an old cheese container (best advice would be to wash it out first), and just keep it in your center console for easy storage and so you can cash out that change when it’s filled!
- Tissues and Wipes: Tissues are always needed! Hand sanitizer is also a good product to keep handy, you never know what germs are lurking on your hands. Wipes, to clean your hands before touching your steering wheel.
These are just some tips that are a great way to start your spring cleaning! Plus a nice car wash wouldn’t hurt! Easy ways to keep you more organized and feeling clean.
“Spring Car Cleaning & Maintenance Checklist.” Compare Car Insurance Quotes. N.p., 04 Jan. 2017. Web. 04 Apr. 2017.
Sales for Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) continue to be on the rise as the brand achieves a February sales total of 25,145 units which is 12.7 percent higher than the brand’s total sales for February of 2016.
The vehicles in the Golf lineup were easily the top-sellers of the month achieving a combined total 5,842 units which is 60.3 percent higher than last year. All of the VW Golf vehicles had impressive increases compared to last February, with new February records set by the e-Golf, Golf R and Golf SportWagen.
More December Highlights:
- CC sales reached 179 units
- Touareg sales reached 238 units
- Tiguan sales were up 5.5 percent to reach 3,425 units
- Beetle sales were up 53.2 percent to reach 882 units
- Beetle Convertible sales were up 34.6 percent to reach 486 units
- Jetta sales reached 8,017 units
- Golf sales were up 23.3 percent to reach 1,094 units
- Golf GTI sales were up 14.1 percent to reach 1,864 units
- Golf R sales were up 70.2 percent to reach 497 units
- Golf SportWagen sales were up 229.8 percent to reach 2,094 units
- e-Golf sales were up 48 percent to reach 293 units
Ltd, Newspress. “VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS FEBRUARY 2017 SALES RESULTS.” Volkswagen Media Centre. N.p., 01 Mar. 2017. Web. 14 Mar. 2017. <http://media.vw.com/release/1347/>.
Are you excited about the upcoming release of the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas?! Well, we are too but, unfortunately, we are all going to have to wait a few more months before it begins making its way to dealerships. However, in the meantime, we can learn what we can expect from this all-new model through the information being released by Volkswagen. There is not too much information available yet but what we do know we have shared in a new Research & Review Page in order to make sure that our customers from State College, Hollidaysburg, Altoona, Johnstown, and Greensburg, PA are as informed as we are. You can find this page right here on our website under our “Research” tab so be sure to check it out and look out for more information reported here as it is released by the brand.
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Page Available
At Fiore Volkswagen, we know that shopping for a new vehicle can seem overwhelming which is why we aim to do everything we can to make the process easier for you. One way we do that is by releasing our Research & Review Pages that offer a detailed breakdown on the different vehicles that we have in stock. The most recent page that we have just released features the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan! You can find this new page right now under our “Research” tab so be sure to check it out to learn all about this sleek and stylish new vehicle.
Some of the exciting details that you will learn about on this page include its 200 horsepower engine and all of the different standard and available features that are offered on this vehicle such as Anti-Theft Alarm System with Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System, Intelligent Crash Response System, Rearview Camera System, Blinker Control Stalk with Lane Change Feature, Leather-Wrapped Shift Knob with Chrome Accents, Volkswagen Car-Net® Connected Car Suite, Adaptive Front-Lighting System, Leather Seating Surfaces, and more!
February Specials At Fiore Volkswagen
Fiore Volkswagen wants to remind everyone who lives near State College, Hollidaysburg, Altoona, Johnstown, and Greensburg, PA that there is less than a week left to take advantage of our New Vehicle Specials for February. Right now, we have offers available for the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, Passat, and Tiguan and we will be happy to tell you more about each offer when you visit us here at 1000 S Logan Boulevard, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648. We can even set you up with a test drive so you can get a feel for what each one has to offer. These specials are only available until 2/28/17 so be sure to hurry in soon if you want to take advantage of them!
Coming Soon – 2018 Volkswagen Atlas Preview Page
Are you interested in learning about a few of the exciting details of the all-new 2018 Volkswagen Atlas? Well, Fiore Volkswagen wants to let you know that you will soon be able to do just that through the new preview page that we are going to be releasing. So far Volkswagen has only released a select amount of information regarding this vehicle but we are going to share everything that we know with all of our customers so that you know what to expect from this vehicle. We will be releasing this preview page soon so be sure to keep an eye out for it under our “Research” tab and then keep checking back for more updates on the features and capabilities of this vehicle as Volkswagen releases the details.
New Volkswagen Specials At Fiore Volkswagen
How would you like to get yourself into a brand new Volkswagen line the 2017 VW Jetta, Passat, or Tiguan? If this sounds good to you, stop by Fiore Volkswagen where we are currently offering specials on each of these exciting new vehicles. You can read up on the details of each of these offers by browsing through our New Specials page and then head on over to see us here at 1000 S Logan Boulevard in Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 to take one of these vehicles out for a test drive and learn more about all of your options. Be sure to hurry over soon though because, as you know, February is a short month so all of these offers are only available until 2/28/17!
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Page Available
Fiore Volkswagen is proud to announce the release of our latest and greatest Research and Review page! For those of you who aren’t familiar, our Research and Review pages help save people time when shopping for a vehicle. Each page is dedicated to detailing a different vehicle in our lineup, and our newest one features the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan. Check out this page to discover each trim level and their performance options, safety features, and standard amenities. Once you’ve decided which one is perfect for you, schedule your test drive!
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