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Last month’s deadly winter storm plunged much of Texas into a deep freeze and knocked out power and water to thousands of homes throughout Houston. The Volkswagen Cypress auto dealership itself was affected with loss of water and power as well, but more importantly each employee felt it personally too. Everyone was affected in one way or the other. “Not only were so many of our employees experiencing the loss of heat or water or both, but after temperatures finally warmed up, at least 40% of our employees have had to deal with damage to their homes caused by the freeze,” says Alex Garcia, General Sales Manager at Volkswagen Cypress. “At Volkswagen Cypress our motto is Where Good Things Happen, so we’re eager to help anyone we can. Our focus this month is to offer many things that can help our community recover from last month’s disaster.” Complimentary service inspection Volkswagen Cypress is offering a completely free visual service inspection to assess any issues or damage caused by the freeze. Here are just a few ways extreme cold can damage your car. For many people without power throughout Houston, their cars became the only source of warmth and were used to sleep in for several days to stay warm. For others, their cars were damaged by pipes breaking in the garage. Either way, your vehicle was affected by the extreme cold. “We’re seeing a lot of cars come into our service center with damage from the freeze,” says Shannon Reynolds, Fixed Operations Director for Volkswagen Cypress. “Natural weather swings between cold and warm alone can cause car damage, but what we all experienced is so much worse. We’re seeing a lot of battery issues, broken windows regulators, coolant leaks from the rapid weather change, motor damage, and tire damage.” If your car does need service or any fixes, Volkswagen Cypress is offering discounted prices this month on the services they’re seeing the most, such as battery repair, brake service, coolant, alignment, fluid exchange, wiper blade repair and more. Deferred Payments Houstonians are facing unusually high water and power bills, damage costs to their homes and vehicles, time out of work and more, so Volkswagen Cypress is offering 90 to 180 days payment deferral on all of their new vehicles and most of their used vehicles. “We are happy to provide 90 days no payments on our two most popular SUV’s, the Tiguan and Atlas Cross Sport, AND as low as 0% APR for 6 years when you finance with us,” says Garcia. “On everything else we have a Pick Your Promotion where you can choose either no payments for 6 months, to have us double your down payment up to $2000, or 0% APR for up to 6 years. “We know how hard last month was and want to do everything we can to help our customers and also to hit our sales goals since we had to close our dealership for so many days last month,” continues Garcia. “We hope this offer is mutually beneficial.” Aggressive APR’s on new and used “Having a reliable car is vital; both in extreme cold and the extreme heat that we all know is coming this summer,” says Garcia. “So for any customers whose cars were damaged by last month’s freeze, or any customers wishing to upgrade their vehicle, we have big savings this month, including up to $6000 off MSRP on many of our 2021 models.” To further help, Volkswagen Cypress is offering 0% Financing, on approved credit, for up to 72 months on all new Volkswagen vehicles, and as low as 1.9% APR on used cars. Or customers can choose from either no payments for 6 months, double your down payment where $2000 becomes $4000, or 0% APR for up to 6 years during their Pick Your Promotion this month. Volkswagen Cypress also has lease specials for guests who are now working from home and not driving as often. View their new car specials here.

Sponsored by Volkswagen Cypress From the very beginning -with the launch of the Volkswagen Beetle in 1945 - Volkswagen has been successful in the compact segment of the automotive market. With nameplates like Beetle, Rabbit, Jetta, Golf, and Golf GTI, VW knows how to make compelling small vehicles. However, America’s appetite for sedans has been waning in recent years, shifting toward a seemingly insatiable desire for SUVs. This trend is obvious to anyone who drives on Houston’s many highways. Pickup trucks and SUV’s make up nearly three-quarters of new car sales in the Houston area, according to the Houston Chronicle. Seeing this shift in the market, VW has responded in kind. Ballooning in size, VW’s model lineup has an SUV for every need: The 7-seater Atlas, 5-seater Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan, and recently the VW ID.4 EV have all been solid players—and sellers—at Volkswagen Cypress since their debut. Volkswagen’s newest SUV, the Taos, is sure to be another hit among consumers. This newly-arrived subcompact SUV is here to fill the gap in VW’s SUV line-up. “With the addition of the Volkswagen Taos we now have 5 incredible SUV’s to off our guests,” said Alex Garcia, General Sales Manager for Volkswagen Cypress, in North Houston. “The Taos is a strong contender to cars like the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, or Ford Escape, but with a better warranty, more power, and better fuel-economy.” Here are just a few of the reasons why Volkswagen’s newest vehicle, the Taos, is an exciting entry into the subcompact SUV market. The Size is Right Ever since VW stopped producing Golf Sportwagen in the United States this past January, they had a subcompact-sized hole open up in their model lineup—and the new Volkswagen SUV, the Taos, is here to fill it. Smaller than the Tiguan, the Taos is appealing for those wanting a compact SUV with ample space for passengers and cargo. Garcia said, “So many of our guests want an SUV but don’t need the large size of an Atlas, Atlas Cross Spot, or even the Tiguan. The 2022 VW Taos offers just the perfect amount of space and passenger comfort. This crossover is perfect for heavy commuters, first-time buyers, or empty-nesters.” The Taos is getting rave reviews from 3rd party auto magazines. According to Car and Driver 's Mike Sutton, “ has a huge back seat for a subcompact SUV, and its capacious and easily accessible cargo hold can swallow 25 cubic feet of stuff behind the rear seats.” Extremely Cost-Efficient With the addition of the Taos to VW’s SUV lineup, there is an SUV for every customer’s need and budget. Starting at $22,995, the Taos is an economical choice that meets almost any new car shopper’s budget. And considering the Taos comes with one of the best warranties out there (4 years/50,000-mile (whichever occurs first) bumper-to-bumper limited warranty), the Taos is even more cost-effective. The fuel economy of the Taos stands out as well, beating out most of its same-size competitors. The VW Taos is rated at 25 mpg in the city, up to 36 mpg on the highway, and 28 mpg combined. Another great selling point is that even with its fuel-efficiency, the Taos does not sacrifice power. The 2022 Taos has plenty of get-up-and-go with the available all-wheel drive powered by an engine producing 158 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. Standard Tech and Safety Features Not only is the 2022 Taos the right price, but it comes standard with incredible safety features and technology that would make even more expensive SUV’s envious! Depending on trim level, the Taos is available with such features as: Front collision alert and pedestrian detection with autonomous braking Automatic high beams Rear parking alert Blindspot and rear cross-traffic alert Lane-keeping assist Adaptive cruise control Travel assist steering in traffic jams Automatic post-collision braking Engine brake assist Electronic brake pressure distribution Hill hold and hill descent control “We know our guests are going to be impressed with the safety features and technology in the Taos,” said Garcia. “This is exactly the kind of vehicle that will hit all the right marks when driving in Houston.” Low Cost of Ownership Recently, Vincentric, an independent automotive data firm, conducted a study to establish the best rankings for the lowest cost of automotive maintenance across many manufacturers and various models. Many Volkswagen models were at the top of the list. The VW Jetta, Tiguan, Passat, Arteon, Atlas, and Atlas Cross Sport all received top marks for their low cost of maintenance. Plusat Volkswagen Cypress the 2022 Taos also comes with 3 years roadside assistance, available 24 hours a day, as well as 2 years Scheduled Carefree Maintenance!This includes the first two years of manufacturer-recommended maintenance intervals (two years or 20,000 miles, whichever occurs first) The low cost of ownership for Volkswagen owners is a selling point for the new Taos. “The Taos models just arrived this month and we are already selling out of them,” said Garcia. “We’re offering as low as 1.9% APR on approved credit and a monthly purchase payment of $279/mo!” With its perfect size, economical pricing, projected low cost of ownership, available all-wheel-drive, and pleasing on-road manners, the Taos is another compelling entry in Volkswagen’s expanding SUV lineup. Check out the new Taos inventory at Volkswagen Cypress here. Due to new car inventory challengers nationwide, used cars are worth more than ever. Sell your car for thousands more than you expect during Volkswagen Cypress’s SELL HIGH sale, and upgrade to the new 2022 Taos, or any other VW while supplies last, or upgrade to a new used car. Check out the new Taos inventory at Volkswagen Cypress here.  Check out new and used specials here.

Recently, Vincentric, an independent automotive data firm, conducted a study to establish which manufacturers and which models rank the best for the lowst cost of maintenance. This independent study concluded that most 2021 Volkswagen models are the most affordable vehicles to maintain, compared with their direct competitors. V olkswagen 's efforts in engineering are paying off and they are now the leaders in affordable reliability. "It's a great day when we can announce results like this," said Duncan Movassaghi, executive vice-president, sales and marketing, Volkswagen of America, Inc. "The data from this study by Vincentric shows that our brand's commitment to engineering and quality is paying off. Putting a VW in your driveway is not just a fun decision to make; it's a smart and sensible one as well." 2021 Volkswagen Jetta, Tiguan, Passat, Arteon, Atlas, and Atlas Cross Sport all lead the way in low-cost maintenance One of the best things about buying a new Volkswagen, aside from the 0% APR available interest rates like those available at VW Cypress is that no matter which model you buy, you're going to be saving money on vehicle maintenance over time when compared to the competition. The Vincentric maintenance study found that most 2021 Volkswagen models have a lower cost of maintenance than key competitors in their categories. Specific VW highlights of the study include: - 2021 Atlas 7-seater has the lowest cost of maintenance among midsize SUVs. The 5-seater Atlas Cross Sport also ranked number one for the lowest cost of maintenance in the category. - 2021 Jettas sedan ranks number one for the lowest cost of maintenance among compact sedans! - 2021 Tiguan SUV has a lower cost of maintenance than competitive models by Honda, Toyota, and Subaru in the compact SUV segment. - 2021 Passat and Arteon models have lower cost of maintenance than competitive models by Toyota, Honda, and Hyundai in the midsize sedan segment. VW offers low-maintenance costs on all models - from family-size SUV's to commuter sedans. Check out VW Cypress's massive inventory or take a test drive to see which new 2021 Volkswagen is right for you. With over 600 vehicles in stock, VW Cypress will have what you're looking for. VW's Complimentary maintenance plans save you even more Volkswagen isn't just building reliable, affordable, top-performing cars -- they're going the extra mile to win over customers for life. One of the most thoughtful ways VW is taking care of their customers is by offering " Carefree Maintenance " on most 2020 and 2021 models. Most prominently, this carefree coverage includes zero-cost scheduled maintenance for the first 20,000 miles or two years, whichever comes first. Additionally, VW is offering complimentary roadside assistance, a four-year 50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, and Volkswagen's Car-Net Remote Access -- everything you need to have years of carefree car ownership. VW's Carefree Coverage sends a strong message that no matter where your adventure takes you, VW will have your back. The biggest selection of new Volkswagen models is found at VW Cypress Since all VW models are so affordable to maintain, all that's left is deciding which VW model is right for you - and no one has a bigger selection than VW Cypress. With luxury, comfort, tech, and power, VW has risen above the competition in performance and VW Cypress has gone below the competition in price, all with your pocketbook and care in mind. Visit VW Cypress today to find your next car.