How to Test Drive a New Volkswagen

Our Top Tips for When You Visit a Local Volkswagen Dealership Near You

Visiting a new car dealership can be slightly intimidating.

Do you have so many shows on your Netflix “My List” that it’s hard to pick just one? It can be like that with cars, too. In fact, some new car dealerships near you in Houston have literally hundreds of vehicles in stock.

So, how do you pick just one?

No worries, friend. We’ll field these questions and more with a breakdown of our top tips to follow when you visit your local Volkswagen dealership for a test drive.

Before You Hit the Lot…Lock in on Your “Must-Have” Items

When you visit a Volkswagen dealership near you, our sales associates can recommend great cars until they’re blue in the face. But it’s not about them – it’s about you and the car YOU want. That’s the goal here. We want to lock in on a new Volkswagen that checks all those main boxes, but every customer has a different set of boxes to check.

So, take a moment and think about what’s important to you. Think about the problems you have with your current car that we can potentially solve with a VW:

• Are gas prices killing you at the pump? Maybe it’s time to switch over to something more fuel-efficient.
• Do you find yourself completely bored and uninspired during your drives? Perhaps something with an advanced infotainment package is just what the doctor ordered.
• Never seem to have enough space for tailgating supplies and camping trips? We have a ton of VW SUVs that can accommodate you.

The moment you lock in on your must-have items is the moment the car shopping process gets a lot simpler. Take a moment to browse our new Volkswagen vehicles on our website. Customers find this tremendously helpful in figuring out the two or three cars that they’re interested in test driving.

Additionally, we have a payment calculator that will give you a pretty accurate estimate as to what your monthly payments will be on your new Volkswagen. This helps ensure that we don’t show you anything that’s outside your price range.

Once you have a decent idea of the cars that look like they may be a good fit, contact our team at VW Cypress to arrange a test drive. Making an appointment allows us to set aside the exact cars you’re wanting to test drive.

Getting the Most Out of Your VW Test Drive

The great thing about being in the car business is that Volkswagen makes such high-quality vehicles that they practically sell themselves. It’s the perfect win-win scenario. One test drive is usually all it takes for our customers to be totally enamored with their new Volkswagen.

So, how do you get the most out of your test drive? After all, you don’t want to overlook any important details about the vehicle. Here are our a few of our top tips:

#1 – Drive How You Would Normally Drive

Some test drivers have a tendency to dial back their natural driving style during a test drive. Although we don’t want you driving the car like it’s Formula One, we do recommend that you drive the car how you would normally drive. This is the only way to know for sure if the vehicle is going to be right for you.

Don’t be afraid to push the limits with a few acceleration tests out on the highway along with a few tricky turns during your drive. We want you to get a feel for the suspension and handling so that you know the car can keep up with your driving style. If the steering feels too tight or there isn’t enough power under the hood – worst case scenario – we can show you another car. The entire point of test driving is to find the right fit.

#2 – Ask Your Sales Associate Any Question You Want

Our sales associates practically have doctorates in Volkswagen products. Their knowledge base surrounding VW cars and SUVs is unrivaled, so hit them with any question that comes to mind. Seriously, any question. They get paid to know these cars inside and out. Some topics you may want to bring up include:

• Performance
• Safety and infotainment features
• The difference in trim levels
• Cost of ownership
• Torque and horsepower
• Vehicle dimensions and cargo space

A new Volkswagen should definitely address the must haves on your list, but it should also address your wants, too. Don’t be afraid to test your sales associate’s knowledge with a lot of questions. A test drive means getting to know a vehicle in a short amount of time; they can help you do that.

#3 – Take a Tour of the Features

While test driving a new Volkswagen, you might get tunnel vision on how the car handles and performs; however, don’t forget to go over one of the most important points of the vehicle – its feature package.

New VW vehicles come with a wide array of infotainment, safety, and convenience features. Some of the top ones include:

• Rain Sensing Wipers
• Advanced Navigation System
• Keyless Entry
• Future forward interior accents
• Heated Seats and Steering Wheel
• Hands-Free Liftgate
• Forward Collision Warning
• Bluetooth
• Blind Spot Monitor
• Backup Camera
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Apple CarPlay/Android Auto

All new Volkswagen vehicles come with an advanced feature package, including the standard trim levels. Your VW sales associate will be happy to walk you through everything.

Ready to Test Drive? Visit a Volkswagen Dealership Near You at VW Cypress!

Now that you know how to get the most out of your test drive, the next step is for you to visit a Volkswagen dealership near you so that you can get behind the wheel of one or two of these amazing vehicles.

As the leading new car dealership near you in the Houston area, VW Cypress carries a wide variety of sedans, compacts, and SUVs made to suit any driving style and budget. If a new Volkswagen is outside of your price range, we also carry a wide assortment of affordable used cars and certified pre-owned vehicles that have undergone a 100+ point inspection.

Test drive a new Volkswagen today by visiting our dealership, which is conveniently located at 19550 Northwest Fwy in Houston. You can also call us at (281) 532-8824 or e-mail us directly using the contact form on our website.

We look forward to finding the perfect VW for you!

Important notification to our customers: Volkswagen Cypress SALES operations will move into its new location at 11411 Farm to Market 1960 West in Houston, TX, after the holidays! SERVICE operations will also move to a new location after the holidays. Its new stand-alone building can be found at 10828 Steepletop Drive in Houston, TX, located just one minute away from the SALES.

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