Your Springtime VW Service Checklist

What to Get Checked Out When Visiting Your Local Volkswagen Dealer

Winter is officially behind us which means we can expect sunnier days and generally better driving conditions.

Much the same way you need to winterize your vehicle before cold weather hits, you also need to perform a few key service checks with your car once winter is over. This ensures that your vehicle stays in optimal condition, both from an appearance standpoint and how it runs. If it’s been a while since you visited the VW service center, now is the perfect time to make your appointment to get your vehicle looked at.

Here are the main four services and checks you should consider for your vehicle, all of which can be performed at a Volkswagen dealership near you in the VW service center.

Get Those Tires Checked

After a season of winter weather driving, it’s always a good idea to get your tires checked. First, you should verify that your tires have enough tread on them to last you through the spring. Granted, you can use the old Lincoln’s head on the penny trick, but it’s in your best interest to have a professional check it at the VW service center. Based on your driving habits, they can give you a solid estimate of how much longer your tires will last you.

If it turns out that your tires are down to no tread at all – no problem – your service technician will be able to show you several different tire options for you to replace them with. The VW service center carries tires for sedans, compacts, and SUVs that are made to suit any price range.

Time to Check the A/C

It’s probably been a while since you’ve last turned on your air conditioning unit. With winter behind us, you can count on warmer days being more frequent as we approach the summer. Now is as good a time as any to get your air conditioning unit checked. You definitely don’t want to be driving a 90° Houston summer day with an air conditioning unit that can’t keep up.

Get Your Battery Checked Out

Winter weather driving is hard on your car’s battery. Although we don’t get a true winter here in Houston like they do up north, taking the time to get your battery checked is never a bad idea. Your VW service center technician can verify how much life is left in the battery and check it for any irregularities. Should it turn out that you need a battery replacement, we have plenty of them in stock right here at our service center at VW Cypress.

Cleaning and Detailing

You may not be thinking about it right now, but one day you will want to sell your car. One of the best ways to retain your vehicle’s current value is making sure that the exterior and interior are clean. After a season of winter driving, you may have noticed that your car is a little bit dirtier and grimier than what you would prefer.

You can always take it to the local car wash and vacuum it out; however, if you really want a deep clean, we recommend that you get your car professionally detailed. This process costs a little more, but it gets your car looking like it’s just driven off the showroom floor.

New VW Vehicles Are on the Carefree Coverage Plan

If you are a new VW vehicle owner, don’t forget that you have Carefree Coverage. This means that a lot of routine maintenance and services are covered under your plan. As a refresher, here’s how Carefree Coverage breaks down:

2 yrs. Service – Scheduled Carefree Maintenance (2 years or 20,000 miles)
3 yrs. Help – Roadside Assistance (3 years or 36,000 miles)
4 yrs. Coverage – New Vehicle Limited Warranty (4 years or 50,000 miles)
5 yrs. Access – Car-Net Remote Access

When you visit the VW Service center, Carefree Coverage will appear in your records making the process simple and easy.

Schedule Your Service Today at VW Cypress

Now that you know the main services to get done to your VW vehicle, the next step is to set up your service appointment. All you need to do is visit the Schedule Service section of our website and provide a few pieces of information. Our VW service center is conveniently located right at our dealership at 19550 Northwest Fwy. in Houston.

Check Out a New or Used Volkswagen Today at VW Cypress

Not yet a Volkswagen owner? We’re happy to welcome you into our club of satisfied VW drivers. Simply come down to our dealership at VW Clear Lake. We are one of the leading new car dealerships in the Houston area that carries sedans, compacts, and SUVs

If you’re not in the market for a new car – no worries – we carry plenty of used cars and certified pre-owned vehicles that have undergone a 100+ point inspection. Don’t forget to check out other great deals on VW products and services in our specials section.

You can either head to the VW Cypress dealership straightaway or set an appointment with us using our website contact form.

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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