2013 Volkswagen Jetta

Here at Auto Haus Volkswagen in Winnipeg, there is truly no time like the present to grab a great deal on a new Volkswagen as we host the infamous “Autobahn for All” sales event. Now through May 31^st special pricing is available on select new Volkswagen models such as the popular 2013 Volkswagen Jetta and the versatile 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan. If you have been dreaming of driving off into the countryside in a brand new Volkswagen, your moment has arrived!

Experience Special Pricing Today

Check out some of the sweet deals that await you today at Auto Haus Volkswagen:

• 2013 Jetta: The roomy and efficient 2013 Jetta offers a smooth ride, spacious interior, and sleek styling. Loaded with a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine and offering drivers up to an EPA estimated 9.1L/100 km city and 6.0L/100 km highway, the Jetta is wrapped in today’s latest safety features such as side/curtain airbags, stability control, and traction control. The 2013 Jetta 2.0L is available for purchase for a select time for just $98 bi-weekly for 84 months at 2.4% APR and $0 down, or for lease at $168 per month for 48 months with a 2.9% APR and $742 due down at signing.
• 2013 Golf 3-Door: The snappy 2013 Golf 3-Door hatchback offers a fun-to-drive ride loaded with refinement and performance, and is home to a bounty of high-tech features. Powered by a 2.5L 5-cylinder and cranking out a zippy 170 hp, the Golf 3-Door offers a remote central locking system, heated power mirrors, and heatable front seats. This popular model is available with a 0% APR for 48 moths, or may be leased for $198 per month for 48 months with an APR of 1.9% with $3,300 due at signing.
• 2013 Tiguan: A sleek crossover SUV designed with a luxury interior and offering sophisticated driving dynamics, the 2013 Tiguan arrives with a turbocharged 2.0L 4-cylinder that produces 200 hp to keep you zipping around urban highways or scooting through the countryside. Offering superior versatility and space, the 2013 Tiguan is offered for $186 bi-weekly for 72 months with a 2.9% APR and $0 down, or may be leased for $268 per month for 48 months with $2,371 down and a 1.9% APR.

Visit Auto Haus Volkswagen

Stop by Auto Haus VW today to enjoy the special savings from the Autobahn Sales Event! We are located at 660 Pembina Highway and can be contacted by dialing (800) 563-7918. We hope you’ll visit soon!

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At Auto Haus VW in Winnipeg, we’re always looking for new and exciting ways to keep ourselves informed about the latest and greatest in the Volkswagen Canada world, and to interact with those who love the brand as much as we do. So imagine our excitement upon learning that VW Canada has started their first-ever official blog.

If you’re looking to expand your reading list, Volkswagen Canada’s new blog is an excellent way to get the latest news about your favorite automaker straight from the manufacturer’s mouth.

The Blog

The official VW Canada blog makes a great addition to VW’s existing social media presence, which already includes a successful and interactive VW Canada Twitter feed. Now, rather than confining the latest news and events to 140-character snippets, the company will have an engaging platform on which to release in-depth information about current happenings.

Although VW Canada’s blog is only days old, it’s already published news from the Montreal Auto Show, a virtual test drive of the Jetta Turbo Hybrid, and a write-up of the world’s largest Volkswagen meet in Austria. Most importantly, it’s given brand-loyal VW fanatics like us a centralized location to talk about exciting VW rumors and upcoming events.

The Volkswagen Difference

Many auto companies have already discovered the power of social media in interacting with consumers. However, this blog stands out from the rest. In the very first post, Peter Blackwell, VW Canada’s Director of Marketing, explains his lifelong personal connection to Volkswagen cars and vows to engage VW enthusiasts in conversations about all things brand-related—both good and bad. That honest, open approach is part of the reason that we’re so proud to be affiliated with Volkswagen, and we think that with your feedback, VW products and services will just keep getting better.

Auto Haus VW is Your Source for VW Canada Cars

If you’ve read this far, it’s clear that you’re a bit of a fan of auto blogs. So what are you waiting for? Check out the official Volkswagen Canada blog and get involved in the conversation. Then, if you hear about a new or upcoming model that you just can’t live without, contact us right here at Auto Haus VW and we’ll take you for a test drive!

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Volkswagen Canada is proud to announce that the number of vehicles sold in April of this year has made history. Here at Auto Haus VW, your local Winnipeg area Volkswagen dealer, we are proud to be a part of this success, which has been boosted by the popular lineup of 2013 VW models. The sales for VW have actually been record-breaking for the past 16 months, which is encouraging news for the auto industry and for VW Canada. The year-to-date sales tell the story, since the Canadian division has exceeded the sales of last year at this time by 12%!

Quality Vehicles at Affordable Prices

Part of the reason for the increased sales numbers is that the whole lineup is more affordable than ever before. The reasonable prices of our VW vehicles really draw more and more Canadian consumers to all of the various models. The automaker has earned their reputation for having European style and design, well-built quality, and excellent performance, all while offering superior value.

The best selling model in the line is the 2013 VW Jetta, which makes up nearly half of the units sold last month, with 2,814 Jettas sold in Canada in April. Compared to sales this same time last year, Jetta sales are 52% higher.

The next best-selling vehicle in the VW lineup is the Golf. It sold 1,289 units in Canada in April 2013, with 3,786 sold this year to date. Canadian drivers love the practicality, good looks, and affordable price of the Golf.

The compact SUV Tiguan had pretty strong sales as well this past month. The Tiguan increased its April sales in 2013 by 19% over April sales in 2012, with a total of 641 Tiguan models sold last month in Canada. This compact SUV is available for under $25,000, and it offers iconic style and performance with a large carrying capacity.

Test Drive a Volkswagen at Auto Haus VW

You can test drive any Volkswagen model at Auto Haus VW in Winnipeg! We offer a huge selection of new and pre-owned Volkswagen models, including the best-selling Jetta, Golf, and Tiguan. We also have the Passat, Touareg, Eos, and all of the other most popular WV models. Feel free to visit our dealership anytime for a test drive! We look forward to your visit!

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When you’re shopping for a car, one of the very first decisions that you’ll have to make is whether to buy a warranty-protected new model or opt for a used model with excellent value but no warranty protection. At AutoHaus Volkswagen in Winnipeg, we see customers struggle with this decision almost daily. Fortunately, Volkswagen Canada has found a way to combine the pricing of a used car with all the reliability and protection of a new one. Enter the VW Certified Pre-owned Program.

About Certified Pre-owned Models

With a VW Certified Pre-Owned car, you’re guaranteed a model that’s less than 7 years old and has fewer than 160,000 km on the odometer. A recent redesign of the program now offers a second tier as well. In addition to the standard Assurance Program, you’ll have the option of upgrading to an Assurance Premium Program (available only on cars that are less than 5 years old and have fewer than 120,000 km). To qualify for either program, cars must undergo a CarProof™ vehicle history check and a thorough 112-point inspection by VW-certified technicians, who will service the car with original parts if necessary.

There are many reasons to love the Standard Assurance Program. Drivers get 6 months of roadside assistance and benefit from the remainder of any existing VW warranties, as well as 3 months of complimentary Sirius Satellite Radio service. Drivers who choose to upgrade to the Assurance Premium Package get an additional 2-year, 40,000 km limited warranty in addition to the remainder of the car’s original warranty.

April Sales Reach Record Heights

Need more proof that a VW Certified Pre-owned car is the way to go? Just ask one of the 4,538 Canadians that have purchased a VW CPO vehicle since the beginning of 2013—with 1,310 of those sales from April alone! The 17% year over year sales increase in April set a new record for the Certified Pre-owned program, and future sales are projected to increase even more.

If you ask us, the quick growth and positive consumer response to the CPO program speaks volumes about the quality, reliability, and value of this elite group of used cars.

Choose Your Certified Pre-owned Volkswagen at Auto Haus VW

If you’re thinking about buying a used car, consider a Certified Pre-Owned model! Here at AutoHaus Volkswagen, we have a wide selection of CPO cars for you to choose from. Stop by today to browse our available options!

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Anyone who has ever dealt with public transportation delays or been stuck in traffic has wondered if there was a better way for us all to get around. Well, you might be encouraged by the work of a self-drive automobile research team at Singapore’s Future Urban Mobility Research Lab. The team is working diligently to make your commute to public transportation and your ability to get around your neighborhood a bit easier with the creation of self-drive autos, more commonly referred to as robot cars.

The Inside Scoop on Self-Drive Autos

A research team designed of MIT members from the U.S. and local Singapore scientists is taking a look at bringing on demand to a new level with self-driving cars that come when you beckon and will provide you with a driverless ride to your destination. One such situation would be to drop off students around a college campus or to connect commuters to larger public transportation networks. However, the ideal situation that researchers are dreaming of is to replace normal cars in areas growing dense in population such as Singapore and make urban public transportation more sustainable.

The belief of the research team is that if public transportation is indeed more easily accessible, then more people will make full use of it. Drivers would be able to park their personal vehicle at a smaller access station and hop aboard an autonomous vehicle, which would in turn take them to a larger public transportation hub such as a train. Or, people would have the option not to have a personal vehicle at all and instead make use of strategically placed self-driving automobile hubs that take them to their next hub or destination.

Other topics studied by this innovatively driven research team are real time monitoring of traffic to help drivers avoid traffic jams and accidents as well as tracking area taxi cabs with satellites to reduce waiting times.

Stay Tuned To Auto Haus Volkswagen

For more information on the growing research of self-drive automobiles, visit your Winnipeg area Volkswagen dealership, Auto Haus Volkswagen. Our knowledgeable staff takes pride in providing you with the most up-to-date information as well as in offering you a wide variety of new and used vehicles, skilled service technicians, and friendly financial experts. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you.

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Volkswagen’s multi-billion dollar investment in a man by the name of Ulrich Hackenburg and his automobile design is looking to shake up the entire vehicle industry. Considered by most manufacturers to be the most lucrative idea on the market, Hackenburg is looking to build Volkswagen cars that follow the same general design principle with small variations for certain models. This would cut manufacturing costs while still providing distinctive Volkswagen models to the masses. Here at Auto Haus Volkswagen in Winnipeg, we are very excited about the ways in which this will improve vehicle ownership for VW drivers!

The Subtle Genius Behind Volkswagen’s MQB Platform

• The modular transverse matrix, or MQB, allows Volkswagen to develop vehicles with common or identical parts across multiple models. What this does is increase design flexibility and allow for Volkswagen to make big changes to a car’s look and feel, without sacrificing parts under the hood.
• In the event that a Volkswagen utilizing the MQB platform needs a replacement part, it can essentially be guaranteed that there will be a large stock of that part. This is taking into consideration that multiple Volkswagen vehicle models will be able to use this part due to MQB component commonality.
• Volkswagen also has the ability to craft very specific vehicles that are made for certain markets without having to increase prices.

Is There a Downside?

One of the chief concerns surrounding Volkswagen’s MQB platform is the recall issue. If there is a part that turns out to be faulty and requires a recall, that part could be in a mass quantity of automobiles across a wide spectrum of models. A recall for one part could have an effect on not just one Volkswagen series or model, but multiple models.

However, the entire rollout of the MQB platform as a Volkswagen standard still has another 7 or 8 years to go. The event of a recall is absolutely something Volkswagen has taken into consideration, and as we’ve always seen from VW, they will focus on ironing out any potential glitches before release.

The Future is Now at Auto Haus VW

While the MQB platform is still in its infancy, come take a look at our exceptional inventory of new high-tech Volkswagen vehicles and join millions of happy customers worldwide! If you have any questions, give our sales staff a call at (204) 284-7520!

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If you’re about to go on a long road trip with stretches of fairly deserted area, it’s important to ask yourself how prepared you are in case your vehicle breaks down. Having an emergency kit packed in your car can not only provide peace of mind, but also be incredibly helpful in the event of car failure with no immediate assistance available. Here at Auto Haus Volkswagen in Winnipeg, we want to make sure our customers are always safe and prepared, so we’ve made a list of important tools and provisions to have somewhere in your car during a road trip!

For Vehicle Safety

• Dry-Chemical Fire Extinguisher: Car fires can start at any moment, and the cause could be anywhere from poor wiring to an oil leak. If you do find yourself encountering a large car fire, the first thing you should do is remove yourself from the vehicle and distance yourself as quickly as possible. However, if you can catch a car fire when it’s small, a compact fire extinguisher will generally put it out safely.
• Coolant Hose Kit and Tape: When a coolant hose springs a leak, continued driving will result in a broken down car and costly engine repairs due to overheating. Thankfully, a broken coolant hose is an easy fix with items that can be bought from an auto-parts shop.
• Jumper Cables: Simple to use and relatively cheap, jumper cables will restart your car’s battery with enough charge to get you to the nearest service station. So long as you have a second car and you refer to your owner’s manual for proper use, jumper cables can make a world of difference.

For Personal Safety

• Water and Non-perishable Edibles: Depending on the type of journey, make sure you have enough water and food to last the trip, as well as the duration of a possible breakdown.
• First-Aid Kit: Purchase a kit that’s equipped with supplies to treat a variety of issues. Also, make sure to take stock of exactly what’s in the kit in order to familiarize yourself with it.
• Cell Phone: An incredibly valuable tool in the event of an emergency, keep a cell phone on and charged with you during a trip. If you need to call 911, make sure to provide your name and location, as cell phones don’t normally relay that information to operators.

Find the Safest Cars on the Market at Auto Haus VW

We have a host of brand-new Volkswagen vehicles, such as the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan, that come standard with high-tech safety features. The Tiguan is equipped with optional 4MOTION all-wheel drive, standard anti-slip regulation, and standard electronic stability control to keep you on the road. Visit Auto Haus Volkswagen in Winnipeg to take one for a test drive today!

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Stop by Auto Haus Volkswagen to learn more about turbochargers and how they work.

Turbochargers are an essential element for racecars and high-performance sports cars. For many years, the European auto market has also understood the advantages of turbo diesel engines, which are able to maximize performance while also generating huge fuel savings. As the fuel market continues to augment gas prices, many drivers in Canada are turning to these engineering marvels to help them get the most out of their vehicle without emptying their pocketbooks at the gas tank.

The technology continues to marvel auto buyers everywhere, with models like the Volkswagen Jetta Turbo Diesel Hybrid producing both high-performance and impressive fuel economy numbers. While seeing the results may provide enough satisfaction, it’s always exciting to look under the hood and see just how these turbocharged powertrains work.

How it Generates the Boost

Turbochargers are forced induction systems that compress air flow into the vehicle’s engine. This added air pushes more into the vehicle’s cylinders, which allows more fuel into the cylinder and creates more frequent combustions. The turbocharger manages this operation by taking the exhaust flow from the engine to spin a turbine, which causes the air pump to spin. The turbines inside turbochargers are able to spin at around 30 times faster than a normal auto engine.

By the Numbers

Now, the VW Jetta Turbo Diesel Hybrid isn’t your average turbo diesel engine, but the results are just too impressive not to take a look at. While all turbo diesel powertrains use the combined forces of the turbocharger(s) and engine, the 2013 Jetta Turbo Diesel Hybrid uses the added fuel saving benefits of a third power source: a small electric hybrid motor. The results are stunning. Combined with the turbocharger and electric motor, the Jetta Turbo Diesel Hybrid with a 1.4L clean diesel engine manages a competitive 170 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque while saving enormous amounts of money at the gas tank with a combined fuel rating of 4.4 L/100 km.

Where to Get a Turbocharged Powertrain

If you already have a vehicle you’re happy with, you could buy a turbocharger and have it fitted to your vehicle’s powertrain in order to maximize performance. While this is certainly a viable option, turbocharged powertrains are becoming increasingly popular standard or optional features installed by the automaker. Check out the VW Jetta Turbo Diesel Hybrid or a turbocharged VW Beetle at AutoHaus VW in Winnipeg, located at 660 Pembina Highway in Winnipeg.

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Get ready to embrace your inner hippie self as Volkswagen sets forth to sail a modern version of its iconic Microbus. Although no official word on a release date or pricing has surfaced, the excitement is truly growing as rumors fill the automotive scene. The nostalgic-inspired concept car called Bulli did indeed make an impressive appearance at the March 2011 Geneva Auto Salon in Switzerland, and although tabled for a while, speculations are abound that a model similar to the Bulli will be released for the 2014 model year as an addition to the Volkswagen line.

The Rumor Wheel Spins

It has been predicted by many that the 2014 Volkswagen Microbus will roll in boasting a basic box fashion with rounded lines, a bulldog nose with an oversized VW logo, and a gently curved windshield, much like the iconic style we have come to love. Four conventionally hinged doors are rumored to be in place as will be slender, high-set headlamp clusters and a two-tone border that runs up the nose, along the body, on to the liftgate, and up onto the rood.

Inside this new microbus is said to be a simple interior where instruments are neatly placed around the steering wheel, and enthusiasts are deeply embracing the possibility of the Billi concept’s dashboard dock for plugging-in an Apple iPad to use for navigation, infotainment, climate control, and Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity. The most noteworthy feature for some however is the return of what makes this little number the “love bus”, which is the slim-section 3-passenger bench seats that can be folded into a makeshift bed.

Speculated Specs

It is believed that the 2014 Volkswagen Microbus will follow suit with the current S, SE, and SEL levels of trim as those in the Volkswagen family, and that it will offer similar technological and convenience features. With that speculation in mind, its assumable that the 2014 Volkswagen Microbus will arrive offering front-wheel-drive only and offer one of the three engines options already in use such as the 2.5L 5-cylinder, 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder, and the 2.0L TDI turbodiesel 4-cylinder, and match them to a similarly used transmission such as a standard 6-speed manual, conventional 6-speed automatic, or 6-speed automated manual.

Stay Tuned to Auto Haus Volkswagen

For the latest information about the 2014 Volkswagen Microbus, stay tuned to Auto Haus Volkswagen. Our friendly staff will keep you updated as more details surrounding the new Love Bus begin to slip. To contact us directly, give us a call at (204) 284-7520. We hope to hear from you soon!

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Sometimes it’s hard to leave your pet at home when making a long journey that takes you away from them for an extended period of time. Animal-sitters and/or kennels can be expensive, and it takes time to find one you’re comfortable with. Thankfully, it is absolutely possible to take your pet comfortably with you on a car trip if need be. Here at Auto Haus Volkswagen in Winnipeg, we want our customers and their animal companions to enjoy the ride just as much as the destination, so read these three helpful tips to keep your pet safe and comfy during a road trip.

1. Familiarize Your Pet With Car Rides: Before taking your four-legged friend with you on a long trip, it’s important to make sure your pet is relatively comfortable with spending time in a moving vehicle. To get them ready for the occasion, take them out on short drives at first. Lengthen those drives as they continue to get familiar with staying in a car for varying periods of time. They’ll be ready for a road trip in no time!

2. Secure Your Pet: Whether your pet is large or small, have a well-ventilated travel crate or carrier handy to keep them secure in the backseat. When purchasing a holding device for your pet, ensure that its size allows for standing, sitting, and turning around. This will keep them from feeling uncomfortable and ensure some movement between pit stops. Also, buckle the crate or carrier into the seat if you can to keep it from sliding around or falling off the seat in the event of a quick stop.

3. Have Your Pet’s Medicine and Medical Records With You: Along with food and water, it’s very important that you bring any regiment of required medicine or supplements that are regularly given to your pet. If you will be travelling across state lines, have your companion’s rabies vaccine records ready. Some states do require proof at crossings, so it’s not a bad idea to air on the side of caution.

Get a Vehicle That You and Your Pet Will Love

It’s tough to beat our selection of new, stylish, roomy automobiles at Auto Haus Volkswagen, and we know your furry friend would love the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. Designed with comfort in mind, the Touareg delivers quality and convenience for passengers of all species!

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