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Driving is an activity that is both enjoyable and necessary for many people. Because driving is a necessity for most people, safety features should be an important factor of consideration when choosing a vehicle. The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta incorporates a number of features designed to keep drivers safe while out on the road.

When it comes to keeping you safe while behind the wheel, the 2019 Jetta take a proactive approach. The Jetta is designed with a safety cage where the front and rear of the vehicle crumple to absorb most of the energy from an impact while a reinforced…

The Volkswagen Tiguan is an exciting addition to the compact crossover vehicle class. The Tiguan features two row seating with mounted 4-cylinder engines. The vehicle offers an exciting look that is outside of the box from traditional automobiles.

The Volkswagen Tiguan is a worldwide selling vehicle that is offered in many different trims. It comes in the S, SE, and SEL versions. There are six airbags available with ISOfix child seat anchorages. These are located on the rear bench near the electronic parking brake. The RCD 210 radio comes with a CD player. 

 

As you are searching for a mid-size sedan that will help you stay safe on the road, do not overlook the popular Volkswagen Passat. This vehicle comes equipped with safety features that help you look out for yourself and anyone riding in your vehicle with you.

The Volkswagen Passat is made with a frame that helps to keep you safe if you are involved in a crash. The safety cage that is part of the vehicle helps to keep you and your passengers from being crushed. If you are involved in a crash, the Volkswagen Passat is set up to…

Technology can change up a vehicle and help to make it a good fit for you. If there are certain technology features that you are seeking in a vehicle, consider the popular compact sedan that is the Volkswagen Jetta, and all of the features that it offers.

The Volkswagen Jetta allows you to connect your favorite apps to your vehicle and have access to them right in your car while you are on the go. The Volkswagen Jetta has various pieces of technology to assist you while driving and help you stay safe, including a blind spot monitoring system.

 

 

The team here at Burdick Volkswagen has created this list of reasons why the summer tires are a safer alternative as the warm weather approaches. From better braking, cornering, and handling, summer tires are a better choice than all-season tires.

The tread pattern on the summer tires are crafted in a way to help improve the handling of your vehicle at higher speeds.

With far few grooves on summer tires compared to all-season tires, you'll have more contact with the roads as they heat during the day.


 

The following guide to learning the right way to drive in the rain has been brought to you by Burdick Volkswagen.

When your windshield wipers go on in the rain, you should also turn on the headlights. This makes you and your vehicle more visible in bad weather, and in some states is now the law.

Take the time to slow down two more seconds when the rain starts falling. This will help to increase your distance between the next car and give everyone more in the way of reaction time.

Once it is raining, the cruise control needs to…

Motor oil myths have been around almost as long as there have been cars. This has caused many car owners to unnecessarily conduct work on their vehicles. Because we want you to be an informed car owner, we felt it was necessary to debunk a few common motor oil myths.

The first is that your oil should always be changed right before you go on a long trip. This is not the case and should only be done if the oil is nearing the end of its useful lifetime. The second myth is that synthetic oil causes leaks in your…

We here at Burdick Volkswagen want to make sure that you are safe while you are driving on the road. Experiencing a tire blowout can be very scary. You are often taken by surprise when this happens and then you struggle to regain control of your vehicle and stay safely on the road while you slow down. If you can avoid this situation from occurring, you should do so and we can help by giving you a few simple tips to follow to avoid tire blowouts:

• If you are going to be loading your vehicle up with cargo make sure…

Once again, the winter season is upon us with all its frigidly cold temperatures, blowing winds, sleet, freezing rain, and snow. It's also that time of year to make sure your car is running at its peak potential so you can avoid any nasty breakdowns or accidents during these cold months.

One of the most important things to check not only because of the declining weather conditions, but in all weather really are the tread levels on your tires. Conventional wisdom used to say that If you could the space between Lincoln's head and the top of a…

The gas in your tank is supplied to your motor through a network of components called the fuel supply system. This network includes many components that have moving parts, such as the fuel pumps. That said, other members of the fuel-supply team have more passive roles in the proceedings, and the fuel lines are prime examples of this phenomenon.

The fuel lines must transport pressurized fuel from place to place without leaking. Since most lines are located outside of vehicles, they need to be tough and durable enough to survive tough weather and temperature conditions.