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The Volkswagen Arteon offers style and comfort to spare, and it’s definitely worth a closer look if you’re in the market for a new mid-size sedan. The showroom here at Burdick Volkswagen is fully stocked with the latest Arteon line-up, and you’re invited to stop by and check out the model of your choice today.

From the powerful front grille to the sculpted rear bumper, everything about the Arteon is meant to impress. You can go with the standard appearance package that already conveys a wealth of visual appeal or choose to take the style up a…

For top-of-the-line styling and impeccable design features, you won’t go wrong with the Volkswagen Atlas. This popular SUV model has enough space for the entire family, and the latest line-up is ready for your inspection at our showroom in Cicero right now.

The Atlas boasts an array of standard and available amenities that are meant to make taking to the road a fun and relaxing experience. You’re sure to appreciate the optional power rear hatch if you ever need to load up quickly, and available leather-textured upholstery means that you and your passengers will always enjoy a comfortable…

Having a blow out or flat tire is something that has happened to many of us at one point or another. This can be a stressful event, especially if you’re not adequately prepared with the right type of spare tire. At Burdick Volkswagen, we have a nice selection of spare tires, and we would love to explain the purpose of each one.

A compact temporary spare is the type of spare tire your new car is equipped with when you buy the car. It’s not the same size as the tires that are on your car. It’s…

Hydroplaning is a terrifying event that can happen in the blink of an eye. In some cases, it may be unavoidable. There are many proactive steps that you can take to avoid hydroplaning, however. The team at Burdick Volkswagen would like to share the most important ones.

You will want to avoid sudden acceleration or jerking of the wheel. In fact, slowing down is an important first step. Your tires will get more traction on wet roads if you are traveling at 35 MPH or less. As a bonus, slowing down gives you more time to react to hazards on…

There's a reason that our Burdick Volkswagen retains a fully staffed finance department year-round. Auto finance is complicated and intimidating, but it needn't be. Our team is committed to making the process as clear and easy for you as possible. To that end, we decided to demystify common auto finance terms.

The Down Payment

Yes, it's an actual auto finance term. It's the amount of money you put down toward the total cost of your new or used vehicle. The bigger the down payment, the better. A bigger down payment improves loan-to-value ratio, something that lenders…

Are you thinking of owning a new or used car? What are you considering checking? One thing you need to know that a good car is not determined by looks or size. The price should not be a factor but view the car’s safety ratings. When you are sure that your vehicle will save you from severe injuries during an accident, kindly rush for it.

So, any time you see the name 5-star rating for a car, kindly be assured that the vehicle is safe to drive. Accidents are unprecedented, and therefore preparing oneself guarantees you more years. But…

Volkswagen's Pre-Owned program enables drivers the opportunity to upgrade a current vehicle by offering certified cars and SUVs at affordable prices. Purchasing one of our Burdick Volkswagen Certified Pre-Owned vehicles provides new owners with a quality product that is backed by Volkswagen.

Only a select few vehicles qualify for the certification program. Vehicles must not be beyond a certain age and have fewer than a specified number of miles on the odometer. Volkswagen then subjects each candidate to an inspection process that evaluates more than 100 factors. 

If you are interested in driving a vehicle that offers top safety features, come by Burdick Volkswagen to see the Volkswagen Jetta. This Volkswagen offers top safety features meant to help you avoid a crash and take care of you if you are in an accident.

The Jetta offers an intelligent crash response system that makes sure to do as much as possible after a crash, even if you are not alert. This system deploys the airbags in the Jetta and turns on the hazard lights. The ICRS also makes sure the doors are unlocked for quick exits and shuts…

Safety features in the Volkswagen Tiguan make it easier for you on the roads and parking lots of Cicero. Standard features, such as the Rearview Camera System, are innovative and useful. They change the way you drive by assisting you in staying alert. 

Available Adaptive Cruise Control is a feature that adjusts to traffic speeds to maintain a safe distance from the car in front of you. Set your desired speed and distance, and the system will do the rest. 

The Volkswagen Jetta continues to evolve in all of the most wonderful ways. On top of its long and old pedigree, it's also quite on-trend in a variety of categories, such as safety features. Our Burdick Volkswagen team compiled our favorites.

Highly Crashworthy Frame

The Volkswagen Jetta combines a highly rigid, crashworthy frame with front and rear crumple zones. The zones absorb and diffuse crash energy, directing it away from the vehicle cabin and vehicle occupants.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Monitoring the Volkswagen Jetta's tire pressure just got a