Volkswagen

Volkswagen: Driving Innovation and German Excellence

Volkswagen, abbreviated as VW, is a leading German car brand. It is part of the Volkswagen Group, which also owns Audi, Bugatti, Porsche, and Lamborghini. The name literally translates to “people’s car,” and the company produces practical vehicles that people worldwide drive every day.

At Guy's Automotive, our technicians are experienced in servicing Volkswagen models, ensuring the German engineering behind them delivers the performance and reliance you expect. With proper maintenance and part replacement, Volkswagen vehicles can last a lifetime and retain their value. 

Volkswagen History

From the beginning, Volkswagen was a brand that vowed to bring vehicles to every German household. It was founded in 1937 at a time when automobiles were a luxury. 

The company gained recognition with the Volkswagen Beetle, designed by the Ferdinand Porsche team. It quickly became a best-seller and still holds the status of one of the best-selling vehicles ever. 

In the 1960s, Volkswagen began expanding its product line after the technology behind the Beetle, the air-cooled engine, ran out of favor. By this time, the company had acquired Audi and Auto Union, which helped it design and introduce new models like the Volkswagen Golf and Volkswagen Passat. 

The Volkswagen Golf is a small hatchback family vehicle designed by an Italian auto designer. This model helped Volkswagen solidify its reputation in the auto world. Its chassis was responsible for other VW vehicles like the sedan Volkswagen Jetta and the coupe Volkswagen Scirocco. 

Our technicians at Guy's Automotive have experience with legacy generations of Volkswagen hits like Golf and Jetta. 

In the 2000s, Volkswagen diversified the type of vehicles it produced. It introduced a Passat coupe and the SUV Volkswagen Tiguan. The world also saw the first luxury Volkswagen SUV, the Volkswagen Touareg. 

Volkswagen Lineup

Today, the Volkswagen lineup of vehicles is diverse, offering everything from city-friendly compact vehicles to performance-centric SUVs.

Models like the Golf and Passat are still in production. In 2016, the company introduced the Volkswagen Atlas, a crossover SUV. The next year, the company shifted its focus to electric vehicles (EVs) to embrace the move toward sustainability. 

It electrified the Golf and Passat. Moreover, the brand introduced several EVs, including the Volkswagen ID.R (electric sportscar), the Volkswagen ID.3 ( electric compact family vehicle), and the Volkswagen ID.4 (electric SUV).

Volkswagen Routine Maintenance

Volkswagen requires the most routine maintenance services every 10,000 miles. Here’s the typical maintenance schedule:

• Every 10,000 miles: Oil and oil filter change, tire inspection and rotation, fluids check, wiper blade inspection, checking AdBlue fluid.
• Every 20,000 miles: Fuel filter change, brake system inspection, and battery check. 
• Every 30,000 miles: Brake disc inspection, brake fluid inspection, and clutch unit inspection. 
• Every 40,000 miles: Electrical components inspection, coolant inspection, transmission fluid inspection/change, tire filler bottle check, and underbody sealant inspection. 

Thanks to the experts at Guy's Automotive, you can get the recommended maintenance services for Volkswagen at every 10,000 miles mark.

Contact Guy's Automotive for Volkswagen Services

Whether routine maintenance or repair, our technicians are at your service. Guy's Automotive takes pride in delivering the best auto maintenance and repair services in the North Tampa and Tampa, FL area. 

Call us today to schedule an appointment and bring in your Volkswagen to receive the care it deserves.