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2024 Volkswagen ID. Buzz

What Is The 2024 Volkswagen ID. Buzz?

2024 Volkswagen ID. Buzz

What is the 2024 Volkswagen ID. Buzz? The VW ID is a stunning, modern microbus. Today was the world premiere of Buzz. It had been a long wait, but it had been well worth it, right? Join us on our journey to a more electrified future. We’re ticking down the days before the launch in the United States in 2024. Watch this video by Hall Volkswagen to learn all about the 2024 Volkswagen ID. Buzz here in Brookfield, WI. 

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Volkswagen Car-Net® display

Is Volkswagen Car-Net® free?

What is Volkswagen Car-Net® and how to use it?  

Volkswagen Car-Net® is a system that all Volkswagen car owners are familiar with and have used. But, if you’ve somehow missed out, we’re here to tell you everything you need to know about Volkswagen Car-Net® and the benefits it offers. Is Volkswagen Car-Net® a paid service? Continue reading this article by Hall Volkswagen to learn more about the Volkswagen Car-Net® and utilize it. Then look at our new vehicle selection in Brookfield, WI, and test drive them for yourself!  

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Driver pairing his mobile to his vehicle

How Do I Pair My Phone to My Volkswagen Car?

A Video on Pairing Your Phone to Your VW Car

One of the best features of a Volkswagen vehicle is the smooth and seamless mobile connectivity features it comes with. All latest VW vehicles come loaded with exciting tech and interior upgrades. To enjoy most of these features, you would have to pair your phone to the vehicle. Are you finding it difficult to pair your phone? No worries. We are here to help you!

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2020 Golf GTI parked in front of mountain

What is a dual-clutch transmission and is it better than an automatic?

Volkswagen DSG: What is a dual-clutch automatic transmission?

Here at Hall Volkswagen near Milwaukee, we often get questions about dual-clutch transmissions since some Volkswagen vehicles comes with them, such as the Golf GTI and the Jetta GLI. One of the most asked questions is:

Is the Volkswagen DSG (or any other dual-clutch transmission) better than a normal automatic? Why? Let’s take a look.

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grass showing through melting grass

Should I avoid washing my car if temps are close to freezing?

Washing Your Car When It Might Freeze: Yes or No?

Hall Volkswagen is located near Milwaukee, WI, which is notorious for is cold, windy winters. Every in the early spring, temperatures regularly get below freezing at night. Many places have talked about the necessity of winter car care, including washing, but the major impediment to that is freezing temperatures. Washing a car when it’s freezing (literally) outside can make it impractical.

So then, is it still worth it to wash my vehicle if temperatures are going to go below freezing?

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person putting gas in tank

Should I use premium fuel in my turbocharged VW?

Check Here to See Which Fuel Your VW Vehicle Needs

Recommended fuel can be a tricky thing. Some manufacturers recommended a specific fuel for performance reasons. Other for safety reasons. It’s not usually a selling point that “your vehicle needs fuel x to run properly.” But there is always a recommended fuel. And what kind you use in your VW does matter.

Should you use premium fuel in your Volkswagen vehicle? Keep reading to find out.

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Person pressing heated seats button

Do heated seats ruin leather upholstery?

Heated Seats vs Leather Upholstery: Does One Ruin the Other?

Heated seats are one of our favorite car accessories. Here in Wisconsin, where winter temperatures regularly get below 0°F, heated seats are possibly the best defense against shivering for the entire car ride. But sometimes too much heat can damage things. And if you have leather seats, then you know that they need more care than the typical cloth upholstery.

Will using the heated seats in my car ruin the leather upholstery? And can heated seats burn me?

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2021 Passat Apple CarPlay showcase

How to connect an iPhone to a 2021 Volkswagen vehicle?

Volkswagen and Apple CarPlay: How to Connect Your iPhone to Your 2021 Volkswagen Vehicle

Almost every new 2021 Volkswagen vehicle comes standard with Apple CarPlay. That’s great news for iPhone owners! You can now experience your favorite media and utilize your favorite apps with your Volkswagen vehicle’s crisp infotainment system. Let us show you how to get the connection set up properly.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to connect your iPhone to your Volkswagen vehicle. We’ve also included an official video tutorial for those how prefer that to written instructions.

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Parking brake lever

When should I use my parking brake?

How to Use Your Parking Brake Properly

Many people don’t know when they should be using their parking brake. This is a side effect of most cars now having automatic transmissions. But there are still times you should use your parking brake, even if you have an automatic.

Here’s when you should use your parking brake, based on the type of transmission you have.

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