Services offered by the leading Manufacturer of Automobiles

Volkswagen is a German automobile manufacturer having headquarters in Wolfsburg. It is the biggest automaker in German and Europe. Volkswagen has got three cars on the top 10 best selling cars namely; Golf, Volkswagen Beetle and Passat. Volkswagen means Peoples car in German. Its current slogan is "Das Auto" which means "The Car"

Volkswagen Specialist

Laurels:

Convenience

Genuineness on spare parts

Expert advices given by trained and certified technicians

Competitive prices

Service Promise

Volkswagen service centre is confident about their quality of service provided. There are many services 

made by the service centre which are given below;

Fitting of exterior bulbs and wiper blades at free of cost

Matching of like to like quote within 5 miles

Convenient services suiting the needs of car owners

Free health check ups

Free car wash and vacuum

Promise to offer Real value for money

Free road test with a technician

Promise to offer service plans

A good knowledge about the cars given for service

Booking the service

Services can be booked online on the company's website. It involves six simple steps;

1. Name of the retailer should be chosen

2. Car registration number should be entered

3. Service should be selected

4. Date of delivery should be specified

5. Contact information should be entered

6. Confirmation for the booking should be made

Benefits of availing services in Volkswagen

Flexible ways of payment

Spreading the cost

Highest possible resale value

Increased number of retailers providing service

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Services offered

Volkswagen offer a wide range of services and maintenance plans to both existing and new cars

Fixed Cost Maintenance

These plans are available for vehicles up to 1 year old and less than 10,000 miles. There are 3 levels of 

cover namely;

Service only

Service and Maintenance

Service, Maintenance and Tyres

This plan is tailored around the number of miles. Maximum number of miles at the end of the plan is 120000 and maximum age of Volkswagen is 4 years.

Service plan

New and used car service plans are based on time and distance factors. Service plans for the new cars are required to be taken within the time period of 90 days or 3000 miles of the vehicle registration and in the case of used cars it is 80,000 miles. Service is recommended based on the service schedule of the manufacturer.

How to know when your Volkswagen car needs servicing?

There are certain points in your VW car's life, when you will need to get it serviced. If you know when these points are, then it will help your Volkswagen run better and longer. However, being able to tell, if a problem with your VW is serious and need to be serviced, can save you time and hassle. There are various companies that provide Volkswagen service, so choose wisely.

Below are few points to keep in mind, to check whether you need servicing or not:

- Flashing Check Light- This is a big sign, which shows, something is wrong within, any of the hundreds of systems that the car's computer monitors. Normal illuminated check engine light is an indicator, that you should have your engine checked sooner. When the light on your dash flashes, it means you need to have the engine checked immediately. It could be emission system problem, which may damage the catalytic convertor. If you notice a change, in your vehicle running differently, you should take it to the VW specialist to get it assisted immediately.

- Smoke Coming under the hood- Your vehicle should never have any smoke coming out of the hood, as it could indicate an overheating problem, and could severely damage your vehicle, if you continue to drive.

- Excessive smoke from the exhaust- This is an indication, that you may have an oil leak, and you may also notice a burning smell. During the cold winter months, there might be little more white smoke at first start. This reaction is normal, of water vapor coming from the exhaust system. If while driving you notice excessive smoke coming from exhaust, or while checking the bumper area you see a black residue, take it for garage services.

- Recurring or sudden transmission issues- You should pay good attention, to your Volkswagen in normal conditions. If you find difficulty getting up to speed, then it is a sign, for you to get it serviced.

- Noises while driving- A dragging noise may be coming from your wheels, either front or back and could be wheel bearing or differential bearing going bad.

Hopefully these steps would help you decide, if you are experiencing a major problem that should be checked out immediately or if you can wait. Heston VW is Volkswagen specialists in London, they offer service and repair work to all makes and models of Volkswagen.