Tire and Wheel Alignments Are Important By Tom Fornshell, Service Manager Hewlett Volkswagen is currently offering free wheel alignment checks on the service drive! If you have never had your alignment checked or if you just bought new tires from a discount tire store, you should have this service performed. (Chances are, that discount store doesn’t check or even perform alignments.) Safety First! We don’t say “Safety third”…we say “Safety first”. There isn’t anything much more important than your safety and the safety of those around you. Lights, brakes, tires, and windshield wipers are the big four safety items on your car. Most all Volkswagens will tell you if you have a light burned our (except reverse lights.) We ask almost every time we see you if you have replaced your wipers in the last year, and we measure your brake pads every time we have your tires off.   It’s all about safety.   I only remember I need new wipers when I find myself in a T...

This November, our sister store, Don Hewlett Chevrolet Buick is the presenting sponsor of the Central Texas Field of Honor®.  The Field of Honor is an emotion-filled display of 2,000 full sized flags purchased in honor or memory of veterans, active duty military personnel and first responders. The week-long event will take place November 3 rd through 12 th at San Gabriel Park in Georgetown.  Enjoy a display of historical United States and Texas flags in addition to special events throughout the week. Flags for your hero can be purchased online or at the Field beginning November 4 th for $40. There are activities each day of the Field of honor.  Visit https://www.georgetowntxfieldofhonor.org/schedule/to learn more.  One of the highlights of this year’s event will be the Opening Ceremonies.  Join us on Sunday, November 4 th in the event tent at the San Gabriel Park Activity Field at 2pm.  Experience Leit Motif A-Capella Singers an...

Back in the day, used car sales often carried a reputation that was, for the most part, negative.    There are all sorts of reasons why, some valid, some not.   Sure, Hollywood has portrayed the used car salesman in some very funny ways over the years, but that was strictly for our entertainment.   Not all used car dealers are “out to get you.”     While it’s true, that an independent used car dealer is not required by any manufacturer to purchase the latest tools for their shops, certify their technicians or maintain a level of satisfaction with their customer base (survey scores), there are still some reputable used car operators in the marketplace.   How a vehicle is checked out prior to re-sale is key.   If an independent used car dealer doesn’t even have a service department, buyer beware – the risk is 100% on you.     Again, not to throw heat on an independent, many do sub out their service work to other ...