Protect Your VW This Summer

Privacy Covers and SunShades Now Available at Hewlett Volkswagen

by Cody Arnold

Privacy Cover

Volkswagen has engineered a retractable Privacy Cover that will keep the heat out of the back end of your vehicle. The Privacy Cover comes in handy if you have just left the grocery store, the home improvement center, or if you are road tripping and don’t want the contents in the back of your Volkswagen to be visible. This Privacy Cover easily locks into place on the sides of the rear seats. When the product is not in use, it can conveniently be stored under the luggage compartment floor.

Priced at only $180, the Privacy Cover is available for the Atlas, Cross Sport, and the Tiguan. We carry all 3 sizes at Hewlett Volkswagen.

SunShield

Summer is here! Don’t forget that we carry custom SunShields. The multilayer SunShield fits smartly in your windshield, blocking the sun's UV rays while reducing the temperature inside the car. It will also keep your steering wheel and dash cooler. At Hewlett Volkswagen, SunShields are priced at $36. Each one is made specifically for your Volkswagen model, ensuring a perfect fit.

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