For those of us with a little gray hair, here’s a frightening thought: The year 2050 is the exact same distance away from now as the year 1990 was in the past.  When thinking about the 1990's, I can't help but think about popular things like Beanie Babies, a Blockbuster membership card, a pager or maybe even a cool pair of Doc Martens (ok, some may still wear those).  For many, 30 years ago seems like a very long time, for others, like me, it may seem like yesterday.  It's easy to look back on how far we've come in 30 years but it's always difficult to predict where we'll be 30 years into the future. Volkswagen predicts they’ll be 100% carbon neutral by the year 2050. That’s a bold and profound statement coming from any car maker. Of course, we all say, “sure, but how?” Like anything, one must crawl before you can walk, so VW has announced its reduction in carbon footprint in small segments over the course of the next 30 years. We will have ...

I am going to go out on a limb and say, that like me, you're not crazy about Cedar Fever season! Fortunately, there are many things one can do to help minimize the effects of the cedar pollen. One important item that is often overlooked and can be helpful is the replacement of the Cabin Air Filter in our vehicles . Whether we are discussing an air filter for your home, business, or vehicle they are all just as equally important. The job of an air filter is to filter the air that comes through the HVAC system to prevent pollutants, such as dust, pollen or debris from entering. What is an HVAC system you might ask? The main parts of the HVAC system are heating, ventilation, and an air conditioning unit.  Its purpose in a vehicle is to clean, cool, heat, regulate, ventilate and dehumidify the air entering the cabin. Outside air has to pass through the cabin air filter (also known as a pollen filter) before making its way into the rest of the HVAC system. If you do not ...

The Hewlett Dealerships are proud to present the 2020 Soiree- A Coming Together for Kids . This year’s event once again benefits three local non-profits, The Georgetown Project, CASA of Williamson County and the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center. Held on February 29, 2020 the Mardi Gras Masquerade fundraising event will feature dining and dancing and will be an opportunity to put on your shiniest shoes, blingiest jewelry, and your most glamorous attire. Each of the organizations benefitting from the event provides much-needed services to children in Williamson County.   The Georgetown Project’s vision is that no child is hungry, hurt, alone, or rejected and that all children and youth believe they are loved, respected and treated with dignity. Since 1997,  the Georgetown Project has served almost 25,000 children and youth of all ages and from all walks of life. They believe that positive intergenerational relationships can make all the difference for youn...

The tips and suggestions below can help ensure that the safety and performance of your vehicle are performing optimally during the chilliest months of the year. Test your vehicle battery. Winter weather is especially hard on batteries. During cold temperatures, it can take twice as much current to start your car than under normal conditions. It is important to have a dependable battery. Inspect windshield wipers and function. Replace your wiper blades every year. Do not wait until they fall apart. Windshield wipers are crucial to your visibility while driving. It is important to ensure that you have a clear line of sight during those wintery days. Inspect and maintain proper tire pressure. When the temperature gauge drops, it is common to have to add air in your tires. Since tire pressures can decrease about 1psi every 10 degrees, you may notice your tire indicator light coming on. Underinflated tires can increase braking time and could skid more easily on wet pavement. So ge...

Need a good chili recipe for this cold weather? Ask any of us while you wait! We just wrapped up our annual Hewlett Chili Cook-Off, where over thirty employees sought to make the best chili on the Hewlett campus and take home the coveted Hewlett Chili Cup. Three judges were chosen from each dealership and service department. The judges tasted each chili scoring the recipe on flavor, authenticity, and aroma. After tallying up the votes first, second, and third-place prizes were handed out at each location. The competition was tough at Hewlett Volkswagen with multiple entries, and every single one of them tasting amazing. Competition was neck and neck between the nine competing. First place was awarded to a dynamic duo: Zack Daniel and Tyesha Gomez. Second place went to a new hire in service, Kevin Graef and Samantha Gomez was surprised and excited to take third place. After all the awards were given, the first-place chili from each location was transported to the Don Hewlett Ch...