What comes to mind when the general public gets asked “what do you think or know about the VW brand and how would you describe it?”  The answers seem to be all over the board as the VW brand itself has a lot to offer to a wide range of demographics. Younger folks describe what they know and like far different than the family with kids. The more seasoned VW owners have yet a different opinion as they typically take a trip down memory lane describing yesteryear’s models.  One thing remains constant throughout the generations, FUN! Volkswagens are fun to drive, fun to look at, fun to show off, even fun to wash, go figure! As many of you know, VW also owns the Audi brand.   About 10-15 years ago, Audi made a big splash in the market and their cars became “cool” almost overnight.   Audi has always built great cars but that cool(ness) factor and explosion in the market was pinpointed to one small and simple option:   The LED “cat eye” headlights.   Obviously by...

Auto critics say the all-new ID.4 is unlike any electric vehicle.   On the outside, clean aerodynamic lines make for a striking presence on the road. On the inside, plenty of room makes for a spacious, comfortable cabin.   The all-new ID.4 will transform how you think about electric cars. The team at Volkswagen has always believed that access to mobility can change lives. The ID.4 was designed as an electric SUV that’s functional, fun-to-drive, and affordable.  Go Ahead, Spread Out! The MEB platform (essentially the vehicle’s underpinnings) has an elongated wheelbase and short overhangs. With the absence of a combustion engine, the interior cabin space is maximized and designed with all passengers in mind, not just the driver. The ID.4 has enough room for four friends, legroom in the rear of 37.6 inches, and 64.2 cubic ft. of cargo space with the rear seats folded down. Goodbye Gas. Hello Range. The Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S and 1st Edition electric vehicles can...

Are you planning a road trip for the Holidays? If you answered yes, we would like to invite you to stop by for a FREE, NO CHARGE Winter Pit Stop service. It's super easy and you can stay in your vehicle!   We will take care of you right on the Service Drive as soon as you arrive. What does the Winter Pit Stop include? ·          Checking and adjusting your vehicle’s tire pressures, ·          Inspecting tire tread wear and conditions, ·          Performing a battery health test, and   ·          Checking and topping off the oil, washer fluid, and coolant. Why is it important to perform a checkup before Winter? Tires: With the change of ambient temperatures, you can expect a change in your tire pressures.  For every 10-degree drop in temperature, the air in your tires decreases by one PSI (pound p...

Back by popular demand, it’s the (now) annual “How to Cajun fry a turkey” 2.0 edition. As you know, my last name is Chauvin (pronounced Show-Van).   There is a little fishing community some 70 miles south of New Orleans called “Chauvin, LA”.   No, I’ve never lived there personally but my grandfather was born there and our family ties run deep in Cajun country.   My turkey frying knowledge, I guess, came from this little town that bears my last name.   I myself have been frying turkeys for as long as I can remember and here’s how I do it:   Supplies needed:   A turkey fryer. You can buy the entire set-up for around $100 at Academy.   The set-up comes with a stand, thermometer, propane hose and hookup, plus the pot and all the accessories needed for dropping the turkey in/out of the pot.   (Propane NOT included) Welding gloves or barbecue gloves (also available at Academy). Large 3 gallon (large square box) of peanut oil (available at… you gu...

Your car does nothing without tires. TIRES ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT SAFETY ITEM on your car. Going is optional, and on my older car, I sometimes think the car gets to decide if it will go or not. Tu rning and stopping are mandatory. Without tires, your car will not do any of them. Poor quality tire s do these things more poorly than higher quality tires do. Sufficient tire tread is vital in the rain or on wet roads.      If your tires are more than 8 years old or your tread depth is less than 4/32 of an inch, you need to get new tires. That’s where we come in! We sell and install tires afford ably. Heck , we have a price match program that guarantees if you find the  same tire at a store  within 25 miles of us, we will match the price.   We invite you to call for details (512) 681-3500.   The tires we sell for your Volkswagen come with road hazard ins urance that will completely replace your damaged tire in the first year and pay for half in the secon...

A wise person once told me; “as with anything in life, change seems to be the only constant we can count on”. Yes, life as we know it has changed - a lot, (maybe even more so in just these last few months). What I want to discuss today is the biggest change in the used car market that I’ve seen in my 30+ years in the car business. First let me digress back to the first big used car market change I witnessed, right after 9/11. As America and many places around the world were stunned, the economy almost came to a standstill here in the United States. Very shortly after, General Motors (partnered with GMAC) announced the “Keep America Rolling” campaign and introduced a 0% loan for 72 months on all of their automobiles. It was the first introduction of a 0% auto loan and it worked VERY WELL. What we witnessed at that time was people trading in their current year models for the exact same vehicle simply because they only wanted to trade “loans” and have one for 0%. As you can only guess, ...

Don’t wait until it’s too late.   Charge up that A/C today! As our Texas summertime heat takes hold and the outside temperature hits the century mark, it is important that your vehicle’s air conditioning system blows cold and is at full operation. Air conditioning systems are designed to keep passengers cool and comfortable. It is not uncommon for a vehicle’s A/C system to go untouched and unmaintained until it stops working altogether. Sometimes waiting until the system stops working can cost much more, not only to your wallet but also in time and resources waiting for your vehicle to be repaired. And don’t forget that getting stuck in this heat with no A/C is almost unbearable! Over time, the A/C fittings become loose and O-rings, hoses and seals wear out causing problems. Symptoms of an AC system that may need attention are:  The A/C blows warm air,  The cooling is intermittent,  There is little to no airflow,  When turned on, the compressor makes a...