May DAZE Sales Event at Strong Volkswagen

April showers brought May flowers and more! As the Memorial Day holiday approaches and May rapidly comes to an end, Strong Volkswagen brings you even lower monthly lease payments for a limited time only on the 2012 Jettas S, the 2012 Passat S, and the 2012 Tiguan S! With payments as low as $89 per month, depending on your down payment, you can walk away with a new car. 

If you prefer to purchase, 0% APR financing for up to 66 months is available for qualified borrowers on some models along and you receive an Apple iPad with every new VW leased or purchased.  So come into Strong VW today for the details on the May DAZE sales event and drive away in your new Volkswagen.

Twilight Zone Blog: Is the VW Hover Craft Real?

Reports about and a VW Hover Car have gone viral on the web! A product of the “People’s Car Project” in China, the Hover Car is displayed in a concept video that has sparked the imagination of the world. Designed by customers to use electromagnetic levitation to float just above the road, the recommended car also contains distance sensors that prevent collisions with people, other vehicles, and buildings.

Reports about and a VW Hover Car have gone viral on the web! A product of the “People’s Car Project” in China, the Hover Car is displayed in a concept video that has sparked the imagination of the world. Designed by customers to use electromagnetic levitation to float just above the road, the recommended car also contains distance sensors that prevent collisions with people, other vehicles, and buildings.


This imagined silver disk-shaped car is a two-seater with a joystick for maneuverability. The fact that it has no wheels allows the idea car to move easily in all directions including spinning on its own axis. Best of all, the Hover Car does not use fuel and produces no emissions! Remember, this car is NOT REAL. It is an idea! But the concept video is so convincing some people believe the car is operational today. Take a look at the full video here. (The video is in Chinese but the visual is pretty fun).

If the VW Hover Car were real, would you want one? How would you change it? In the meantime, why not check out the actual new cars available at Strong Volkswagen!

Strong VW Special: The Easter Bunny is for Big Kids, Too

Do you remember the days when you woke up to find what the Easter Bunny left you in your Easter Basket?  Chocolate melt-in-your mouth eggs were personal favorites.  And then there was the egg coloring and egg fights to see who had the toughest egg. Don’t forget about peeps snuggled down there in the Easter grass.

Well just because the Easter Bunny doesn’t visit you any more doesn’t mean you can’t have a nice Easter! Right now at Strong Volkswagen, we are giving away two Apple® iPads when you buy a new VW from us.  Check out our weekly specials today and see how you can save on your new Jetta, Passat, GTI or other VW model today!

Strong VW Employee Spotlight: Chip Bryson

Getting to know customers by name is just a small part of the service Chip Bryson provides as part of his job as assistant service manager/service advisor at Strong Volkswagen. Chip joined Strong VW in 2002 after a stint as service manager for a BMW Motorcycle dealer.  He believes treating customers right is the reason he recently received the Gold Guild Service Award from Volkswagen of America.  Take a look at a couple of reviews from customers who recognize Chip’s commitment to quality service.

     “The main reason I buy VW's is because I know Strong VW is going to service them. In almost 10 years, I’ve never had a bad experience there. I bought 4 cars from them already, 2 brand new and 2 pre-certified and they are great from sales to service. Every time I have a concern, Chip Bryson in service has it fixed. He understands and translates the owner’s questions into Mechanic’s language perfectly!”  Luigi 11/11  

     “I bought a 1996 Jetta several years ago from Strong and since then Chip has been providing me with great service. I have never had a problem getting a fast appointment that works with my work schedule and the shuttle is great if I don’t have time to wait. My car has ALWAYS been done on time and on budget and they have gone out of their way to get things covered for me.  One part is no longer in production... they fabricated it for me. That is dedication. I have no hesitation in passing this very well loved car (160000 miles now) down to my girls for their first car. I recommend Chip and his techs to everyone, they are awesome! He will take care of you. He calls and updates me if there are ever any problems and my car is always clean when I come and get it.” Rachel  2/10

Away from the dealership Chip likes to ride motorcycles, builds custom bikes and works with his family training their rescue dog, Riker.

Strong Volkswagen Features the 2012 Passat

Named the 2012 Motor Trend Care of the Year, the Volkswagen Passat offers features that make drivers and passengers alike loyal fans of this Chattanooga, Tennessee produced vehicle.  Not only did the Passat win the coveted Motor Trend Award, but it also is an IIHS Top Safety Pick award winner with six airbags, tire pressure monitoring, electronic stability and anti-lock brakes.

The Passet has more rear passenger leg room than other cars in its class, standard Bluetooth® technology, automatic dual-zone climate control, and an optional Fender premium audio system.  It is not wonder that Passat U.S. sales in 2011 increased by 124% over 2010 and helped Volkswagen of American have its best sales hear in nine years. And the momentum is continuing into 2012 with January sales up 48% over January 2011.

Volkswagen has taken its leading design and technology expertise and used it to build its highly energy efficient Chattanooga production plant, recently acknowledged as the first auto plant to receive the top environmental award from the U.S. Green Building Council. Not only does the plant same 50 million gallons of water over 10 years, using power from a local hydroelectric dam combined with insulation of its walls, the plant will save 720,000 kilowatts on power per year. The 2012 Passat was also a finalist for the 2012 Green Car of the Year Award.

Volkswagen is one of the top 10 employers in Chattanooga providing new jobs as they increase production of the Passat in 2012. They are also a major investor in economic development in the region.

Strong Volkswagen is pleased to offer a large inventory of 2012 VW Passat cars at its downtown Salt Lake City location.  Get your free Apple IPad with every purchase of new in stock vehicles.

Car Crashes: What you Need to Know About Body Shops and Parts

Check out our new article featuring VW Genuine Auto Parts. Here is the introduction:
Car accidents are stressful life events that everyone wants to avoid. From fender benders to more serious crashes, at the very least they are inconvenient and can result in mild to severe damage to your vehicle. By law, you are only required to obtain one estimate and you also have the right to select the body repair shop of your choice. Making a hasty, uninformed decision may result in a repaired vehicle that is substandard and could even violate the manufacturer's warranty.

Genuine manufacturer-made auto body replacement and repair parts are clearly what you want to restore your car to the condition is was before an accident. Click on the link above or here to see the entire article.

Strong Volkswagen Celebrates a Darn Good Year

Here at Strong Volkswagen, we are celebrating a very successful year with 1000 new VW vehicles sold so far in 2011.  This important sales number was reached at the same time Volkswagen of American sold 300,000 new cars.  Owner Brad Strong said, “We are on track to exceed our best year in a very long time.  Back in 2000 we sold 1009 new cars.  We are very grateful to our customers for selecting Strong VW for their new car purchase.”

The Chattanooga auto plant building the new Passat combined with the ever popular Jetta is helping to drive up VW sales across America. In addition, consumers appear ready to start spending as the economy shows signs of improvement and interest rates remain low. Volkswagen is enjoying double-digit growth in 2011 and projects even higher sales in 2012.

It’s not too late to buy your new Volkswagen car before the end of the year.  Check out our special offers today including the opportunity to receive two iPad2’s with the purchase of an in-stock new car purchase. We at Strong VW wish you a joyous holiday season and prosperous New Year!