Abbotsford Auto Repair

Volkswagen cars feature many models and types that are perfectly suited for the roads and traffic in and around Abbotsford, British Columbia. The design features, traction and handling make the VW perfect for Abbotsford’s rainy season as well as the challenges of stop and go urban traffic. If you are in the market for a new car, you should consider the different VW models that are available to Abbotsford area drivers. The various VW models include the rebirth of the classic Beetle for 2014, Passat, Jetta, Eos and Touareg. Note that all prices listed are in Canadian dollars for model year 2014 and mileage provided is in kilometers per litre (km/L). VW Beetle The different types of VW Beetles that you may consider for your Abbotsford driving include the TSI/TDI engine Beetles, starting at around $22,675, Convertible for your sporty side at $29,075 and Beetle GSR at $33,635. The Beetle ... read more

While BMW has always been known for their impressive performance, beautiful styling, and plush luxury, in recent years they have added a few other words to their descriptions: efficient, and green. As the automotive world shifts towards alternatively fueled vehicles, the Ultimate Driving Machine has not only stayed with the times, but become one of the leading innovators. BMW’s impressive commitment to alternatively fueled vehicles is driven by their EfficientDynamics engine line, which helps the company develop new and improved ways to reduce traditional fuel consumption in their cars. To show you the many ways that BMW is now going green, here’s a little more about EfficientDynamics, as well as the three different engine options that BMW is employing to reduce their environmental impact. EfficientDynamics BMW’s EfficientDynamics family is based on a simple yet effective motto: “Less Emissions. More Driving Pleasure ... read more

Volkswagen is one of the automakers keeping this in mind with a variety of options, including both hybrid and diesel options, for eco-conscious customers which is, surely, appreciated by the divers in environmentally-conscious Abbotsford, BC. Industry Leaders In their push fro eco-friendliness, Volkswagen has also become the first automobile company worldwide to be awarded with a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building certification for their new manufacturing plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee. What exactly does that mean? The plant was given platinum certification, the highest designation possible from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), and earned 52 out of 69 possible points. Some of the sustainable highlights include designing an a paint shop that saves nearly 190 million liters of water a year, a reflective roof that lowers cooling costs and saves energy, low flow water closets and urinals, and having 48% of building materi ... read more

If you are a Volkswagen owner, especially one who lives in or near the vicinity of the Abbotsford, British Columbia area, there are some preventative car care measures you should take to keep your Volkswagen on the road. Learning these basic measures can help add years to the life of your car and help maintain its reliability. Schedule Regular Oil and Filter Changes Vehicle technology has advanced significantly in the past few years. Parts such as spark plugs and those operating your emissions and cooling systems are now designed to last you well over 160,000 kilometers. Even with these advances, it is still important to have your oil changed on a regular basis. In addition to regular oil changes, you should also look at having all of the filters (i.e. cabin air and oil) changed. As an example, a 2014 VW Touareg Hybrid 4-door SUV driven 16,000 kilometers would require at this point the following ... read more

As one of the top luxury vehicle manufacturers in the world, BMW has been unveiling concept cars since 1949. So far, in the 21st century the German automaker has trudged on, incorporating new technologies meant to further advance the automotive industry as a whole. I8 Perhaps no other BMW concept car in recent times has gotten more attention than the open-top i8 convertible. First unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Show, the i8 is designed as a sporty plug-in hybrid. Its hybrid system consists of a 3-cylinder turbo-diesel engine and lithium-ion electric motor, which combine for an output of 349 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque. The i8 adheres to its manufacturer’s LifeDrive architectural philosophy, which consists of two purpose-built modules: one for accommodating passengers (“Life”) and the other for propulsion and suspension components (“Drive”). “Life” represents the car’s architecture, which consists of a carbon-fiber skeleton dressed up in the ... read more

It didn’t look like it was going to work out, at least in the West. Tarnished by its association with Nazi Germany, the Volkswagen automotive brand was a slow sell in the North American market, and it was headquartered in a country that was still reeling from defeat in World War II. Today, though, is one of the largest automakers in the world, thus (in a sense) living up to the figurative meaning of its name: “People’s Car.” The Beginning In Germany of the 1930s, few people could afford cars, since most of them were luxury models. So, with the encouragement of then-dictator Adolf Hitler, some car makers like Mercedes-Benz, Steyr Motors, and Hanomag embarked on “peoples’ car” projects. The German Labour Front, or the Deutsche Arbeitsfront (DAF)—which was the Nazi organization that became the country’s sole trade union when Hitler came to power—took the concept further by establishing the Volkswagen brand on May 28, 1937. Originally calledGesellscha ... read more

BMW’s are amongst the most luxurious and quality cars on the market. They offer a combination of luxury, performance, and reliability that is hard to beat. However, as with all automobiles, your BMW may run into problems and when it does you may face expensive mechanical fees. To avoid accruing these types of costs and keeping your BMW in prime driving condition, there are a number of preventative steps you can take. Regular maintenance will increase the longevity of your BMW and keep you behind the wheel of this amazing car. Common BWM Problems The problems your BMW is prone to will vary according to the model and some models are, naturally, more reliable than others. For instance, the BMW 3 series has been ranked by consumer reports as the all around most reliable while the 7 series is considered the lowest amongst BMW models. In general, however, BMWs tend to run into issues with electrical components such as the navigation system, window/wiper motors, centra ... read more

There is a reason that BMW’s motto is “The Ultimate Driving Machine.” Regardless of what people are looking for in a vehicle, they’re likely to find it in a BMW, as the company creates a wide range of incredible cars. But choosing which BMW is right for you can be a daunting task. Here’s a quick rundown of all of BMW’s stellar lines, so you can know how to pick the perfect BMW for you. 1 Series The 1 Series is BMW’s entry line. It is aimed at the consumer who wants an everyday car that packs a little extra punch in terms of style, luxury, and driving feel. The 1 Series comes in five trims: coupe, convertible, ActiveE electric coupe, 3-door hatchback, and 5-door wagon. The 1 Series is the most affordable BMW, with a starting MSRP of $31,500. 2 Series The 2 Series serves as a luxurious lightweight daily driver. It is offered in two models: a coupe, and the Active Tourer, which rests somewhere between a station wagon and a min ... read more

When it comes to luxury sedans, six automotive companies sit atop the world: BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, Lexus, and Tesla. Each of these luxury automakes offers a high-end luxury sedan that is considered among the world’s premier; slightly less impressive than the quarter-million dollar machines put out by Rolls Royce and Bentley, but kilometers above virtually all of the other sedans on the market. Of course, each car offers different things than the next, so choosing which of those companies is right for you is, at some level, a matter of taste. They have different strengths, weaknesses, features, and design. But still, many people wonder how BMW stacks up with its competitors in the upper-echelon luxury sedan market. Here’s how they compare to Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, Lexus, and Tesla. Luxury It goes without saying that luxury is a big factor in luxury sedans. BMWs ... read more

There is likely no car in the past two decades that has epitomized the the correlation between track and street as well as the Audi R8 has. It is no coincidence, then, that no automaker has been as simultaneously successful with one car for both racing and driving purposes, as Audi has been with their relatively recent super car. The Audi R8 is one of the most storied vehicles in recent years, turning heads – and ears – on the track, on the street, and even on the red carpet. So, how did this living legend come to be the beast that it is? Here’s a brief history of the evolution of the Audi R8. Born to Race The R8 began in 2000 as a Le Mans Prototype, an open-topped race car that combined elements of their two successful racers, the R8R and the R8C. From there, the legend was born. The R8 competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans for seven years, winning a stunning five times. When the R8 then hung up its hat, it was widely considered one of the greatest Le Mans race cars ... read more