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One thing is certain: for the past 6 weeks Kansas Citians have made a huge effort to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the stay home directives lift and people carefully adjust to social distancing outside of their homes, many remain concerned about their economic well-being. According to the Kansas City Business Journal, over 392,000 workers filed initial unemployment claims from March 15th - April 19th. Fortunately, Volkswagen Lee’s Summit has a financial relief special for those who need a new or used car right now, as well as a program for customers who are currently driving a Volkswagen. Auto dealerships are considered essential in Missouri because people, especially first responders, grocers, pharmacists, doctors, and other public service workers, still need to travel to do their jobs safely and reliably. For the past 7 weeks Volkswagen Lee’s Summit has been offering virtual walk-arounds of vehicles, online and over-the-phone payment quotes, no contact service and repair appointments, home delivery programs, and, of course, heightened sanitization of and social distancing within their dealerships to keep customers and employees safe. As part of their current payment relief program, Volkswagen Lee’s Summit is offering zero dollars down, zero percent interest for 72 months, and no payments required FOR months, and then Volkswagen Lee’s Summit will make two payments for customers, allowing for six months no car payments on approved credit. Their assistance program extends to used cars as well, including 0% interest for 60 months and no payments required for four months, on approved credit. So even during a pandemic, now is an ideal time to upgrade your car and get relief from making a car payment. “We know our community has been impacted,” said Jeff Davis, Director of Operations for Volkswagen Lee’s Summit, “We want to help them in a meaningful way during this time of need.” If you purchase a Volkswagen in May, Volkswagen Lee’s Summit has great news for its customers! Volkswagen will provide up to six payments for VCI customers who are involuntarily unemployed due to economic reasons, including, but not limited to, lockouts, individual and mass layoffs, business failure or bankruptcy, or COVID-19. “No other manufacturer is doing anything close to this,” says Davis. “The Volkswagen Pledge is something I am extremely proud of and so happy that we can help our customers in these uncertain times." For details on the Volkswagen Pledge visit VWLeesSummit.com or reach out to one of Volkswagen Lee’s Summit’s client advisors. While right now might not seem like the time to buy a new or used car, it might actually be the best time to make such a purchase. Not only can you take advantage of great financing deals, but almost the entire transaction can be done from your own home. You can browse their inventory online so you and your family can decide on a vehicle that’s right for you — on your own time. They not only have Volkswagen models, but many others as well in their used car inventory. You can narrow your search based on the make, model and price point you want to see. If you find a vehicle you want, you can chat, text or call to learn more about the car and how you can safely test drive it. Fox 4 reports that with COVID-19 cases declining in KC, leaders are working to slowly open other non-essential businesses to help the economy improve as Kansas and Missouri businesses slowly reopen. As more Kansas Citians start regaining the financial and social footing, Volkswagen Lee’s Summit has your back. They have made it their mission to offer payment relief and make it as easy and safe as possible to get into a vehicle during these uncertain times. Learn more about these and other specials on their website.

Read our original article on Fox 4 here When it comes to young families buying a vehicle that will fit their growing family comfortably, many are looking at the compact crossover segment for the right fit. The compact SUV segment is the largest in the US as nearly 1 in every 4 cars sold is a compact crossover, totaling 4.1 million in annual sales in 2019. Crossovers are popular for a number of reasons. They are comfortable, safe, spacious, and versatile — in other words, the perfect vehicle for a young family. One crossover checks all of the boxes for young and growing families: the new Volkswagen Tiguan. Cars.com named the Volkswagen Tiguan as its “Best Compact SUV of 2019”, beating out six other contenders on its way to clinching the coveted award. “The Tiguan returns as champion of the challenge based on the strength of how it drives while giving up nothing in roominess, media, safety tech and cabin comfort for it,” said Cars.com Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Newman. The 2020 Tiguan has an optional 3rd row, which is extremely rare for a compact SUV,  it also starts at a lower price than the Toyota RAV4 or the Honda CR-V, has more torque, and has a better warranty (4 years/ 50,000 miles), not to mention a seating capacity of 7. “The Tiguan has become one of our most popular vehicles at Volkswagen Lee’s Summit,” says Jeff Davis, General Manager at Volkswagen Lee’s Summit. “It’s a good size for a growing family, has plenty of horsepower and incredible tech — all at the right price.” Here are a few reasons Kansas City families will love the new 2020 Tiguan: The 2020 Tiguan has Wi-Fi and upgraded safety features What’s new for 2020? According to Volkswagen, all the 2020 Tiguan models will be equipped with Front Assist, Side Assist, and Rear Traffic Alert. These features have become in very high-demand at Volkswagen Lee’s Summit. “Have you ever been caught off guard while following behind another car and they stop suddenly?” Says Matt Ottosen, General Sales Manager at Volkswagen Lee’s Summit. “The new 2020 Tiguan will automatically brake and give you a forward-collision alert now. We have this in our Atlas models and I have customers and friends tell me all the time how life-saving it is. Plus the 2020 Tiguan has blind-spot warning system like the new Atlas and Passat models. We’re really excited about these enhancements and know our customers are going to appreciate them.” In fact, the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan was just recognized as a Top Safety pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Further, the new 2020 Tiguan models will be equipped with the next-generation Car-Net telematics system, as well as in-car Wi-Fi capability. Wireless charging is available, starting on the SE trim. In addition to great safety technology, the Tiguan is also available with Volkswagen’s robust 4Motion all-wheel-drive system, making driving in Kansas City’s icy and snow roads in the winter not only easier but much safer. Volkswagen Lee's Summit Tiguan Interior   These safety features coupled with four different drive modes (including one specifically for driving in snow), the Tiguan is one of the safest places a young family could be. Tiguan offers excellent versatility Young families will love the new Tiguan because it has been designed specifically for them.“We redesigned the Tiguan from the ground up last year to meet the needs of American drivers and their families,” said Scott Keogh, CEO, Volkswagen Group of America. Being designed for young families makes the Tiguan stand out in the crowded field of the crossover segment, especially considering its available third row. Not many crossovers in the compact segment have a third-row option, making their versatility limited for prospective buyers. However, with the optional fold-flat third row and flexible interior (three different folding options for the second row), the Tiguan offers interior space that the competition can’t. Additionally, Cars.com ranks the Tiguan as one of the 13 best cars for child seats, noting ample space and ease of installation make the Tiguan an easy choice for families with small children. 2020 Tiguan re-launches complimentary maintenance and great warranty New this year, Volkswagen is offering two years of complimentary maintenance on all 2020 models. “I have personally been part of many discussions with Volkswagen encouraging them to bring back the Carefree Maintenance program,” says Davis, “so I am very pleased they are bringing it back to our customers starting in 2020!” New 2020 models, including the Tiguan, will come with the two year, 24,000-mile maintenance program which covers regularly scheduled service at no cost and a four year, 50,000-mile warranty. 2020 Tiguan Tiguan offers comfort and convenience features galore The Tiguan is perfect for Kansas City drivers and families because it comes in so many different trim packages, perfectly customizable to different situations and needs. The base “S” trim Tiguan starts at a very reasonable $24,945. Above that comes the SE, SE R-Line Black, SEL and SEL Premium R-Line. According to Car and Driver, “Choosing a Tiguan trim is only about features and convenience equipment; they’re all powered by the same 184-hp, turbocharged four-cylinder engine and eight-speed automatic transmission. We suggest stepping up to at least the SE model, which adds a larger 8.0-inch infotainment system, keyless access, and leatherette seats that are heated and powered.” The jump from SE to SEL is a significant one, adding about $5,000, but all the extra features it adds, including adaptive cruise, a panoramic sunroof, remote start, power liftgate, and larger 18-inch wheels, may be worth it to you. Adding all-wheel drive, which is available on any trim, adds roughly $1,500, but makes the third row optional. If you’re in the business of hauling kids, we’d spend the extra $600 to make the Tiguan a seven-seater. The Tiguan SEL model adds upscale features like a heated steering wheel, auto-dimming rearview mirror, and rain-sensing wipers. The SEL Premium R-Line adds a new heated wiper park, standard R-Line content, and 20-inch wheels. With the features, space, versatility, and warranty, the Tiguan is an exceptional value. If you’re a young family looking for the perfect vehicle to get you started, then the Volkswagen Tiguan is the obvious choice, and Volkswagen Lee’s Summit is the place to make it happen. Check out the vast inventory of Tiguan models at Volkswagen Lee’s Summit for the perfect fit for your family.

Many people believe that the end of the year is the ideal time to buy a vehicle. But what many people do not realize that that the old adage of buying a car at the end of the year doesn’t take into consideration manufacture incentives, selection or dealership specials. In fact Volkswagen Lee’s Summit pricing on new cars in Kansas City just got BETTER in January than it was in December! Here are four reasons January is the best time to buy or lease a Volkswagen at Volkswagen Lee's Summit. Better Discounts on the Cars You Love While many other manufacturers have launched 2020’s and sometimes 2021 vehicles last year, Volkswagen has intentionally slowed it’s roll-out of new models to maximize the launch of several new vehicles and redesigned vehicles. This means that while other New Car Dealerships in Lee's Summit can only offer brand new vehicles (2020 and 2021 models) with minimal incentives on 2020 models, Volkswagen Lee's Summit still has plenty of 2019 new Volkswagen vehicles at incredible savings. In fact the discounts, leases and finance offers at Volkswagen Lee's Summit are BETTER in January than they were in December. Take a look at these discounts on new 2019 cars and SUV’s Volkswagen Lee's Summit is offering this month: 2019 Atlas SEL with Navigation and AWD is up to $6700 off MSRP* 2019 Golf GTI S - $4250 off MSRP* (our biggest discount we’ve ever had on this vehicle) 2019 Passat Wolfsburg - $5600 off MSRP! 2019 Jetta S - $3245 off MSRP* 2019 Jetta R-Line - up to $3600 off MSRP* 2019 Volkswagen Arteon SE AWD - up to $5800 off MSRP! Compare these discounts to other off-brand dealerships and you’ll see the difference. Improved Trade Offers Another great reason Kansas City shoppers should buy or lease a new car from Volkswagen Lee's Summit in January is the improved trade offer. Our dealership focuses on selling out of our used cars at the end of the year, so by the new year we are always low on inventory in our used car departments. January is a great time to buy a new car because we are eager to replenish our diminished supply of used cars. Plus Volkswagen Lee’s Summit will buy your vehicle even if you don’t buy one from us! Right now Volkswagen Lee's Summit will buy your car for its ORIGINAL BASE MSRP, deducting only for mileage, manufacturer incentives that were originally paid on the vehicle, thus lowering its value, and any damage. (2010 and newer, no high lines). We are also offering high values for vehicles older than 2010’s to help grow our used car inventory and can offer Cash for Clunkers value for them. Find out what your car is worth here. Higher Objectives = Better Deals For You Another reason January is an ideal month for New Car Buyers in Kansas City is that Volkswagen Lee's Summit has been given a VERY high objective from our manufacturer for January that we simply have to reach in order to keep operating at top standards. What does that mean to you? It means we are EXTREMELY motivated to sell 165 new cars this month. In addition to dropping our pricing on vehicle purchases on our 2019 Volkswagen models, Volkswagen Lee's Summit has extremely aggressive lease offers as well. Plus we’re doing a 2 for 1 LOGO sale this month which means you can lease 2 cars for the price of 1! Check out our New Car Specials on our website to see a few ways you can mix and match your two favorite VW vehicles at Volkswagen Lee's Summit. Or message us and we’ll work up a lease or purchase payment on your two favorite cars. 0% Financing Available Finally, another great reason to buy a new car this month is that Volkswagen just released 0% financing OAC for 60 months on the 2019 Arteon luxury sedan! Or we have 0.9% OAC for 72 months through Volkswagen Credit Institution (VCI)! This is the lowest APR we have seen on this vehicle in all of last year! Get pre-approved here January is the best month to get this luxurious, modern, stylish vehicle at the best price possible. January is the idea time to buy your next car or SUV. Volkswagen Lee's Summit has hundreds of new vehicles for our Kansas City New Car Shoppers at great discounts, lease offers and finance payments. Volkswagen Lee’s Summit serves the Lee’s Summit, MO, Independence, MO, North Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, Olathe, KS, Leawood, KS and Overland Park, KS areas. Contact us today or just top to take advantage of our incredible January deals. *Vin: Atlas Vin, 1V2MR2CAXKC602802. 2019 Jetta R-Line VIN: 3VWCB7BU2KM271753, 2019 Golf GTI Vin 3VW6T7AU4KM031101, 2019 Jetta S Vin: 3VWCB7BU0KM271928, 2019 Passat 1VWLA7A33KC001315, Arteon VIN WVWBR7AN0KE000619….all Based on purchase and cannot be combined with any other special rate or lease offer. See dealer for details. Requires dealer-arranged financing. Excludes TT&L, state and Dealer Amin fee of $199.99