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During these unprecedented times, taking care of yourself and others is critical, and one of the best things you can do for our community is to practice social distancing. The President has issued a “ 30 Days to Slow the Spread” guideline which includes listening to and following the directions of our state and local authorities. As reported by Fox 4, a joint decision on March 21 by government leaders of state and regional counties known as the Core4 announced a “ stay-at-home” order, telling people to refrain from any gatherings and ordering non-essential businesses to close down. Volkswagen Lee’s Summit and other dealerships are considered essential businesses as they provide repairs and transportation for those who are working in critical infrastructure industries. However, despite being considered an essential business, Volkswagen Lee’s Summit is completely changing the way it is conducting business in the face of the stay-at-home directive. Here are six ways Volkswagen Lee’s Summit has adjusted their operations to keep both employees and customers safe, while providing essential services to those who need them: By Appointment Only As the #1 Volkswagen dealer in the Midwest, and the #1 new car dealer in Lee’s Summit, MO, Volkswagen Lee’s Summit usually has a bustling showroom. But since mid-March, the dealership has drastically changed its showroom and service repair operations. “We not only clean and sanitize all work stations, door handles, tables, and all surfaces every hour, but we also have our dealership taped off in 6’ increments to help everyone remember the social distancing guidelines, and we limit the number of staff and employees who can be in the dealership at one time,” said Jeff Davis, Director of Operations for Volkswagen Lee’s Summit. “We also work by appointment only, to ensure we have the ability to keep total time in the dealership at a minimum, protecting our employees and our customers,” says Davis. Working from Home One of the benefits of working at a car dealership in 2020 is the technology available. Volkswagen Lee’s Summit has many employees who can answer questions, work car deals, schedule appointments, and follow up with customers while staying home. Due to the new climate of stress and worry, many people are interested in getting a reliable vehicle but delaying payments. Volkswagen Lee’s Summit is offering ZERO payments for 6 months when you upgrade to a new Volkswagen plus 0% APR for 6 years available. “We have many employees who are working from home now in order to follow our local area’s guidelines, and to help limit the number of people in our dealership,” said Davis. “The technology we have at our disposal and the new payment relief program we have right now is a huge benefit to our customers and our staff.” Virtual Tours Dealerships can leverage existing technology to now send a digital walk-around of the vehicle you’re interested in via email, text, or social media, reducing the need to shop in-person at a dealership. “On Volkswagen Lee’s Summit’s web page, you can click “Request Virtual Tour” to receive the information you’d normally need to come in for,” said Davis. “You’ll be able to see everything about the car, including interior and exterior tours, as well as peek into the engine bay and view a demonstration of the stand-out features. Online Financing and Payment Calculators If you’re interested in knowing exactly what your new car or used car payments will look like, Volkswagen Lee’s Summit’s website has a new payment calculator for estimating your payment, whether it be for purchases or leases. These are new tools that provide accurate cost and payment estimations previously unseen in most other dealerships in the state and country. This new leveraging of technology not only makes shopping online easier but reduces the time required at the dealership when purchasing your vehicle. Home Visits Test driving typically involves going to the dealership, meeting with a client advisor and going for a spin around the dealership. If you are staying home or working on social distancing, this test drive process seems nearly impossible. However, the vehicle you've had your eye on can be brought to you at your home — wiped down and sanitized — ready for you to explore and experience at your convenience. After your test drive and exploration of the vehicle, the client advisor will follow strict sanitation guidelines in wiping down and cleaning the car for the next customer. "Nothing is more important than the health and safety of our customers, employees and their families and that has always been the case. COVID-19 has simply made it more apparent," says Jeff Davis, director of operations. "Without a doubt, these are challenging times; however, that doesn't mean life and business don't continue. It only means they continue in a different way." Safer Signing Experience You can now purchase or lease a car without leaving your home! Client advisors at Volkswagen Lee’s Summit can bring all the necessary paperwork and the vehicle to your home, conferencing in the finance manager to answer any questions and make sure you are completely satisfied with your vehicle purchase. If you choose to go to the dealership, rest assured the area has been sanitized from the door handles down to the ballpoint pens. They will only allow one person at a time to meet with you so you can maintain all social distancing protocols. COVID-19 measures might change your routine, but they don’t need to limit your car buying options. If you are interested in a new car, know that Volkswagen Lee’s Summit is committed to making your car buying experience the best it can be even during these unprecedented times. Until April 30, get payment relief at Volkswagen Lee’s Summit while they are able to offer zero payments for six months and 0% APR for six years is available on approved credit.

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.

by Volkswagen Lee’s Summit Volkswagen Lee’s Summit has been the #1 Volkswagen dealer in Kansas City since its first year in business. An instant success story was unlikely for a non-domestic manufacture in the Midwest, but Jeff Davis, the Director of Operations for Volkswagen Lee’s Summit, was undeterred and set out to grow Volkswagen’s marketshare consistently and quickly. Relentless Dedication and Team Focus “We have a formula for success that started as a motivating advertising slogan but quickly turned into our path to success,” says Davis, “‘Ready, Set, Go!’ To me that means we’re all ready to give everything we’ve got every chance that we have. I expect my service and parts departments, as well as my sales, finance, and accounting departments to be driven, focused, and dialed-in every single day.” It is because of this precision and relentless dedication, Davis believes, that Volkswagen Lee’s Summit has surpassed all the other Volkswagen dealers in Kansas City and is currently ranked #13 in the Country for Volkswagen new car sales.** Volkswagen Lee’s Summit also sells more new cars than any other new car dealer in their area, even leading the market ahead of Chevy, Toyota, Honda, Subaru, and Ford for two years running.+ “The passion of our team is definitely one of the top reasons for our success,” says Davis. “We have been so fortunate to have hard-working, loyal, people who have all become family at Volkswagen Lee’s Summit.” Award-Winning Customer Service Volkswagen Lee’s Summit was recently awarded the rare and prestigious Wolfsburg Crest Club Award for the fifth year in a row, for excelling in volume sales, market penetration, and customer excellence in 2019. In order to be considered for the Wolfsburg Crest Club Award, a dealer must meet the very top-level standards in various areas, with the expected benchmarks for earning the award going far beyond sales effectiveness. Requirements also include excellence in such areas as customer engagement, service and parts, operations, and facility standards, VW Academy employee certification, and integrity in dealership finances. “We are so proud of these accolades from Volkswagen,” says Matt Ottosen, General Sales Manager. “We want people to know that when they choose Volkswagen Lee’s Summit they’ll get the right price, the right treatment, work with the best people who will do everything they can to make sure they get the right car and have an amazing experience. And when they come in for service and parts, it means they’ll be treated the right way there for the life of their vehicle!” Volkswagen Lee’s Summit is one of the few VW dealerships in the country that have won the Wolfsburg Crest Club award five years in a row! Volume Pricing and Good Deal Promise Another reason for Volkswagen Lee’s Summit’s success is their volume pricing and good deal promise. Rather than sell hundreds of cars for a larger profit, Volkswagen Lee’s Summit would rather sell thousands of cars for less profit. Why? Because lower prices mean customers will come back. In this scenario, all parties benefit. Transparent pricing is key to Volkswagen Lee’s Summit success as a dealer. Plus Volkswagen Lee’s Summit offers a 3 day car exchange guarantee - if a customer wants to change their vehicle for any reason, they can exchange it for another one within three days of purchase. “We love this business,” says Ottosen. “The joy of helping someone get the right car is unbeatable. Our sales team loves helping people buy their first car or get financed when everyone else said ‘no,’ or just saving people money because their interest rate was too high. We want our customers to have the best selection, at the best price possible, and then come back and service with us until they’re ready to buy again. We don’t want to just be a one-time dealer, we want to be their dealership forever. *Based on VW retail reports 2014-2019. ** Based on 2019 Current Year To Date Sales Rankings by Volkswagen of America +From Urban Science Data Hub Shared Sales ranking 2018-2019.

Winter in Kansas City can be a mixed bag of snow, freezing rain, icy streets, and subzero temperatures, interspersed by dramatically warm and sunny days. Having the right vehicle is vital to staying safe and confident on the roads this Winter. The Volkswagen Atlas has been named the Best Large Utility two years in a row by MotorWeek. Why not drive the best 7 Passenger vehicle out there? Here’s 5 reasons we believe the Atlas is the perfect vehicle for Winter-driving in Kansas City: The Atlas was Made in America, for Americans First of all, the Volkswagen Atlas is perfect for Kansas City families because it was designed and manufactured with them in mind. Many people may not realize this, but The Volkswagen Atlas (along with the Passat and soon-to-be-released Cross Sport) was designed and manufactured in Volkswagen’s Chattanooga, TN plant. “The Atlas is an American-made vehicle,” said Jeff Davis, General Manager and co-Owner at Volkswagen Lee’s Summit. “It was specifically designed for American families and buyers with their needs in mind. It is the size of vehicle our buyers want, the safety features and incredible tech they desire, plus All-Wheel Drive and all-weather tires, and other winter features that our buyers need!” The Atlas Offers Heated Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, and Remote Start A very popular Winter-feature in the Volkswagen Atlas is the Remote Start! When it’s too cold to go outside and start your car, the Volkswagen Atlas has a feature where you just hit a button on your key fob and it will start your car, warming up the seats and engine while the doors are locked so you can stay warm while your car safely heats up. Another feature perfect for Kansas City winter driving is the heated seats and steering wheel. Many models of the Volkswagen Atlas offer heated seats - you can choose from three levels of heat depending on the weather. Further, the higher trim levels of the Volkswagen Atlas offer a heated steering wheel as well! The Atlas Offers a Specific Winter Driving Mode in its 4Motion Engine Technology “One of the most exciting things about the Atlas is 4Motion technology in the AWD trims,” says Matt Ottosen, General Sales Manager for Volkswagen Lee’s Summit. The 4Motion All Wheel Drive system distributes engine power separately to all four wheels depending on road conditions. So if it’s snowy or wet, the Snow Mode 4Motion will allow the engine to shift into higher gears earlier, minimizing slipping and providing as much traction and stability as possible. The Atlas offers four driving modes: Snow Mode, Off Road, On Road, and Custom. “In our opinion, these extra safety features make the Atlas superior to any other 4-wheel drive system and guarantee you not only the safest ride but the smoothest possible too,” says Ottosen. The Atlas Allows You To Stay Connected and Navigate Safely The Volkswagen Atlas at Volkswagen Lee’s Summit offers Apple CarPlay or Android Auto (depending on your phone type), allowing you to use your phone apps without ever taking your eyes off the road. “Our customers love this feature,” says Davis. “With all of our Volkswagen vehicles, you can navigate using Waze, Google Maps or Maps, listen to your favorite Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, or Music on your phone, plus voice TEXT and call without ever touching your phone. Our Volkswagen models make it easy to stay connected with both your hands still on the wheel at all times.” In fact the Atlas was named one of Ward’s 10 Best User Experiences for Smart, Safe, Connected Vehicles. “Atlas was built specifically with the American consumer in mind,” said Hendrik Muth, Senior Vice President, Product Marketing and Strategy. “It offers a host of available technology and driver assistance features designed to make people’s lives easier. We’re very encouraged to be recognized with the Wards 10 Best UX award—it means we’re getting it right.” All Atlas models are equipped with the MIB II infotainment system, which not only creates the foundation for the next generation of Volkswagen’s Car-Net® connected vehicle services platform, but also offers one of the most comprehensive suites of connected vehicle services and features available in the automotive industry today. Capacitive touchscreens offer SD card and USB multimedia interfaces, as well as Bluetooth® technology for compatible devices. Atlas SEL Premium presents drivers with a 12.3-inch fully-digital instrument cluster with the advanced Volkswagen Digital Cockpit system. Volkswagen is committed to driving the development of more connected and intelligent vehicles, and the VW Car-Net® connectivity system is a major element in achieving that goal. Features available through VW Car-Net are divided into three key areas: “App-Connect,” “Security & Service,” and “Guide & Inform.” Driver Assistance Technology to Keep You Safe in the Atlas Finally, the Volkswagen Atlas offers a myriad of driver assistance features to keep drivers safe on Winter roads in Kansas City. The SE models feature a blind-spot monitoring system that lets you know when someone is in your blind-spot! The SE with Technology trim features adaptive cruise control - slowing the car down when someone is too close to you, Lane Assist, which keeps you in your lane, and Front Assist, which offers automatic emergency braking in case of a hazard in the road or accident. For drivers wanting even more safety technology, the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium comes equipped with a parking assistance system and Volkswagen Digital Cockpit, a virtual gauge cluster display which provides light driver assistance, navigation and awareness features in place of the standard gauge cluster. Get The Atlas at Kansas City’s #1 Volkswagen Dealer Volkswagen Lee’s Summit has the largest selection of Atlas vehicles in the Kansas City area! Volkswagen Lee’s Summit is Kansas City’s #1 Volkswagen dealer for volume sales and customer satisfaction since it’s opening in 2014 (Based on VW retail reports 2014-2019+) Come see why more people prefer Volkswagen Lee’s Summit. Visit today just off 470 and Colbern road or visit VWLeesSummit.com.