Category Archives: Tips & Tricks

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How Can I Be a Good Driver in the Braintree, MA Area?  

Six Things to Remember to Become a Good Driver   

Being a good driver goes beyond just maneuvering a vehicle; it involves responsible habits, respect for traffic rules, and ensuring the safety of yourself and others on the road. We promote safe and skilled driving practices at Quirk Volkswagen in Braintree, MA. In this blog post, we’ll share essential tips to help you become a proficient and responsible driver in the bustling streets of Braintree, enhancing your driving experience and contributing to road safety.  

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Learn how to adjust your seats in the new Volkswagen vehicles!

Video: Check Out the New Seat Adjustment Feature in Volkswagen Vehicles

Volkswagen vehicles are best known for their superior technological features, which sets them apart from the segment. One of the most convenient features is the state-of-the-art power-adjusted seat feature. It comes standard in many Volkswagen vehicles in the SEL and SEL Premium trim levels. You can seamlessly adjust to your desired seating position to help gain more visibility along with top-class comfort in your Volkswagen. Check out this video to learn how to adjust your seats in the new Volkswagen vehicles at Quirk Volkswagen in Braintree, MA.

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2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

How to activate the Wi-Fi Hotspot in your Volkswagen vehicle?

Activating Wi-Fi Hotspot via myVW mobile app

Volkswagen is a renowned brand with state-of-the-art technology features in its vehicle lineup. A revolutionary move made by the company is having an in-built Wi-Fi hotspot to stay connected wherever you go. The Wi-Fi hotspot feature is available in most vehicles in the brand’s extensive lineup, including the Atlas, ID.4, Jetta, and the Tiguan. It’s capable of hosting up to six devices at a time so that you and your family can enjoy and stay connected to wireless internet services with ease. One of the latest upgrades is activating the Wi-Fi hotspot via the myVW mobile app. You can download the myVW mobile from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. Learn how to activate the Wi-Fi Hotspot in your Volkswagen vehicle from the video below brought to you by Quirk Volkswagen in Braintree, MA.

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What to do When Your Engine is Overheating?  

Things to Remember While Dealing with an Overheated Engine  

An overheating engine is the worst nightmare for every driver as you would never want to get stranded on the road with this problem. However, things are unpredictable when you drive, so you should know how to deal with this situation. In this blog post by Quirk Volkswagen in Braintree, MA, we will give you some essential tips. Scroll down to read more!  

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How to Increase the Fuel Efficiency of Your Car

Tips to Improve the Fuel Efficiency of Your Car

Fuel prices are rapidly rising every year. At the same time, cars have become our day-to-day necessity. Even though electric vehicles have entered the market, the demand for gas cars will always be there. We do not have any control over the fuel prices, but we can do our part to improve the fuel efficiency of our cars. It would help us save some money by reducing fuel consumption. Keep reading this blog by the Quirk Volkswagen dealership in Braintree, MA, to learn various tips to improve your car’s fuel efficiency.

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How to Drive Safely at Night?

Tips For Driving at Night

While night driving is fun and thrilling, we cannot deny that it is riskier and trickier. There are a lot of tests and trials one faces at night, such as diminished visibility, weariness, and glare from too much light. It is not shocking that the majority of road accidents occur at night. However, we can make night driving safe, protected, and guarded by taking additional preventive measures. Keep reading this blog by Quirk Volkswagen in Braintree, MA, to learn tips for driving at night safely.

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Avoid Heat Stroke

How to Prevent Heat Stroke

Know How to Prevent Heat Stroke in Detail

Hundreds of people have perished because of the recent nationwide heatwave, and this week’s forecast predicts temperatures in the triple digits for millions of people. Many people are at risk as temperatures increase to historic highs, from young children attending summer camps to the elderly seeking relief from the heat. Read this blog by Quirk Volkswagen, Braintree, MA, to learn more about how to prevent heat stroke.

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Is Trading in Old Vehicle a Good Option?

What is Cash for Cars?

When purchasing a vehicle, making a down payment trade-in is always advisable. The convenience of a trade-in is that it allows a car buyer to walk into a dealership with a used vehicle and walk out — or rather, drive out — with a brand-new car. However, this convenience comes at a high price since most buyers are likely to lose money by receiving less for their trade-in than it is worth. If the trade-in comes from a car manufacturer other than the one represented by the dealership, the dealer is more likely to offer a low price. We will discuss here about the advantages of car trade in and what Cash for Cars is by Quirk Volkswagen, MA.

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How to repair a rust spot on a car

Rust is one of those things that can quickly cause your car to lose value. A rusty spot is usually due to an excessive amount of moisture buildup that doesn’t get tended to enough, and over time the oxidation will lead to rust. It’s not a good look, and it will have an effect on your vehicle’s resale value. Fortunately, there’s something you can do about it. You don’t have to be a seasoned professional to fix a rusty spot. In fact, it doesn’t really take that long. Check out the video below to see how to repair a rust spot on a car, and try your hand at being a handyman! Read the rest of this entry >>

man and woman looking at car tires

Make the most out of your tires

Tips to increase the lifespan of your tires

Tires are that one part of your vehicle you can easily ignore and then find yourself suddenly being forced to shell out hundreds of dollars unexpectedly to replace them. Regardless of how well you maintain your tires, they’ll need to be replaced eventually. However, there are a few steps you can take to make them last longer. Take a look at our blog to see some tips to increase the lifespan of your tires! Read the rest of this entry >>