Scheduling service for your Volkswagen in Lafayette

May 20, 2016

There are two main reasons you will need to schedule service on your vehicle; either something has gone wrong, or you are sticking to a maintenance schedule to prevent something from going wrong. Either way, when it comes to servicing your car, you want expertise, convenience and affordability. That is why when it comes to scheduling service for your Volkswagen in Lafayette, Southwest Volkswagen should be your first choice.

Let’s start with times where something has gone wrong. Like it or not, these things happen to everyone. You may hear a noise in your vehicle, notice it isn’t getting the gas mileage it should, the air went out, or any other number of problems that need to be addressed over the life of any car. Lafayette has hundreds of qualified mechanics, so why should you come to the dealership to service your Volkswagen? There are two main reasons. First of all, we know Volkswagen, because we drive Volkswagen models. Our people are Volkswagen people. That means they actually know your car before you get here. The second reason is the parts. Original Volkswagen parts are an important part of maintaining your Volkswagen’s optimum performance. We offer the same high-quality parts your vehicle was born with, and we keep a large inventory of these certified parts in stock. Too many mechanics opt for remanufactured parts or parts that “almost fit” in order to cut cost. By bringing your car to the Volkswagen dealership, you can rest assured that you are getting Volkswagen parts. What happens if your car needs a part that we don’t have in stock? Well, we have made it very easy to order it before you even come in.

As for preventative maintenance, we highly recommend sticking to a schedule. Your vehicle is one of the largest investments you will make, and keeping up with service helps keep your Volkswagen running at its best. Not to mention, that we rely on our vehicles every day. Properly scheduled maintenance is the perfect application of the phrase, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” At Southwest Volkswagen, we do our best to keep that “ounce” as small as possible. By starting with our service scheduler, you will know when you are due for what service. This keeps us on the same page as you to make sure nothing gets missed when it comes to keeping up with your car. If you need a better idea of where you should be on your service schedule, we have a maintenance menu that gives you a better idea of what you can expect down the road once your schedule starts.

While sticking to a schedule is recommended, we also understand that sometimes life gets in the way of that schedule. This is why we also offer Volkswagen Service Xpress. Don’t let the lack of an appointment be a reason to either fall too far off your schedule, or to visit a mechanic who may do a substandard job. Service Xpress offers the same high level of service from our expert technicians, plus Genuine Volkswagen Parts-all without an appointment. Service Xpress doesn’t cover everything we do, but if you need an oil and filter change, an exterior bulb replacement, an air filter replacement, tire rotation, cabin filter replacement, wiper blade replacement, or a battery diagnostic check and replacement you can just come on by.