Volkswagen Car Parts Online

2009-10-09T15:03:00.002-03:00

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Volkswagen Polo destined for Canada?

2009-09-09T13:55:00.003-03:00

Volkswagen has a new look, although most North Americans probably won't be aware of the styling redirection. As it is, the 2010 Scirocco that first surfaced with the brand's updated design language won't be coming to our shores anytime soon, although we'll certainly get the updated Rabbit, which will once again get the Golf moniker for 2010. The new generation VI compact ushers in the new narrow horizontal grille, and is so good looking and reportedly drives so well that it shouldn't have any problem measuring up to generation V sales figures. But as good as the new Golf appears to be, there's something smaller that might just overtake the Golf in popularity if offered in Canada.

Volkswagen launched the fifth-generation Polo in Geneva this week, and while a subcompact by our measurements the little hatchback is anything but short on space. Accommodating for five and their luggage, the Polo offers Volkswagen's upper-crust interior quality with what should be spirited driving dynamics in an extremely stylish little package. The oohs and aahs were audible as the Polo was unveiled before a select crowd of international media and VW staff the night before the first official media day at an exclusive Gala. Pop star Pink belted out tunes with a quality and style most in the crowd were unaware she possessed, one song of which will become the theme song for the new model's initial marketing campaign. That song played again first thing Tuesday morning, accompanied by dancers and fanfare as one of the most important new cars of the Geneva show appeared on stage in a multi-coloured display of low cost, trend-setting style.

Volkswagen has embraced other "alternative" marketing strategies in unleashing the Polo onto a youngish demographic, one of which is a free iPhone/iTouch video game dubbed the Volkswagen Polo Challenge (much more lifelike than the rather poorly executed Audi A4 Challenge game that came out last year. Clearly VW is figuring out that a relatively inexpensive downloadable game free via the App Store at iTunes to Apple's millions of iPhone/iTouch users (45 million are expected to sell in 2009 over and above the current user base which Munster estimates as 85 million by the end of 2009) is a good way to raise awareness.
The car itself is larger in every dimension and therefore more accommodating inside, more powerful yet cleaner and more fuel efficient, plus it's 7.5-percent lighter than the outgoing model while it scores higher in Euro NCAP crash tests, achieving the highest 5-star safety rating. Truly it's a paradox on wheels.
Part of its efficiency comes down to myriad engine choices including four gasoline and three diesel powerplants, many of which feature turbos and direct-injection technology. What's more, VW has added its latest state-of-the-art seven-speed DSG sequential-manual automatic transmission with paddle-shifters on the steering column to the menu, improving sportiness while enhancing fuel economy to a staggering 3.8 liters per 100 kilometers (62 mpg US) when driven in Bluemotion trim. The Bluemotion manages to spew out a mere 96 grams of CO2 per kilometer as well, making it one of the cleanest oil burners on the market; it's the most fuel efficient five-occupant diesel-powered vehicle in the world as well.
Five passengers that are well protected, mind you, with standard ESP electronic stabilization program plus Hill Hold Control, as well as "a highly effective network of airbags on board, including combined head-thorax airbags (integrated in the front seatbacks), belt tensioners and belt force limiters plus seatbelt warning indicator and head restraints that counteract the risk of whiplash injury (both front seats), three rear head restraints and Isofix child seat preparation."
So, how does North America fit into Volkswagen's Polo plans? Despite certainty expressed by some blogs and credible news organizations (followed up by a quote in VW's press release that drive's home the speculator's collective point), no announcement has been made. Currently Volkswagen's US operations have no subcompact model, or rather no model that sells into the subcompact price category. Canada has the compact-sized albeit subcompact priced Golf City and Jetta City models, which are essentially generation IV Golfs and Jettas that have been significantly upgraded with new front and rear fascias, interior trim and feature improvements plus an optional six-speed automatic, etc, a car that also sees duty in Mexico and the rest of the Americas including Brazil. This car, however, will go out of production in 2010, leaving a gaping hole in Canada's VW lineup, at least, which does not offer other models below the City line in price or size. Enter the Polo?

If it could be so easy then it would have already been announced, but other than a hint dropped in its press release Volkswagen is being extremely mum about any such plans. Enthusiasts are holding their breath while crossing their fingers as the new Polo would raise the game in the subcompact crowd, but the issue isn't whether or not the car would sell on North American soil or for that matter if it could meet our safety and emissions standards; yes to both of these questions by the way. The real issue is where it could be built.
Germany is out of the question as such a move would price it out of contention due to high labour costs. Volkswagen has plants in the US and Mexico, either currently running near capacity or planned/expected to soon be, so the Polo is a great idea that's sorely needed, albeit a car without a place to call home.
Volkswagen needs a subcompact model however, so it must solve the problem, yet things being as they are we're not likely to see the Polo or anything like it until the model's mid-cycle upgrade in two years' time. This will leave Canadian operations scrambling to make up for a City line of compact models that currently makes up a significant portion of sales. Not the ideal scenario, but the City Golf and City Jetta were born from such challenges, entering the Canadian market just when the brand's TDI diesels were legislated right off the Canadian map (and they made up more than 50-percent of total sales); they're back now, incidentally, and cleaner than ever. Only time will tell how the popular automaker deals with the problem, but Canadian Polo fans are hoping that the northern division finds a way to beat its southern counterpart to the punch and imports the stylish little subcompact first.
Production of the Euro Polo begins at the end of this month, with a full market launch in the final week of June. Two weeks later the car will be available in dealer showrooms across the entire European mainland, "and soon Polo engines will be revving up across all continents."
There you have it folks, what can only be taken as an admission by Volkswagen via its press release that a North American-bound Polo is forthcoming (North America being one of "all continents" mentioned). So obviously VW is preparing to sort out the production issue.

For more information, see the official VW press release, below.

No other car in this class has such a mature and high-end image as the new Volkswagen Polo. Comfort, quality and safety have all taken a considerable leap forward. One example: the Volkswagen Polo was specifically designed to attain the recently established, stricter and more comprehensive, 5-star EuroNCAP rating. The higher structural rigidity of the Volkswagen Polo's bodyshell contributes to these results. In the footwell area alone, intrusion - related to the car body's deformation strength in a frontal crash - was lowered by 50 percent! In the case of a side impact, the intrusion value was reduced by 20 percent.

Standard equipment for safety

In addition, the European version of the Volkswagen Polo now being presented is equipped with standard ESP electronic stabilization program with Hill Hold Control, and it has a highly effective network of airbags on board, including combined head-thorax airbags (integrated in the front seatbacks), belt tensioners and belt force limiters plus seatbelt warning indicator and head restraints that counteract the risk of whiplash injury (both front seats), three rear head restraints and Isofix child seat preparation.

Weight down, fuel consumption down

Despite significant improvements in all aspects of the car, it was possible to reduce the Volkswagen Polo's body weight by 7.5 percent. The introduction of new TDI and TSI engines, as well as the 7-speed dual clutch transmission (DSG), has resulted in considerably reduced fuel consumption and emissions over a wide range of engine power outputs. An excellent example here is the new 1.2 TSI. This turbo-charged four-cylinder direct injection gasoline engine produces 77 kW / 105 PS, yet it consumes just 5.5 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (129 g/km CO2); this is 19 percent less than on the equivalent model of the previous generation!

In total, seven different engines will be offered on the new Volkswagen Polo in its first year - four gasoline and three diesel - spanning a power range from 44 kW / 60 PS to 77 kW / 105 PS. Five of these engines are entirely new or are being used for the first time in the Volkswagen Polo.

The new engines include all three TDIs (turbo-diesel direct-injection); thanks to the implementation for the first time of common rail technology in the Volkswagen Polo, these engines are both efficient and refined. The potential in the new TDI engines is clearly evident in the example of the Volkswagen Polo 1.6 TDI with 66 kW / 90 PS: when combined with a "BlueMotion package", its average fuel consumption of 3.8 liters per 100 kilometers and 96 g/km CO2 makes it the most fuel efficient and lowest emitting five-seater diesel in the world. The "BlueMotion package" may be combined with any of the three equipment lines developed for the Volkswagen Polo. Available for selection here are the base version "Trendline", the mid-level "Comfortline" and the top of the line "Highline".

Individually combinable high-tech features

Options that Volkswagen Polo drivers will be able to order on their new Volkswagen include static turning lights integrated in the front fog lights, (from "Comfortline" up), side curtain airbags (head airbag system for front and rear passengers), radio and radio-navigation systems and integrated hands-free telephone systems. A panorama sunroof and bi-xenon headlights will follow at a later time.

Market launch starts the end of June 2009

Start of production of the five-door Volkswagen Polo is scheduled for the end of March 2009. This will be followed, starting in the last week in June, by the market launch of the visually and technically advanced new edition of the million unit bestseller in Germany. Just two weeks later, thanks to an ambitious logistics plan, Volkswagen will begin selling the car across mainland Europe, and soon Volkswagen Polo engines will be revving up across all continents.

Gas Mileage Tips

2009-09-04T12:22:00.003-03:00

Gas Mileage Tips

Helping you get better gas mileage, save money on fuel, find more efficient cars, and be kinder to the environment.

Auto Repair Tips & Advice

2009-09-01T13:22:00.000-03:00

Got a car problem? Get answers to common auto repair questions. Also get car maintenance tips to keep your used or new auto running smoothly for thousands of miles.

Repair Advice

Volkswagen Car Parts Online: How Oil Prices Today Can Affect Your Lifestyle

2009-05-22T14:40:00.000-03:00

Volkswagen Car Parts Online: How Oil Prices Today Can Affect Your Lifestyle

How Oil Prices Today Can Affect Your Lifestyle

2009-05-22T14:30:00.004-03:00

How Oil Prices Today Can Affect Your Lifestyle
Priced in excess of $120 per barrel, oil prices today are about three times the amount from what they used to be four years ago. The result of an explosion in demand unsatisfied by adequate supplies, the surge in oil prices has hit consumers in many ways. To understand how oil prices today can affect your lifestyle, it is important to examine the effects of increased oil prices on the lives of the average consumer. The most immediate consequence of high oil prices would be a dramatic increase in fuel prices. Most fuel used in motor vehicles is derived from crude oil. Any increase in crude oil prices would therefore lead to increase in prices of fuel. In another words, you now have to pay more when you visit the gas station to top up fuel in your car as you would require more money to purchase the same amount of fuel. This would in turn increase your cost of transportation. The cost of commuting by car would therefore increase as a result, especially if you drive to work on a daily basis. Moreover, an increase in oil prices would result in a general increase in inflation across the economy. It is important to note that oil is an important factor of production required to power up machinery. An increase in the price of oil would increase the cost of operating these machines which are important for production.Given such a situation, producers would have little choice but to pass on this increased costs to consumers by increasing the prices of goods and services provided, in order to maintain the same level of profitability as before. As such, for the same amount of money, consumers must now buy lower quantities of goods and services, thus increasing cost of living. Moreover, the price of electricity would also increase in response to increased oil prices. In many countries, oil fired power stations are still very much prevalent. An increase in oil prices would mean that the cost of operating these power stations would increase substantially as these stations require oil as a fuel in the generation of electricity. This would often be passed on to the average consumer as higher electricity bills each month, which in turn would spell hardship for those living on the edge of poverty. This group of individuals would then not only need to cope with the rising cost of goods and services, but also more costly electricity bills. It is clear that the high oil prices today do indeed have a multifaceted impact on our daily lives. While consumers who drive may be the worst hit, other groups of individuals are not spared as they have to contend with inflation and more costly electrical bills. Yet, while the average consumer has no control over the direction of oil prices, he would be able to generate savings by saving energy. One good example would be walking instead of driving when going to nearby places and turning off the lights after use. Such measures would thus enable the average consumer to cut down on his spending and save money. Lewis Hopewell provides valuable advice at http://howtosavemoneyongasoline.com where you can learn to save on high fuel oil prices. Click Here to get his FREE gas saving eBook while it is still available.

Consumer Reports: Test drive advice with video.

2009-01-12T14:10:00.004-04:00

Before you start driving, check to see whether the vehicle fits you. Get in the cabin, adjust the steering wheel, find a comfortable seating position, and check your visibility. If you can't see out clearly or if the driving position isn't comfortable, the vehicle might not be safe and isn't the best fit for you.

Look at this video - http://www.clipsyndicate.com/publish/video/588678

Cars made by Volkswagen - Select a model

2009-01-12T13:46:00.003-04:00

Model MSRP
Volkswagen CC $26,790 - $39,300
Volkswagen Eos $28,990 - $38,100
Volkswagen GLI $24,300 - $24,590
Volkswagen GTI $22,800 - $23,590
Volkswagen Jetta Sedan $16,990 - $22,900
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen $18,999 - $25,990
Volkswagen New Beetle $17,475 - $20,990
Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible $23,240 - $25,740
Volkswagen Passat Sedan $23,990 - $38,000
Volkswagen Passat Wagon $25,200 - $39,200
Volkswagen R32 $32,990 - $32,990
Volkswagen Rabbit $15,600 - $18,990
Volkswagen Routan $24,700 - $38,400
Volkswagen Tiguan $23,200 - $30,990
Volkswagen Touareg 2 $39,300 - $68,340

You have to "Love" Volkswagen diesel engine cars!

2008-12-24T14:45:00.005-04:00

Volkswagen is among the leading small diesel engine manufacturers and is partnering with Mercedes and other companies to market BlueTec clean diesel technology. It is an automobile manufacturer based on Wolfsburg Germany and forms the core of Volkswagen Group and is the worlds’ fourth largest car producer after Toyota, GM, and Ford, respectively. Over the years, Volkswagen has offered a number of its vehicles with a Turbo Direct Injection or TDI engine, which lends class-leading fuel economy to several models. Many are of course proud of its innovations like those Volkswagen Canada riders.

The name Volkswagen actually means people’s car and has a tagline which is translated as “out of love for the car” or “for love of the People’s cars”. Among the popular Volkswagen models is the Volkswagen Jetta which is designed and engineered in Germany. This model offers some of the same strengths and design values as much more expensive European luxury sedans yet its base price falls into the so called economy car territory. Other popular Volkswagen models include GTI, Passat, EOS, Phaeton, Beetle and many more.

Volkswagen Canada vehicles are equipped with real VW parts. These parts are designed to precise specifications and built to last. Authentic Volkswagen parts are basically backed up by a limited warranty direct from Volkswagen. Volkswagen replacement parts are available in many automotive online stores such as us. Hence, if you are having a trouble with Volkswagen parts and you think a replacement is necessary, then be our customer. Volkswagen Car Parts Online has Volkswagen auto parts and accessories so there is no need for you to shop anywhere else. Shop only right here.

Rear Backup Cameras For Your Car !

2008-11-25T20:16:00.006-04:00

Wireless Back Up Camera System [C-8909AZ]

Car Rearview Wireless Camera with TFT-LCD Monitor
Real-time rear view while backup
IR Nightvision range: 8m
Waterproof camera with wide view angel
3.5' digital TFT-LCD color screen with 4 viewing mode
12/24V car power supply for monitor
Suitable for most of vehicles to avoid unexpected damages.

Easy DIY Installation The camera is equipped with reverse voltage protection. It can be wired to the reverse light circuit by stripping the reverse light wires then twisting the camera wires to the exposed reverse light wires.

Monitor mounts on windows glass/fascia board.Camera mounts on license plate.

Large vehicles have become incredibly popular over the past decade. Their expanded size allows families to travel comfortably while carrying plenty of cargo. The main challenge is that larger vehicles have bigger blind spots. And the bigger the blind spot, the greater the likelihood of an accident occurring. By installing backup cameras into your car, you can prevent causing injury or damage when backing up. Below, I’ll explain a few reasons why you should consider installing them. Then, I’ll describe how you can find the best system for your car.
Reasons To Install Backup Cameras A widely-respected advocacy group called Kids And Cars recently estimated that 2 children are killed each week due to backovers. In addition, dozens more are injured. This is the primary reason why car manufacturers are becoming more proactive in installing backup cameras in new models. Another reason is the increasing number of minor accidents that drivers cause when parking. Often, while backing up into a parking space, drivers will hit another parked car or structure. Not only does this damage their own car, but it can cause unnecessary property damage. Aftermarket backup cameras can usually be installed in older model cars. They can reduce the chances of fatally injuring someone or causing damage. Congress has already been asked to track the number of backover incidents. Their purpose is to potentially establish a law requiring the use of backup cameras in certain types of vehicles (though they have yet to draft legislation). Selecting The Best Option If you’re thinking about buying a used car or SUV, it probably won’t have a backup camera system already installed. But, there are several aftermarket systems available. Based upon the functionality, they range in price from under $100 (for example, the Panasonic CY-RC50KU) to over $1,000. Many of the expensive models are integrated into vehicle navigation systems. Keep in mind that some cameras are mounted in the car’s bumper or rear hull. Having them installed will likely require drilling. Also, some aftermarket systems operate by microwave sensors. Occasionally, the sensors can be impaired by bad weather. Even worse, many of them will only alert you if the object behind your car is moving.
When you’re shopping for a camera system, try to avoid the units that rely on microwave sensors. Also, make sure that you test the resolution of the display screen. A general rule of thumb is that the more money you invest in a backup camera, the better the resolution. And of course, the larger the screen, the easier you’ll be able to see. Installing a rear view backup camera in your car can prevent your accidentally injuring someone or causing property damage. Before investing in a system, use the tips above to select the model that best suits your needs and budget.

When looking for a great deal on automotive oem and quality after market parts I always go to the leader in New Parts, Volkswagen Car Parts!

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2008-11-16T20:17:00.000-04:00

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Volkswagen Golf GTI- Power

2008-11-16T16:18:00.000-04:00

Another nice review of the VW Golf GTI.
You have to be a real car enthusiast to appreciate all the beauty of the 2008 Volkswagen GTI
- the Mr. Hyde to the little Rabbit's Dr. Jekyll. But while their looks are similar, the former boasts exceptional driving dynamics.The main reason why people are turning to this German superstar is exhilarating, fun-as-hell power.Of course, not everyone can handle the fiery GTI's mean power and truly sporty character, especially not Sunday drivers. The hype around this car is well deserved; in fact, it won top honors in our Hot Hatch Comparison Test back in July.One thing's for sure, though: no one will complain about what's underneath the hood. The 200-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged engine is mated to a slick-shifting 6-speed manual transmission for spirited accelerations that literally pin you to your seat.

WELCOME TO VW CAR PARTS ONLINE

2008-10-31T12:44:00.000-03:00

Welcome to our blog where you can discuss just about anything related to the automobile and its world. Although we encourage you to express your views without restrictions, we do ask you to please be respectful of others' views. Welcome and enjoy!