Category Archives: Volkswagen
2012 Beetle pre-order is up! Better hurry
The 2012 Beetle doesn’t go on sale until Sept but VW is now giving ypu the chance to be among the first to have one. For a $495 refundable deposit you can order one of the 600 Black Turbo launch edition models. The cars will retail for $24,950 and will all be black. head over to VW.com for all the details.
LEAKED! 2012 VW Beetle Cabrio!
The Beetle Cabrio wont go on sale till spring of 2012 but european magazine Aubobild managed to get a picture of it. Count on the final unveiling to happen in november at the LA autoshow and sales starting in spring 2012.
VW cancels all rear view cameras due to Japan quake
The unfortunate events in Japan have caused VW phase out the rear view cameras on most of its cars. VW will not install rear view cameras in the following models: CC Lux Plus, Lux Limited, and VR6, Touareg, and Tiguan SEL w/Premium Nav. VW is working on finding a new supplier and has created alternate configurations for the models mentioned above. The Routan is not affected.
VW credit Foreign Business Professional Program
Are you a Foreign Business Professional currently working in the United States? If so, you may be eligible for financing through Volkswagen Credit. The contract length will be limited to the length of stay in the United States, governed by the applicant’s Visa, employment letter, employment contract, Permanent Resident Card or I-94 form.
Eligible Vehicles
- Any New and Near New Volkswagens
- Volkswagen Certified Pre-Owned vehicles
Eligible Programs
- Leasing
- Retail financing
Requirements
Must provide the following:
- Letter from employer stating applicant’s position, hire date, income and length of stay in the United States.
- A copy of the applicant’s United States Social Security Card.
- If Social Security Card is not yet available, we will accept documentation from the Social Security Administration confirming the applicant’s social security number. This can be submitted at the time of application or as part of the Funding package.
- Copy of Visa with expiration date (with picture blacked out).
- For applicants who plan to extend their stay beyond the date shown on their Visa, we will accept the length of stay in the U.S. shown on the applicant’s employment letter, employment contract, Permanent Resident Card, or I-94 form in order to determine the specific finance terms.
- Monthly payment cannot exceed 25% of gross monthly income.
- Minimum gross income of $45,000 per year.
- Three personal references who reside in the United States.
- Verification of residence and phone number.
Qualification under this program is subject to verification prior to final approval and funding. All contracts are subject to specific conditions regarding down payment, cap costs reductions and security deposits.
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