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Tuesday, October 14, 2008  
First Drive: 2009 Volkswagen Routan
A van by name, a VW at heart.
by James Sellner

Another new Volkswagen and it’s Canadian made, eh!
Volkswagen has officially released its 7-passenger van called the Routan. A couple of weeks ago we had a chance to put the Routan through its paces.


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Into The Wild: And Back Again
VW Waterloo client shares her adventure
by Robert Vagacs

Volkswagen Waterloo would like to welcome back Nancy Whipp from her road odyssey to Alaska.  Several months ago, enraptured by an adventurous spirit, and the desire to experience the north first-hand, Nancy turned a dream into reality. 

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VW’s TDI engine is back and better than ever
Jetta wagon and sedan to offer clean diesel engine

If you drive a family SUV or comparable product with a hefty thirst for fuel, chances are you’re getting a little frustrated with recent prices at the pumps. Don’t fret though- as Volkswagen has a solution. Bringing back their famous TDI nameplate, the German automaker largely responsible for putting diesel on the North American map is now offering a new generation TDI diesel engine.
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Volkswagen Routan
Volkswagen’s new minivan starts under $28,000

Volkswagen’s working harder than ever to penetrate deeply into the North American market, and they’ve got a new model up their sleeve that is going to help get the job done. The latest VW is called the Routan, and it’s a minivan built as a joint effort with Chrysler LLC at the American manufacturer’s plant in Windsor, Ontario.
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A Romanian Adventure!
Spend 17 days exploring one of the country’s most intriguing and mysterious regions.

Perhaps the first thing that comes to mind when you hear of Transylvania is Dracula. There’s so much more to this province than the fictional vampire. One of the most romantic and inspiring of Romania’s provinces, Transylvania is home to rugged mountain peaks, sparkling streams, high-roofed wooden churches and spectacular castles. It’s your chance to experience it all!
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Gobble Up the Leftovers!
You’ll enjoy these tasty ideas for Thanksgiving leftovers.

It’s never too early to think about how you’ll use the leftovers after that great Thanksgiving meal! It seems that the holiday comes upon us so very quickly and then is gone. For many though, that’s exactly where the fun lies: the leftovers.
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Fall Into Decorating
Say goodbye to summer and hello to autumn with a home makeover!

Leaves are turning colours, apple picking is underway, it's time for Thanksgiving and Halloween and of course, there’s football. Yes, fall is here! Why not kick off the season with some fun and unique decorating ideas that will make your home even more inviting this autumn.
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Beware of Multitasking
Off is in. On is out!

Please don’t read this in traffic! The research is in and the findings suggest you would be wise to curb your multitasking in the office, studying and especially, driving a car. Researchers at the Human Information Processing Laboratory at Vanderbilt University used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to locate “bottlenecks” in the brain and measured the lost efficiency due to trying to perform two or more tasks at once.
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Ask Brad!
Brad Reinhart, Service Manager

Got a technical VW question you're dying to get an answer to? Ask Brad Reinhart, our Service Manager. If he doesn't know the answer, he'll quiz our technical gurus in the shop and get the answer for you.
Feel free to drop him a line!
breinhart@vwwaterloo.com 
It's free!


  
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CONTENTS
First Drive: 2009 Volkswagen Routan
Into The Wild: And Back Again
Ask Brad!
A Romanian Adventure!
Gobble Up the Leftovers!
Fall Into Decorating
Beware of Multitasking
Holiday Eating Survival Guide
Take Care of Your Car and It Will Take Care of You
VW’s TDI engine is back and better than ever
Volkswagen Routan
Take Care of Your Car and It Will Take Care of You
Following the manufacturer’s service intervals is the key to trouble-free driving.


They don’t make ’em like they used to…they make them better! Today’s cars and trucks are well-screwed together and engineered to last. You can see the evidence of that in the longer warranties being offered by many car manufacturers.  However, most vehicles will never need a warranty repair, especially if their owners follow the service intervals found in the manual. Have you read yours?

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Holiday Eating Survival Guide
With so much on the table this season, it’s important to know what to take – and what to leave behind.


Thanksgiving turkey. Holiday desserts. It’s easy to pile plates high with delicious treats and then go back for seconds and maybe even thirds! With this much on your plate this holiday season, it might be good to take a step back and face that buffet table and fruitcake with a plan.
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