Special Deals for VW Diesel Owners
Hyundai and Volvo are both offering special deals for owners affected by Volkswagen's diesel emissions settlement. (see table at end of article to view qualifying vehicles)
Hyundai is offering Friends & Family Plus pricing to current and previous owners of a 2.0-liter TDI involved in the recent class settlement. The deal includes a discount off dealer invoice, plus $1,250 bonus on top of any current factory offers.
Volvo is offering a free 5-year, 50,000 mile "Safe and Secure" extended warranty valued at $1,700. In addition to the warranty, it includes complimentary maintenance, free roadside assistance, and wear & tear coverage for brakes, rotors and wiper blades.
Volvo is also offering a $750 credit and 7-year/100,000 mile warranty on certified pre-owned Volvos.
As always, if you're shopping for a new car right now, I recommend you use TrueCar No Haggle and CarsDirect to quickly see the best deals being offered in your area.
Vehicles that Qualify for Special Deals
| Make | Model | Eligible Model Years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Beetle | 2013-2015 |
| Volkswagen | Golf (2-Door) | 2010-2013 |
| Volkswagen | Golf (4-Door) | 2010-2015 |
| Volkswagen | Golf SportWagen | 2015 |
| Volkswagen | Jetta | 2009-2015 |
| Volkswagen | Jetta SportWagen | 2009-2014 |
| Volkswagen | Passat | 2012-2015 |
| Audi | A3 | 2010-2013, 2015 |
3 Steps Every Car Buyer Needs to Take to Save Maximum Money
The key to getting the best deal is to gather price or lease bids from as many local dealers as possible. Then shop that best price around until no one can beat it. Here are the steps:Step 1 Get Prices From My Trusted Network
Select the vehicle you're interested in to see if there are local dealers in my network who will provide you with their best upfront price. You will get direct access to an internet sales manager who you can further negotiate with online (no need to visit dealership).Step 2 Get Prices From TrueCar / CarsDirect
TrueCar, and CarsDirect are my top 2 online price quote recommendations. These services show you pre-negotiated prices from dealers closest to you - and the deals are usually pretty decent. But remember, you can still negotiate further.Step 3 Complete my Checklist
Follow this up with my checklist to make sure you squeeze out every last bit of savings.- Gregg Fidan
Each week, I'll keep you up-to-date on the latest car deals and news that might affect your purchase. This includes...
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About The Author
Gregg Fidan is the founder of RealCarTips. After being ripped off on his first car purchase, he devoted several years to figuring out the best ways to avoid scams and negotiate
the best car deals. He has written hundreds of articles on the subject of car buying and taught thousands of car shoppers how to get the best deals.
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