7/25/09

NPR interviews Emich for Cash for Clunkers story

Click below to hear the NPR interview with Fred Emich IV on the new Cash for Clunkers or CARS incentive that the Federal Government is running.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106936163

7/10/09

Facebook page and crazy commercial launch

Come see our new facebook page at:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Denver-CO/Emich-Volkswagen-VW/108224100619?ref=ts


Current TV Commercial:

Great June!

Congratulations to all departments for exceeding their forecasts for the month of June. Special thanks goes out to Service for being in the top 25% in the nation for Customer Satisfaction. Parts was the 14th largest purchaser of VW Parts in the Nation last month! Currently we are ranked as the 17th largest Certified Pre-Loved VW dealership in the nation, and we were once again 1st in new VW sales in the tri-state region. Thanks for the all the hard work and dedication. You all are greatly appreciated!

7/8/09

Cash for Clunkers

Cash for Clunkers or CARS (Car Allowance Rebate System) as the government calls it started July 1st, however the government has until July 24th to create all the rules. With that said Emich VW has chosen to honor CARS rebates as long as the trade-in vehicles qualify under the current rules and have all the supporting documentation.

Basic rules to qualify for a CARS rebate

1) Current vehicle has a combined fuel rating of 18 MPG or less. Go to www.fueleconomy.gov to find out what your vehicle gets.
2) Vehicle is in drivable condition.
3) The vehicle has been owned for at least 1 year
4) The vehicle has been insured for at least 1 year
5) To get a $3500 rebate you must improve your gas mileage by at least 4 MPG if you purchase a car and at least 2 MPG if you purchase a light truck or SUV.
6) To get a $4500 rebate you must improve your gas mileage by at least 10 MPG if you purchase a car and at least 5 MPG if you purchase a light truck or SUV.

What that means if you are buying a VW:

All Volkswagen cars qualify under the program except CC's with the 3.6L V6 engine.

For SUV's the Tiguan, Routan with 4.0L engine, and TDI Touareg qualify (Unsure if all TDI Touaregs will qualify based on $45,000 Max MSRP)

Best cars to buy under the program:

All qualifying trade-in vehicles qualify for the $4500 rebate if you purchase a new Jetta or Jetta Sportwagen TDI, plus you are eligible for a $1,300 tax rebate.

If your current vehicle gets 16 MPG or less it may qualify for the $4500 rebate if you purchase a Tiguan.