Recognizing When It's Time for Transmission Service for Your Volkswagen

With its spacious cabin and smooth ride, the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas is the best way to get you, your crew, and your gear to your destination in comfort and style. And with plenty of standard advanced safety and entertainment features, you'll enjoy the ride even more. The Atlas is available in six trim levels to customize features to your needs; keep reading to find out what each trim level offers. more 1. SE The 2024 VW Atlas entry SE comes packed with standard features like 18-inch alloy wheels, V-Tex leatherette seating, and heated and ventilated front seats. Climatronic three-zone automatic climate control lets driver, front passenger, and rear passengers each choose their own climate settings for customized comfort. Keyless access lets you open all five doors and start the Atlas without ever taking your key out of your pocket or purse. The Atlas's large 12-inch center display keeps you connected to your car's audio systems and seamlessly integrates with your compatible smartphone using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. And standard IQ.DRIVE includes a long list of safety and driver assist technologies, like Front Assist, which can warn you of a potential forward collision and apply the brakes automatically. 2. SE with Technology On this trim level, you'll find upgrades like 20-inch alloy wheels, a trailer hitch, and two extra USB-C fast-charging ports (for a total of six). Convenience features like remote start and a Hands-free Easy Open remote power rear liftgate are added as well. Front and rear Park Distance Control warns drivers when they're approaching an obstacle, and a 115V power outlet keeps your devices powered up on any adventure. 3. Peak Edition SE with Technology The Peak Edition SE with Technology gets added capability with 18-inch alloy wheels and all-terrain tires, and Peak Edition bumpers with lower side cladding. The interior gets unique styling that extends to the V-Tex leatherette seats, and adds multicolor adjustable ambient lighting. A power tilting and sliding panoramic sunroof gives both front and rear passengers a view of the outdoors. 4. SEL Comfort features get an upgrade on the SEL, with leather seating and 8-way power-adjustable front seats with driver seat memory. This trim level also gets tech features like navigation and a head-up display that can project information onto the windshield. Adaptive Cruise Control is also included, which can adjust your vehicle's speed to maintain a safe following distance on the highway. 5. Peak Edition SEL This edition includes Peak Edition SE with Technology features, like a panoramic sunroof and Peak Edition styling cues. It also includes many of the SEL's comfort and tech features, like navigation, head-up display, and power-adjustable front seats with driver seat memory. 6. SEL Premium R-Line From the SEL Premium R-Line's exterior, you'll immediately notice the exclusive 21-inch alloy wheels and unique R-Line styling. Inside, passengers are treated to Vienna leather seating surfaces, heated second-row seats, and a premium Harman Kardon audio system. If you'd like to learn more about the Atlas and its available trim levels, call or visit us at Auffenberg Volkswagen in Shiloh, IL. We have a great selection of new Volkswagen vehicles and a friendly and knowledgeable sales staff ready to assist you with a test drive and demonstration.

The ultimate family SUV is back better than ever with the spacious and dynamic 2024 Volkswagen Atlas. The Atlas has a keen combination of style and practical features to make managing your family's busy schedule simple. Learn why this refreshed full-size SUV is ideal for your growing family before you visit your Volkswagen dealer. Let’s take a look at four innovative features of the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas. more 1. Fuel-Efficient Powertrain The base 2024 Volkswagen Atlas SE has a lightweight 2.0-liter in-line four-cylinder engine that produces 269 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. This engine boosts the overall fuel efficiency of the SUV since the compact design takes up less space under the hood and doesn't weigh as much as other engine designs. The SE has a FWD drivetrain and an eight-speed automatic transmission with selectable drive modes. This model can tow up to 5,000 lbs. This model has a fuel economy of 20 MPG in the city, 27 MPG on the highway, and 23 MPG combined. Drivers can enjoy enhanced fuel efficiency with a built-in start-stop system for the engine, which reduces fuel consumption in idling traffic. The Atlas has an 18.6-gallon fuel tank capacity, which means a full tank produces a maximum driving range of 372 miles in urban areas and 502 miles on the highway. 2. Flexible Cargo Space The Atlas SE boasts a maximum cargo space of 96.6 cubic feet when the rear seats are folded down. This is plenty of room for large sports gear, luggage, moving boxes, medium-sized furniture, and pet crates. When all seats are locked in place, this model has a cargo capacity of 20.6 cubic feet. The key to the flexible cargo space for this remarkable model is the folding second and third-row seats. The second-row seats can fold with a 60/40 split, which means one or two seats can be left open for passengers. The third-row seats have a 50/50 split, or they can fold completely flat to extend the cargo area as needed. 3. Intuitive Safety The Atlas keeps your family safe with a series of intuitive safety and driver assistance features, such as adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, and emergency assist. The forward collision warning system is programmed to detect pedestrians and cyclists to assist with automatic emergency braking procedures if the collision warning isn't heeded in time. Rear Traffic Alert is also standard for this model. 4. Diverse Infotainment The base Atlas has a diverse infotainment system housed in a 12-inch touchscreen. This multimedia system has six USB ports and supports smartphone integration for fast access to your favorite navigation apps or streaming services. A multicolored Digital Cockpit Pro with customized driver profiles is also standard for this model. The 2024 Atlas is a dream SUV for families who need flexible cargo capacity for various activities. Check out this family vehicle at Auffenberg Volkswagen in Shiloh, IL today.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Good brakes are essential for driving safety, as they give you complete control over your Volkswagen's speed. The braking system generates heat as it works, and combined with natural wear and tear on components, will cause parts to fail. As your Volkswagen dealer, we want to tell you some of the signs you need to visit us for a brake repair. Check out three signs you need a brake repair at your local Volkswagen dealership. more Brake Warning Lights Your Volkswagen has two brake lights that will automatically light up if any problem with the brakes is detected. Sensors are connected to all the major components of your braking system and monitor the system for any signs that something is wrong. If a problem is identified, the relevant sensor informs your computer, and the specific warning light will illuminate. The ABS warning light illuminates if the ABS isn't working correctly. This system prevents your wheels from locking if your car slides on a wet or muddy surface. The brake light lights up if your handbrake is still engaged, if your brake fluid is low, or for any other braking-related issue. We'll examine your brakes and repair the problem. Pulling to One Side When you hit the brakes, the calipers clamp against the spinning wheel rotors and generate friction, and this friction brings the wheels to a stop. The braking system applies equal pressure to each caliper to ensure that all four wheels stop at the same time. If your Volkswagen pulls to one side when you brake, one of the calipers is damaged. The calipers are positioned about the wheel rotors and are held open by pins. Brake fluid forces the pins out of the calipers, which causes them to close on the rotors. A jammed or rusted pin could remain in place, and its caliper won't engage. The wheel will continue to turn until brought to a halt by the other wheels stopping. Our technicians will examine the caliper and repair or replace it to fix this problem. Brake Fluid Leak Brake fluid provides the hydraulic power that allows the braking system to work. The fluid is highly pressurized to supply sufficient force to bring your Volkswagen to a stop regardless of its present speed. Over time, seals can become worn, rubber brake hoses can crack, metal brake lines can corrode, and fluid will leak. As the system loses fluid, your brakes will become less responsive, and your braking distance will increase. If you suspect a fluid leak, contact our service department ASAP. We'll examine your braking system, discover leaks, and repair them. Once any leaks are sealed, we'll refill your brake fluid. Brake problems are quick and affordable to repair and will give you peace of mind. Contact us today at Auffenberg Volkswagen in Shiloh, IL.