2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI Hatchback at Thelen VW in Bay City, MI

Sporty Hatchback Fun in Mid-Michigan at Thelen VW

Take a ride around your favorite mid-Michigan city behind the wheel of the 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI hatchback, and you will find that you have lots of fun. Thelen VW in Bay City is ready to help you own this fantastic vehicle by providing you with the hassle-free shopping experience you deserve. Fitted with an energetic 2.0L four-cylinder engine that gets an EPA-estimated 25 MPG city/34 MPG highway fuel economy, the 2022 Golf GTI is both agile and fuel-efficient. This makes the hatchback perfectly suited to cater to the modern needs of today’s drivers.

Plenty of Interaction Inside the Golf GTI

Not only is the 2022 VW Golf GTI a fun hatchback to drive, but passengers will also appreciate the wide array of interior amenities available to them. All easily accessible from the 10-inch touchscreen for the MIB3 Infotainment System, the applications available to occupants of the vehicle are numerous. Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and an integrated Wi-Fi hotspot make virtually any compatible mobile device more enjoyable to use while on the go. With SiriusXM radio included, there is plenty of entertainment to be had during any adventure. Drivers will enjoy having the intuitive navigation system built-in to make finding any new destination in the Great Lakes Bay Region easy.

Shop with Thelen VW for Premier Customer Satisfaction

When you choose Thelen VW as your go-to destination for mid-Michigan Volkswagen shopping, you get to work with a friendly and dedicated sales team who will help make vehicle buying experience a positive one. If you are interested in making the superb 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI hatchback your own, we encourage you to visit our Bay City dealership as soon as possible! A vehicle with a loaded interior and sporty powertrain like this one offers is one that will not stay in our inventory for long. 

Vehicle Financing

Finance Your New Volkswagen with Thelen VW in Bay City

Driving around mid-Michigan in a versatile and stylish Volkswagen vehicle is an experience that will please virtually any discerning local driver. At Thelen VW in Bay City, MI, we are committed to ensuring you can confidently afford your new or pre-owned VW purchase. Our Finance Department has established fantastic connections with many local lenders and financial institutions to deliver flexible and competitive financing options for you to take advantage of. Add on the array of online resources we provide our customers, and you will find working with Thelen Volkswagen is an enjoyable experience from start to finish. 

Convenient Online Financial Tools for Streamlined Shopping

Thelen VW wants to help make your time with us as hassle-free and informative as possible. As such, we provide resources on our website to give you confidence about your purchasing power and financial situation before you visit our dealership. For example, our Payment Calculator lets you put in various terms and determine what your monthly payments will be on a specific vehicle’s price. Our Financing Pre-Approval form even lets you get your shopping journey started before you stop by our location! Bring your accepted form to the dealership and our team can help streamline your shopping process.

See Why Thelen VW is a Trusted Mid-Michigan Dealership

Working towards a goal of providing service that we would offer our own families, everyone at Thelen VW is dedicated to making your time with us enjoyable. Finding you a financial plan that you can be confident in is our mission as well. Visit our Bay City dealership today and speak with a sales team member about the ways we provide competitive monthly payments on any of our new and pre-owned Volkswagen models. We are proud to serve local communities including Saginaw, Midland, and Mt. Pleasant with our commitment to excellence. 

Pre-Owned 2019 Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium SUV at Thelen VW in Bay City, MI

Get a Great Pre-Owned Warranty at Thelen Volkswagen

Shopping for a pre-owned Volkswagen is a fantastic way to get into a high-quality vehicle in mid-Michigan. When you look at the pre-owned inventory that we currently stock at Thelen VW in Bay City, you will find that we have models to fit numerous driving styles. On applicable vehicles, we are now also offering a special three-month/3,000-mile warranty. Pre-owned vehicles that are seven years or newer, have 100,000 miles or less on them, and pass an inspection qualify for this unique warranty. The peace of mind that comes with knowing you have extra coverage for maintenance and repair is something that we are happy to provide you during your vehicle shopping experience.

Purchase a Quality Pre-Owned Volkswagen SUV in Mid-Michigan

With options such as the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium with 4Motion AWD, Thelen VW has recent model year SUVs that you and your family will adore. Among these are excellent vehicles like the 2018 VW Tiguan 2.0T SEL Premium that gives sportiness to the daily mid-Michigan driving experience. Modern interior convenience and entertainment features are abundant in these SUVs as well. These select models and most of the other pre-owned Volkswagens in our inventory qualify for the additional three-month/3,000-mile warranty. If you would like to learn more about the vehicles that qualify for the offer, contact our sales team at (989) 246-8982!

Trust Thelen VW with Your Pre-Owned Shopping Needs

When you visit the Bay City dealership of Thelen Volkswagen, you can be confident you are working with a well-regarded sales team that is committed to your happiness. We strive to make purchasing a new or pre-owned VW vehicle a hassle-free and informative experience. This is why we are a preferred dealership in mid-Michigan. Take advantage of the excellent three-month/3,000-mile pre-owned warranty that you can get at Thelen VW. Come see why drivers from locales including Sanford, Saginaw, and Grand Blanc bring their VW shopping needs to us over the competition. 

2022 Volkswagen Taos

The dealership family of Thelen Volkswagen in Bay City, Michigan, would like to wish you and your loved ones a Happy New Year!  Our dealership will be closed on January 1st in observance of the holiday but will resume our hours otherwise as normal.  If you are looking to bring in the new year with a brand-new vehicle, our staff can help you find the perfect option.  We currently have an excellent selection of new and used vehicles for you to choose from. If you are looking for a great family vehicle option, the brand new 2022 Volkswagen Taos is an excellent choice.  It is spacious, affordable, and an attractive SUV too.

Cruise into the New Year in a 2022 Volkswagen Taos

The 2022 Volkswagen Taos starts at an MSRP of under $23,000 and comes in three different trim levels – the S, SE, and the SEL.  Its 1.5L 4-cylinder engine is turbocharged and offers 158-horsepower and is paired with a 7-speed DSG automatic transmission for fast and smooth transitioning.  You have the option, depending on the trim level chosen, to choose between an FWD or the 4MOTION AWD system, which distributes power between the front and rear wheels as needed.  With the AWD system, you have access to Active Control drive modes which allow you to customize your drive with various modes like snow, on-road, off-road, and off-road customized. 

If you are looking for an SUV that not only offers you a spacious interior and impressive performance, the VW Taos will also wow you with its range of spectacular technologies too.  Have tech at your fingertips with the digital cockpit displaying your customized content with high-definition graphics.  Available wireless charging is compatible with certain smartphone models, and SiriusXM satellite radio works with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to fulfill your music needs. 

You will equally be as impressed with the range of safety features that are standard and optionally available for the new model year of Taos.  The basic suite of safety technologies includes Dynamic Road Sign Display, Blind Spot Monitoring System, Rear Traffic Alert, and Park Distance Control with Maneuver Braking.  There is another suite of safety features in the IQ.Drive section that enhances your safety while driving.  Some of these features include Adaptive Cruise Control, Front Assist, Lane-Keep Assist, and Rear Traffic Alert.

Test Drive a 2022 VW Taos Today

Here at Thelen VW we currently have three 2022 Volkswagen Taos SUVs available in our inventory.  If you are ready to add a brand new vehicle to your family for the New Year, contact our staff today about scheduling a test drive. 

happy holidays

Happy Holidays from Thelen Volkswagen in Bay City, Michigan! Our dealership family hopes you and your loved ones have a safe and happy holiday. We will be closed Saturday, December 24th, and Friday, December 25th in observance of Christmas. We will also be closed on January 1st to celebrate New Year’s Day. Otherwise, our hours will remain unchanged.

Visit our Great Lakes Bay Region dealership today and let us help you pick out a perfect gift for someone special. From a genuine VW accessory to a new Volkswagen car or SUV, we have what you need to put a smile on someone’s face this holiday season!

Thelen VW Service Center

New VW Service Specials for December!

At Thelen VW in Bay City, MI, we are proud to have helpful VW service specials on many of our options to help make your maintenance or repair more affordable. With winter weather arriving in Michigan, we encourage Volkswagen owners to consider bringing their vehicle in for preventative maintenance if they have not done so already. With specials including $20 off of spark plug installation and $10 off of an oil change, getting your VW in for appropriate care is made much more convenient. When you bring your Volkswagen to our Service Center, you can count on specially trained technicians using only recommended parts and resources to keep your vehicle running at peak condition this winter.

Premier Volkswagen Service for Mid-Michigan Customers

Whether you need a routine oil change or a new set of tires to tackle the upcoming slippery roads, Thelen Volkswagen has you covered. Our range of service specials helps get your vehicle the maintenance or repair it needs while helping you save money in the process. Getting your vehicle in with us for an appointment is a breeze as well. Simply visit our Service Specials page and print out whatever coupon you want to be applied to your servicing procedure. Then, use our convenient Appointment Scheduling form to pick out the date and time that best fits your busy schedule. When you bring your vehicle to us, remember to show the technician your coupon and it will be applied to your final total!

Schedule Your Volkswagen Service Appointment at Thelen VW Today

The friendly and knowledgeable service technicians we have employed at Thelen VW in Bay City are ready to help you get your family vehicle the care it deserves. Contact us by phone at (989) 684-2980 or use our online scheduling application to get your appointment booked quickly and easily. The deals we have on our service specials will last until the end of the month. Browse through our various service and parts-related coupons and find the one that will best apply to the work you need to be done. Mid-Michigan Volkswagen owners trust Thelen VW with their vehicles because we make sure your vehicle is handled with the same level of care as we offer our own Volkswagen models.

VW Sign Then Drive

VW Sign & Drive Happening Now!

The famous sales event that makes driving a Volkswagen a super option for mid-Michigan consumers, Thelen VW in Bay City is proud to announce that the Volkswagen Sign & Drive event is going on right now! Our Finance Department is ready to help customers who visit our dealership take advantage of this awesome opportunity to lease a new Volkswagen model without any money down at signing. We would like to explain why leasing during this period is the ideal situation for you to get behind the wheel of a satisfying vehicle.

Benefits of VW Sign & Drive

Thelen Volkswagen is already a leading dealer in the Great Lakes Bay Region for getting excellent monthly payments on a new vehicle lease. During the VW Sign Then Drive Event, you get the benefit of our flexible financing payments while also removing the need for an initial down payment. Find the perfect Volkswagen for you, and then let our excellent sales staff help you establish what your monthly lease payments will be. All you have to do is pay any associated leasing fees at the time of signing for your new Volkswagen!

If you are wondering about your eligibility to qualify for the VW Sign & Drive leasing event, we encourage you to stop by our dealership or contact us by phone at (989) 246-8982 to speak with the professionals that will work with you. Since your new lease will be done without a down payment, there are more specific financial considerations that we will evaluate when you shop with us. Regardless, we want you to have every opportunity to cruise around mid-Michigan in a sensational Volkswagen model like the Jetta or the Tiguan.

Shop with Thelen VW During VW Sign Then Drive

If you are a resident of a mid-Michigan city such as Midland, Grand Blanc, or Mt. Pleasant, do not miss the opportunity to lease a new Volkswagen without the need of a down payment. Stop by Thelen Volkswagen in Bay City, MI today and shop for the perfect vehicle for you and your family’s needs. With our family-first approach to business and competitive financing options thanks to our relationships with local financial institutions, we are highly rated by our loyal customers.   

Bay County Toys for Tots Logo in Bay City, MI

Schedule a Test Drive & Help a Local Youth This Holiday Season

Thelen Volkswagen in Bay City, MI invites our local mid-Michigan customers to visit our dealership and schedule a test drive in any of the excellent VW models we have in our inventory. Whether you are searching for a sporty sedan or the versatility and roominess of an SUV, we have the range of vehicles you can count on to inspire a confident purchasing decision. While you are here for a test drive, we would also like to encourage you to bring a new, unwrapped toy along. We are partnering with the Bay County Toys for Tots campaign to help bring Christmas cheer to the local youth who need it most.

Importance of Toys for Tots & the Local Community

The Bay County Toys for Tots mission to give underprivileged children a gift this Christmas is one that the Thelen family thoroughly supports. When you stop by any of the Thelen Auto Group dealerships in Bay City, you will find the special boxes that the charitable organization uses to collect toys. You can bring the item or items you wish to donate to us from now until December 14th when the boxes will be removed from our locations. Those who have contributed and currently plan on contributing to the Toys for Tots organization receive our most heartfelt thanks from the Thelen family.

Join Thelen Volkswagen in Spreading Christmas Joy This Year

Shop for a new Volkswagen sedan or SUV at Thelen VW in Bay City, MI and help your local community make Christmas bright for those in most need this year. Take the time to test drive one of the excellent Volkswagen models we have in stock and experience why the brand is well-regarded by its fans. Bring along an unwrapped gift as well for the Bay County Toys for Tots campaign until December 14th to make a contribution that will leave a positive impact on local underprivileged youth.

Foster Care Movie Night in downtown Bay City, MI

Help Bring Awareness to Foster Youth in December

Looking to help make a positive impact on your local community this holiday season? With the free movie night that Thelen Volkswagen is helping sponsor in Bay City, MI, you can directly help spread awareness of the current foster youth situation in our area. On December 11th, the State Theatre in downtown Bay City will be showing, “Instant Family”. This is a more lighthearted movie that details how foster care life can be for youth and families alike. All of this is to directly help bring light to the River Jordan Inc. foundation and its commitment to helping foster youth.

The River Jordan Inc. Dedication to Service

Helping the current and former foster youth of Bay City and nearby areas, River Jordan Inc. is an organization that caters to working with a group that desperately needs assistance. Their wonderful array of volunteers and staff undertake the challenging task of helping foster children and former foster youth improve the social skills they need to thrive in modern society. Given the sometimes challenging nature of the foster care system, these interactions can make all of the difference for foster children looking to become upstanding members of the community.

See a Movie & Help Out a Local Organization

Plan on visiting the State Theatre in Bay City on December 11th to see a great film for free thanks in part to Thelen Volkswagen and the rest of the Thelen Auto Group. Not only will you be having a fun time with your family and friends, but you will be helping the River Jordan Inc. foundation get its mission out to the public. Foster youth are always in need of those who will give them the love and attention that will help them find their way into society. The Thelen family is proud to contribute towards this amazing cause and hope you will join us on Dec. 11th!

Sunbit Auto Financing

We have some exciting news here at Thelen Volkswagen in Bay City, Michigan!  We are now offering financing on our servicing and parts.  If someone is unable to cover the amount for their service work, a service financing loan will be available to those who qualify to get them safely back on the road quicker.  Thanks to Sunbit we will be able to help those who need a little bit more help in affording those services that can be more expensive.  Click here to view the online portal to apply before you even step foot into the dealership! 

We make the whole vehicle service process easier from start to finish with the available resources on our website.  We have a helpful service appointment scheduler on our website, which you can access here. Our Service Xpress is available for services like an oil change or windshield wiper replacement.  If you have any further questions, give us a call at 989-246-8793 and we will assist you.