Choose Your Own Path With Your Next Vacation
Having the freedom to choose your own path includes making your next vacation amazing when you make it a road trip. A road trip can also have you saving money over other forms of transportation. You can save money on food as you can pack your snacks and goodies along for the ride! You’ll also have the freedom to decide where you want to travel and the freedom to do so – especially if there are more stops you want to make along the way! Nothing is stopping you from where you want to go.
Planning a trip is also quicker and easier with your own personal transportation. Your only limitation is your own time and imagination. Driving your own vehicle, you will also know its limitations and what types of conditions and roads it is able to handle. This goes hand-in-hand with knowing the safety that your own vehicle provides too! Plus, you won’t have to worry as much about packing more than you can fit – you can customize exactly what you want to bring with you if you know what space you’re working with! Plus, you never pay luggage fees!
There are so many great benefits to traveling with your own vehicle. Here at Thelen Volkswagen in Bay City, Michigan we offer a large inventory of brand new and used VW vehicles for you to choose from! Whether you’re looking at traveling in the near future or are just ready for a new or new-to-you Volkswagen, we have a great selection that you can test drive today. Contact us with any questions you may have, and we will happily assist you!
Drivers who want luxury in their daily drive should stop into Thelen Volkswagen today and see our selection of the 2020 VW Passat. Sporty and comfortable, the Passat is the ideal spacious sedan for the modern driver. There is no better dealership in the state of Michigan to purchase or lease a new 2020 Passat than Thelen VW in Bay City. Take advantage of this winning combination by allowing us to introduce you to a new 2020 Passat and drive away in the pinnacle of luxury.
With the 2020 VW Passat 2.0T SE in our inventory, drivers can enjoy a large variety of engaging comfort and entertainment features. We all know winter is still in full force, so the included heated seats make sure you are always comfortable, even during our coldest, snowiest days. Multi-zone climate control keeps everyone in the Passat with their ideal cabin temperature, no matter the season. Purchasing this 2020 Passat also gives you a complimentary trial subscription to the built-in SiriusXM® radio, giving you immediate access to many music and entertainment options. Your smartphone can also be easily used while driving, with connectivity to Apple CarPlay® and Google Android Auto™.
The 2020 Volkswagen Passat is a tech-lovers dream sedan, full of exciting and interactive features for better convenience. With our competitive pricing and competitive financing options, owning this beautiful sedan has never been simpler! Stop into the Thelen Volkswagen dealership and ask to see our Passats today. We are confident you will enjoy having our friendly and knowledgeable sales associates guide you every step of the way with your questions. We value top customer satisfaction, so come see why purchasing a new VW from us will be a positively memorable experience.
2020 VW Tiguan SUV Receives IIHS Top Safety Pick
If safety is important to you in a vehicle, winning an IIHS Top Safety Pick is a great indicator for you. The 2020 VW Tiguan joined 64 other vehicles on the Top Safety Pick list for the year 2020! To be considered for this award, a vehicle must have good or acceptable headlights, earn good ratings in each of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s six crashworthiness evaluations, and advanced or superior ratings in any available front crash prevention. The newest model year Tiguan earned all good ratings for crashworthiness and a superior rating for its front crash prevention. The Tiguan must be equipped with LED headlights and adaptive front lighting system with dynamic cornering headlights to proudly show off this Top Safety Plus award. These are just some of the available safety features now available for the newest Tiguan, so make sure to take a look at what you can get in your own 2020 VW Tiguan!
Here at Thelen Volkswagen in Bay City, Michigan we currently have a great selection of the brand new 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan! We have eight available SE 4MOTION trim levels available in a variety of colors for you to choose from. Whether you’re at the start of the car shopping process or are ready to stop in to take a test drive, we can help you drive off the lot today in this award-winning SUV!
Many Volkswagen vehicles come with innovative Remote Start technology, including the ones we sell here at Thelen VW. Remote Start lets you start your vehicle from outside with just your key fob! There is a whole list of advantages to having Remote Start technology, from convenience to being better on your engine. The best thing about Remote Start is that we can install into many existing VW vehicles as well! See for yourself some of the key benefits to having remote start on your side.
VW Remote Start technology is incredibly helpful during the winter, when the cold can be harsh on a car’s engine. With a couple presses of your car remote, you can get the engine running without having to leave the warmth of the inside. The interior will also begin to warm up so that you can hop into a pleasantly comfortable cabin. Just remember during cold weather to have the car’s defrost system on, so that you can drive without losing visibility. Remote Start is also fantastic for safety reasons, as you will never have to worry about locking your keys in the vehicle. Drivers can also be assured that no one can attempt to steal their vehicle, as the remote is the only way to start the car. The technology is not only beneficial in terms of convenience, but also adds value when it comes time for you to sell your vehicle.
Do you have a Volkswagen currently without Remote Start and want to change that for convenience and safety? Stop into the Thelen Auto Group today and ask our service staff about installing the technology into your vehicle. If you already have Remote Start installed, we can test your system and even service it if needed. Remote Start revolutionizes comfort and convenience, so come see our selection of new VW vehicles with the technology installed. Especially with the cold that harsh winters in Michigan can sometimes bring, you will adore having this technology at your disposal!
Volkswagen Atlas Named 2020 Family Car of the Year
The brand new 2020 Volkswagen Atlas has been impressing judges and consumers alike in the three short years it’s been in existence. Cars.com has officially named the 2020 VW Atlas the “2020 Family Car of the Year”. In 2017, the Atlas was awarded “best three-row SUV” and even took top honors as the best overall model in 2018. The VW Atlas wowed the judges with the impressive passenger and cargo space, the advanced driver-assistance technologies, and the athletic handling. One of the best parts of the Atlas overall is its ability to not only haul a whole vehicle full of passengers, but it is even large enough for taller kids or adults to sit in the third row without feeling cramped! Plus, although the Atlas is a larger SUV, it is surprisingly nimble and able to get in and out of tight parking spots without any issue.
Here at Thelen Volkswagen in Bay City, Michigan we are excitedly awaiting our inventory of the new 2020 Volkswagen Atlas! We are expecting a shipment in soon, so you will be able to test drive and see just how impressive it is! Contact us today to find out how you can get your hands on one of these brand-new SUVs as soon as they come in!
The brand new 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is coming soon, and it will be an impressive introduction into the Volkswagen line-up! The base MSRP of the new Atlas Cross Sport will be $30,545 and differs slightly from the original Atlas in terms of design. The Atlas Cross Sport provides a coupe-like design that shows uniqueness in the design and exterior style. The 2020 VW Atlas Cross Sport will be available in eight different trim levels, have two different engine types, impressive standard features, and even more additional user technologies that will be available based on the trim level you choose. Plus, with a price tag of only $30,545 for a base model, the possibilities of affordability are endless!
Here at Thelen Volkswagen in Bay City, Michigan we are excitedly awaiting our inventory of the new 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport! This sporty SUV will fit in well with the VW line-up to support both a family friendly option and a feature-filled coupe designed with plenty of user technologies. Contact us today to figure out how you can get your hands on one when they arrive in the next few months!
Volkswagen officially said good-bye to the iconic Beetle with a touching tribute commercial that debuted on New Year’s Eve. Production of the always-recognizable VW Beetle ended with the 2019 model, but the video hints at exciting things to come!
Don’t worry though, Thelen VW in Bay City, MI still has four available Beetle models for you to choose from. All are powered by a 2L 4-cylinder engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Expect an estimated 26 mpg city and 33 mpg highway. Each of our available Beetles is affordably priced at less than $27,000. We have three Beetle 2.0T SE models available. The SE trim has features such as Blind Spot Monitoring, heated seats, Bi-Xenon headlights, moonroof, back-up camera, and chrome exhaust tips. Plus, use the 6.3″ touchscreen to control the 8-speaker audio system. Thelen Volkswagen also has one S trim level that has excellent features too. That includes Bluetooth Connectivity, Blind Spot Monitor, integrated mirror turn signals, and back-up camera. This trim level has a 5″ touchscreen to easily control the audio system.
Visit Thelen VW and let us show you this fun-to-drive Beetle! Take a test drive, then let our expert finance center find you great finance options for you to drive home your VW Beetle today!
Thelen Volkswagen Holiday Season Hours 2019
Thelen Volkswagen in Bay City, Michigan would like to wish a happy holiday season to you from our dealership family! We have some altered hours due to the holidays that go as follows:
Christmas Eve – 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Christmas Day – closed
New Year’s Eve – normal hours
New Year’s – closed
We hope that you have a stress-free holiday, filled with happy times! If you are looking at heading out on a road trip for a holiday, you might want to bring your Volkswagen in for servicing before your trip. Our service team is standing by ready to help you get your VW ready for winter driving challenges by checking over the whole vehicle and making suggestions if anything needs maintenance. Some important areas to review before a road trip include the battery, the tires, and if you’re current on your oil changes.
When you’re purchasing a new vehicle, there are likely feature that you know you want included to provide for a safe and comfortable drive. While price and safety ratings should be some of the top priorities on your vehicle purchasing list, there are many entertainment, comfort, and safety features that can make your next vehicle purchase even better! The lineup of Volkswagen car, crossover and SUV models include an exciting variety of features that should make your ‘must-have’ list while purchasing a new vehicle.
In terms of comfort, you can now look forward to multi-zone climate control, heated seats and steering wheel (great for this cold weather!), and built-in navigation to help you get where you need to go. There are plenty of options for keyless entry, passive entry, and even push button start for added convenience. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto both can come as available options for your music streaming enjoyment. You’ll be pleased with the variety of options that can keep you and your passengers safer. Some of these include blind spot warning with alert (via visual and audible warning), lane-keep assist, and most models come standard with a rearview camera. These are just some of the amazing and intuitive features you can find in your next VW vehicle!
Here at Thelen Volkswagen in Bay City, Michigan we have a large inventory of brand new Volkswagen vehicles ranging from sedans to crossovers and SUVs. A large selection of our available vehicles offer you many of the features listed above and all for an affordable price! Stop in today to look at what we have to offer, and even take a test drive of your favorite model!
Enjoy a Comfortable and Efficient Michigan Drive in a 2019 Volkswagen Arteon From Thelen VW
The 2019 Volkswagen Arteon is a unique luxury sedan without a high price tag. With a base MSRP of only $35,845, you’ll be able to choose the best features for you without spending a fortune! With five different trim levels ranging from the SE to the SEL Premium R-Line, the configuration of features is huge! First, you have your choice of eight different exterior colors and you can choose between six different interior colors to compliment your choice. The Arteon comes standard with a 2.0L TSI turbocharged engine paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission to get you an estimated 22 MPG city/31 MPG highway fuel economy! Plus, you’ll also get the option to choose between a front wheel drive (only available on the SE without 4MOTION) or the 4MOTION all-wheel drive.
The VW Arteon also boasts a large variety of user assist technologies, additional comfort features, and some impressive safety features to round out your drive. When your hands are full of groceries, the hands-free easy open trunk is easily accessed just by kicking under the trunk with your keys in your pocket. If you’re not a confident backer, the rearview camera pops up from behind the VW symbol on the back of the Arteon to provide you with a clear view behind you. When you’re used to driving longer distances, the ventilated and massaging front seats will provide you with ultimate comfort that will make you never want to come out of your sedan!
Here at Thelen Volkswagen in Bay City, Michigan we currently have two available 2019 Volkswagen Arteon sedans in our inventory. One is an SE trim while the other is an SEL Premium R-Line trim. If you want to drive in pure luxury, stop in today to take a test drive! Then let our finance experts help you find the best rates and terms for your purchase of lease, so you can drive home in an Arteon today!


