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Prepare Your Volkswagen for Summer Travel near Berlin, MD
With summer rapidly approaching, preparing your vehicle for the incoming temperature spike is crucial to maintaining its longevity. Rather than letting the wellbeing of your car's mechanics fall by the wayside and potentially subjecting your Atlas, Jetta, or Tiguan to irreversible damage, we at Pohanka Volkswagen of Salisbury are here to set you up for success with our recommendations!
Battery
After the temperatures plummet during our frigid East Coast winters, your vehicle’s battery has likely degraded due to the extreme conditions. This is because the freezing conditions slow down the chemical reactions occurring in the power cell, which impacts its ability to generate enough power to ignite the engine. More specifically, your battery can lose up to 60 percent of its potential by the time Spring rolls around. Fortunately, you can bring your vehicle to our location for an inspection to assess its current standing. We accomplish this by using a multimeter on the positive and negative terminals to determine its voltage output. If it’s lower than the suggested rating, our Service Department will help you secure a battery that’s made for your specific vehicle to continue your travels down Route 113.
Wiper Blade Replacement
Living in Berlin can place a major toll on your vehicle, especially with the multitude of weather conditions that occur year round. After a few months of constantly sweeping away sleet, snow, and freezing rain, your windshield wipers have likely eroded past their window of effectiveness. If they have a tattered or worn appearance, or the metal part of the blades are rusted, it’s imperative that you get a new set. Additionally, you should be aware of streak marks being left on the front glass, since this is a telltale sign that they’re no longer making direct contact with the windscreen. Fortunately, our Parts Department has silicone and conventional wiper blades in stock, so you can prepare for the influx of rain that we experience in the area during the warmer months.
A/C Check
Perhaps the most obvious thing that should be accomplished when springtime wraps up is making sure that your air conditioning is funneling cool air into the cabin. After all, a sweltering cabin is arguably the most uncomfortable thing you can experience after being parked in the sun all day in the Northern Worcester Athletic Complex's car lot. To help resolve this issue, our factory-trained technicians can check for lack of refrigerant, a damaged compressor, leaking condenser, or worn serpentine belt. While we’re there, we’ll also take a peek at your cabin air filter, since dirt, dust, and pollen can impact the flow of oxygen into the cabin. Are you ready to get your vehicle back in great shape? Schedule an appointment online!
What Other Services Should Be Taken Care of Before Summer?
- Oil change
- Tire inspection
- Coolant flush
Dealership Information
Testimonials
Pohanka Volkswagon was amazing!
Thank you Jason, you made our day!
“ Midway on our 3 hour trip to Ocean City our Tiguan began shaking when accelerating. We called Pohanka Volkswagen and spoke with Jason. He told us to come right in. Driving slowly, we arrived and Jason thought he might know the problem. He got us right in and after diagnostics they fixed the problem. It took some time but the even better news was that it was under warranty so there was no charge. I can't express my gratitude to Jason for his help, I've never experienced this kind of prompt service at any other dealership. Jason was the best!! Thank you Jason, you made our day! ”
A+ customer service!
“ I was welcomed by Jamar Brown, very pleasant. He got my information and then showed me the waiting room and I could help myself to a beverage. He was very attentive to everyone that was waiting for their vehicles and keeping us informed of the status of our vehicles. A+ customer service! ”
Great experience all around
“ Multiple car services performed due to inoperative roof on 2015 EOS. Repaired front and rear hood latches due to rust. Repaired leaky head gasket. 70 K service. Intake manifold problem diagnosed and Repaired. Kept for several days but was informed each day of status. Informative videos by the technician. Great experience all around except for the cost!! Will keep using this dealership. ”
Very happy!
“ Easiest deal ever made. Joshua (sales) and Sam (finance) made our purchase smooth sailing. Very happy! ”
the service department handled the work professionally, their communication was great
“ Needed a recall addressed along with a couple other issues... the service department handled the work professionally, their communication was great, they provided video of the diagnosis. They were friendly and very helpful with providing info on questions I had. ”
I highly recommend Pohanka VW of Salisbury.
“ Our rep Liz is a rock star. Knowledgeable , helpful, friendly, patient and no pressure to buy on our first visit. Once we decided that the vehicle we had selected was the best choice, she worked with us to get the best price that fit our budget. All the staff was a pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend Pohanka VW of Salisbury. ”
Had a great experience
“ Had a great experience went there looking for a family car and left with the 2024 Atlas! We are super grateful for all the help! ”
Thank you Sherrie Haynes for making this experience worthwhile!
“ I went to Pohanka just to visit a friend working there since I was in town. Had no intentions of trading my vehicle at this time but conversation quickly turned into what kind of vehicle do I want to look at. Later that evening I left driving a 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan. Thank you Sherrie Haynes for making this experience worthwhile! Thank you for allowing to go to my grandson’s birthday party and to return to finish this purchase. ”
Pohanka VW did an excellent job getting my husband and I into a new vehicle with a lower payment
“ Pohanka VW did an excellent job getting my husband and I into a new vehicle with a lower payment, and even helped us get the best deal for our trade. We are so pleased. We have bought 6 vehicles from Pohanka over the last 10 years and he was the most efficient salesperson thus far! Aside from his talent, Kingdom just exudes good vibes and a positive, professional attitude. We will definitely see him again soon! ”
The process was super easy from beginning to end.
“ Elizabeth and Hunter were fantastic in arranging a great price for our wonderful car. The process was super easy from beginning to end. Buy with absolute confidence from this dealership. I know you will not be disappointed in the honesty of all involved in buying a great car at a fair price. I live in North Carolina and I saw the used Mustang for sale on the Internet. I called and spoke to Elizabeth who without hesitation took video of the car and addressed its condition and features without any exaggerations. I decided to initiate a contact on-line to hold the vehicle for my arrival. They picked us up at the local airport and after a test drive we completed the purchase. The Finance Manager got us a great interest rate and warranty. This was the easiest and best out of state purchase we have ever accomplished. Thanks to all at this great dealership ”
This is a great place to do business with
“ My entire purchase experience here was great. I was taken care of via the online process, and when I showed up in person to complete the deal there were no surprises. I have had to deal with the dealership several times due to my home State taking awhile to process the newer tag, and each time Sam in finance has been awesome! This is a great place to do business with. Thanks again! ”
overall great experience
“ keith moorer was great to work with. he was not pushy ! thank you. the finance guy max riley was great too ! overall great experience! I love volkswagen !!❤️ ”
Great team and professional experience
“ Great team and professional experience ”
Great team that works together to help you know the vehicle and the car buying process!
“ Great team that works together to help you know the vehicle and the car buying process! Hats off to Lizzy, Hunter, Max and Sam for making it a great experience in finding the right car with the features we wanted. ”
Great Service!
“ Check engine light came on, called vw service. They said come, and three hours later it was fixed, and I was on my way with a cleaner car, Thanks Jamar. ”
The employees of Pohanka were very kind and helpful.
“ The employees of Pohanka were very kind and helpful. They offered a shuttle service to take me to a local store to spend my time while I waited for my spare key to be programmed. ”
The service is excellent
“ The service is excellent, and the staff is phenomenal. Jamar is my favorite!!!! ”
Great service, amazing team
“ Great service, amazing team, always on top of everything! ”
I absolutely love this dealership
“ I absolutely love this dealership. They are super clean, state of the art materials, and usually very quick for things like oil changes! I got there today at 7:00 AM and I left around 9:30. My only issue with this place today was that the mechanic did not communicate to my service writer that my update was taking longer than expected due to a system malfunction. However, Stephen did exactly what he said he would do, he was very polite, very professional, and very understanding of my plight. He accommodated me and gave me a few dollars off for my inconvenience so I am very happy. I drive from Baltimore Maryland to go to this dealership because I have never been to a more professional Volkswagen dealer. I’m closest to the Volkswagen on Baltimore national pike in Catonsville, but I do not like how they operate therefore, I drive to Salisbury for the BEST service. ❤️ thanks again Steven ”
“ Pohanka Volkswagon was amazing! I had a recall and they handled it quickly and professionally! I love the shuttle that took me to Panera so I could work and have lunch while I waited! They picked me up when my car was finished! ”