Who doesn’t love packing up the car and hitting the road for a nice long road trip every summer? As the calendar inches towards summer and the beach starts calling your name, mentally planning your next road trip during endless meetings just can’t be helped. Not to put a damper on your master summer plan, [...]
Gas prices continue to rise as we head towards summer, and we are all looking for ways to get better fuel efficiency out of our cars. With gas mileage, small changes can make a big difference that adds up over time. Listed below are 11 ideas to help you stretch your dollar at the gas pump so you can [...]
Once you’ve decided it’s time for tires, you will be faced with the decision of whether or not to buy tires locally or online. You should consider several things before purchasing these tires, however. This can include pricing and safety amongst many other things. Tires are a big expense, so they should be researched before [...]
Maintenance and servicing are crucial when you own a car. An automobile will run longer when you take care of it. In order for a vehicle to run properly, it must go through a series of routine maintenance procedures. Taking care of your automobile determines how well it runs and how safe it is. The [...]
Environmental Responsibility: Chattanooga Plant Earns LEED Certification When Volkswagen took on the challenge of constructing their latest United States manufacturing facility, the automaker displayed a high level of corporate responsibility by redefining the idea of being ‘green’ in the auto industry. Since the construction process began, to the time when the first Passat rolled off its assembly [...]
Take a closer look at the 2012 Volkswagen Passat, one of the most buzzworthy vehicles of the year! For more information on this Passat, visit BettenImports.com. 2012 Volkswagen Passat At a Glance: Made in America – New LEED Certified Tennessee Plant New Design – Largest Passenger Car in the VW lineup Award winning - 2012 Motor Trend [...]
Check out the 2012 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn package here at Betten Imports! The Autobahn Package features 18″ Serron alloy wheels and a leather interior adorned with the ‘GTI’ emblems and V-Tex trim. Volkswagen GTI Autobahn Package: 8-speaker 300-watt Dynaudio sound system LED daytime running lights Keyless entry with pushbutton start 18″ Serron alloy wheels Leather Interior Get all [...]
Mercedes-Benz E-Cabriolet We had another great year at the Michigan International Auto Show! Held at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the auto show is always a great way for us to show off new models and perennial favorites from our extensive line-up of Volvo, Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Check out a few of our favorite picks from [...]
Check out the first video in our “Getting to Know You” series starring Sales Consultant and all-round car enthusiast Eric Divelbiss from the Pre-owned Sales Department at Betten Imports in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This brief interview gives a little insight into why Eric has a genuine passion for the car business and the brands we carry. For more information, contact Eric: (616) [...]
Volkswagen Passat Some of the most innovative and beautiful cars have been constructed in Germany. From Audi to Mercedes to the popular Volkswagen brand, the one thing they all have in common is having Germany as their birthplace. Volkswagen has enjoyed a great deal of success and is now one of the largest automakers in [...]
