Four tips to get your Volkswagen ready for summer
July 2025
Summer’s here and there are few greater pleasures than taking a trip to the beach…indulging on ice cream…scoping out summer garage sales…hosting lemonade stands from your trunk…going on mountainous adventures…you get the idea. No matter how you beat the heat (or embrace it), it helps to have a gameplan so you can get your Volkswagen ready to maximize your fun in the sun while protecting it from sand, sun, or other oopsies.
Here are four ways to prepare:
1. Ensure your car’s maintenance is up to date
Regularly scheduled maintenance is important to help keep your VW operating in optimal condition. Before hitting the road, check to ensure the following elements have been recently addressed:
- Tire pressure
- Fluid refills
- Brake inspection
- Battery inspection
- A/C and Heater inspection
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- Vehicle load, other accessories, and options may reduce towing capacity. Towing reduces fuel efficiency and range. See vehicle Owner’s Manual for details.
2. Protect & equip the exterior
Getting gear into and onto your car can be a feat, especially when planning to surf, paddle board or kayak. Thankfully, there are accessory transport solutions that can help. Base carrier bars provide secure rooftop foundations for transporting gear and support any number of add-ons. Other accessories, such as kayak holders, cargo boxes, or even hitch-mounted bike racks can help you get ready for your summer activities. Learn more and shop for available accessories for your model here.
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- Always ensure cargo is properly secured. See owner’s manual for details.
3. Protect & equip your interior
Beach days are a blast, but also messy. From sandy feet and wet towels to melting ice cream cones, keeping the car clean can be a challenge. Luckily, there are Rear seat covers that can help prevent sand and seawater from being tracked in by children or four-legged friends. And MuddyBuddy trunk and floor liners help protect against spilled beverages, garden dirt, and wet floaties.. With these accessories, there’ll be less worrying about stains or scrapes—leaving more time to focus on fun in the sun.
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- Vehicle load, other accessories, and options may reduce towing capacity. Towing reduces fuel efficiency and range. See vehicle Owner’s Manual for details.
Prepare the car for the sunshine & heat
Too much sun can dampen anyone’s day, so it’s a good thing Volkswagen vehicles are designed to help keep everyone inside cool. Many models are available with ventilated seats and moonroofs—perfect for keeping you comfortable and improving air flow. In addition, VW offers a 5-piece set of rear sunshades that help keep the car seats and steering wheel cooler.
As summer settles in, Volkswagen is here to help shuttle everyone to their destination. Whether it’s cruising down coastal highways or lounging and cooking out on the sand, your Volkswagen is perfectly equipped to make every summer excursion a breeze.
