Three weeks ago, a brand-new 2025 Tiguan arrived at our Camino Real service center at just 5,000 miles with severe engine overheating. The owner had been commuting daily through the Cajon Pass in 105-degree heat with the air conditioning on maximum, never checking coolant levels. The engine had overheated multiple times, warping the cylinder head….
Last week, a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas came in after sliding into a guardrail on Highway 18 during an unexpected mountain snow squall. The owner had driven up to Lake Arrowhead on worn all-season tires with 4/32nds tread remaining, thinking they’d be fine for a quick trip. After losing traction on a downhill curve near Rim…
Last Thanksgiving weekend, a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta owner was driving from San Bernardino to San Francisco to spend the holiday with family—a 400-mile trip up I-5 through the Central Valley. About 150 miles into the journey near Bakersfield, his vehicle suddenly began overheating. The cause: a coolant hose that had developed a small crack had…
Your Volkswagen’s brake system faces unique challenges in the San Bernardino area that drivers in milder climates never encounter. From scorching summer temperatures that exceed 100 degrees to the steep mountain grades of the San Bernardino and San Gabriel ranges, your brakes work harder here than almost anywhere else in the country. Understanding these specific…
The Complete Brake Care Guide for VW Drivers in San Bernardino, CA Brakes are your Volkswagen’s most important safety system, yet they’re also one of the easiest to overlook until it’s too late. Whether you’re commuting through I-215 traffic or taking a weekend drive to Big Bear Lake, your brakes need to be responsive and…
