Pre-Ordering a Car with Your Local Volkswagen Dealer

How to Get Your Brand-New VW Right Off the Assembly Line

Digital retailing tools, like those one Volkswagen SouthTowne’s website, were lifesavers during 2020, when many guests needed to shop for their vehicle in the comfort and safety of their own homes. Our guests can take a virtual test drive, get their car’s trade value, get financing, and even create their own lease or purchase option – all from our website!

2021 brought new challenges, like parts shortages and manufacturing delays, which made ordering a car online even more important. Still in 2022 new cars are in shorter supply than what we are traditionally used to, which means that car buyers are having to adjust their purchasing habits. That means pre-ordering, which naturally brings up a few questions about the process.

1. Why should you pre-order something you haven’t test driven yet?
2. How much does it actually cost to pre-order a vehicle?
3. What are the advantages of pre-ordering?

We’re sure you have these questions and more when it comes to pre-ordering a vehicle. We’ll break down the main answers here so you know what to expect when reaching out to a new car dealership near you, like Volkswagen SouthTowne.

The Advantages of Pre-Ordering from Your Local Volkswagen Dealer

The biggest advantage of pre-ordering your vehicle – or choosing from our pipeline of vehicles – is that it guarantees you’ll actually get it. Although this isn’t something you may normally do with a big-ticket purchase like a vehicle, the vehicle shortage along with consumers being able to identify exactly what they want through online research has made preordering much more common.

For instance, the all-electric Volkswagen ID.4 is so popular right now that we can barely keep them on the lot here at VW SouthTowne. They’re basically gone as soon as they arrive, which has made pre-ordering the saving grace for folks who are absolutely sure about the car they want. Speaking of which, pre-ordering allows you to select the trim level along with whatever optional features or add-ons that you may like. Pre-ordering means getting the exact car you want – not what happens to be at a Volkswagen dealership near you. Based on your selections, that will ultimately determine the cost of the vehicle.

Once you pre-order, you will be able to track the vehicle shipment in real time just as you would a package. The day your vehicle arrives, you will be contacted so that you can come test drive the vehicle in person. In the event that you decide the vehicle is not for you – no worries – we can sell it to the next interested buyer. The only thing that you’ll be out is a $100 deposit.

Carefree Coverage for Your Brand-New Volkswagen

One other additional benefit of pre-ordering your vehicle is that it will come with our Carefree Coverage plan. This applies to all 2021 and 2022 VW models, so you can still take advantage if you’re buying from a Volkswagen dealership near you. It breaks down as follows:

2 yrs. Service – Scheduled Carefree Maintenance (2 years or 20,000 miles)
3 yrs. Help – Roadside Assistance (3 years or 36,000 miles)
4 yrs. Coverage – New Vehicle Limited Warranty (4 years or 50,000 miles)
5 yrs. Access – Car-Net Remote Access

In the event that you need VW parts or service, you can simply reach out to the VW service center at our dealership. Your Carefree Coverage will appear in our records, making the process simple and easy.

Ready to Pre-Order? Let’s Kick Off the Process

Pre-ordering a vehicle is simple. For example, if you want to pre-order the all-electric VW ID.4, all you’d need to do to get started is click on the “Build & Reserve Your ID.4” button. From there, you will be prompted to select the options you want for your SUV such as color and trim level. Our builder tool takes you through every step of the process.

If you like shopping for your cars the old fashioned way, feel free to stop by the VW SouthTowne dealership. Will be more than happy to show you our new cars, used cars, and certified pre-owned vehicles that have undergone a 100+ point inspection. Don’t forget to check out our specials for more great deals on VW vehicles, products, and services. We are conveniently located at 11000 South 290 West in South Jordan.

Additionally, if you are the current owner of a VW and need service or routine maintenance, you can visit the VW service center, which is located right inside of our dealership.

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