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The Family Deal Blog

Official Blog of the LaFontaine Automotive Group in Michigan

Volkswagen

Going Green: The LaFontaine Way

April 22, 2019 by Melanie LaFontaine

LaFontaine Automotive Group celebrates Earth Day all year long. Consisting of 16 retail locations across Southeast Michigan, four of LaFontaine's locations are national leaders in their environmental efforts and are LEED certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). What does it … [Read more...] about Going Green: The LaFontaine Way

Filed Under: Buick, Business, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Community News, Ford, GMC, Volkswagen Tagged With: Cadillac, earth day, Green, LEED, Volkswagen

Top Cars for College Students

July 25, 2017 by LaFontaine Automotive Group

Calling all college students! On the hunt for a new car? My name is Samantha; I’ve joined the LaFontaine Marketing team this summer as an intern and will be entering my fourth year at Northwood University this fall. That means I’ll be graduating soon and will be on my own! Ahhhh, where did the time … [Read more...] about Top Cars for College Students

Filed Under: Cars, General, Reviews Tagged With: Buick, Cars, Chevrolet Equinox, College, College Students, Encore, Ford Escape, GMC Terrain, Honda, Jeep, Kia, LaFontaine Automotive Group, LaFontaine Chevrolet, LaFontaine Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, LaFontaine Honda, LaFontaine Subaru, Subaru Impreza, Test Drive, The Family Deal, Top Cars, Volkswagen

What To Do if You Own a Volkswagen TDI with the EA 189 Engine

September 23, 2015 by LaFontaine Automotive Group

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As you may have heard by now, Volkswagen recently admitted that a 'defeat device' designed to cheat emission testing systems was installed on over 11 million VW cars equipped with the EA 189 engine worldwide. The software that is installed on the EA 189 engine can detect when a car is … [Read more...] about What To Do if You Own a Volkswagen TDI with the EA 189 Engine

Filed Under: Volkswagen Tagged With: EA 189 Engine, Service, TDI, Volkswagen, VW

1975 Volkswagen Dasher Vintage Magazine Ad

February 5, 2015 by LaFontaine Automotive Group

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Today I think we're all familiar with the award winning Volkswagen Passat. But did you know the Passat was originally known in North America as the VW Dasher? The very first Passat came to be in 1973, and was one of the most modern European family vehicles one could buy. But here in the … [Read more...] about 1975 Volkswagen Dasher Vintage Magazine Ad

Filed Under: Vintage Ads, Volkswagen Tagged With: 1975 Volkswagen Dasher, LaFontaine Volkswagen, Vintage Ads, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Passat, VW

12 of the Safest Used Cars For Teens That Won’t Break The Bank

July 17, 2014 by LaFontaine Automotive Group

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Here's the reality when it comes to the vehicles our teenagers drive. Too often, budget takes precedence over safety. Now don't get me wrong, I'm not suggesting parents don't care about their children's safety. Of course they do. Probably more so than their own. That being said, a recent … [Read more...] about 12 of the Safest Used Cars For Teens That Won’t Break The Bank

Filed Under: Buick, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen Tagged With: best cars for teens, Buick, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, LaFontaine Automotive Group, Nissan, safest used cars for teens, Subaru, Toyota, Used Cars, Volkswagen

A College Grad’s Secret to Affording The Perfect New Volkswagen

April 4, 2014 by LaFontaine Automotive Group

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After four (or more) long years of studying all night, eating a steady diet of frozen pizzas and taking exam after exam, it’s finally paying off. You’re graduating college! At LaFontaine Volkswagen, we know just how big a deal it is to join the “real world.” So we’re celebrating you, the new … [Read more...] about A College Grad’s Secret to Affording The Perfect New Volkswagen

Filed Under: Volkswagen Tagged With: 201 Volkswagen Jetta, 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, 2014 Volkswagen Golf, College, College Graduate, Grad Program, Graduate Program, LaFontaine Volkswagen, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen College Graduate Program, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Jetta, VW College Grad, Vw College Graduate Program

The 2015 Volkswagen Golf R Hatchback

March 3, 2014 by LaFontaine Automotive Group

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The 2015 Volkswagen Golf R is the epitome of a dynamic, sporty and elegant compact sedan. The all new model was showcased at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. It comes with a refined light-weight and stronger frame with improved rigidity. Expert critics deemed it the most … [Read more...] about The 2015 Volkswagen Golf R Hatchback

Filed Under: Reviews, Volkswagen Tagged With: 2015 Volkswagen Golf R, 4motion, Compact Sedan, Golf R, Hatchbacks, LaFontaine Volkswagen, NAIAS, North American International Auto Show, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Golf R

Car Commercials Keep Us Entertained During Super Bowl XLVIII

February 3, 2014 by LaFontaine Automotive Group

What do Bob Dylan, The Muppets, Morepheus and Leonard Hofstadter all have in common? Each starred in a car related Super Bowl XLVIII commercial that helped keep us entertained during a less-than memorable Big Game (unless you're a Seattle Seahawks fan that is). The automakers pulled out … [Read more...] about Car Commercials Keep Us Entertained During Super Bowl XLVIII

Filed Under: Chevrolet, Chrysler, General, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Toyota, Volkswagen Tagged With: Automaker Super Bowl Commercials, Bob Dylan, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Commercials, Ford, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Morepheus, Super Bowl, Super Bowl Commercials, Super Bowl XLVIII, Toyota, Volkswagen

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