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Brands Owned by the Volkswagen Group

At first glance, one might think that every car brand is created by its own, unique company. After all, the brands compete against each other, right? It would be like Coke and Pepsi being owned by the same people, and the great commercial battle we believe we witness (and get emotionally involved in) would just be a grand charade.

Well, in the automotive world, that’s kind of how it is. Fourteen car companies control a combined 54 brands. Although, it’s usually not direct competitors that are mono-controlled, but different brands that specialize in different segments of the market.

Volkswagen is a big player in the automotive world, and thus owns many different brands. What car companies does Volkswagen own? Read the rest of this entry »

The unfortunate truth of vehicle maintenance is that most major repairs on a car end up being needed after the factory warranty has already expired. While having a factory warranty is certainly handy, buyers often find themselves wondering what will happen once it goes away. Will they have to pay for costly repairs out of their own pockets?

Luckily, extended warranties are available to cover those future repairs for those who are looking into the long-term future. Where can one get extended warranties on their new or used Volkswagen vehicle in Lincoln, NE? Read the rest of this entry »