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While most of the time you might not give much thought as to what goes into making your car run and work like it does, you should be aware that throughout your entire vehicle there are thousands upon thousands of parts that come together to make it, and some of these parts include gaskets. Read on to learn more.

What Are Gaskets?

Gaskets are cushiony sealing materials that joins two pieces together along with bolts to keep fluids from leaking or mixing. Some gaskets are made of rubber, while others are made of mixed materials like aluminum steel and rubber…

Many of the new vehicles that we sell here at Volkswagen of Sioux City come with a roadside assistance package. However, if you find yourself stuck on the side of the road and don't want to wait for help, here are some quick steps to remind you how to change a flat tire.

Make sure that your vehicle is parked on a flat surface before you begin.

Remove the hub cap from the tire so you can loosen the lug nuts.

Place the jack underneath your vehicle and raise it up slowly. 

Remove the lug nuts completely and carefully…

With the gas prices at the pump constantly fluctuating from one week to the next, drivers are looking for ways to be more fuel-efficient, and we want you to be an educated driver on how to save gas and money. While we may not have control over what we have to pay for gas, there are ways you can control how much you save on gas and money. Come to Volkswagen of Sioux City for some fuel economy tips.

Car batteries die after several years of use, and if it's time for you to replace the battery in your vehicle, you might wonder why there's a difference in price between some of the types of batteries. At Volkswagen of Sioux City in Sioux City, IA, we know that you have a lot of questions, and we're here to help you find exactly what will best suit your budget and goals.

Volkswagen of Sioux City wants our customers to know how to prepare their vehicles for the changes in the seasons to get the most out of their car or truck. Let's talk about preparing a vehicle for spring. Much of what you need to know is contained in the owner's manual under "scheduled maintenance".

When it comes to your brakes, you want to be careful that you are servicing them frequently and taking care of the pads. Once your pads and rotors start to wear down, your brakes become slow and ineffective on the road. One of the most common problems with brakes is that your car makes a squealing sound when you press on the pedal.