Can you believe August is right around the corner?! Summer is almost an afterthought and here in PA, we’ll all be getting ready to start bracing for another cold winter! Before that though, another HUGE event is going to take place – BACK TO SCHOOL! For parents, September can’t get here soon enough. For kids, they are going to enjoy every last second of August. To help cut those back to school costs for parents, Holbert Motor Cars partnered with a local Hatfield Hair Salon, Tranquility LIFE Spa & Salon, to offer our readers a great savings opportunity.

Tranquility LIFE Spa & Salon is a family friendly, full service spa & salon. Tranquility’s mission is to celebrate the beauty of life as it unfolds and blooms for each one of their guests and their families. Tranquility provides pampering, professional spa & salon services and at-home retail products to enhance our guest’s quality of life. They integrate their ongoing professional education and training with a foundation of beauty to create awareness and harmony for themselves, their guests and our planet.

This month as part of the local partner program, Tranquility LIFE Spa & Salon is offering Back-to-School Kid’s haircuts for ONLY $5. Parents of kids 9 years old & under can save $10 to $15 on their child’s haircut through this great offer. Tranquility LIFE Spa & Salon is located at 121 South Main Street, Hatfield, PA. In order to redeem this incredible offer, simply ‘LIKE’ Holbert Motor Cars on Facebook, click the Photos tab, find the coupon, and click to print it out. Bring the coupon with you to Tranquility LIFE Spa & Salon of Hatfield prior to the expiration date.

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Over on the Holbert Motor Cars Facebook page we are looking to connect with our customers and other local residents who love talking about Porsche, Audi, & VW vehicles. If you have any questions about any make or model from any of our three featured brands, or you simply want to connect with other car enthusiasts, please connect with us on Facebook.

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Few vehicles on the road are as beautiful and drivable as the 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo. This SUV has class, but it also carries the trademark Porsche sports luxury look and feel.

The estimated fuel economy is 17 miles per gallon on the highway but, officially, the EPA hasn’t released its estimated figures yet.

Perhaps one of the most impressive things about the Porsche SUV is its pick up speed. Loaded with a V8 engine 4.8-liter performance and 500 horsepower with 516 pound feet of torque, the Cayenne Turbo can get from 0 to 60 in 4.4 seconds. The top out speed is 173 mph.

The transmission is 8-speed automatic.

The start/stop system is another impressive feature, combining practicality with green technology. When stationery, if the driver’s foot is on the brake the engine will cut off automatically. The on-demand four wheel drive system operates on rear wheel traction until the electronic sensors a wet clutch and that’s when the front wheels dig in and grip.

Porsche gives rear passengers more legroom with the 2011 generation of vehicle. Its also lighter than the previous version, by about 400 pounds. The interior control panels are also classier and easier to use.

Off-roaders will not like the 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo, but it wasn’t built for off-roading. Porsche learned that lesson from the 2010 vehicle. Those features were nixed to return to the class Porsche strengths. You will be impressed with the hug of the Porsche SUV tires on the road at high speeds and you can manage feats you won’t even come close to in other SUVs.

While not all available in the U.S., European drives of the 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo can order the vehicle with a diesel engine or hybrid. Porsche has almost outdone itself.

Everybody always talks about checking and changing the oil in their cars, but most drivers forget about their transmission fluid. Transmission fluid in your Porsche, Audi, or VW is as important as the oil and it’s almost as easy to check.

The first thing to remember about checking your transmission fluid is that your car should be running. Park your car on a level spot, put it in “Park” and let it idle for a few minutes.
While the car is idling, look for the transmission fluid dipstick. It’s usually towards the back of the engine, which means it’s closer to the dashboard when looking underneath the hood. The transmission dipsticks are often colored yellow or red, too. On older cars, however, it may just be a metal hook. Other than the oil, however, the transmission fluid dipstick is the only other one you should see.

Pull the dipstick out and clean it off with a lint-free rag. Put it all the way back into the holder. Then pull it out again to get an accurate reading.

If your car hasn’t been running long, the level of the fluid should be in the “Cold” operating range. You should see this marked on the bottom of the dipstick. If you’ve been driving the car for awhile and it’s heated up, the level of the fluid should be in the “Hot” area of the dipstick.

You should also notice the condition of the transmission fluid. If it smells burned or if it looks brown or black, bring it to your Philadelphia Porsche, VW, and Audi dealer.

We are really excited about our local partner for June. As you may know, as part of the Holbert Motor Cars Local Partner Program, we partner with local area businesses to help provide savings opportunities to local residents, as well as, to help promote our local partners in our community. This month, we have partnered with Senior Helpers of Lansdale. Senior Helpers of Lansdale provides many in-home, caregiving services to local Bucks & Montgomery County elderly.

Senior Helpers of Lansdale offers extensive in-home care services for seniors who embrace their independence and the personal dignity that goes with it. Their in-home care services are provided by bonded and insured caregivers all of whom pass a background check. Senior Helpers of Lansdale provides a great service to our local community, and a service that many of us will one day utilize. If you’re looking for a in-home care provider for yourself, a loved-one, or a friend, a provider that you can trust, then you should stop in to talk with the folks at Senior Helpers of Lansdale. You can connect with other Senior Helpers of Lansdale customers through the Senior Helpers of Lansdale Facebook page and get the latest in-home care service information by following Senior Helpers of Lansdale on Twitter

As part of the Local Partner Program, Senior Helpers of Lansdale is offering local area residents, as well as, Holbert Motor Cars Insiders a coupon for 5% off of ANY service. To access this great savings opportunity from Senior Helpers & Holbert Motor Cars, simply ‘LIKE’ Holbert Motor Cars on Facebook, click the Photos tab, find the coupon, and click to print it out. Bring the coupon with you to Senior Helpers of Lansdale prior to the expiration date to redeem the coupon.

Senior Helpers of Lansdale offers our local elderly a full compliment of services to ensure a continuum of care. Through their proven process, which includes an in-home assessment to help determine the type and level of care needed, Senior Helpers of Lansdale is able to assist their clients with everything from companionship to bathing to Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Senior Helpers of Lansdale is located at 1816 West Point Pike, Suite 108, in Lansdale, PA and can be contacted at (215) 699-5400.

We want to thank Senior Helpers of Lansdale for participating in this month’s Local Partner Program. We hope that those of you who are looking to find out more information about in-home senior care, will check out Senior Helpers of Lansdale.

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Over on the Holbert Motor Cars Facebook page we are looking to connect with our customers and other local residents who love talking about Porsche, Audi, & VW vehicles. If you have any questions about any make or model from any of our three featured brands, or you simply want to connect with other car enthusiasts, please connect with us on Facebook.

Holbert Motor Cars Email Insider Program

The Holbert Motor Cars Insider Program is free to sign-up. Each month we send our Insiders all of the latest Holbert Motor Cars information, along with special savings opportunities on new and used vehicles, as well as, vehicle service. On top of all of the great Holbert-related information, we also send our Insiders a coupon from a local Bucks & Montgomery County, PA business. We hope that you’ll take advantage of this opportunity by becoming a Holbert Motor Cars Insider today.

Holbert Motor Cars Mobile Insider Program

Remember that Holbert Motor Cars has gone mobile. You can now receive our Local Partner Program coupons and our Insider coupons directly on your mobile phone. To join our Mobile Coupons program, simply text HOLBERT to 41513.

Whether you have just driven home your new Audi, Porsche, or VW car or whether still driving a used vehicle, it is important to keep up with your maintenance. Checking your fluids is easy and requires no tools except perhaps for some paper towels. Check your fluids after returning home from a trip of at least a few miles so that the fluids are at the normal operating viscosity. Here’s what to do.

1. Check your oil. Remove the dipstick from your oil reservoir, and wipe it clean. Replace the dipstick back into the reservoir and remove it again. There will be markings such as engraved text or holes to indicate “low” level and “full” level. If needed, add oil to the oil reservoir to bring the level to the “full” mark without overfilling.

2. Transmission fluid. For automatic vehicles, transmission fluid must be checked to ensure proper working levels. Much like changing your oil, the transmission fluid is stored in a reservoir with a dipstick. While the car is running, remove the dipstick, clean it off, and replace it again. Next remove the dipstick again and check the markings on the dipstick.

3. Engine coolant. Please ensure that your vehicle has completely cooled down before checking the engine coolant. This system is pressurized, and if you remove a radiator cap that is still hot or even warm you could be scalded by coolant. Most new cars will have a reservoir, otherwise remove the radiator cap from the radiator and visually check the levels. If they are low, use a 50/50 mixture of water and coolant to refill. The reservoir will be marked, but if your car doesn’t have a reservoir fill the coolant to about an inch below the neck of the radiator.

4. While you’re at it, check your windshield washer fluid. Caught in a storm or with a windshield covered with debris is not a great time to realize your out of washer fluid.

By taking 5 minutes to check these fluids you will be able to save yourself from thousands of dollars in potential damage and repair costs.

If you’re not comfortable checking your own fluids, stop by our Philadelphia Audi, VW, and Porsche dealer for full service and vehicle maintenance.

Audi has long been one of the most beautiful cars on the road and true Audi lovers will really enjoy driving the 2010 Audi A4 Avant, for a number of reasons. For one thing, there are very few other vehicles on the road that can gracefully combine luxury, sophistication and utility. Audi does it magnificently in the 2010 A4 Avant.

On the outside, Audi looks like a luxury vehicle with practical sporty features. On top there’s the Open Sky sunroof for your driving enjoyment. Lots of room, air and sun can fill your driving experience and that’s as it should be. Alongside the sunroof, the A4 Avant showcases outer edge roofrails, perfect for carrying cargo, bikes, skis and other large objects that won’t fit in the back hatch.

Moving to the inside, the 210 Audi A4 Avant includes MMI control logic through state-of-the-art technology that allows better control over audio and internal technological features. One of those advanced technological features is easy integration with the iPod. Then there’s the superb rear storage feature with a rear power tailgate.

The 2.0-liter 4 cylinder engine leads its class in torque and fuel efficiency with gasoline direct injection. You have the Audi valve lift system, the Dynamic Shift Program and the Electronic Stabilization Program. It delivers an impressive 211 horsepower and 258 pound feet of torque. Gas mileage = 21 mpg in the city, 27 mpg on the highway and 23 combined.

The A4 Avant’s drivetrain consists of a self-locking center differential as well as automatic and variable front to rear power proportioning. The 6-speed Tiptronic transmission coupled with a rack-and-pinion steering affords an easy 37.4 ft. turning circle.

The suspension system is just as impressive as anything else on the new Audi A4 Avant. On the front end, it’s a five-link suspension with upper and lower wishbones and a tubular anti-roll bar. On the rear, it’s wheel independent, trapezoidal link and a mounted subframe with anti-roll bar.

Safety-wise, the 2010 Audi A4 Avant includes a tire pressure monitoring system and an advanced airbag system. Front airbags for the driver and passenger are full size with two-stage activation and both front passengers also have side airbags and Sideguard head airbags. Audi also includes a rear impact backguard system that sustains body support and head support for the passengers when the vehicle is struck from behind. The seatbelts are active restraints with belt-force limiters and belt tensioners.

Audi also includes some impressive add-on packages. There’s the Driver Assist Package, HomeLink and Bluetooth Package, Navigation Plus Package, and two Sports Packages. You can learn more about these on the Audi website.

All in all, the 2010 Audi A4 Avant is a spectacular vehicle made for the 21st century driver. If you seek luxury in a sporty package then this is the vehicle for the discriminating driver.

Do you know how often you should change your car’s oil? About once every 3 months or 3,000 miles. A well lubricated engine will perform better over time and it is imperative to ensure that you keep good, clean oil running through it so that you do not develop problems.

The first thing to know about changing your oil is to never change your oil while the engine is hot. Hot oil can burn you badly. Wait until the engine cools down.

When it is time to change your oil, gather up all the tools you will need first. You’ll need the following to perform an adequate oil change:

• Ratchet or open end wrench
• Oil filter wrench
• A bucket, recycling container or something to catch oil when it drains
• Funnel
• New oil filter
• New oil (about 5 quarts for most vehicles)
• A clean rag

The first step to changing your oil is to drain the old oil out. Take your bucket or recycling container and place it under the oil pan. At the bottom of the oil pan is a bug bolt that unscrews. Using the open end wrench, unscrew the bolt until the oil starts to drain into your bucket.

Next, tighten the drain plug back into your oil pan. Make sure it is snug but not too tight.

You’ll have to crawl under the car to reach the oil filter, but it’s time to remove it. Place your bucket under the oil filter because it will still be full of oil. Take your oil filter wrench and wrap it around the filter and turn counterclockwise until the filter comes off.

Take your new oil filter and lubricate the gasket at the end of it with new oil. Just a little is enough, but you want it well lubed. Fill the oil filter about 2/3 of the way with new oil then screw it in place with your hand (clockwise rotations). Make sure it it snug but not too tight. If the oil filter is too tight you will strip its threads and cause a leak; if it is too loose, on the other hand, it will leak. So make sure it fits just right.

Now, unscrew your oil cap (on the top of the engine) and pour in your new oil. Fill it up about 3/4 of the amount that your owner’s manual says your car will hold.

Now check your oil. If it isn’t full, fill in more oil until you get it at the right level. Put your oil cap back on and you’re done.

Changing your oil isn’t difficult, but it can be a dirty job if not done right. If you don’t catch the old oil then you’ll have a huge mess to clean up (not to mention a potential problem with the EPA). Of course, if you don’t want to do it yourself you can always call a professional mechanic to change your oil for you.  For a speedy oil change in the Philadelphia, PA metropolitan area, stop by your Warrington Audi, Porsche, VW dealer for maintenance.

Keeping an eye on things in your Porsche is a great way to save money on otherwise costly repairs. The hoses on your Porsche are an integral part of your vehicle and bad hoses can cause damage if not identified in time. Here are some instructions so you can check the hoses on your Porsche and catch any weaknesses, leaks or damages before it’s too late.

Look for the radiator. This is going to be towards the front end of your Porsche. Once you locate that, you should see two hoses connected to it – one on the top and one on the bottom.

Squeeze the hoses with the engine cold. Notice the texture of the hoses. You are checking to see if they feel soft and smooth or brittle. Brittle hoses mean they need to be replaced. This is true of any hoses on your Porsche. Also, check for cracks, splits, tears or frayed ends. If you see any of these, replace the hose(s) immediately.

Check the clamps on the ends of the hoses. They should be dry and in good condition. If they are wet or rusty, replace them. Also, make sure they are tight to prevent leaks. They should not be movable if they are tight enough.

For best results, replace the radiator hoses when you replace the radiator or water pump.  If you’re not the do-it-yourself kind of person and you live in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, check the web for service specials and stop by our Warrington, PA Audi, Porsche, and VW dealership for maintenance today.

Volkswagen continues to surprise. The 2010 VW Eos Lux is one vehicle that outshines its class and when you get a peak inside you’ll understand why.

Let’s start with the basics, an overview.

Powered by a 200-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, the hardtop convertible is graced with your choice of a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed DSG automatic transmission. Both the driver and the front passenger have 12-way power seats. Your standard features include:

• 6-disc CD changer
• Satellite radio
• Convertible-specific electronic power control
• Heated seats
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob combination

The 2010 Lux also comes with a chrome trimmed grille and touch-screen audio system with Bluetooth connectivity and a multifunction steering wheel.

When you get behind the wheel of the new 2010 VW Eos Lux you’ll be in style and the talk of the town.

Now let’s talk specs.

With 207 pound square feet of torque and a front wheel drive drivetrain, you have a turning radius of 17.9′. Unbeatable.

It also comes with the standard 14.5 gallon gas tank and an estimated 22 miles per gallon in the city and 29 on the highway. Not bad for a 2-door convertible sports coupe.

For safety, both front passengers get frontal air bags and seat mounted side impact air bags. You also get ABS traction control, daytime runners, LED brake lights, a panic alarm, a theft-deterrent alarm system, theft deterrent radio and low tire pressure warning system. Optionally, you can add parking assist, directionally adaptive headlights and cornering lights.

With an MSRP of $35,950, you’ll feel like you’re in a higher luxury sports class with the 2010 VW Eos Lux. Looking at this car is almost as fun as driving it, and you’ll love driving with the top down.