2017 Volkswagen Passat Electronics Problems

I love the 2017 Volkswagen Passat but have encountered multiple electronics errors, after only a couple hundred miles. This is disheartening because I love all other aspects of the vehicle. So far my infotainment system has intermittently locked up and my right-front fog light intermittently errors out. Hopefully the dealership will fix this soon because

2017 Volkswagen Passat Review After a Few Days Driving

These are my opinions after driving the 2017 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium for a few days. The VW Passat gets excellent gas mileage. For a turbo-charged four-cyclinder engine, it performs exceptionally well! It handles well on the highway and around town. The interior on this Passat model is super nice and is loaded with features!

Apple CarPlay Must-Have Apps

These are must-have Apple CarPlay apps! Like most any new technology, the number of available apps should increase over time. With that said, there are an abundance of super awesome Apple CarPlay apps available now! Apple CarPlay is the best vehicle infotainment solution to date in my opinion! #AppleCarPlay

How to Unlock & Lock VW Passat

This is how to unlock and lock the Volkswagen Passat. One of my favorite 2017 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium features is being able to lock and unlock the Passat, without removing the keys from my pocket! It's really cool and not gimmicky. I hope this video provides value, if you have never unlocked or locked

How to Unlock VW with Dead Remote Battery

This is how to unlock a Volkswagen with a key. I'm demonstrating using a 2017 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium. Finding the VW key hole is likely the hardest part! After that, it's likely easy. If you're stranded on the side of the road with a dead VW key fob battery, I hope that this video

VW Remote Start – Engine Turns Off When Door Opens Mystery

My 2017 VW Passat turns off when I open the door after a remote start. This seems kind of silly, given that I have the VW's key in my pocket. After researching this issue to attempt to find a fix, I found that it's not a defect but is actually by design. This prevents someone

2017 Passat 1.8T SEL Premium Review

The 2017 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium is a great blend of comfort, handling and style. This particular car features a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine, that may achieve ~34 MPG on the highway. It features a large and comfortable backseat but handles like a German sports car in my opinion. It has heated seats front and

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