Need to get your car serviced but don't know where to go? When needing to get your car serviced, you have a few options: (1) you can take your car to a local car mechanic, (2) a chain repair shop, or (3) a certified dealer service center. A great mechanic can fix your car issues at any location — but here are the reasons we think it's best to get your car serviced at a dealership.

Volkswagen is a German motor vehicle manufacturer known for well-assembled, safe, and iconic cars with great performance levels. Though Volkswagen is not on the cheap end of the car manufacturer's list, VW vehicles are well-made and surprisingly affordable to maintain.

Depending on where you live and how much snow (if any) you get year-round—you might want to consider purchasing a set of Winter Tires for those cold, snowy seasons.