VW TO OFFER THREE YEARS FREE MAINTENANCE BEGINNING IN 09

A lack of reliable vehicles and an attempt to revamp their image has forced Volkswagen execs to rebuild hope in their brand by now providing owners of new, 2009 models with free scheduled maintenance for three years or 36,000 miles, along with regular checkups every 6,000 miles or 90 days.

Volkswagen is calling it the "Carefree Maintenance Program" and is touting it as the only program of available among its competitors.