Capitol Volkswagen San Jose ask's What New VW Model would You like to see Customized?

[daveh@dgdg.com]

Hello, My name is Dave Halvorsen G.S.M. at Capitol VW in San Jose. Recently we were selected to be a "Gunther Project Dealership" 1 of 10 in the U.S. to go through a massive conversion to become a VW enthusiast destination. Featuring Vintage and unique VW's on display and everything from the South Bays Largest HD TV Wall with an Unbellivable Sound System (that I,m no longer allowed to touch) to a complete redo of the facility basically were going to make it the opposite of a Car Dealership! Cant Wait. Nevertheless I want to customize a few New VW's and I'm looking for ideas, I,m thinking Beetle, CC and perhaps a Passat, in that order. Please reply back with anything you would liek to see. The best part is Its someone elses money so Lets Build the ultimates!

BTW still looking for some more uniques and classics!

Sincerely
Dave Halvorsen
daveh@dgdg.com
CapVW.com

[1 can 'rado]

Corrado.


Hahahaha. Well, mine at least..........it's "RARE"-ish.

***ask me***

[Cherb32]

The best things you guys can do to become the opposite of a typical dealership is:

1) import a scirocco (will get more people into the dealership...I know its far fetched lol)
2) sell and warrant aftermarket parts (air ride, rotiform wheels, APR/UM/C2 flashes, coils etc...similar to Winn VW)(would be sweet so see a slammed dub on the showroom floor)
3) Get a fixed up golf R on that showroom floor also...maybe slammed or on coils
4) Host more shows/gtg/bbq's there
5) have a lounge area with maybe a ping pong table or pool table (people need something to do while waiting for service on their ride)
6)Have someone greet people at the door. I noticed when I walk in there no one speaks to me unless im outside peeking into a car. The first step into making a customer feel a brand new experience is a greeting at the door

Ill add to this when I get more ideas. Need more beer.

[justinclark]

The CC is the natural choice... but I'd love to see a Touareg!

[DasCC]

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[DasCC]

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The best things you guys can do to become the opposite of a typical dealership is:

1) import a scirocco (will get more people into the dealership...I know its far fetched lol)
2) sell and warrant aftermarket parts (air ride, rotiform wheels, APR/UM/C2 flashes, coils etc...similar to Winn VW)(would be sweet so see a slammed dub on the showroom floor)

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[Ladron03]

i would agree and have a euro scirocco r in the show room.. im sure you would get a lot of attention.
maybe the new beetle and have a maybe apr or something show off there newest stuff.
have a couple classics in there such as mk1 golf or corrado

[RedheadRado]

Scirocco R. If you get one, I will trade in my perfect new engine Mint Corrado for one.
If you want to help me restore my 1975 Swallowtail rabbit, i'd be down for that also.

[8V Fury]

What about one of each model and if possible have the modified next to a stock one, so people can see what can be done to each. Aftermarket parts at the dealership which will be included into the pricing of the car and be covered under a warranty. Have the staff trained on what can be done to the cars so if customers have questions, they dont have to go running around looking for someone for the answers. In the waiting area have a screen which will allow customers to know what is going on with their car and when their car is done with service. Have ties with a local car club which could host a gtg or event at the dealership.

[Robert@WinnVw]

The best things you guys can do to become the opposite of a typical dealership is:

2) sell and warrant aftermarket parts (air ride, rotiform wheels, APR/UM/C2 flashes, coils etc...similar to Winn VW)(would be sweet so see a slammed dub on the showroom floor)
3) Get a fixed up golf R on that showroom floor also...maybe slammed or on coils
4) Host more shows/gtg/bbq's there
5) have a lounge area with maybe a ping pong table or pool table (people need something to do while waiting for service on their ride)
6)Have someone greet people at the door. I noticed when I walk in there no one speaks to me unless im outside peeking into a car. The first step into making a customer feel a brand new experience is a greeting at the door

Ill add to this when I get more ideas. Need more beer.

Sounds like your a Winn Vw Customer ! All this we have been doing for over a year now! Wait till you see us in Vegas @Wuste

[Cherb32]

Sounds like your a Winn Vw Customer ! All this we have been doing for over a year now! Wait till you see us in Vegas @Wuste

Ive been to the gtgs, got my rabbit flashed there and my wife and I visited you recently regarding the TDI Passat...now looking for a Touareg somewhere~$25-$30k

(Chris H)

[Robert@WinnVw]

Ive been to the gtgs, got my rabbit flashed there and my wife and I visited you recently regarding the TDI Passat...now looking for a Touareg somewhere~$25-$30k

(Chris H)

Come in and see us! I'll set u up with one of my sales guys to take care of ya!

[Cherb32]

On my 4th beer today so far:

7) Have special deals/discounts for Vortex members (LOL) Maybe some kind of card..similar to Sunnyvale VW
8) Have a day of system scans for fault codes for a cheap price
9) Have a better food choice rather than a vending machine and coffee. How about sandwiches, bagels, donuts, bottled water, granola bars etc... About the coffee; there isnt anyone there to switch it out frequently..youre better off getting a Keurig for customers so the coffee doesnt taste like its been there for hours.
10) **Lets go outside the box**.....cage dancers on mirror floors? (LMAO)
11) trade in bonuses - most people here on the Tex want to keep their cars/projects but for those that want to trade it in their car know that you can get more through a private sell. Have some kind of bonuses for the members here if they are looking to trade in their vehicle so they can be comfortable enough to know that they can go through the dealership and get a good payback on their ride.
12) How about a free piece of merchandise with service. i.e. a t-shirt or something for an oil change or other service.

[Cherb32]

13) Hey, you can have a giveaway of one of the new VWs similar to those raffles they have for dream homes. Just sell raffle tickets. (id buy a crap load of tickets for a Golf R)

[daveh@dgdg.com]

Cherb, Thanks for the ideas, wish they were mine . We will be meeting on this next week to get this project started.

Thanks Again!

[Cherb32]

Cherb, Thanks for the ideas, wish they were mine . We will be meeting on this next week to get this project started.

Thanks Again!

No Problem. I usually have a bunch of idea but i think 6 beers begins to clog creativity lol. Would be sweet to see all of this happen though. All dealerships should be mod/people friendly....commissions aside. If you love what you do, the money comes second. The people and the love for what the people support (VW) comes first. You support that and the commissions will roll in.

Starting beer 7...

Oh and im not an alcoholic for those that are wondering LMAO..Im on vacation for 2 weeks. Engineers need breaks too lol

[Cherb32]

13) Oh yeah, you guys should do something with that entrance floor. Its missing something..like a custom VW rug or custom tiles. It would make the whole display well rounded. Every direction the customer looks in (12, 3, and 6 o clock) should have something cool. Gives that "wow" effect.

[Gee Spoolin]

15) Host an open house / tech day to showcase what you can offer for the VW community and offer free inspections; sort of like what New Dimensions (RIP) used to do during their annual open house.

[daveh@dgdg.com]

CC IS the natural choice, were definitely doing a CC thanks!

[daveh@dgdg.com]

Thanks everyone, I'll keep every updated on our progress. I will get a plan together for a meet & challenge parts an service to find a way to get Mod friendly. Scirocco I'll check out the possibilities. So far we have acquired a nice 1954 Oval! Thanks!


Dave Halvorsen GSM
Capitol VW
daveh@dgdg.com

[horribleR]

VIP Passat.

[8V Fury]

VIP Passat.

I like the way you think.

[J6speed24v]

I bought my Gli from you guys back in '06..

Lets see this HAPPEN!!

[Salty VW]

This thread makes me want a VIP CC.

[sca2511]

Got my GTI last year from here(Thanks Uwanah!). Would be amazing if they became a mod friendly dealer

[TDI-Tim]

The best things you guys can do to become the opposite of a typical dealership is:

1) import a scirocco (will get more people into the dealership...I know its far fetched lol)
2) sell and warrant aftermarket parts (air ride, rotiform wheels, APR/UM/C2 flashes, coils etc...similar to Winn VW)(would be sweet so see a slammed dub on the showroom floor)
3) Get a fixed up golf R on that showroom floor also...maybe slammed or on coils
4) Host more shows/gtg/bbq's there
5) have a lounge area with maybe a ping pong table or pool table (people need something to do while waiting for service on their ride)
6)Have someone greet people at the door. I noticed when I walk in there no one speaks to me unless im outside peeking into a car. The first step into making a customer feel a brand new experience is a greeting at the door

Ill add to this when I get more ideas. Need more beer.

I agree with all of this. And on point number 6, the salesmen/women at the Cambridge Audi dealer in the UK had their salesmanship down perfectly. I was stationed over there for a couple of years (Air Force) and that was my local dealership for my A4. They greeted you as soon as you arrived, asked if you needed help or just wanted to look around, and then knew when to come back and talk to you. They were excellent at picking up on nonverbal communication. I know that was in the UK, and an Audi dealership, but they also had no issues ordering parts for me or answering questions about my US-spec car.

[TDI-Tim]

13) Hey, you can have a giveaway of one of the new VWs similar to those raffles they have for dream homes. Just sell raffle tickets. (id buy a crap load of tickets for a Golf R)

Raffles are considered gambling in California, and are illegal, unless the vast majority of the proceeds goes to a nonprofit or charity. Even then you have to have approval from the state, and that can take months.

[TDI-Tim]

Thanks everyone, I'll keep every updated on our progress. I will get a plan together for a meet & challenge parts an service to find a way to get Mod friendly. Scirocco I'll check out the possibilities. So far we have acquired a nice 1954 Oval! Thanks!


Dave Halvorsen GSM
Capitol VW
daveh@dgdg.com

How are certain dealerships tied in with Stasis? How they do things would be a good system to mirror for your dealership. APR tends to stand out as a possible canidate for a partnership, but HPA is also a good choice, as well as a few others out there. Or perhaps partner with a retailer, such as ECS tuning?

[Robert@WinnVw]

How are certain dealerships tied in with Stasis? How they do things would be a good system to mirror for your dealership. APR tends to stand out as a possible canidate for a partnership, but HPA is also a good choice, as well as a few others out there. Or perhaps partner with a retailer, such as ECS tuning?

Already got those on lock sir! Maybe Winn and capital can pair up!!!!

[egoods55]

this could be cool......along with the 54 oval, the just bought a 21 window bus and a gia or two ive herd... the showrooms going old school, but ill gladly put coils on an r to put there, lemme know dave!

[Cherb32]

Already got those on lock sir! Maybe Winn and capital can pair up!!!!

Definitely pair up as the drive to Winn is a lot farther than Capital for me.

I wonder if pairing up with the companies that produce the SRI (i.e C2 Motorsports) is possible since flashing will be available?