Volkswagen To Aid U.S. Dealers Supporting Coronavirus Relief Efforts
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Volkswagen AG said on Monday it would give financial assistance to its U.S. dealers who wish to use their loaner fleet to pick up and deliver essential supplies in areas affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The loaner cars, typically offered to customers to drive while their vehicles are in a shop for repairs, can be called upon for delivering food to a local food bank, transporting masks and gowns, and dropping off necessary items to those who are unable to leave their home, the automaker said.
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Volkswagen said its dealers would not charge the group or person making such a request.
“Only dealership employees will be permitted to drive vehicles. Volkswagen corporate will offer dealers a daily stipend per vehicle to cover fuel and lease costs,” the automaker said.
Volkswagen’s network of more than 600 U.S. dealers maintains a loaner fleet of nearly 7,000 vehicles, although some dealerships could be closed or working with reduced personnel due to state and local guidelines.
Questions & Answers
Q.What kind of assistance is Volkswagen offering its U.S. Dealers?
What kind of assistance is Volkswagen offering its U.S. Dealers?
Volkswagen AG will provide financial assistance to U.S. Dealers who use their loaner fleets to pick up and deliver essential supplies in areas affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This support covers daily stipends per vehicle for fuel and lease costs.
Q.What types of essential supplies can the loaner vehicles be used for?
What types of essential supplies can the loaner vehicles be used for?
The loaner cars can be used for various tasks, such as delivering food to local food banks, transporting masks and gowns, and dropping off necessary items to individuals who cannot leave their homes.
Q.Who is permitted to drive the vehicles when participating in this initiative?
Who is permitted to drive the vehicles when participating in this initiative?
Only dealership employees are allowed to drive the vehicles when they are being used for these relief efforts. Dealers will not charge the groups or individuals requesting these services.
Q.How many loaner vehicles are potentially available across Volkswagen's U.S. Dealer network?
How many loaner vehicles are potentially available across Volkswagen's U.S. Dealer network?
Volkswagen's network of over 600 U.S. Dealers maintains a loaner fleet of nearly 7,000 vehicles. However, some dealerships may be closed or operating with reduced staff due to local guidelines.
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