Audi Willow Grove

Congratulations to Ryan Stern for reaching an all-time best as the #5 salesperson in the U.S. so far in 2010.  For his outstanding efforts, Ryan and the Top 50 have won a trip to Munich, Germany to partake in a 5 day/4 night training event hosted by Audi AG.  Stay tuned next month to hear about Ryan's Audi experience on the German Autobahn.

Sometimes to get the refinement and performance of an Audi and Infiniti, you've got to get a little crazy.

This March, as the madness of college hoops spreads, at Audi Willow Grove and Infiniti of Willow Grove you can take your pick of a new 2010 Audi Q5 or new 2010 Infiniti FX35 for just $439 a month*.

Only at Audi Willow Grove and Infiniti of Willow Grove, where great things happen!

*Lease payment on Audi Q5 or Infiniti FX35 with $5,000 down for 39 months, 10k miles per year with approved credit. Excludes tax, tag and title. Includes lease loyalty and all available incentives. Extra charges may apply at lease end.

Audi has always prided itself in pioneering innovative safety technologies that are both passive and active which are designed to work together for maximum protection.  

Passive Safety Systems

Passive safety refers to design features intended to protect the car's occupants against injury, or to at least reduce the severity of injuries. The term refers in particular to the car's behavior in collisions (crash tests) and includes protection for the car's occupants as well as for other vehicles (partner protection).

Seat belt pre-tensioners at all outboard seating positions

Seat belt pre-tensioners take up any slack in the belt in the event of a crash to pull the occupant against the seat. They also help to place the occupant in the optimal seating position. A conventional locking mechanism then helps keep the belt from extending any farther.

Belt force limiters

Belt force limiters work in conjunction with the seat-belt pre-tensioners and the locking mechanism to help provide optimal occupant protection. Belt force limiters will let out slack in the safety belt if there is too much force applied by the occupant to the belt after impact.

Adaptive front airbags; Side Airbags, Knee airbags; Side curtain airbags

Driver- and front-passenger dual-stage next-generation airbag supplemental restraints with an occupant sensor are standard on all Audi models as well as side airbags in the front seats and side curtain airbags. (*except convertibles, which have head-thorax airbags). Dual-stage airbags deploy at different speeds depending on the severity of the accident and the occupant size -more slowly in lower-impact situations; more quickly in higher-impact situations. Seat-mounted chest side airbags for the rear seat passengers as well as knee airbag supplemental restraints for front passengers are also available on many Audi models.

Audi Backguard System

The Audi Backguard System helps reduce the possibility of whiplash during a rear-end impact as well as during the rebound phase of a frontal crash. The design and position of the head restraints has a substantial influence on occupant protection. The top of the head restraint should be no lower than the top of the occupant's head, with the seatback adjusted in a reasonably upright position.

Battery Disconnect Function

The battery disconnect function activates in severe accidents to prevent a potential fire in the event of a short circuit. The battery disconnect is activated by the airbag control module.

Rigid Occupant Cell

The goal of the Audi body structure is to absorb the crash energy in the front structure of the vehicle in order to ensure, the occupant cell remains undeformed in a crash. This is realized by an exact balanced use and interplay of modern high strength steels.

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children)

LATCH is a child-restraint anchorage system that provides a secure fitting for a child seat that is properly equipped with LATCH-compliant connectors. The Audi LATCH system has lower anchorages between the rear seat cushion and the seat back and a tether anchorage behind the rear seat back.

Active roll-over protection (convertibles)

An active rollover protection system is located behind the rear head restraints on all Audi convertibles. When sensors detect an imminent rollover, they trigger protective bars in milliseconds that extend to provide additional occupant protection.

Interior design

The instrument panel in Audi models contains special materials-like soft textures and padding-that help reduce risk of injury in a crash. The steering column is designed to collapse in the event of a collision to help reduce the chance of injury to the driver. Door panels also have special designs, materials and crush elements that help reduce the chance of injury to the occupant. Seats and the instrument panels are designed to help prevent occupants from submarining.

Additional crash-test results on any Audi model can be found at iihs.org and nhtsa.dot.gov.

Active Safety Systems

Active safety systems are designed to help prevent an accident from occurring or mitigate accident severity. They help promote optimal vehicle control with dynamic steering and handling, excellent traction, effective braking and responsive engines. They also help promote optimal driver alertness with comfortable seats, clear visibility, good climate control, and understandable and uncomplicated instruments and controls that help drivers to keep their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.

ESP (Electronic Stabilization Program)

ESP helps improve vehicle stability by detecting and minimizing skids. When ESP detects a potential loss of steering control, it automatically applies the brakes to help keep the vehicle on the line that the driver intends. The brakes are selectively applied to individual wheels, such as the outer front wheel to counter over steer, or the inner rear wheel to counter under steer.

Disc Brake Wiping

The ESP system frequently but momentarily and imperceptibly applies the brakes during wet weather. This effectively removes water from the disc and pad surfaces and helps maintain the braking performance of dry weather.

Roof Rack Detection System (Q5)

Audi Q5 has the ability to detect if a factory-supplied roof rack is mounted on the vehicle. This information is used by the ESP control logic. The control characteristics of the ESP system in the Audi Q5 adapt to the change in the center of gravity height, causing it to intervene earlier if necessary, when the roof-rack crossbars are installed. Audi introduced this technology to the marketplace.

EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)

EBD ensures maximum braking performance at the front and rear wheels. If it senses that the driver is aggressively applying the brakes, it directs additional brake force to the front of the vehicle to counteract the transference of weight from back to front. EBD also helps prevent the rear end from braking away during aggressive braking. The outcome: increased vehicle control during emergency stopping. EBD also counteracts fading as a result of overheating.

Shift Interlock

With the shift interlock feature, the driver must apply the brake to shift the vehicle from Park or Neutral into Drive or Reverse. The shift interlock feature was developed by Audi in the late 1980s and is now required for all manufacturers by Federal law.

Power Control Idle Interlock

The power control interlock returns the engine to idle when the brake is applied, meaning that the brakes are designed to override the throttle input in all driving situations.

Driver Assistance Systems

Driver Assistance Systems are designed to support the drive to avoid critical situations.

quattro (optional)

quattro is a permanent all-wheel drive system that mechanically distributes power as needed to all four wheels, providing high levels of active safety and dependable traction on most driving surfaces along with excellent road holding, even in cross-winds.*

Audi Side Assist (optional)

Audi side assist monitors blind spot areas and fast-approaching vehicles at a range of approximately 150 feet to the rear of the vehicle. When Audi side assist detects an approaching vehicle, it informs the driver via LED lights in the appropriate exterior mirror.*

Audi Lane Assist (optional)

Innovation merges with safety in this unique system that detects when the driver is leaving the current traffic lane and sends a warning via a vibrating steering wheel.*

Adaptive Cruise Control (optional)

Adaptive cruise control keeps the car moving at a constant speed, reducing stress on the driver particularly where speed limits must be observed or on long trips. The system uses radar sensors to monitor distance to the vehicle in front and can automatically reduce or resume speed to maintain the driver-selected safe distance. When the appropriate gap has been established or the vehicle is no longer in front, the system resumes its normal preset speed. If there is a risk of a collision, a signal alerts the driver to intervene by applying the brakes manually.*

Audi Parking System Plus with Rearview Camera (optional)

The Audi parking system emits an intermittent warning tone to indicate how far the vehicle is from an obstacle. As the distance decreases, the warning tone becomes faster. It first sounds when the car is a little over five feet from the obstacle, becoming continuous when the vehicle is eight inches away. The rearview camera scans the area to the rear of the vehicle and displays it on the MMI screen, alerting the driver to potential obstacles not visible when looking in the rearview mirrors or though the rear window.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (optional)

The tire pressure monitoring system notifies drivers when tire pressure is too low. It oversees the pressure in all four tires while the car is being driven and warns the driver in the event of pressure loss with symbols in the driver information display. The system is intended to assist drivers in monitoring tire pressure, but is not a substitute for regular maintenance of the correct tire pressure.

HomeLink

HomeLink uses a simple, three-button system to control the garage door, gates, and even lights in the driver's home. Based on an integrated radio frequency (RF) transceiver, HomeLink is quickly and easily programmed and works with over 98 percent of operating garage door openers. Additional information can also be found at the HomeLink Web site: www.homelink.com.

* Indicates information obtained from www.Audiusa.com

Audi has always prided itself in pioneering innovative safety technologies that are both passive and active which are designed to work together for maximum protection.  

Passive Safety Systems

Passive safety refers to design features intended to protect the car's occupants against injury, or to at least reduce the severity of injuries. The term refers in particular to the car's behavior in collisions (crash tests) and includes protection for the car's occupants as well as for other vehicles (partner protection).

Seat belt pre-tensioners at all outboard seating positions

Seat belt pre-tensioners take up any slack in the belt in the event of a crash to pull the occupant against the seat. They also help to place the occupant in the optimal seating position. A conventional locking mechanism then helps keep the belt from extending any farther.

Belt force limiters

Belt force limiters work in conjunction with the seat-belt pre-tensioners and the locking mechanism to help provide optimal occupant protection. Belt force limiters will let out slack in the safety belt if there is too much force applied by the occupant to the belt after impact.

Adaptive front airbags; Side Airbags, Knee airbags; Side curtain airbags

Driver- and front-passenger dual-stage next-generation airbag supplemental restraints with an occupant sensor are standard on all Audi models as well as side airbags in the front seats and side curtain airbags. (*except convertibles, which have head-thorax airbags). Dual-stage airbags deploy at different speeds depending on the severity of the accident and the occupant size -more slowly in lower-impact situations; more quickly in higher-impact situations. Seat-mounted chest side airbags for the rear seat passengers as well as knee airbag supplemental restraints for front passengers are also available on many Audi models.

Audi Backguard System

The Audi Backguard System helps reduce the possibility of whiplash during a rear-end impact as well as during the rebound phase of a frontal crash. The design and position of the head restraints has a substantial influence on occupant protection. The top of the head restraint should be no lower than the top of the occupant's head, with the seatback adjusted in a reasonably upright position.

Battery Disconnect Function

The battery disconnect function activates in severe accidents to prevent a potential fire in the event of a short circuit. The battery disconnect is activated by the airbag control module.

Rigid Occupant Cell

The goal of the Audi body structure is to absorb the crash energy in the front structure of the vehicle in order to ensure, the occupant cell remains undeformed in a crash. This is realized by an exact balanced use and interplay of modern high strength steels.

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children)

LATCH is a child-restraint anchorage system that provides a secure fitting for a child seat that is properly equipped with LATCH-compliant connectors. The Audi LATCH system has lower anchorages between the rear seat cushion and the seat back and a tether anchorage behind the rear seat back.

Active roll-over protection (convertibles)

An active rollover protection system is located behind the rear head restraints on all Audi convertibles. When sensors detect an imminent rollover, they trigger protective bars in milliseconds that extend to provide additional occupant protection.

Interior design

The instrument panel in Audi models contains special materials-like soft textures and padding-that help reduce risk of injury in a crash. The steering column is designed to collapse in the event of a collision to help reduce the chance of injury to the driver. Door panels also have special designs, materials and crush elements that help reduce the chance of injury to the occupant. Seats and the instrument panels are designed to help prevent occupants from submarining.

Additional crash-test results on any Audi model can be found at iihs.org and nhtsa.dot.gov.

Active Safety Systems

Active safety systems are designed to help prevent an accident from occurring or mitigate accident severity. They help promote optimal vehicle control with dynamic steering and handling, excellent traction, effective braking and responsive engines. They also help promote optimal driver alertness with comfortable seats, clear visibility, good climate control, and understandable and uncomplicated instruments and controls that help drivers to keep their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.

ESP (Electronic Stabilization Program)

ESP helps improve vehicle stability by detecting and minimizing skids. When ESP detects a potential loss of steering control, it automatically applies the brakes to help keep the vehicle on the line that the driver intends. The brakes are selectively applied to individual wheels, such as the outer front wheel to counter over steer, or the inner rear wheel to counter under steer.

Disc Brake Wiping

The ESP system frequently but momentarily and imperceptibly applies the brakes during wet weather. This effectively removes water from the disc and pad surfaces and helps maintain the braking performance of dry weather.

Roof Rack Detection System (Q5)

Audi Q5 has the ability to detect if a factory-supplied roof rack is mounted on the vehicle. This information is used by the ESP control logic. The control characteristics of the ESP system in the Audi Q5 adapt to the change in the center of gravity height, causing it to intervene earlier if necessary, when the roof-rack crossbars are installed. Audi introduced this technology to the marketplace.

EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)

EBD ensures maximum braking performance at the front and rear wheels. If it senses that the driver is aggressively applying the brakes, it directs additional brake force to the front of the vehicle to counteract the transference of weight from back to front. EBD also helps prevent the rear end from braking away during aggressive braking. The outcome: increased vehicle control during emergency stopping. EBD also counteracts fading as a result of overheating.

Shift Interlock

With the shift interlock feature, the driver must apply the brake to shift the vehicle from Park or Neutral into Drive or Reverse. The shift interlock feature was developed by Audi in the late 1980s and is now required for all manufacturers by Federal law.

Power Control Idle Interlock

The power control interlock returns the engine to idle when the brake is applied, meaning that the brakes are designed to override the throttle input in all driving situations.

Driver Assistance Systems

Driver Assistance Systems are designed to support the drive to avoid critical situations.

quattro (optional)

quattro is a permanent all-wheel drive system that mechanically distributes power as needed to all four wheels, providing high levels of active safety and dependable traction on most driving surfaces along with excellent road holding, even in cross-winds.*

Audi Side Assist (optional)

Audi side assist monitors blind spot areas and fast-approaching vehicles at a range of approximately 150 feet to the rear of the vehicle. When Audi side assist detects an approaching vehicle, it informs the driver via LED lights in the appropriate exterior mirror.*

Audi Lane Assist (optional)

Innovation merges with safety in this unique system that detects when the driver is leaving the current traffic lane and sends a warning via a vibrating steering wheel.*

Adaptive Cruise Control (optional)

Adaptive cruise control keeps the car moving at a constant speed, reducing stress on the driver particularly where speed limits must be observed or on long trips. The system uses radar sensors to monitor distance to the vehicle in front and can automatically reduce or resume speed to maintain the driver-selected safe distance. When the appropriate gap has been established or the vehicle is no longer in front, the system resumes its normal preset speed. If there is a risk of a collision, a signal alerts the driver to intervene by applying the brakes manually.*

Audi Parking System Plus with Rearview Camera (optional)

The Audi parking system emits an intermittent warning tone to indicate how far the vehicle is from an obstacle. As the distance decreases, the warning tone becomes faster. It first sounds when the car is a little over five feet from the obstacle, becoming continuous when the vehicle is eight inches away. The rearview camera scans the area to the rear of the vehicle and displays it on the MMI screen, alerting the driver to potential obstacles not visible when looking in the rearview mirrors or though the rear window.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (optional)

The tire pressure monitoring system notifies drivers when tire pressure is too low. It oversees the pressure in all four tires while the car is being driven and warns the driver in the event of pressure loss with symbols in the driver information display. The system is intended to assist drivers in monitoring tire pressure, but is not a substitute for regular maintenance of the correct tire pressure.

HomeLink

HomeLink uses a simple, three-button system to control the garage door, gates, and even lights in the driver's home. Based on an integrated radio frequency (RF) transceiver, HomeLink is quickly and easily programmed and works with over 98 percent of operating garage door openers. Additional information can also be found at the HomeLink Web site: www.homelink.com.

* Indicates information obtained from www.Audiusa.com

By: Larry David, General Sales Manager, Audi Willow Grove

Before my venture into the car business I came from a successful career in the event/catering business. With that said, I'm going to go back to that world in a virtual way and give you tips each month on everything from preparing a dish to setting up a bar.  Look for my catering advice each month, and feel free to share your successful events as well!

TIP # 1: Create a Foodscape

After you've decided on the menu, a nice touch in setting a creative foodscape is to set food and vessels at different heights and unique angels.

How to make a foodscape look professional:

1. Find some household objects to serve as risers.
2. Choose objects that are different heights, for example shoe boxes, milk crate, or a pot you're not using turned upside down.
3. Now lay down a tablecloth to cover the space and place the risers at different locations spread out on the table.
4. Find some additional cloths (they don't have to match) patterned or solids and place them over your risers, depending on the size of the cloth overlay you can cover one riser or two then take another cloth and overlap the existing overlay and cover some more risers. 
5. Then crunch the cloths so they are not laying flat.
6. Finally place your serving bowls, plates, and trays on top of, below and between the risers.  Place some cut flowers on the table either dry or in a vase.

Hint: figure out a flow of traffic where your guests start and place the dishes and utensils there followed by soup or salad and finally the entrée and veggies.  This keeps your guests moving in one direction.

Hint: Place your serving bowls, plates and trays out before the food is ready, and label them so when the food is ready to be served you can just transfer them into those attractive pieces.

Have fun!

The 2010 Audi A4 Wagon ranks 1 out of 6 Luxury Wagons. This ranking is based on our analysis of 15 published reviews and test drives of the Audi A4 Wagon, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.

Critics admire the 2010 A4 Avant for its smooth powertrain and pleasing handling dynamics, as well as its attractive design and elegant interior accommodations. Best of all, its top-notch safety ratings make it a solid choice for families.

Just redesigned last year, the A4 Avant carries into the 2010 model year unchanged - which is fine by critics, who appreciate its attractive design, luxurious accommodations, advanced safety features and everyday practicality. "This car has style worthy of the Hollywood glitterati and moves that would make Justin Timberlake step back," says Car and Driver. "Fabulous-looking, well dressed, quick on its feet, and with a damn good optional stereo."

The 2010 Audi A4 Avant is available in three trims: Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige.

"Not surprisingly, Audi hasn't strayed that far from the successful formula that has guided the model since its introduction in 1995: Attractive styling, good performance, the optional Quattro all-wheel-drive system and a price on par with its two leading competitors, the BMW 3-Series and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class." - Orlando Sentinel

"[T]hose in search of a sharp-looking compact luxury sedan or wagon with all-wheel drive, the latest technology features and a range of handling characteristics, the?Audi A4 is an excellent choice." - Edmunds

A4 Wagon Performance - 8.8 (Very Good)

Test drivers report that the A4 Avant offers plenty of power and handles quite well. "On twisty roads, the new model is the best A4 yet in terms of handling balance," writes Edmunds. "It's sharp and communicative and fun to drive spiritedly. The vehicle's mass and slightly nose-heavy layout conspire to keep it a step behind BMW's 3 Series in terms of ultimate performance, but the A4's AWD provides added security and traction in wet weather conditions." Aiding the A4's handling is an innovative Audi Drive Select system.

A4 Wagon Exterior - 8.7 (Very Good)

Redesigned in 2009, the A4 Avant's exterior leaves some auto writers stunned, while others are indifferent. None, however, find it ugly. Describing its recently sculpted body, a pleased reviewer for Car and Driver writes, "[T]he new body-side lines and steep windshield lend a sense of sculpture that becomes a sense of speed as the eye is drawn back over the silver, snug-fitting roof rails and optional panoramic sunroof to the tight rear end, which looks much like that of the A6 Avant."

A4 Wagon Interior - 8.4 (Very Good)

Critics admire the A4 Avant's cabin for its large cargo hold and first-rate fit and finish. Edmunds writes, "The build quality of the new A4's cabin maintains Audi's good reputation."

A4 Wagon Safety - 10.0 (Excellent)

The A4 Avant performs extraordinarily well in federal government crash tests. What's more, the highly-similar 2009 model was named a "Top Safety Pick" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. This isn't surprising given its long list of standard safety features, which include Audi's quattro all-wheel drive system.

A4 Wagon Reliability - 7.0 (Good)

The 2010 Audi A4 Wagon reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). The 2010 A4 Avant carries a four-year/50,000-mile warranty. Audi also provides 24-hour roadside assistance for four years.

Source: [US News and World Report]

Maintaining a regular schedule for rotating your tires helps to ensure even tire wear and helps your tires last longer. Rotating your tires involves changing their position on the vehicle from one wheel location to another. All tire manufacturers recommend rotating your tires regularly. In fact, failing to do so could void the manufacturer's warranty. Rotate tires at the vehicle manufacturers' recommended intervals or at 5,000 to 7,000 miles if not specified. 

There are two different schools of thought on how often you should rotate your tires on front wheel drive vehicles. The front tires on these vehicles tend to wear quicker than those on the rear of the vehicle. By rotating the tires front to rear and side to side the wear patterns between the wheel locations spread the wear out more evenly, allowing you to extend the life of all four of your tires.

Others argue it makes more sense to replace the front tires on a front wheel vehicle as they wear out, but to leave the back tires alone. This plan is especially effective if you do a lot of driving or plan to keep the vehicle a long time. It is estimated that the back tires will last as long as two sets of front tires.

To find out what rotation pattern would be best for your vehicle and tires, consult one of our highly trained Service Advisors in the Audi Willow Grove Service Department.