Customers using VW Credit to finance their car can purchase a Volkswagen vehicle without stepping food in a dealership. The OEM is now offering car buyers the ability to send a remote digital signature through its Sign Anywhere solution when buying or leasing a vehicle, according to Car and Driver. “The service is currently available at 420 U.S. VW dealerships after a small pilot program of 10 dealerships began in April.” (Source: Car and Driver) Read the original article…
Todd Phillips is the editorial director of Universus Media Group Inc. and the editor of Canadian auto dealer magazine. Todd can be reached at tphillips@universusmedia.com.
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