Special Pre-Owned Financing at Checkered Flag Land Rover

Now through April 30th you have an amazing opportunity to own a Certified Pre-Owned Land Rover with incredibly low financing rates.  Virginia Beach's Land Rover Dealer, Checkered Flag Land Rover looks forward to helping you accomplish your goals.

Call Checkered Flag Land Rover today at (757) 687-3447 to schedule your visit.

Financing on Certified Pre-Owned Models at 0.9% APR* for 24 to 60 months



Contact your Land Rover Retailer - Checkered Flag Land Rover - for qualifications and complete details.

* Rates shown only for well-qualified buyers as determined by a participating lender. Taxes, title, license and fees due at signing.  Financing is available for 1-60 months at 0.9% APR respectively for LR2, LR4 and Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Sport & Range Rover (Model Years  2010, 2011 & 2012 only). Payments per month per $1,000 financed, regardless of amount of down payment, can be as low as $42.06 for 24 months, $28.16 for 36 months,$21.22 for 48 months and $17.05 for 60 months. 1-24 months at 0.9% APR and 25-60 months at 1.9%, 2.9% and 3.9% APR respectively for LR2, LR3/LR4 and Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Sport & Range Rover (Model Years  2009, 2013 & 2014 only). Payments per month per $1,000 financed, regardless of amount of down payment, can be as low as $42.06 for 24 months, $29.04 at 2.9% for 36 months, $22.09 at 2.9% for 48 months and $18.37 at 3.9% for 60 months. Offer valid on new loans and must take delivery of vehicle by 4/30/2014. Only newly Certified vehicles from the following model-years are eligible for APR enhanced support: 2009-2014 LR2, LR3/LR4, Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Sport and Range Rover. Land Rover or participating lender may rescind or amend this offer without notice. Available only at participating Land Rover Retailers and through approved lender. See your Land Rover Retailer or call 1-800-FIND-4WD for qualifications and complete details. © 2014 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC.

Spring Cleaning for Your Car

With the recent surprisingly pleasant weather we've been having lately, it seems like everyone is outside manicuring their lawns or detailing their rides.

Now, if this hands-on approach just isn't your style, you could always bring your vehicle in to any Checkered Flag maintenance location for a wash, wax, detailing, or all of the above! 

And, no, you didn't have to purchase your vehicle from Checkered Flag to take advantage of these outstanding services.  Prices are some of the most competitive for auto detailing in Hampton Roads.  Call (757)490-1111 to set up a car wash or detailing at your favorite Checkered Flag location.

Article courtesy of [Real Simple]:

Real Simple Essential Car Cleaning GuideThink of it as a wise investment: Keeping your auto filth-free can boost its resale value and eradicate those nasty end-of-lease excess-wear-and-tear charges. And if you focus on the task at hand, it shouldn't take more than an hour every two weeks.

The Interior

A shiny exterior polishes your automotive image with the world, but keeping the inside clean makes life more pleasant for you and your family. Dragging the cord of a vacuum cleaner through puddles is an especially bad idea, so clean the interior before the exterior.

Dash and doors

    * Using an electrostatic dust cloth, sweep the dash, knobs, vinyl surfaces, and plastic trim.
    * Wipe them down with an all-purpose cleaner using an old towel.

Pesky gearshift

    * Gently pull the leather or plastic away from the sides to vacuum it and wipe it down with a cleanser-dampened towel.

Floor and seats

    * Start by taking out the floor mats and shaking them. If you don't have floor mats, get them?they protect the carpeting and can be replaced if stained beyond repair. If your region gets a lot of snow or rain, you might want to buy a rubber mat with deep channels to collect mud, sand, and salt (two front mats for inclement weather that each hold more than a quart of liquid, $70, griotsgarage.com).
    * Vacuum the mats, the seats, and the floor carpeting, in that order. Slide the front seats all the way back and make sure to get the debris (spare change and fossilized French fries) from under the front seats. Then move the seats all the way forward and vacuum underneath from the backseat.
    * Tilt the seats back so you can get the nose of the vacuum down in the cracks.

Windows and windshield

    * A microfiber cloth and a spritz of water clean well and won't cause streaks.
    * Roll down the windows a few inches to get the grime on the top edges.
    * For the rear window, use the back of your hand so you don't strain your wrist.

The Exterior

A warm, sunny spot might seem like the perfect place to wash and dry your car, but it guarantees streaks. Wash in the early morning or evening, or in a shady area.

Rinse it

    * Hose off loose dirt.
    * Life the windshield wipers and spray the cracks below both windshields.
    * Blast the undersides of the wheel wells and the hubcaps.

Wash it

    * Make sure your wash mitt is clean. "We've seen people ruin their finish because they didn't rinse off the grime on the mitt before washing it," says Robert Traicoff, supervisor of paint materials for the Ford Motor Company.
    * One-eighth of a cup of mild dishwashing liquid, like Dove, in a bucket of water is fine for unwaxed finishes. Starting with the roof, soap an arm's-length-size section with your wash mitt and rinse it immediately. Then tackle the hood, the sides, and the trunk, in that order, using the same method, so you go from most to least clean for the sake of the soapy water.
    * To prevent streaking, don't suds up the windows (you'll wash them separately).
    * Use a separate sponge to scrub only the especially grimy areas: the windshield wipers and the tires. Save the right front wheel for last because it gets the dirtiest ? it hits the puddles and loose gravel on the side of the road.
    * To remove tar, saturate a cloth with a mixture of 1/4 cup vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon linseed oil; rub into the tar and remove.

Rinse again

    * Sluice off your car, making sure to power the soap out of nooks such as the rim of the gas-cap cover, under the door handles, and the innards of the side-view mirrors. Soap seeps out and streaks the car ? usually moments after you've finished drying the car and put everything away.

Dry it

    * Before water spots have a chance to mar the finish, use a towel to mop up the surface. Fold the towel as it gets damp.
    * If you have a chamois, use it to mop up any remaining dampness.
    * Remember to dry spots like the roof line just above the windows, which could spill excess water later when you move the car.

Do windows

    * Bugs, grease, and grime make auto glass harder to clean than the windows in your house. A detailer's favorite for cleaning windows and bug-spattered headlights is a solution of one part white vinegar to two parts water.
    * To avoid streaking, give the window weather stripping a few hours to dry before you roll down the windows.

In Between

You won't need to do the full cleanup every time. But quick touch-ups between biweekly washes can make them easier.

    * If you live in a dusty area or frequently pass road construction, hose off the car between washes.
    * If your kids have a penchant for car sickness, use an ice scraper, which you might already carry in your car, to scoop up the offending liquid, and an all-purpose cleaner to spray and blot on the area.
    * Treat your rig like a national park?take out what you bring in. Get in the habit of removing your coffee cups and gum wrappers each time you leave the car. While driving, toss your trash in the Puff'n Stuff litter bag, $12.50, stacksandstacks.com).
    * Tree sap doesn't become a problem until it dries. Wipe it off before it sets or it may stain your car.

To set up a car wash or detailing at any of our Checkered Flag shops, call (757)490-1111.

Porsche Savings at Checkered Flag

Although spring has sprung, Porsche has some welcome winter savings to take advantage of.  With the Checkered Flag Porsche Winter Savings eCoupon you can save 15% on the listed MSRP for Porsche Genuine Parts, Classic, Tequipment and Porsche Driver's Selection merchandise.



How it Works: Complete the coupon fields below, print your counter-presentation copy of the eCoupon, and present the eCoupon at your authorized participating Porsche dealership (US only). You will receive your 15% savings from MSRP at the time of purchase. Applies only to Porsche Genuine Parts, Classic Parts, Tequipment, and Porsche Driver's Selection items intended for personal and recreational use, purchased between January 7, 2014 and April 14, 2014. Offer not applicable to vehicles, labor for repair or maintenance services, or motorsport components sold through Porsche Motorsport North America, nor to non-Porsche branded products or materials sold by dealers, nor to any item not sourced from Porsche Cars North America. May not be combined with any other discounts or offers.

Exclusions: Wholesale part sales, tires, motor oil, other automotive fluids, and insurance covered repairs. See your authorized Porsche dealer for details.

Limit: one eCoupon per customer. Non-transferable.

Enhancements Make Second Gen TT A Hot Commodity

As Checkered Flag Audi starts prepping for the arrival of the newest model of Audi TT, set for the 2015 model year, there is much excitement for everything that is still in store on the current model.

Audi is keeping excitement alive on the 2014 with many enhancements that make the 2014 Audi TT an amazing car to own.

Audi sends off second-gen TT with a few enhancements
By Noah Joseph

The Audi stand at the Geneva Motor Show this year was the focus of a lot of attention with the reveal of the all-new TT, ushering in the third generation of the stylish sports coupe and roadster. But before the second-gen model gets the old heave-ho, Audi is giving it a few enhancements to send it out on a high note.

Stylistically, the 2015 Audi TT and TTS, both coupe and convertible, get a new single-frame grille and LED daytime running lights to make it better match its stablemates. The interior gets some upgraded equipment as well, but enthusiasts will be more intrigued by the optional Competition Package available on the TTS.

Like the package Audi rolled out to celebrate the 500,000th TT made, the new TTS Competition Package gets a fixed rear spoiler, five-spoke alloys, baseball-stitched leather seats with contrasting stitching and a choice of yellow or gray paints for the exterior.

Otherwise the MkII models carry over for their final year mechanically unchanged, with a 2.0-liter turbo four producing 211 horsepower in the TT and 265 in the TTS, with 0-60 times ranging from 5.6 seconds for the TT Roadster to 4.9 seconds for the TTS coupe.

Source: [autoblog]

For more information about all that is available in the 2014 Audi TT and other available Audi models, contact Virginia Beach's Audi dealer, Checkered Flag Audi, today.  With great inventory and amazing customer service, your every want will be catered to.

Drive into Checkered Flag Audi today and experience where Winners Buy Audi.

Audi A3 Launch Day Event

We are hosting an event to celebrate the arrival of the 2015 Audi A3. This will be an evening full of fun and entertainment. Come join us to see what makes the Audi A3 uncompromised.


Time: 5pm-7pm

Date: April 3rd

Location: Audi Virgina Beach

Funtastic Friday - Car Personality Match

On this Funtastic Friday, we've decided to give personality qualities to the following luxury brands available at Checkered Flag.

Audi - Classy soul

Jaguar - Passionate lover

Land Rover - Eminently capable

Porsche - Thrill seeker

Which one are you?

Mayor Proclaims 'Checkered Flag Day' in Virginia Beach

It is a historic moment for Checkered Flag employees and customers.  In honor of 50 years of outstanding service to customers and community, Mayor of Virginia Beach, William D. Sessoms, Jr., proclaimed March 4, 2014 Checkered Flag Day.

Checkered Flag employees who attended yesterday's 50th Anniversary Employee Recognition breakfast were delighted to be part of the surprise announcement.  Checkered Flag was recognized for having been successful in business for 50 years, employing over 10,000 Hampton Roads locals, and selling over 500,000 quality vehicles since the first store opened.

Congratulations to Checkered Flag!