Volkswagen – the name that brings to mind the iconic Beetle, or as the kids call it, the “slug bug.” Rooted in Germany, Volkswagen translates to “the people’s car.” Hailing from Wolfsburg, Germany, this auto giant held the second-largest manufacturer spot in 2016. But, here’s the real scoop: despite their impressive sales numbers, Volkswagen hasn’t always been a shining star in terms of quality and longevity. Especially those mid-2000s models – they seemed to have a thing for breaking down. [Read more…]