If you're in the market for a new luxury vehicle to upgrade your Boston-area drives, there are many reasons to consider a hybrid or electric model for your next purchase—like reduced ownership costs, lower emissions, and improved efficiency and performance. Federal and state incentives and consumer alliance initiatives like Drive Green can help significantly reduce the investment needed to get behind the wheel. And as EV popularity continues to rise and manufacturing methods streamline, making the switch will only get easier.

With a diverse and growing lineup of hybrid and EV models

When shopping for a new vehicle, you may choose to lease instead of buy so that you don't need to make a long-term commitment and can enjoy the latest automotive features and tech more often. Because you are not paying into principal (think renting instead of buying), much of your lease payments cover the vehicle's depreciation (value loss). The residual value is the car's remaining value at the end of the lease term.

How is residual value calculated?

The leasing company determines residual value by accounting for a variety of factors, including perceived reliability, safety, resale value…

Unless you will be paying cash, purchasing a vehicle generally means taking out a loan. When you select a car loan, the financial institution provides money to cover the full cost of the vehicle, which you will pay back with interest over a predetermined period of time. And the interest is the fee the lender charges to issue the money upfront. However, the interest rate doesn't tell the whole story. For that, you need to know the APR, or "annual percentage rate of charge."

What's the difference between APR and interest rate?

The interest rate of a car…

While the primary purpose of your Audi is to take you from one place to another, being able to stop is just as important, if not more so. And that makes proper brake care a critical part of routine maintenance. Poorly performing brakes are hazardous not just to the driver but also other vehicles on the road. However, since brakes are almost always out of view, it's easy to ignore them until an issue arises. Fortunately, preventative maintenance can help stop problems before they start, and the expert service technicians here at Audi Westwood can inspect your vehicle's…

When you've finally found the Audi car or SUV that best fits your needs and preferences, the next step is to select your payment methods, of which there are three to choose: financing, leasing, or paying cash. The latter of these is the least common and self-explanatory; so, here we'll provide a quick overview of the key distinctions between leases and loans to help you decide which is right for you.

In short, the primary difference between a lease and a loan is ownership. When you finance a vehicle, you pay down the balance every month and own…

Yes! Keeping your brakes in good condition is crucial to your safety and the safety of those around you on the road, so we take brake service very seriously at Audi Westwood. That's why we offer an ever-changing selection of service specials to drivers in the Boston area, including specials on brake service to help you get your Audi the care it needs at a phenomenal price.

If your car battery is beginning to fail, you're likely to notice a litany of issues ranging from dim lights to difficulty starting your engine. Fortunately, our Audi service center in Westwood can help. We can test your battery and, if necessary, fit your car with a replacement to keep your vehicle operating at full strength. How can you tell when your car needs a new battery? Here are a few things to watch out for when it comes to battery maintenance:

Audi Westwood is here to help with all your oil maintenance needs in the Westwood area. Our state-of-the-art Audi service center is prepared to deliver fast, high-quality oil service so that you can keep your Audi running smoothly, and we're eager to help with your next automotive service endeavor.

All vehicles in Westwood need oil changes to run efficiently—but you may be wondering, when does my Audi need one? We recommended checking your owner’s manual, which will have information regarding your specific vehicle. On average, you will want to schedule an oil change appointment once every 7,500 miles.

When you get the brakes on your Audi vehicle checked on a regular basis, our technicians will check for other problems before they happen. Our technicians recommend scheduling a brake inspection at our Westwood service center every six months. Of course, your driving habits play a role in how often you need your brakes checked.