Festive Season Offers: Volkswagen India Announces Volksfest 2014, Freebies and Discounts Galore

Volkswagen India announced its 24-day mega-carnival 'Volksfest 2014' in the country on Wednesday, offering exciting benefits and gifts to its loyal customers starting from 8 October.

The 'Volksfest 2014' comprises of assured gifts, benefits and free insurances and the customers can also get test drives of Volkswagen models across the company's dealerships.

The customer can avail the offers till 31 October and the company is also offering sales services, which include road-side assistance, merchandise, body and paint services and benefits on select VW genuine accessories.

During the mega campaign, the customers of Volkswagen will get free insurance on purchase of the new Polo and for the customers, who wish to upgrade their models; there is also up to ₹1 lakh benefit on purchase of Vento and Jetta.

According to the company this offer will be available through Volkswagen's pre-owned car division Das WeltAuto.

"With the Volksfest, we aim to offer something extra to our customers and hope to bring some added joy to their lives during this festive season. I wish all our customers the continued joy of motoring and look forward to welcoming many more into the Volkswagen family during Volksfest 2014," NDTV quoted  Michael Mayer, Brand Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Group Sales India Private Limited.

This is festive season in India and a time when the auto makers throw many discounts and offers to encash the festivities. Earlier, Nissan's low-cost brand Datsun also announced discounts for its Go hatchback in the country. Datsun Go gets a discount of upto ₹38,000, which includes an exchange benefit of up to ₹20,000, insurance worth ₹4,000 and free extended warranty of ₹4,000.

Maruti, India's largest car maker is also in the market various region-specific offers. The company, which announced special packages during the Ganesh festival and Onam for its customers in Maharashtra and Kerala respectively, is offering special packages for Durga pooja as well.