With a roomy cabin, confident handling, and everyday comfort, the Volkswagen Tiguan has long been a go-to SUV for Encinitas drivers. Now one trim has a major accolade to its name: The Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo was named Best Compact SUV in the inaugural 2026 Best of the Year Awards. Learn more about the Best…
Herman Cook Volkswagen is thrilled to announce our spectacular victory in the 2026 Best of North Coast Readers Poll. We’ve proudly claimed the title of “Best Auto Dealership” once again, solidifying our place as the leading automotive destination in the San Diego area. A Resounding Victory The results of the Del Mar Times’ Best of…
We’re proud to recognize an exciting achievement within the Herman Cook VW service team. Service Technician Khoi Nguyen has officially earned Volkswagen Master Technician status, a distinction that reflects an exceptional level of Volkswagen-specific training, technical knowledge, and hands-on expertise. This elite status is held only by a small percentage of service technicians nationwide. Reaching…
The 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan offers Encinitas drivers a thoughtful blend of versatility, refinement, and everyday comfort, making it a standout among today’s compact SUVs. That well-rounded performance has now been recognized by one of the industry’s most trusted authorities: the 2026 VW Tiguan was named the winner of Cars.com’s 2026 Compact SUV Challenge. Read on…
Volkswagen continues to demonstrate its commitment to engineering excellence, with three models earning coveted spots on the 2026 Car and Driver Editors’ Choice list. The VW Golf GTI, Golf R, and Tiguan each received recognition for delivering outstanding performance and exceptional value within their respective segments. Read on for a closer look at what sets…
CARFAX is proud to name Herman Cook Volkswagen, a CARFAX Lifetime Dealer, as a 2025 CARFAX 5x Top-Rated Dealer! This marks the fifth time in a row this dealership has been recognized with this prestigious award. Every year, CARFAX honors dealerships across the nation for their exceptional service based on verified customer ratings and reviews….
The International Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), as part of its mission to make American highways safer for everyone, names vehicles that are particularly safe as TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+. Volkswagen is proud to have multiple vehicles designated as TOP SAFETY PICK—including the 2026 VW Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport. The IIHS…
Each year, the automotive experts at Car and Driver select 10 exceptional models for their exclusive “10Best” list. With more than 100 contenders evaluated for 2026, each eligible vehicle goes through rigorous testing focused on performance, value, and driving enjoyment. After two weeks of intensive evaluations, the judges named the Volkswagen Golf GTI and Volkswagen…
2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Earns Top Safety Rating From NHTSA Volkswagen is committed to building safe, reliable vehicles for the roads of Encinitas, and this commitment was once again recognized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). After careful evaluation of its performance in frontal, side, and rollover crashes, the NHTSA has awarded the 2025…
Herman Cook VW Wins Best Auto Dealership 2025 Herman Cook Volkswagen is thrilled to announce our spectacular victory in the 2025 Best of North Coast Readers Poll. We’ve proudly claimed the title of “Best Auto Dealership” once again, solidifying our place as the leading automotive destination in the San Diego area. A Resounding Victory The…
