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Wife placed wedding ring in rear bench seat cup holder.

Wife proceeded to close rear bench seat cup holder with wedding ring still in cup holder.

Wedding ring consequently fell “into” the seat (i.e., underneath/behind the cup holder unit), and has now potentially increased my vehicle’s resale value.

How do I go about getting it out? Cup holder unit does not appear to be removable. Have taken the carpeting off the backside of the seat but am stuck on if/how to proceed in removing the metal seat back/plate.

2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

Thanks in advance!

VW recommends every 10K miles but I’m used to doing it every ~6K miles.

I just bought a used 24 atlas and the previous owner was a VW mechanic and he changed the oil every 10K miles and followed manufacturer’s recommendations.

Curious to hear your thoughts.

I’ve been presented with the opportunity to purchase a white SEL trim Atlas for $36k before taxes and fees. Price seems competitive and the condition of the interior/exterior is good. Even comes with the captain chairs which is a nice bonus. I’ll be taking it in for a pre-purchase inspection at my local shop, but what else should I be looking for? Is this a great deal or just in line with what’s available on the open market? …seems to be the best value going in my area but I’m concerned it could need brakes/rotors soon. Was previously looking at the SE w/ Tech but found those to be only $1-2k cheaper than the SEL. Is the SEL worth it? Sunroof is a nice touch!

Any input is appreciated as I evaluate and potentially purchase tomorrow.

We are looking at buying a 2026 Atlas Peak edition. So far we have been in discussion on a gray version with the captain seats (~$700 extra I believe). The pricing they have given so far is 49k (excluding local taxes, service package,... to simplify comparison). We could easily buy it in full, but the 0% financing deal is quite attractive. If we don't finance I'm sure we can bargain it down a bit more. Just curious what others are getting.

For anyone who’s looked at both, how different does the 2026 Atlas feel compared to the 2025?

From what I’ve seen, it seems like more of a refinement than a full change, but I'm curious if it actually feels different behind the wheel or inside.

Worth upgrading or sticking with the earlier model?

Does anyone have any recommendations for an aftermarket or even OEM spare tire to fit in the well and where to get one? I got my Atlas used and it did not come with a spare. I’m just looking for something to give me peace of mind in case I ever get a flat. Thanks!

2020 VW Atlas Cross Sport

Hello! Has anybody experienced shaking over 40 mph when braking? It’s driving me insane!!! I don’t believe it’s my brake pads or rotors. My mechanic looked at those and said they looked perfectly fine. But I want to go get another inspection.

In the mean time, has any one experienced this? If so what was it if it got fixed?

Does anyone have a sense of when the production line stops making the '26 and will switch to the '27?

We are looking to purchase our second Atlas (our original 2018, likely one of the earliest produced, is still going strong) and "need" it by the summer (but willing to get it earlier, especially with the 0% offer).

With the switch to the new '27 I'm worried that inventory might get limited in the trim and color we want. Currently nothing in these parameters in immediate local radius and one dealer is checking on a transfer, but not sure how that works when it is outside of their own company. Wondering how fast we should be acting/willing to travel.

Thanks!

What wiper brand do yall use? I’m on my third set trying to find good set and the streaks are so bad it is almost pointless, rainX applications is the only thing making it okay but that’s only really at highway speeds. The rear almost does nothing.

2025 Atlas SE

12k mi/yr, 36 mo, $2000 down (out the door total including first mo. payment)

MSRP: $56k

$600.00/month (w/ taxes)

Florida.

Is this a good deal?

(Trading in an existing VW Atlas lease. Not over on miles, car being returned in perfect condition. So that’s not a factor in the new lease deal, other than any sort of loyalty incentive that may be applied.)

CPO with 10k miles. Are there any issues I should be on the lookout for, or preemptive TSBs I should ask the dealer to take care of? Thanks.