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YourVW: Jamie's Amarok

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Celebrating stories that make Volkswagen more than just a car.

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Meet Jamie, a proud Volkswagen owner from Waiheke Island, whose lifelong connection to VW continues today with his Amarok, a vehicle that fits his world perfectly.

As someone who spends his days on the move around the island, Jamie needs something versatile, comfortable and genuinely capable. The Amarok is all of that and more. It carries his clients across Waiheke’s winding roads in comfort and style, gliding from beautiful beachfronts to rugged rural areas without missing a beat. For Jamie, it is the ideal blend of professionalism and practicality.

Come the weekend, it becomes his go to for everything the island lifestyle offers, from fishing trips to vineyard visits. For Jamie and his family, it's more than a ute. It's become part of how they enjoy the island paradise they call home.

Watch Jamie’s full YourVW story in the video below.

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It's just a really great vehicle to have on Waiheke.”
Jamie, on his Amarok's versatility
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