--- title: "You Can Snag a Free Bottle of Volkswagen’s Ketchup for a Limited Time" description: "To celebrate its 75th anniversary in America, VW is finally bringing its Gewürz Ketchup to the States. But you'll have to claim yours ASAP." date: "2024-09-23" modified: "2024-09-23" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/you-can-snag-a-free-bottle-of-volkswagens-ketchup-for-a-limited-time" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Volkswagen News" tags: - "Electric Vehicle" - "ID 4" - "suv/crossover" - "Volkswagen" --- # You Can Snag a Free Bottle of Volkswagen’s Ketchup for a Limited Time ![]() Did you know [Volkswagen]() makes ketchup? I didn't either. I *was* aware Volkswagen made sausages, as it's a relatively well-known fact in the car enthusiast community that VW sells almost as many of its famous [currywurst sausages]() as it does motor vehicles. However, VW also makes a condiment to go with it. For a very limited time, the automaker is bringing its Gewürz Ketchup to the United States. If you've been to VW's headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany, you likely already know about the Gewürz Ketchup. Many North American enthusiasts will bring bottles of it back to the States as souvenirs, or gifts for fellow VW fans. However, there's one American fan in particular who you can thank for VW finally importing its ketchup this side of the Atlantic: Jamie Orr. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() For VW's 75th anniversary in America, the brand is spotlighting stories from fans, and Orr's stood out to the Germans. A lifelong VW fan, Orr started his own car show in Pottstown, Pennsylvania to spotlight VWs and his unique builds. The trophies he would give out to the show's various winners were bottles of VW's Gewürz Ketchup in a glass cylinder, with a coil spring sitting on the bottleneck. Because of Orr's story, even more American VW fans will be able to taste their favorite car brand's ketchup. Volkswagen is only offering its ketchup to America for a limited time, or while supplies last, but it hasn't listed a time limit. So if you want it, [you better put your order in now](). It's limited to one bottle per household and you'll have to wait around two weeks for it to be delivered, as it's making the trip from Germany. Fortunately, it doesn't cost anything, as both the ketchup and the shipping are free. If you'd rather taste it *before* you order it, Volkswagen is bringing Gewürz Ketchup to the ChainFest food festival in Los Angeles on October 5. Volkswagen won't sell you a [GTI with a manual,]() a regular Golf, or [even an ID.4]() in America at the moment. But, hey—at least it'll give us ketchup. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=na44I3hma90&t=67s *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()