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The tire pressure light comes on, how to fix it?
The tire pressure warning light warns you that the tire pressure is too low. It looks like a cutaway tire with an exclamation point. Almost half of the people don’t seem to know what this warning light means when it comes to the dashboard of their car. Table of contentsTPMS light vs tire pressure lightMain causes to come onImportance of the c...Read More
The car battery light comes on? This is what you should do.
Did you just notice that the car battery light comes on on the dashboard? Don’t panic. The battery light illuminates whenever the on-board computer detects a battery charging problem. This is very helpful because it gives you an idea of what’s wrong and a chance to fix the battery light before the battery is completely drained. There are a few thin...Read More
What does the ABS light mean and how to fix it?
The ABS light is one of the many warning lights (such as the EPC light) in the dashboard of a vehicle. In this article, we explain what the ABS light is, what it means and how you can fix it. Table of contentsWhat is the ABS light?What does the ABS light mean?What causes the ABS light to come on?How to fix What is the ABS light? The ABS light...Read More
How do you spell and pronounce Volkswagen?
As you know, Volkswagen is a German car brand. Often, people are having difficulties with the spelling and the pronunciation of the brand. In this article, we’ll teach you how you should spell and pronounce Volkswagen in the correct way. Table of contentsHow do you spell Volkswagen? How do you pronounce Volkswagen in German? What do...Read More
Complete VW Beetle turn-key crate engines
Lately, we receive lots of questions regarding the complete turn-key crate engines for VW Beetles. In this article, we will share all our knowledge about these ready to install engines. Table of contentsWhat is a VW Beetle crate engine?Advantages of a crate engineWhat comes with a crate engine? How much does a VW Beetle crate engine cost...Read More
What is a VW Baja Bug and how to build one?
In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the VW Baja Bug and how to build one yourself. If you like a bumpy road, then the Baja Bug is definitely your kind of vehicle. Table of contentsWhat is a Baja Bug? Baja Bugs for saleHow to build a Baja Bug yourselfStep 1: remove the wheelsStep 2: remove the engine cover and r...Read More
Super Bugger: a VW Bug with camper trailer
In this article, we will discuss everything you need to know about the iconic Super Bugger, a VW Bug with camper. Table of contentsWhat is a Super Bugger? Cost of VW Bug camperTiny interiorRoof rackBugaroo, Lil’ Bugger and MiniHomeConversion kit and plans What is a Super Bugger? A Super Bugger is a VW Bug camper conversion, done by...Read More
What to look for when buying a VW Thing?
When buying a VW Thing or Type 181, you must consider some things that may influence the purchase price. It is a very specific vehicle that requires the necessary attention, and the parts are not all equally easy to obtain. Check the VIN (stamped on the tunnel under the back seat. Is the windshield frame rusted and rotted? Examine the bottom of the...Read More
Air-cooled VW Beetle Engine: The Complete Guide
The air-cooled engine is very simple, that is the main reason why it was used that often in motorcycles, stationary pumps, and petrol-engined road tools. In this guide, we’ll cover multiple topics about the air-cooled engine: how the engine works, the engine removal process, the engine reinstallation process,… Table of contentsAir-coole...Read More
How to install sound deadening insulation
In this article we will show you how to install sound deadening insulation. If there’s one thing we know about VW Buses and Beetles more specifically, that would be the deafening sounds that they provide most of the time. It’s always a good idea to try and deal with these sounds to the best of your capabilities. What you need to do here is to acqui...Read More