Volkswagen Beetle Questions Maintenance & Repair

Looking For A Good But Fair Vw.mechanic

looking for a good but reasonable priced mechanic in the stockton area.my name is paul songer.my wife and I manage U-STOR-IT public storage on west lane.I have a 1967 vw and 1969vw.you can reach me a...

Wing Window Locks Frozen, What Do I Do To Fix Them Or Replace?

Hello out there, I have a 72 Beetle with those wing window locks that have the black plastic knobs. They seem to be frozen closed. I would like to open the wings for some cross-flow air, but alas, can...

I Have A 1979 Volkswagen Beetle And Everytime I Drive It I Smell Gas - What...

My mechanic has checked all the gas lines and the tank for leaks and there are none. I also replaced the gas cap. I was told this was a common problem with the bugs - any suggestions on how to elim...

Just Died While Driving

i have spark and fuel i changed timing belt head gasket camshaft sensor spark plugs turns over fine has good comp. some times it will fire lightly through muffler please help

Can Anyone Help With My 1970 Semi-auto Trouble?

Help--my semi-auto won't shift into reverse (grinds), doesn't want to go into 1 or 2. Will go into 3 with urging. Help?

Is Chassis And Floorpan For 1303 Karmann Beetle The Same As 1303 Saloon Cir...

can anybody tell me if floorpan and chassis are same for the beetle 1303 karmann convertible and the saloon as i have been offered a restored 1303 chassis/pan but dont want to purchase it if its not g...

I Need To Fix A 1972 Super Conv, Anybody Knows If A 1971 Frame Could Fit?

My main question is about the side arms, mines are totaly destroyed by rust and I need to replace them but due the fact that anobody sell them as a part I need to find out if early years (1972 and old...

1971 VWBug Convertible

I have what appears to be a fuel regulator but, I'm not sure and VW mechanics cannot verify it for me. Does anyone know where I can find a fuel system schematic? Thanks.

Head Lights

We just bought one and the dim lights are, well, dim. The bright lights are fine. But, you can hardly see with the dim lights. Are they suppose to be this way?

Check Engine Light

Can I reset/turn off the check engine light without taking my 2000 beetle to the shop? If so, how?

My Beetle Loses 60% Of Its Power After I Drive In It For Too Long... I Was ...

My 73 Sb 4 Speed Standard Wont Go Forward In Any Gear Does Anyone Know What...

I noticed that it wouldnt go into third gear , now I got home and it goe into gear but wont go forward .

99 VW Beetle ABS Beeping

Not sure what model it is but her ABS light recently came on and now it beeps every now and then any ideas or thoughts would be nice.

My 1970 VW Bug Just Dies When Coming To A Stop, What Can Be The Problem

Brake Light

I just totaled my 2008 Fusion and am getting my late husband's 69 Beetle up and running. I was told the brakes are fine, however the brake light on the dash burns steadily. The wiring was just redon...

I Have A 69 Bug, With A 53hp Single Port Engine And I Cant Figure Out Why I...

Can’t Startup After Rain

My beetle could not startup easily after rain. What is wrong with it?

Is A 68' Drive Train Compatible With A 70 Chasis

WHEN SHOULD I CHANGE TIMING BELT ON 2001 VW BEETLE

No Power

Hi, I am from South Africa. I have recently bought a VW Beetle 1969 model 1.6. The car however has no power, even if I step on the gas pedal flat. It still moves in a very slow speed. What is th...