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Featured Vendors |
Vendors in this section have shown a commitment to the Internet VW community through their participation in the Vanagon mailing list
and their assistance to list members through deep discounts. vanagon.com strongly recommends these vendors for your parts and accessory needs.
The
Bus Depot 1.215.234.VWVW or |
Bus, Vanagon, and EuroVan parts and accessories with minimal markup. The Bus Depot is set up to specifically serve the Internet bus and van community. All kinds of great stuff, including repair parts, manuals, and Westfalia camper parts. |
EuroCampers
+1 314.614.0750 |
EuroCampers imports new German side tents and accessories for your bus, Vanagon and EuroVan. His web site features a selection of the greatest new toys directly from Germany. This company used to be known as SKL Enterprises. |
Go
Westy! +1 888.GO WESTY |
Camper Parts & Accessories for Bus, Vanagon & Eurovan.
Go Westy manufactures seals, interior parts, manuals, and accessories
for all years of Westfalia campers and non-campers. FREE $3 Catalog to vanagon.com list members. |
Van-Again +1 856.327.4936 |
VW parts and service specializing in Vanagons. They offer competitive pricing and top quality parts. They're very Vanagons and are never too busy to answer questions or to help folks keep thier vans running smoothly. Van-Again offers specials |
Volks
Café +1 831.426.1244 |
Quality VW parts at reasonable prices. Volks Café is an established parts store, repair shop, and machine shop for all VW's, but their website is strictly devoted to Vanagons. |
Volkswagen |
Volkswagen
United States 1.800.822.8987 |
Sales literature, retail sales locations, recall information, and service representatives. |
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1.800.537.1885 |
For those with VW / Winnebago campers (Rialtas The Owner's Manual for Rialta Equipment part number is 701674/18/000. |
Westfalia
Van Conversion +49 (0)05242.907.0 |
Manufacturer of camper conversions for all Vanagons and early EuroVans. Still active in Europe. The first site is entirely in German, while the second offers some English content. |
Retail directory |
Service publications |
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Technical Service Bulletins 1.202.366.2768 |
Depending on the number of TSBs issued to date for your vehicle, it will cost $20 to $40 to have them reproduced and mailed to you. You'll need to send a written request, but first call to hear the recorded message for instructions. |
Volkswagen Product Service 1.800.544.8021 |
free index/catalog is order # VI. Subscription to service bulletins, order # VBS 88, $40.00/year. Visa/MC accepted. |
North American parts & accessory suppliers |
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AA
Transaxle 1.425.788.4070 |
AA
Transaxle offers a 3 Yr. Warranty on all of its high quality manual
transaxle rebuilds. All Vanagons get the new updated 3/4 slider assembly,
German bearings & syncro's.
Prices: |
Antenna Specialists 1.216.349.8400 |
No-drill thru-glass CB antennas, cell-phone antennas, etc. |
Archie
McPhee +1 425.745.0711 |
Sells an excellent dash-mounted hula dancer in both male |
Barnstormer Products 1.303.782.5211 |
Manufactures heavy vinyl replacement 'Westfalia' stickers for pop-tops. Stickers come in a variety of fonts and colors. |
Sorin Bejenaru 1.650.216.0000 |
Lots of used VW Vanagon parts for sale at reasonable prices. Based in L.A. and San Francisco, but ships parts everywhere via UPS. |
Gene Berg 1.714.998.7500 |
Item # GB 6790, Vanagon short shift kit, $20. Shortens that 2nd-3rd gear rowing distance. Well worth the money. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS! Note: Gene Berg now chargesa $50 minmum, charges a credit card fee, and doesn't offer a catalog. |
Beverly
Hills Motoring +1 800.421.0911 |
Mostly overpriced stuff, carries Wheelskins leather steering wheel covers. |
Darrell Boehler |
Darrel repairs vanagon digifant ECUs. Much cheaper than buying a new one! |
Boston Engine 1.508.653.7229 |
Rebuilt Air and Water-cooled engines, parts and machine shop service. Remanufactured water-boxer heads, EITHER APPLICATION, $500/Pair. Customer tech support, 23 years experience. |
Bow
Wow 1.604.325.9970 |
Also at the following locations: Abbotsford, BC Kelowna, BC North Vancouver, BC Surrey, BC Victoria, BC |
Bus
Boys +1 530.244.1616 |
Founded to provide the a source for OE replacement parts and custom accessories for the 1956 to 1967 VW bus & pickup, the Bus Boys now sell parts & accessories for your 1956 - 1991 bus, Vanagon, pickup or Westfalia. |
The
Bus Depot 1.215.234.VWVW or |
Bus, Vanagon, and EuroVan parts and accessories with minimal markup. The Bus Depot is set up to specifically serve the Internet bus and van community. All kinds of great stuff, including repair parts, manuals, and Westfalia camper parts. |
California Imports +1 800.313.3811 |
Founded in1979, California Imports stocks over 15,000 different parts to fit all types of VWs. |
Camelback Volkswagen 1.800.876.5199 |
A VW dealer with reasonable prices! Be sure to mention the Internet and get parts at 20 percent over cost! (Ask for Bill. Example: a Vanagon bra is $89. + shipping.) |
Carat Motorsport 1.604.538.3054 |
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Colgan Custom Mfg. +1.714.965.0575 |
Manufactures a very nice one-piece Vanagon bra which covers both the front of the van and the bumper. Offers excellent service, including custom modifications. |
Frank Condelli & Associates +1 613.256.6763 |
Vanagon & Vanagon Westfalia service, repairs & restoration. STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems. |
Con-Ferr +1.818.848.2025 |
Manufactures off-road accessories, including some excellent safari racks at reasonable prices. |
Crutchfield 1.800.955.3000 |
Car stereos, antenna, stuff like that. Free catalog. |
Davis Driveshafts |
Sells hard-to-get Vanagon Syncro U-joints for $48.00 plus shipping. "Excellent German quality. Satisfaction guaranteed. E-mail for current prices." |
EquinoX
Sunshine Products +1 604.868.0269 |
Manufactures wonderful awnings for VW busses. Check
out their web page |
Euro-American RV Products +1 865.908.9384 |
Replacement parts for Westfalia campers. (Example: camper flue cap $8.50 + shipping.) (This used to be Delta Six Industries, which originally supplied many of the camper parts to Westfalia.) Fax them to request a catalog of available parts. |
Europarts orders@europarts-sd.com |
20%-70% savings, full warranty original factory replacment items. Carries an affordable line of parts for both Vanagon and Eurovan. |
Fast German Auto +1 888.211.3334 |
Performance VW supplies. |
Fiamma +1 407.672.0091 |
Awning manufacturer. |
Griffiths
Technical Inc. +1 800.451.7225 |
Suppliers of power steering components, usually 40% under Dealer list. Warranty is 2 years unlimited mileage. American Express, Mastercard, Visa |
Griot's Garage, Inc. +1 800.345.5789 |
Carries German "Jerricans" (10 & 20-liter gas cans), and lots of other fun auto-related toys. The catalog is great. |
Joe Gunyan +1 215.529.7934 |
"East Coast Joe" sells both crystal and porcelain vases ('blumenvasen') as well as many parts and accessories for all volkwagens. The crystal blumenvasen are beautiful and very classy! |
Halsey Import Auto Parts +1 503.256.0182 |
Suppliers of german auto parts at reasonable prices, including the much-desired hatch struts. |
Dennis Haynes +1 631.563.8248 |
Manufactures a Vanagon Class ThreeTrailer Hitch, designed to allow the mounting of many accessories such as bicycle racks and luggage carriers to the rear of your Vanagon. This hitch was not designed nor intended to be used for towing anything in excess of the Vehicle Manufacturers recommendations. (For most Vanagons, this is 2000 pounds with a maximum tongue weight of 150 pounds.) |
Imparts, Inc. +1 800.325.9043 |
Some neat stuff; sells Wheelskins Leather steering wheel covers. |
INVINCA-Shield,
Inc. invincainc@alltel.net |
Manufactures kits of a nearly-invisible protection film
(3M
Paint Protection Film) with UV inhibitors
and a clear-coat finish that eliminates paint damage from flying insect
excretions/acids and from stone chips. The film can later be removed
without damage to the vehicle. No drilling or other mechanical attachment.
Think of it as an invisible bra. |
Let's
Go Aero info@letsgoaero.com |
Manufactures a really nice small trailer that should work well with a Vanagon or EuroVan. Despite its small size, the trailer stores 86 cubic feet. |
Lloyd Design Group 1.818.768.6001 |
Makers of very high-quality floormats for Vanagons. These fit beautifully! Call for retailers nearest you. |
Long
Enterprises trannyland@longenterprises.com |
Long Enterprises has specialized in Volkswagen transmissions since the early 1970's. They sell new and used transaxle parts for water cooled and aircooled Volkswagens. |
Marin Motorsports 1.415.927.7090 |
Rear hatch struts for Vanagons: $67 US for pair, includes tax and shipping. |
OE VeeDub +1 800.369.4979 toll-free |
OE German replacement parts and accessories for Bus, Vanagon and Eurovan (and bugs too). OE VeeDub's fast and easy-to-navigate web site is full of top-quality parts including German seals and rubber, Klokkerholm sheet metal, Cohline hoses and a growing line of hard parts. New items are being added to the Vanagon section nearly every day; but if you don't find your part on the site, email or call with a part number and your VIN ... they airfreight Genuine VW parts from Germany every week and can often save you a bundle! |
Parts Place Inc. +1 248.373.2300 |
Beware: due to reports of bad service bordering on outright fraud, we recommend that you be careful purchasing from the Parts Place. People have reported being quoted more than dealer price for parts, as well as being over-charged on their credit cards. Several Vanagon List members have even said they were pursuing lega action against them. Search the archives of the Vanagon Mailing List for more information |
PUMA 1.216.354.4403 |
(Performance Unlimited Motoring Accessories) Hella lighting & accessories, catalogs (of Hella replacement parts for Audi/Porsche/VW/MB/Saab/etc.) |
Rapid
Parts +1 914.352.1138 |
This company has been in the Volkswagen parts business since 1976. They stock over 10,000 VW replacement parts and accessories, and now have an online site allowing you to browse their inventory. |
Restomotive Laboratories 1.800.457.6715 |
Sellers of POR-15, a paint-over-rust rust-stopper. |
Rocky Mountain Motorworks 1.800.258.1996 |
VW bus parts for model years 1949-1979. |
Schaffner Motors Inc. +1 425.778.6900 |
Saservice, and parts for Vanagons and busses. Northwest Distributors for West Coast Metric. |
Sewfine +1 800.739.3463 |
Vanagon front seat covers in vinyl, velour, or tweed. $129.95/pair in a wide range of colors. Small armrest covers, $19.95/pair. Yardage available for rear seats. Sewfine also manufactures door panels & headliners. |
The
Skylight Guy +1 (604) 886-1979 |
Manufactures replacement skylights for 1980-1991 Vanagons. Each skylight comes with a 1-year warranty. Prices start at $55 plus shipping/handling. |
S&S Headers 1.602.847.9000 |
S&S manufactures a complete line of exhaust systems and mufflers for Vanagons. In business since 1968, all their products are made at the factory in Glendale. They take MC, Visa & Amex credit cards and sell retail and through dealers and distributors world wide. |
Steve's Lock Shoppe +1 936.435.1324 |
A full-service locksmith service specializing in Volkswagen and British automobile lock services. Stemming from a lack of available services for his own Volkswagen key and lock repair needs, locksmith Steve Sandlin chose to specialize in some of the hard-to-find areas of automotive locksmithing. |
An auction site specializing in VWs. |
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Teutonix Automotive 1.803.689.5431 |
Rear hatch struts for Vanagons: Part # 251-829-332 Hydrolift (Boge) Price $43 ea. (U.S. shipping included.) |
vanagonparts.com +1 916.997.4050 |
New and used Vanagon parts and accessories. |
Vanagon Projekt +1 925.447.8224 |
The US distributor for Winkler products. (catalog $20.00) |
Vee
Dub Parts Unlimited 1.714.848.8868 |
Volkswagen parts and accessories from daily driver to off-road and high performance. They stock thousands of parts for air and water cooled cars and vans, drag racing to stock restorations. |
Weddle
Industries +1 805.696.9665 |
Bus & Vanagon transmissions rebuilt, parts, Lock-Right limited slip differential kit for bus & Vanagon transmissions. Syncro transmission rebuilt, $1995.00, inc. 2 year warranty at their shop, your transport costs ($600 for core.) Front differential rebuild, $1195.00. Viscous coupling rebuild, $595.00 ($300 for core.) |
West Coast Metric, Inc. 1.800.247.3202 |
Parts for both air-cooled and water-cooled VWs, as well as posters, T-shirts, etc. Their wares include rubber and plastic products such as window seals & door seals for most VWs. |
Westy
Stove Stars +1 (703) 862-3046 |
Imports the small metal 'burner stars' from Italy that are designed for use on the Westfalia range. They allow small items (espresso makers, etc.) to sit on the stove above the flame. A limited quantity are available. $9.00 US for two (2) stars with USPS Priority Mail shipping included. |
Westy
Ventures +1 (301) 432-4645 |
Imports the full line of Propex Heatsource furnaces (see propexusa.com |
Wolf Automotive Products 1.714.835.2126 |
Manufactures a nose bra for Vanagons ("Custom Auto Nose Bra"). |
WolfsbürgWest 1.714.630.9653 |
WW only carries parts for the Beetle and Bus. They are a direct importer of original parts from all over the world. They also a produce & manufacture their own line of quality reproduction parts for the VW. The majority of their business is devoted to mail order, and they ship to destinations all over the world. |
Zodi
Outback Gear 1.800.589.2849 |
Zodi manufactures a line of instant water heaters and hot shower systems for VWs. |
Z
Products 1.800.331.9027 |
Camper curtains, DIY camper interiors, camper pop-top replacement fabric & weather seals. |
European parts & accessory suppliers |
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Ahnendorp GmbH +49 2874 4047 |
Bernard Ahnendorp Sport performance accessories for Vanagons. |
CarSport +358 (03) 2715 000 |
Stunning custom interiors for VW EuroVans and Transporters. |
IberParts +34 986 21 33 13 |
A Spanish company dedicated to export automovile and trucks parts worldwide. Carries european VW parts. |
Just Kampers 0800 0183211 |
A British resource for owners and enthusiasts of 1968-1992 Volkswagon campers. |
OKRASA telefon +49 6172 72031 |
Customized buses and pickups and custom parts and accessories for Vanagons and T4 EuroVans. They sell fairly nice fog lights that go to the right and left of the radiator grill in a Vanagon. |
OKRASA USA (714) 832-7131 |
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Firma Paulchen telefon +49 (0) 40-83 29 590 |
Very nice rear hatch racks for Vanagons and other vehicles. There are photos of the Paulchen rack system elsewhere on this site. There are two german sites selling Paulchen products: |
Projektzwo
Automobildesign telefon +49 8806 1471 |
Custom parts and accessories for T2 Vanagons and T4 EuroVans (air dam kits, power rear windows, etc.) Imported into the U.S. by 1552 Design/VW Sport USA |
Reimo
Reisemobil-Center telefon +49 6103 400520 |
Camping accessories and modifications for Vanagon and EuroVans. |
Conversion suppliers |
Adventure Campers 707.964.4298 |
Owner is Ed Anderson. They don't make VW's anymore, but sometimes has one or two older adventurewagens on the lot. |
Dehler Yachtbau GmbH +44 2903.440.0 |
Manufacturer of camper conversion packages for the EuroVan. |
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1.978.664.8680 |
Manufactures Westfalia-like van conversions for Ford vans. These look like pretty nice conversion packages. They even call one of their models the 'Westy'! |
Kunststoffverarbeitung +49 40.770244 |
Manufacturer of fibre roofs for Vanagon (1 model) and EuroVan (6 models). Does not sell to the end user, but offers a free leaflet. |
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They are alive and kicking, though their current conversions are for Ford and Dodge vans. Send $2 for a comprehensive literature package with prices. Ad shows picture of first VW camper (1961). They still make straight-up pop-top, albeit not for VWs. |
Trakka +02 9417.4000 |
Manufacturer of recreational and special-purpose vehicles, all based on the VW EuroVan chasis. They make everything from a 'Grand Tourer' camper to an ambulance and a mobile office. |
Engine replacements |
The
Autobahn Society +1 706.654.4749 |
Offers Tiico engine conversions, and is working on VW diesel engine conversions. |
Kennedy Engineered Products kennedy@hughes.net |
Kennedy has developed a kit that allows the use of the Subaru Legacy engine in a Vanagon. This engine gives 135 horsepower (vs. 95hp for the Vanagon engine.) It doesn't require the engine lid to be raised, and the California Smog certification is pending (a verbal OK was given.) |
MSDS 1.818.507-6937 |
(Martin Schneider Designed Systems) Porsche engine
kits for Vanagons & buses, brake rotors & stainless steel
brake hoses for Vanagons, and a 'Panzer Brush Guard |
Provides engine conversion kits for the Vanagon. |
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Tii Trading
Company +1 530.676.3373 |
Tii imports a conversion kit to replace the 1.9 and 2.1 liter Waterboxer engine with a 2.0 liter inline Golf/Jetta engine. This complete kit is approved by Volkswagen of South Africa. The engine utilizes the latest engine management technology with Bosch Motronic. At the moment, they can only sell for 'off road use only' in California, but they're making progress towards California DMV approval. |
Vanagon Projekt +1 925.447.8224 |
Detlev Hanschke (the owner) installs Audi and VW inline 5 cyl. engines in 2wd and 4wd Vanagons. He also is the US distributor for Winkler products. (catalog $20.00 ouch!) |
Salvage yards |
B W Auto Dismantlers, Inc. +1 800.327.0888 |
"New, Used, Rebuilt Parts, for Volkswagon & Audi Vehicles" Jeff Buchanan is the owner & manager. As of this writing they have about 50 buses and 50 Vanagons. They ship. It's worth negotiating on prices. |
Interstate
Auto Dismantlers +1 909.471.5080 |
Interstate Used Parts & Core Co. (formerly Interstate VW) has specialized in original VW parts for all VWs since 1987. We carry all parts for Vanagons from 1980 to 1991. You can check availability of any part used, rebuilt or new (if available). We ship worldwide. |
Interstate
Used Parts & Core Co. +1 760.736.8515 |
Satellite store for the yard listed above. |
Wake Auto Parts +1 919.832.0893 |
Specializes in VW and Audi. Inventory mainly water cooled products but some air cooled. Currently around 35 Vanagons for parts. Very well connected to other salvage yards nationwide and usually have knowledge of other VW's for parts. Recently sold some Syncro items to Derek Drew. |
Dealers (specializing in Vanagons and EuroVans) |
Hoch
Motors +1 707.584.1199 |
Specializes in VW Vanagon Westfalias. They're great at finding low-mileage, very clean California vehicles. |
J & R VW Vans +1 775.323.4943 |
This shop and dealer specializes in syncro Vanagons. The owner and founder drives a syncro. They also specialize in syncro repair. Jerry is the used-vehicle specialist. |
Vanagons and EuroVans Rentals |
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+1 (808) 268-9810 |
Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia rentals in Maui, Hawaii. Their web
page |
| AutoEurope.com |
Camper rentals in several European countries, including some campers which look suspiciously like converted EuroVans. |
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+1 (650) 216-0000 |
Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia rentals in San Francisco. Their web
page |
Campanje
CV +31 30.2447070 |
Rents VW campers in the Netherlands. Both pop-top
and high-roof campers available. See their web
page Recommended by Ron Salmon. |
| EuroVan rentals in Germany. The web site features online booking of reservations. | |
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+1 310.370.1266 |
Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia rentals in Los Angeles. |
Herting & Otter VW +49 61.096.1071 |
Steve Lashley says: I recommend that you send a request in English by fax, which will give them time to translate it and reply. They only had one person there that spoke much English. |
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+1 808-937-3736 |
Volkswagen Westfalia camper rentals in the Hawaiian Islands. |
Northeast
Campers +1 856-207-5560 |
Located between Philadelphia and Atlantic City, Northeast Campers offers Vanagon Westfalia rentals for the east coast, from Maine to Virginia. Airport and Amtrack pickup services available. |
Northwest Campers +1 360.733.1982 |
Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia rentals in Bellingham, Washington, serving the Pacific Northwest. The website includes reservation form, rental rates and terms. |
Vermont
Campers +1 802-310-6973 |
Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia rentals in northern Vermont, a stone's throw from beautiful Lake Champlain, New York's Adirondacks, Vermont's Green Mountains and New Hampshires White Mountains. They can pick you up from nearby Burlington International Airport or help you get there by car, train or bus. |
Western
Roadtrips +1
801-953-6068 |
Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia rentals in Utah, the state with more national parks and monuments than any other. |
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+1 (250) 888-9686 |
Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia rentals in British Columbia. Their home base is in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia. Various Pick-up options areavailable. Convenient to Seattle, Victoria, and beautiful western Canada! |
Tool suppliers |
Assenmacher 1.303.530.2424 |
Specialty tools for vw, audi and many other make autos. |
Baum Tools Unlimited-West 1.800.848.6657 U.S. |
Makers and importers of specialty tools. product lines include Hazet, Stahlwille, Gedore, Heyco, Facom, and USAG. |
The Motoring Shop Inc. 1.800.327.1668 |
Genuine german Hazet Tools for VW, Audi, and Mercedes. |
Kano Laboratories, Inc. 1.615.833.4101 |
Kroil (the oil that creeps) is a penetrating lubricant that is effective in loosening even the rustiest bolts. It costs about US $4 for an 8 ounce bottle, and $6 for the aerosol version. |
Pendergrass Tool Specialist |
Mail order source for SP Tools (www.sptool.com) This is a small one-man operation that specializes in marque or specialty tools. He also handles other brands including several that supply VW. |
Schley 1.714.693.7666 |
Specialty tools for european and asian autos. |
Snap-On Tools 1.800.866.5748 |
This will put you in touch with the Snap-On customer direct order program. |
Zelenda Machine & 1.718.896.2288 |
Authentic vw & audi special service tools (those things you seen in the Bentley manuals, that have only numbers, like VW387). |
