First published in 1969, this classic manual of automotive repair equips VW owners with the knowledge to handle every situation they will come acro...
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Nov 06, 2011
Rick
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The first "Idiot Guide" ever. This is absolutely the best, easy to understand, book on not only maintaining, but also completely tearing down, and putting back together your older model vw. The "exploded views" are hand illustrated by the extremely talented Peter Aschwanden. Note the earlier editions shown on the right. I had one of the early spiral notebook editions!
Jun 03, 2010
Kevin
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Your one-stop-shop for keeping your VW running. I can't even count the number of times this book helped me out when I had my bus. I'd highly recommend this to all owners of old VWs.
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Aug 31, 2010
Martine
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It kept my 1971 VW Beetle and 71 Karmen Ghia alive until this decade when they both were sold
Jul 16, 2010
David
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In my youth, I built a part time business using the information, advice and procedures in this book.
Feb 24, 2009
Xotzin
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OMG I love this MANUAL it saved my A&& more times than I can count ! John RIP!THANK YOU!
Feb 01, 2011
0ricky0
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One of the few great "must have" books for anyone just purchasing a used VW.
Jan 29, 2008
Richard
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My Dad had an old '64 Bug that hadn't run in 10 years. I had a new driver's license. I asked him if I could have the Bug if I could get it running. I'd never worked on cars before but re-built the engine, clutch, brakes, and electrical by reading this book.
Most repair manuals are not good reads. This one is great. Mostly philosophical and comical with some instruction thrown in. I think it teaches a great approach to any undertaking.
Most repair manuals are not good reads. This one is great. Mostly philosophical and comical with some instruction thrown in. I think it teaches a great approach to any undertaking.
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Jan 08, 2008
Jonathan
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Great book that has useful and easy to understand auto reapir and rebuild information. With lines like (parapharsing): I let my volkswagen warm up for the time it takes me roll a cigarette and don't forget to tuck your hair under a stocking hat.
More than a few times I have had this book out while laying under my old bus (with my hair in a stocking cap) waving this book in an effort t chase out random germlins.
More than a few times I have had this book out while laying under my old bus (with my hair in a stocking cap) waving this book in an effort t chase out random germlins.
May 04, 2010
Sonny
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Perhaps one of the all-time best mechanic manuals. Muir leads you not only into the heart of your VW (and its history), but plants seeds about conscious living and driving and recycling. The illustrations are priceless and will keep you smiling for years. If all technical manuals could be like this, the world would be quite a different place. Big words, yes, but take a trip into the book.
May 29, 2008
Chris
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This was the first and only auto manual that I ever read all the way through. I found that not only did it teach me how to fix my vw, but it taught me that a teaching and writing technical information didn't have to be dry as reading an encyclopedia.
Mar 03, 2008
I'm starting from scratch and I have a 1973 Beetle that I plan restoring with my dad. This covers things so even a complete idiot can understand!
Dec 16, 2009
jeremy
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super fun read. with picture!! definetly worth taking a drive down an unknown map in your favorite v-dub and have an adventure.
Sep 16, 2007
Joe
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Required reading for anyone who has ever owned, driven, seen, smelt or heard any type of automobile.
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