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VW Build Guides
Tutorials, buyer's guides and styling walkthroughs for popular VW models — each linked to the exact shop parts you need.
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How to Buy a VW Beetle: The Complete Guide
Which engine to pick, the history checks to run before you travel, a Beetle-specific viewing checklist and the true cost of year one.
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VW Beetle Lighting Upgrade Guide: Headlights, DRLs & Rear Lights
How to modernise your Beetle's lighting with projector headlights, LED rear lights and DRL strips.
VW Beetle Wheel Fitment Guide (5x100)
Everything you need to know about wheel fitment on the 2000–2014 VW Beetle — PCD, offset and recommended sizes.
Beetle A5 Styling & Wheel Fitment Guide
The best wheel sizes, aero and styling upgrades to modernise a Beetle A5.
Beetle A5 (2012–2014) Buyer's Guide
What to know before buying a Beetle A5, from engine choices to the spec worth paying for.
New Beetle Cabriolet Styling & Wheel Guide
The best wheel sizes and styling upgrades to make a New Beetle Cabriolet stand out, top up or down.
New Beetle Cabriolet: Roof, Electrics & Common Issues
The key reliability points to check on a New Beetle Cabriolet, from the power roof to the cooling system.
New Beetle Styling Upgrades: Where to Start
The most impactful, budget-friendly styling upgrades for a New Beetle, from wheels to aero.
New Beetle: Common Issues and How to Fix Them
A practical guide to the most common New Beetle faults — from electrical gremlins to oil leaks every owner should know about.
New Beetle Buyer's Guide: What to Check
Everything to inspect before buying a used New Beetle Hatchback, from engine health to service-history red flags.