NEWLY DESIGNED AUTO TRANS COOLERS
Applying more modern cooling methods that have been developed since Vanagons were originally manufactured, we are proud to be rolling...more

NEW HOSES AVAILABLE FOR 1.9 LITERS
It has been a long time since 1.9's have been given some attention.....but those of you who are still rockin'...more

SYNCRO MODELS - ALL HOSES NOW AVAILABLE!
We are very pleased to report that we are now having the five hoses manufactured that had gone obsolete for...more

THERE ARE VANAGONS DOWN UNDER!
We sit here in our little neck of the world and ponder where else in the world did VW export...more

BUSINESS UPDATE
We've enjoyed doing the newsletter and specials every month for the past few years but at the risk of defying...more

THE GERMANS VISITED!
You'd think the Queen was coming with the frantic shop clean up that took place last month. But we...more

OUR JAPANESE CUSTOMERS
Now for a serious note. For the first ten years of starting and developing the business, it was very...more

MONTHLY UPDATE
Let's cover a few other topics. A lot of products came back into stock this past month along with some...more

A FEW CRUMBS FROM VW
And it also sure feels like we have turned the corner on another matter. As Vanagon enthusiasts we've all come...more

16" STEEL WHEELS ON THE WAY!
THEY HAVE ARRIVED - 16" WHEELS ARE NOW IN THE BUILDING. Order away and they will be shipped promptly...... ...more

MY OPRAH MOMENT
Great Christmas Present - Nowadays, I find I rarely finish a book. I don't know whether to blame it on...more

This adventure takes the family through Europe, the Eastern Bloc, Adriatic Coast, Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, China and...more

HEAVY DUTY BUMPERS
Bumpers - It's time for a change! Our tubular bumpers have served us well for over 10 years, but...more

Front Heater Cores are Back!
We would like to draw attention to the our new front heater cores. Although domestically made ones have been admirably...more

15" & 16" STEEL WHEEL UPDATES
Update 11-10 - Center Caps - Good news / Bad news - some center caps have finally arrived......but they only...more

CO-CONSPIRATORS WANTED!
When I tell people that the crux of our business is based on supplying parts for VW Vanagons - vehicles...more

Frankly, we are not in the fabrication business. As much as we would like to successfully design and produce...more

COOKIE WARS!
Well, it looks like we started something here. For a brief respite from toiling in the dungeons at the Cafe,...more

NOKIAN TIRES ARE HERE
NOT Nokia - Nokian - we aren't talking cell phones here, but the Scandinavian tire manufacturer gaining popularity and widespread...more

VANAGON RUNNING ISSUES - SOME SUGGESTIONS
We just want to highlight the fact that we have a number of resources on the site to help you...more

IT'S ALIVE!! BUT WHY A NEW WEBSITE?
Why change the website? Frankly, I hate change. I am a creature of habit. I'd rather wear...more