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Maker of stoves found in early Westfalia campers

Lighting system at the front of a vehicle

(Technischer Überwachungs Verein) An agency of the German Federal Government. sort of a combination of DOT and EPA , as well as being responsible for inspecting cars every few years. They very thoroughly checks the car's safety features (breaks, body rust, steering). Older cars often fail, so they head for Eastern Europe, while Germany is left with only spic-and-span cars. Some people believe there is a collusion with car manufacturers to increase turnover.

Upper mid-range model of the bus with nicer interior components than the Kombi , but without the extra trappings of the Deluxe model. Standards have headliners, while Kombis and Panels did not.

( Constant Velocity Joint ) One of the small circular devices at an end of an axle on a bus . Buses , Vanagons , and EuroVans have four of these, while the Syncro Vanagons have a total of eight. These are necessary to allow the axle to move up and down while still turning to propel the car. the joints need to be keep greased to function properly. when they are worn, they make a knocking-noise that strikes fear into the hearts of bus owners everywhere. Microbuses do not have CV joints, but use a 'swing-axle' and reduction gear box instead.

Capable of being extended or reinstated

Brand of auxiliary heater for vehicles

Changing the key configuration of a lock

A bundle of electrical wires and connectors

A device that starts the engine of a vehicle

Process of applying lubricant to reduce friction

Type of transmission that shifts automatically

The level of automatic transmission fluid

Direct Shift Gearbox, a type of automatic transmission

Process of converting braking energy into electrical energy

protection of pedestrians from vehicle impact

Cover for the center of a wheel

Floor pan and superstructure of a VW automobile

smaller portion of front suspension arms

Manufacturer of roof racks and ladders