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Transmission and drivetrain
Machine-assisted source-grounded glossary draftAdditional gear boxes used on swing-axle VW Buses to reduce transmission gearing
Body and interior
Machine-assisted source-grounded glossary draftMetal surrounding the wheels, visible from the exterior.
Tools and maintenance terminology
Machine-assisted source-grounded glossary draftSet of parts needed to rebuild a component or system
Vehicle models and history
Machine-assisted source-grounded glossary draftType of Kombi or Standard model
Body and interior
Machine-assisted source-grounded glossary draftVW painted in 2 colors, often top and bottom
Body and interior
Machine-assisted source-grounded glossary draftA seat located at the rear of a vehicle
Body and interior
Machine-assisted source-grounded glossary draftA screen used to cover the rear hatch of a vehicle
Brakes and suspension
Machine-assisted source-grounded glossary draftValves used to bleed air from drum brakes, available in sets of 4
Camper equipment
Machine-assisted source-grounded glossary draftFabric hangings used to block light or provide privacy
Community slang
Machine-assisted source-grounded glossary draftA common nickname for the Beetle sedan and convertible in Iceland.