First published in 1969, this classic manual of automotive repair equips VW owners with the knowledge to handle every situation they will come across with any air-cooled Volkswagen built through 1978, including Bugs, Karmann Ghias, vans, and campers. With easy-to-understand, fun-to-read information for novice and veteran mechanics alike anecdotal descriptions, and clear language, this book takes the mystery out of diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures, and offers some chuckles along the way. This edition features new information on troubleshooting, new photos, and an updated resource list.
Series: How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive
Paperback: 480 pages
Publisher: Rick Steves; 19th edition (August 29, 2001)
Language: English
Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 1.1 x 11 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
Reviews
"This is seriously one of the best books I have ever read!the author writes in a funny and very easy to read manner. It's like he's your buddy and he's talking to you! It's cool. Plus there is an insane about of info in here, all easily presented. He assumes you know nothing, which in my case is true!"
- R. M. Prince
"I have a lot of vw workshop book's. and this is by far the best i have ever looked at and it's my favorite. someone i work for bought a 73 thing brand new and he gought an original after. he turned me onto this book and his volkswagen is still going strong. they tell you almost all you want to know. (at least, all iv'e wanted to know so far) the timing chart in here is the best and simplest iv'e ever seen. he tell's you useful stuff as well. how to realy keep your vw alive. bassicly, get rid of rust if it apear's. he also gave me the idea to install a fake burgler alarm. if you get this, and i strongly recomend you do, you'll see what i'm talking about."
- K. C. W.
"I really liked this book because it assumes that you know nothing about VW's, like me, and gives a lot of needed tips on how to fix things that you would never think about. If you are a newbie to VW's, then you honestly need this book. I normally like books that are deeply technical, but this one took a different approach, and walks you through almost every step of repair, just like he was there. This one will stay in my reference library as long as I own my VW."
- Chicken Lips
"Just bought my first bug. Its a 73 super beetle and this book has been great with helping me keep it alive. I've tried getting by on just doing research online or watching Youtube videos but the internet alone just didn't cut it. I found out most online info will tell you what steps to take when making a repair on your bug, but it doesn't show you how to take them. This book has simple terms, pictures and detailed instructions. It's been a huge help. If you're new to the bug world, this book is a must."
- Tony Anguiano
"They seem to last forever, but you still need to keep them up and they are different from your usual Ford or Chevy. This book has the perfect title, "How to keep your Volkswagen Alive". If you are a new or inexperienced mechanic, then this is the book for you. Lots of details and you can start sounding like you know all about your car. A little work and they can run smoother and longer with fewer breakdowns."
- K. S. Lebeter
"Very good book for supplementing general maintenance ( and even complicated maintenance) for classic-style Volkswagens. It didn't help me as much with my old 1969 that I had as did the Internet and YouTube resources, but a fun, informative, entertaining read all the while."
- A. C.
"Very easy and interesting to read, contains important things that the other repair manuals either gloss over, or leave out, or are just plain confusing about. You can start looking for something you want to fix right now, and end up reading on and on! Full of incredible helps. I advise sitting down and reading through it like any enjoyable book right up front, because you will pick up tidbits that you will need later! It will save you a lot of time later on when you stumble on something with your vehicle, but you've already read about it and it will come back to you! Great pictures, and fun drawings. Almost as fun as reading Mad Magazine as a 10 yr old, little pictures in the margins and borders are great!"
- Ugadano
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About the Author
John Muir, mechanic, author, and the publisher, wrote the original How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive in 1969. He died in 1977.
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