| Maybe it was Herbie that did it. Maybe it was | | | | only OEM, or original equipment manufacturer |
| the flower power movement. It seems like | | | | VW auto parts. This essentially entails |
| everyone wanted to have a VW Bug ... and they | | | | replacing the worn VW parts with another of |
| still do. Why else would Volkswagen begin | | | | the exact same brand that the car originally |
| manufacturing the Bug again? There are still | | | | came with. Can you say "big money"? |
| millions on the road today and this has lead | | | | |
| to an entire industry dedicated to VW Bug | | | | Others are firm about the fact that there are |
| parts. This is true in the US and the rest of | | | | other brands that can be used as VW parts. |
| the world. With the demand for VW Bugs, parts | | | | These are termed Aftermarket parts, and are |
| companies have created their own little | | | | essentially parts that were brought out by |
| niche. | | | | other companies after your car model was |
| | | | released. They are auto parts that were not |
| And it's not just mainstream VW Bug parts | | | | in the original models but are compatible |
| that are popular. Owners are customizing | | | | with them. They can be used as replacement VW |
| their Bugs so specialty VW Bug parts are also | | | | auto parts as long as they meet the standards |
| the rage. There is also a large market for | | | | of the original VW parts. |
| accessories such as floor mats and car | | | | |
| covers. | | | | Activity is high in both the OEM and |
| | | | Aftermarket sales of VW auto parts, thanks to |
| But VW Bug parts are not the only VW auto | | | | the continuing popularity of Volkswagen |
| parts that are flying off the shelves. VW | | | | models. Just do a simple search online and |
| parts are also needed for other models such | | | | you'll probably find more dealers for VW |
| as the Jetta and the Passat. | | | | parts than you will for the actual cars. It |
| | | | is a thriving business, with room for |
| VW auto parts are manufactured to very strict | | | | manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers. |
| standards. Only the best VW parts get put | | | | There are many companies and individuals who |
| into Volkswagen models. That being said, many | | | | are making a large profit from creating or |
| purists insist that authentic VW auto parts | | | | selling VW auto parts. In fact, it can be |
| cannot be replaced by any other brand if you | | | | argued that the VW parts industry might just |
| are to retain the high standards of your | | | | be larger than the Volkswagen car industry. |
| Volkswagen car. They are adamant about using | | | | |