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