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# 4.8/5 rating from 2,970 reviews Step-by-step VW repair guide Complete DIY maintenance manual How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive: A Manual of Step-by-Step Procedures for the Compleat Idiot

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## Summary

> 🔧 Keep your VW alive and thriving—because real enthusiasts don’t just drive, they dominate.

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- **What is this?** How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive: A Manual of Step-by-Step Procedures for the Compleat Idiot
- **How much does it cost?** € 65.91 with free shipping
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## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Free Shipping Perk:** Get this iconic manual delivered to your door with no extra cost—because your VW deserves the best.
- • **Master Your VW Engine:** Unlock the secrets of air-cooled Volkswagen engines with clear, idiot-proof instructions.
- • **DIY Confidence Booster:** Empowers you to tackle repairs yourself, saving time and money while impressing your crew.
- • **Trusted Classic Manual:** Ranked top 5 in Classic Cars and Vehicle Maintenance guides—join thousands of VW enthusiasts.
- • **Collector’s Must-Have:** A timeless resource with multiple revisions, perfect for Beetle addicts and vintage car lovers alike.

## Overview

How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive is the definitive step-by-step manual for maintaining and repairing air-cooled VW engines. Highly rated with nearly 3,000 reviews, it’s a top-ranked classic car maintenance guide that empowers VW owners to confidently perform DIY repairs. This used copy in good condition comes with free shipping, making it an essential, budget-friendly resource for vintage Volkswagen aficionados.

## Description

How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive: A Manual of Step-by-Step Procedures for the Compleat Idiot [Muir, John, Gregg, Tosh, Aschwanden, Peter] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive: A Manual of Step-by-Step Procedures for the Compleat Idiot

Review: Highly Recommended for anyone needing to fix an Air Cooled VW engine - The "bible" on the VW as far as I'm concerned. I have owned this book, two different revisions and it reads great, makes you understand the principals of the VW well.
Review: Everything you need to know - My husband is a VW Beetle addict and this is the perfect book for him. Someone else must have thought so too because now he has 2 copies

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 1566913101 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #22,272 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3 in Vehicle Owner's Manuals & Maintenance Guides #5 in Classic Cars (Books) #12 in Automotive Repair (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (2,972) |
| Dimensions  | 8.25 x 1.13 x 10.88 inches |
| Edition  | 19th ed. |
| ISBN-10  | 9781566913102 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1566913102 |
| Item Weight  | 2.4 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Part of series  | How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive |
| Print length  | 480 pages |
| Publication date  | August 29, 2001 |
| Publisher  | Rick Steves |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly Recommended for anyone needing to fix an Air Cooled VW engine
*by S***Y on September 19, 2025*

The "bible" on the VW as far as I'm concerned. I have owned this book, two different revisions and it reads great, makes you understand the principals of the VW well.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Everything you need to know
*by B***E on September 30, 2025*

My husband is a VW Beetle addict and this is the perfect book for him. Someone else must have thought so too because now he has 2 copies

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It covers just about everything
*by B***A on August 25, 2025*

Every Volkswagen enthusiast needs this book.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-03*