The Vanagon Dictionary

1956-1961 US Beetle taillights

• taillights
• beetle
• us

Floor pan and superstructure of a VW automobile

• chassis
• vw

A small tray for storing items

• storage
• interior

Changing the key configuration of a lock

• rekeying
• locks
• door

protection of pedestrians from vehicle impact

• safety
• exterior

The metal structure surrounding the window glass

• windows
• frames
• rust

Term used to describe a shortened VW Bus

• bus
• vw

Material used to reduce heat transfer or noise

• insulation
• noise

Cover for the center of a wheel

• wheels
• caps
• accessories

Customization creating a limousine effect by merging vehicles

• stretched
• customization

Substances or goods used to construct or repair

• materials
• parts

Slang term for lowering a vehicle's suspension

• vw
• suspension

Metal surrounding the wheels, visible from the exterior.

• wheels
• exterior

Mechanism that retracts seat belt

• safety
• restraints

Bolts used to secure parts in place

• hardware
• fasteners

Locking mechanisms for vehicle doors

• locks
• doors

Australian accessory side trim

• trim
• australian
• accessory

Rubber trim for cabin doorstep

• interior
• trim

Component that extends seat belt

• safety
• restraints

A type of paint sealant used for coating surfaces

• paint
• coating

A plate indicating the country of origin

• identification
• badge
• label

a colloquialism for a vehicle with poor aerodynamics

• vanagon
• aerodynamics

Structural components that provide additional support and stability

• safety
• structure

A modification made to a Volkswagen by an aftermarket company.

• modification
• aftermarket