Complete Restoration

The beginning

We offer you a restoration of the highest quality down to the smallest detail, starting with disassembling the vehicle into every single part and bolt.

We try to keep as many parts of the original vehicle as possible and bring them back to near-new condition.

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Body & chassis

When repairing the body and floor pan, we use only original panels or high-quality, precise-fitting repair panels.

Everything is then blasted with fine sand or chemically stripped and e-coated (KTL).

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Interior and exterior

Painting is carried out by a specialist company with many years of experience in classic car paintwork.

The headliner, as well as the material and color of the interior, is custom-cut and fitted by an upholsterer according to your wishes.

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Suspension, brakes and engine

Engine, brakes and suspension are likewise built to your specifications.

It makes no difference whether you want a Type 1 engine or one with significantly increased power.

From standard brakes to 944 Turbo brakes from a Porsche, there are no limits to the possibilities.

For the suspension, you can also choose between "classic car feeling", "sporty driving" or even "race track".

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Of course, many more ideas and wishes are possible in a restoration with us.

Questions? Give us a call!

Phone: +49 5771 9187088 (Mon–Fri 9 am–6 pm) · Email: office@knepper-bugs-more.de

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FAQ

Full VW Beetle restoration: FAQ

Who does full VW Beetle restorations?

Knepper Bugs & more in Rahden (Minden-Lübbecke district) does full VW Beetle restorations, with over 30 years of Beetle experience. The in-house workshop handles body, floor pan, suspension and engine, while the paint is done by a specialist shop with classic car experience and the interior by an upholsterer.

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How does a full VW Beetle restoration work?

At Knepper Bugs & more, the Beetle is first taken apart down to the last bolt, then the body and floor pan are repaired with original or precisely fitting repair panels and then fine-blasted or chemically stripped and e-coated (KTL). After that, a specialist shop with classic car experience does the paint, an upholsterer makes the interior, and the engine, brakes and suspension are built to your wishes.

How much does it cost to restore a VW Beetle?

Knepper Bugs & more does not publish a flat price for a full restoration; you can discuss the cost in a consultation. Send a few photos of your Beetle by email to office@knepper-bugs-more.de in advance or call +49 5771 9187088.

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What mistake do many people make when restoring a VW Beetle?

According to Knepper Bugs & more, a common mistake is the wrong order: the engine, seals and paint get done first, and only afterwards does the rotten floor pan show up. This sometimes costs 20 to 40 percent more with a worse result, so Knepper advises starting with the foundation and not skimping on panels.

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Can I add more power and better brakes during a VW Beetle restoration?

Yes, at Knepper Bugs & more you choose the engine, brakes and suspension to suit your driving style: from a Type 1 engine to a performance-tuned drivetrain, from stock brakes to the 944 Turbo brake, and from classic car suspension to a track setup.

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