A German auto mechanic knows German cars. Here are some fun facts about the Volkswagen Company. You might not know these surprising facts about the maker of the famous Beetle.
German Auto Mechanic Talks VW
Volkswagen means “The People’s Car,” but it was originally named KdF Wagen for “kraft durch Freude” or “strength through joy.” The person behind this car for the people was none other than Adolph Hitler. He wanted a car that could hold 2 adults and 3 children, was fairly inexpensive and could go as fast as 100km/hr.
The Beetle, or what we refer to as The Bug, was born in 1938, but wasn’t really introduced into the USA until 1949. It had an explosion of popularity in the 1950s, because it was so affordable. Aside from that, people loved it because they could customize it into a dune buggy or race car. By 1970, Bug sales peaked and the Japanese cars started to take over. The Beetle was done by 2003.
The VW bus was created out of necessity. The experimental department of the factory needed a transport vehicle. They modified a flatbed truck by moving the cab forward and then covering the rear flatbed. Hence, the VW Bus Camper was born.
VW is one of the largest bus and truck manufacturers in South America. They also race those trucks in the Brazilian Formula Truck championship! So, it isn’t just the hopped up Bug that people like to use to go fast. Of course, the VW company is also Porsche, so it all makes sense.
A1 Performance Auto Repairs VW Cars
A1 Performance Auto Repair has German auto mechanics that are certified to work on VW bugs, buses, Porsches and other German vehicles. Stop by our Sunnyvale location to meet the owner and the crew to talk about your German car. We’d love to give your car the special care it deserves.
