When it comes to old vehicles, you've come to the right place! Through our passion for the T3 bus, we have built up experience and networks over many years in order to maintain, repair and of course restore your van in the best possible way. Here in Buchholz you will find a fully equipped workshop where your little one is the focus. We treat every vehicle as if it were our own and attach great importance to professional repairs. Regardless of whether it concerns maintenance after hibernation or surgery on the open engine - with us your VW bus is in the best hands. Even though our focus is on the VW T3/T4 bus, we are interested and knowledgeable in all types of vehicles. Thanks to our extensive cooperation with body and paint workshops in the Hamburg area, we are able to carry out all necessary work, including restoration. We are a contact point for everyone who is not just looking for a car workshop, but for those who value specialist advice, share a passion for cars, want to talk shop together or for those who simply want to get an idea of our workshop world for themselves. We cordially invite you to come by and take a seat under the palm tree in the sand to get to know each other.
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The VW T3, also known as the third generation Volkswagen Transporter or simply "Bulli", is a small van manufactured by Volkswagen from 1979 to 1992. It is the successor to the VW T2 and was available in various body styles, including Transporter, Estate, Caravelle, Multivan and Camper.
The VW T3 was available with a variety of petrol and diesel engines. The gasoline engines included air-cooled boxer engines such as the well-known 1.6L and 2.0L, as well as water-cooled engines such as the 1.9L water boxer. The diesel engines included various versions of the water-cooled 1.6L and 1.9L diesel engine.
The VW T3 was offered with various transmission types, including manual transmissions with 4 or 5 speeds and automatic transmissions.
The VW T3 was offered in various body styles, including the Transporter with a closed loading area, the station wagon with windows on the sides, the Caravelle as a luxury version, the Multivan with a versatile interior and various camping versions such as the Westfalia Camper.
Although the VW T3 is considered robust and reliable, some common problems can arise, including rust in critical areas such as wheel arches and underbody, engine problems such as leaking head gaskets or fuel supply problems with diesel engines.
Regular maintenance is crucial to maintaining the lifespan and performance of your VW T3. This includes regular oil changes, inspections of the engine, brakes and chassis, as well as checking and, if necessary, replacing wear parts such as brake pads, spark plugs and filters.
Although some parts for the VW T3 may no longer be available directly from Volkswagen, there are a variety of manufacturers and dealers that offer replacement parts and accessories for the VW T3. There is also an active community of enthusiasts who exchange ideas and help each other when it comes to maintaining and repairing VW T3 vehicles.
Arrival by bus or train:
From Hamburg, take the A1 or A7 towards Bremen and take the Dibbersen or Rade exit. You can reach us by train via Buchholz or Sprötze train station.
From Bremen, take the A1 towards Hamburg and take the Rade exit. You can reach us by train via Buchholz or Sprötze train station.
From Hanover, take the A7 towards Hamburg, change the motorway at Maschener Kreuz onto the A1 towards Bremen and take the Dibbersen or Rade exit. You can reach us by train via Buchholz or Sprötze train station.
From Lübeck, take the A1 towards Bremen and take the Dibbersen or Rade exit. You can reach us by train via Buchholz or Sprötze train station.
From Kiel, take the A7 towards Hamburg, change the motorway at the Hamburg Südwest motorway junction to the A261/A1 towards Bremen and take the Dibbersen or Rade exit. You can reach us by train via Buchholz or Sprötze train station.
Do you have a question about the restoration or our van rental in general? Feel free to write to us and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
