The Bug Club

We've had a lot of people ask for repair shop recommendations lately, so I thought it's time we put together a list of shops & experts all over New England.

Please comment with the name of the shop you use and what they are great at (Engine, General Repair, Paint & Body, Upholstery, Etc.). Once we have a good list I will add a directory to the site.

Lets help people keep their VWs going!

Henry from Bellingham Imports: 172 Mendon Street Bellingham MA 508-966-2054

Beetle Bug III 333 Central St, Hudson, MA. 01749. (978) 562.6800

That sounds like a great idea. Can we also include new & used parts sources? Chuck

The other 64 bug at August 3, 2019 at 7:56 AM

That sounds like a great idea. Can we also include new & used parts sources? Chuck

Yes your favorite parts sources too!

I want to second the Bellingham Imports suggested above. I’ve sent a few buggy friends there and all have been more than happy. 

Anyone know of a shop that can do a proper alignment on a 68 beetle, Lowell/Nashua area

Preservation Auto Werks - Brentwood, NH

Steve at July 25, 2019 at 4:38 PM

Beetle Bug III 333 Central St, Hudson, MA. 01749. (978) 562.6800

Great shop many years experance with vintage VW. Stop in and say hi to the Trombetta Boys.

Whats the difference between being a "member and limited member"?

Are dues due on a particular date each year or a year from your last payment?

STEVE at March 17, 2020 at 9:24 AM

Whats the difference between being a "member and limited member"?

Are dues due on a particular date each year or a year from your last payment?

Hi Steve dues are due each calendar year on 1/1. Dues are $15 per year and can be paid on the site, by mail, or in person.

"Limited members" are just folks who have joind the site but have not yet become club members

"Members" are full club members

If someone joins the club I will change their "status". I try, but don't always change it back if the members don't pay their dues the next year, so it's not an exact tally of current membership. Also not all club members are online.

Thanks I did pay my dues and received a stcker in the mail but am listed as a limited member is their more to becoming a member then paying dues?

STEVE at March 21, 2020 at 10:27 AM

Thanks I did pay my dues and received a stcker in the mail but am listed as a limited member is their more to becoming a member then paying dues?

Steve send me an email "[email protected]" with your name & address and I'll get it straightned out for you. Thanks Jason

Hi, I am glad to have found your site. I have a 1972 dune buggy that was given to me many years ago that has been sitting dormant for many years in my garage that I am finally getting around to having restored.  I am interested in finding a shop to take on this project and was looking for some information.  I am in Newburyport, MA so any local shop anyone could recommend would be great.  I am assuming it needs a lot of work so this would be a longer term project.  

Thanks, Jim

we use Herk ent. in sandown. Don has been working on VW's for alot of years. he's very reasonable on labor and loves seeing VW's come in and keep running.