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• Vehicle Names
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Wed, 1 Oct 2008 13:15:53 -0700
  As I read the posts on this list, I'm more than a little surprised how many people have names for their vehicles. Do...
• Re: : Re: Tag an SUV today
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Tue, 26 Dec 2000 19:32:41 -0800
  ...Modern vehicles pollute much less than > vehicles of 15 years ago. The vanagon is probably no worse than any other > similar vehicle of its...
• Re: '80?/bizarre van ebay
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 12:06:36 -0700
  ...Wed, 3 Mar 2004 10:46:30 -0800 we are selling this vehicle for a charity and have no history on this vehicle, we...
• Re: If You're Against Mandatory Daytime Running Lights...
  Historical mailing list - coyote
  Thu, 17 Sep 1998 11:42:18 -0700
  ...Daytime two-vehicle crashes involving vehicles approaching from the front or side were reduced by about 28% for the daytime running light equipped vehicles...
• (long)Importing Westys for Canadian Citizens
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chen
  Thu, 9 Oct 1997 22:45:00 -0400
  ...The importer must have proof that the vehicle is a Canadian version and that he or she owned the vehicle prior to changing residence...
• 91 Westy in Hackensack, NJ
  Historical mailing list - Spevacek, James P.
  Wed, 25 Sep 1996 17:14:16 -0500
  ...The vehicle was transported to NJ and was then stolen. The thieves did a major number on this vehicle. They ripped the transmittion out...
• Re: Dash Cluster Needed, '86+
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:58:27 -0400
  ...The feds, by the Interstate Commerce clause, can legitimately control requirements for vehicles involved in interstate commerce. All others, nope, that's up to...
• automobile shipping horror stories?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 29 Jan 2005 01:33:28 EST
  has anyone here who had a vanagon (or other vehicle) shipped cross country had any horrible experiences? i have talked to a few listers...
• Towing?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Thu, 11 May 2000 08:45:08 -0400
  ...Both vehicles have standard transmission. Is there such a thing as a bar that would connect the two hitches together (bar with a ball...
• Re: German Ebay
  Historical mailing list - Pierce
  Mon, 1 Nov 2004 21:11:10 -0500
  ...Purchase the vehicle. Not as easy as it sounds due to the different methods used in Germany for vehicle transfer. STEP #2: Sign a...
• Re: Importing a vehicle to USA - need advice
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sun, 29 Oct 2006 19:18:52 -0800
  ...Importing a vehicle to USA - need advice I have friends who have imported dozens of vehicles. from Vespas, to Mercedes S class. No major...
• Re: German Ebay
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Mon, 1 Nov 2004 18:33:42 -0800
  How can one look at this "list of vehicles that are certified by the US gov."? Where would I find it? Zoltan ----- Original Message...
• Re: So What's Wrong with this Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:41:07 -0800
  ...08/04/2005WAUSAUKEE, WI Motor Vehicle Dept.TITLE (Title #:05216F30176) EXCLUDED/EXEMPT09/13/2005SEATTLE, WA Motor Vehicle Dept.TITLE09/13/2005SEATTLE, WA Motor Vehicle...
• Re: Attn: Vehicle Importers (LVC)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:27:58 -0700
  ...Any vehicle greater the 25 years old can be imported without issue, they are exempt. Any vehicle greater than 21 years old is exempt...
• Need help locating expansion valve
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Fri, 2 Aug 2002 19:55:49 -0400
  I have a defective expansion valve on my vehicle, and no one can cross reference the number. Maybe you can help. It is a...
• Survey - True Value Vehicle Insurance Premiums / Last Call
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:13:40 -0700
  Volks, Haven't received very many replies from those that have "True Value Vehicle Insurance ". If you have such a policy, please share your...
• Re: Going south again, to buy a Westy, i need info on US/state law.
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 29 Dec 2003 11:54:04 -0800
  Ben, Here in California, every vehicle owner is issued a "Certificate of Title", often called a pink slip. This is the piece of paper...
• Re: costco 15" tires
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Tue, 17 Jan 2006 20:31:34 EST
  ...This does not apply to Dual Wheel vehicles or vehicles with different size tires on the front and rear of the vehicle. " (from costco...
• Re: starting and engine immobilizer
  Historical mailing list - Bernie
  Tue, 3 Aug 2010 11:41:47 -0700
  ...The immobilizer light shuts off as it should when activated but vehicle will not start. It has never done this when vehicle is cold...
• Re: VANAGON INSURANCE
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 4 Feb 2007 12:03:38 -0700
  ...There are caveats >>>though, the vehicle cannot be your only insured vehicle, you must >>>have house insurance (i.e. it can't be your...
• Re: importing from Canada
  Historical mailing list - Ian Cameron
  Thu, 10 Feb 2000 14:42:22 -0800
  At 02:47 PM 2/9/00 -0500, Todd Kaderabek wrote: >Anyone have any experience buying a Canadian vehicle, and bringing it into >the...
• Re: first time buyer
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 20 Jan 2011 10:26:10 -0600
  ...They should not buy a 20-30 year old vehicle and I > would generally decline to be the one who sold them one. Some...
• Re: [WetWesties] Washington state...changes in vehicle licensing rules..
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 2 Mar 2011 19:25:13 -0700
  ...Re: [WetWesties] Washington state...changes in vehicle licensing |rules.. | |What the poster said, read down, is that the NEW vehicle must meet the |California...
• Re: Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 14 Oct 2010 10:02:20 -0500
  ...Tom, does this include the new "long life" coolants? Of course, this does not apply to our vehicles, but some vehicle makers now say...
• Re: South Africa VANAGON
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 12:13:09 -0700
  ...The import regs say that the "Substantially the same as" exceptions are for vehicles of the same model year as the approved one they...
• Re: OIL FILTERS?
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 15:42:00 -0700
  ...German vehicles are not Chevys. German vehicles are not Chevys. ...
• Re: FS nice Dehler Profi on Samba - IMPORTS
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 02:37:16 -0500
  ...any vehicle that was originally sold in a country >other than Canada. Vehicles that were imported by their owners into Canada >are required to...
• Re: Converting 'Salvage' to 'Clean' title? How honest is it?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 9 Mar 2003 11:45:20 +1300
  >Are we all being as honest about a vehicles past as we would expect another >seller to be? The whole idea of "salvage" title...
• Re: extra precautions on fuelin up.
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Tue, 6 Dec 2005 14:19:32 -0800
  Beg to differ, Actually the body metal of a vehicle resting on rubber tires is not a "true" ground. However, it does offer a...
• Vanagon Importing Costs? LONG
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Michael Gronski
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 17:54:50 -0400
  ...Importers of motor vehicles must file form HS-7 (available at ports of entry) at the time a vehicle is imported to declare whether...
• Re: [WetWesties] BLACKBREARD - the debacle ESCALATES
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:45:02 -0800
  ...By keeping > the vehicle you will agree that this vehicle is totaled and you CAN NEVER > FILE ANY CLAIM against this vehicle for the...
• Car insurance renewal time! What a drag!
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Thu, 16 Jul 2015 16:17:45 -0700
  ...1 VEHICLE THAN FOR BOTH VEHICLES with the multi car discount!!! If I put both vehicles on Progressive, even with a multi-vehicle discount...
• Re: Vanagon vs Alternative Vehicles
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 26 May 2004 20:12:30 +1200
  ...There is a >Yahoo group for these vehicles for those who want to learn more. The current VW LT is the same vehicle also...
• Re: Emissions, Was: AC While Camping
  Historical mailing list - Richard Duvernay
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:36:47 -0700
  ...The refusal to test a vehicle for those reasons shall not excuse or exempt the vehicle from compliance with all applicable requirements of this...
• Re: 88 toyota van from japan on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 13:32:54 -0700
  ...This Vehicle Was Not Dismantled and reassembled to get around registration, this vehicle was registered by the book!" any guesses as to how he...
• Re: Comments on VW Vanagon Westfalia Camper Bus - 1985
  Historical mailing list - Clifford P Gottschalk
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 14:40:32 -0500
  ...CARFAX has not inspected this vehicle. It may > > have problems that > > have not been reported to CARFAX. CARFAX recommends > > a vehicle > > inspection by a...
• Re: craigslist paying
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 17 Apr 2015 09:50:43 -0700
  ...Paying For a Vehicle Let me add one other caveat to this thread. In addition to the money transfer is also the transfer of...
• Re: WARNING: SOUTH AFRICAN QUAD LIGHT GRILLES INCITE ROAD RAGE
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 27 Nov 2002 18:40:50 -0800
  ...Rear mounted fog lights to make vehicle visible to vehicles behind. Driving Lights: Front of vehicle, mounted just about anywhere, usually very bright, intended...
• Re: break-ins was Re: Alarm choices: was Today somebody got into my van
  Historical mailing list - Bernie Steininger
  Tue, 3 May 2011 10:06:24 -0700
  ...All other things being equal the thief will select a vehicle without any deterrent. I have been parked next to a vehicle where the...
• Re: Air Cooled Search & Rescue Team
  Historical mailing list - Michael Perry
  Sun, 22 Sep 1996 15:37:54 -0700
  Northcoast Internet wrote: > > What are the legal ramifications/issues involved in rescuing > an abandoned vehicle? I have had my eye on a bug carcass...
• Re: Fw: Re: is your Vanagon your main/only vehicle?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 10 May 2001 08:53:06 -0700
  ...is your Vanagon your main/only vehicle? > I bought a brand new '87 Westy to be used as a my family's second vehicle...
• Re: Vehicle taxes
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 18 May 2001 11:57:09 -0400
  Annual Vehicle Tax Bill? What is that? Jay in DE Steve Cotsford <Cotsford@aol.com> on 05/18/2001 11:40:24 AM Please...
• Re: Multi-vehicle insurance deals?
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 11:34:51 -0700
  ...Message ----- > Anyone recommend auto insurance for those of us with multiplying vehicles? > I remember insurance discussion when I bought my Vanagon, and went with...
• Re: Syncro as a daily driver?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 9 Dec 2009 10:21:39 -0500
  ...Three vehicles vs. one vehicle becomes moot in that context, since it is the total vehicle mileage that matters. If, over my life, I...
• Re: Towing Syncro Westy on Rental Trailer
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 1 Jun 2009 13:48:11 -0400
  ...Typically you show up with the tow vehicle, and get the dolly/trailer. You do not load the vehicle being towed then and there...
• Re: South Africa VANAGON
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 13:11:00 -0700
  As I understand it, Canada is even harder than the US when it comes to late model vehicles, see: <http://www.tc.gc.ca...
• Re: Attn: Vehicle Importers (LVC)
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Fri, 15 Jun 2012 15:56:41 +0000
  ...The vehicle being "X" years old) can the vehicle > be imported as is, or does it have to also be modified (DOT & EPA) as...
• Re: Value of a Rolling Chasis to a scrap yard
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:25:34 EST
  ...Minimizes the > disposal of stripped stolen vehicles by chop shops. > > PA is the same way.. you cannot scrap a vehicle without a title here...
• Fw: Re: is your Vanagon your main/only vehicle?
  Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
  Thu, 10 May 2001 09:46:58 -0500
  I bought a brand new '87 Westy to be used as a my family's second vehicle. I believe in preventative maintenance and addressing...
• Friday post: Why are new vehicles connected to the Net?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 21 Aug 2015 08:11:50 -0700
  ...What, we are supposed to believe that buying a 'connected' vehicle will lessen the possibility of these glitches happening? Layer on a bit more...
• Re: Anyone have a spare automatic starter?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 5 Oct 2011 19:41:41 -0400
  ...The tow is all about you - not the vehicle. Ask them about that. They have towed vehicles for me that I was driving, but...
• Re: Tires.. Again..Insurance reasons...
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 21 Jun 2015 14:34:46 +0000
  "...If the vehicle was sold with some understeer (when the rear end loses traction first)..." I think you mean "oversteer" here. Stephen On Sunday...
• Re: Take a look at the new T-5 Camper.
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 14 Sep 2005 12:38:13 -0600
  ...If the vehicle is less than a certain age it is automatically inspected and valued as a new vehicle regardless of miles and actual...
• Re: insurance
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 10 Nov 2017 22:20:47 +0000
  ...1984 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON CAMPER Describe your day-to-day usage of the vehicle. 1) How is this vehicle used? 2) Is this vehicle used...
• proper links to vehicle import Very special expedition Syncro for sale in the US
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 7 Jun 2010 13:40:19 -0700
  ...Smart Links] *Clearing Customs <http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/clearing/>* *Exporting a Motor Vehicle<http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/basic...
• Re: Converting a salvage title in CA
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 11 Mar 2003 05:09:06 EST
  ...a buddy of mine in atlanta got a good title for a cabriolet he bought that way. >> Chris et al., Nevermind how the vehicle...
• What Service Do I Need?
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Fri, 28 Feb 1997 14:42:42 -0500 (EST)
  ...This is low kms for the age of the vehicle. He went by the book as far as servicing the vehicle however, he only...
• Re: Enforcers (friday)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 9 Nov 2012 15:52:20 -0800
  ...Among other stupid laws enacted was the classic "When meeting another vehicle at an interection you must stop until the other vehicle has proceeded...
• Oil in exhaust
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Apr 1996 19:37:04 -0400
  ...It seems to only happen when the vehicle is cold. The vehicle is a 1980 Vanagon, w/ a 2 bbl Weber. Could the valves...
• Overseas travel questions, especially for Britain
  Historical mailing list - Rob Gunter
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 08:15:18 -0400
  Greetings All, Unless you have a special purpose vehicle and plan to do some serious overlanding with a full on expedition vehicle (like to...