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Sat Jan 20, 2007 6:07 pm

pretty much everytime i needed something for my 68 i get it all from wolfsburgwest...i will continue to buy from them...only issue i had once was the chrome piece that went along the rear window louvers..it didnt fit right but o well.

Wed Feb 14, 2007 12:53 pm

I ordered some fender beading last week and some miscellaneous 40hp items two nights ago. Everything arrived in great shape and faster than expected. Thanks WW - look forward to doing business with you again soon!

Mon Feb 19, 2007 7:38 pm

Another shipment from Wolfsburg West. All new seals for a '70 Bus. Ordered it Friday, got it Monday - the holiday weekend slowed it down a couple of days. Shipping is still quick, items were still boxed great, and they threw in some freebees. A+

Fri Feb 23, 2007 1:45 pm

IN2VWS wrote: I am sure WW sells great products. Unfortunately I will probably never get to try them.
I am in Australia, and the shipping prices quoted with the online ordering sytem are very high, and there are no cheaper options offered like USPS.

I was after a set of seat pads for my '65 single cab......$98.95 + $409.00 for shipping. I am expecting to get them here for free, but $409 seems a bit rich for me.

When I order online from WW I use the comments block to specify USPS. You could try that and request the charge estimate via email before shipment is made due to your location. I sent an engine tool, small, to New Zealand for 12.00. Once WW knows who and where you are, shipping USPS should not be a problem. Email them and discuss it. Address it to the owner. I think his name is Tony but if I am wrong you can find his name in one of these threads or address the email to the owner. If that does not work, tell them to ship it to me and I will ship it to you for what it cost me, no more. Trouble is I am on the East coast, they are on the West coast, then I would have to ship it back the the West coast where it would leave for your country. Much simplier if WW will do it.

Sat Feb 24, 2007 7:30 pm

Yet another order received from WW yesterday - I swear half of my paycheck is going to be devoted to them! :) Wonderfully quick shipping and items always arrive in great shape as advertised.

Sun Feb 25, 2007 12:07 am

pandanom wrote: IN2VWS wrote: I am sure WW sells great products. Unfortunately I will probably never get to try them.
I am in Australia, and the shipping prices quoted with the online ordering sytem are very high, and there are no cheaper options offered like USPS.

I was after a set of seat pads for my '65 single cab......$98.95 + $409.00 for shipping. I am expecting to get them here for free, but $409 seems a bit rich for me.

When I order online from WW I use the comments block to specify USPS. You could try that and request the charge estimate via email before shipment is made due to your location. I sent an engine tool, small, to New Zealand for 12.00. Once WW knows who and where you are, shipping USPS should not be a problem. Email them and discuss it. Address it to the owner. I think his name is Tony but if I am wrong you can find his name in one of these threads or address the email to the owner. If that does not work, tell them to ship it to me and I will ship it to you for what it cost me, no more. Trouble is I am on the East coast, they are on the West coast, then I would have to ship it back the the West coast where it would leave for your country. Much simplier if WW will do it.

WW will not ship via USPS. I have used them for years having parts shipped to Australia and its just the way it is. Yeh its expensive, but we are a long way away!!
They use FedEx and UPS because its easier for tracking and insurance for them, and they get pick ups several times a day. Setting up for USPS for the sake of a few Aussies is not viable.
Their service and shipping is amazing, I have had orders on my door within 7 days of placing the order.
Its common to pay way more for shipping than parts, same with CB performance too, but great service.

Im loving it now living in the US.... I take everything for my 63 single cab each time I go home.

Fri Mar 09, 2007 2:14 pm

wolfsburg west is the best ever!!

very satasfied customer.

shippings gets here quick, rubber seals are top notch, as well as their paint.
even the t shirt is cool!

Fri Mar 09, 2007 11:19 pm

I love WW!!! They rock. Half my ragtop came from them...

Sat Mar 10, 2007 2:30 am

stevie_z wrote: The first order was placed on a Sunday evening via their online ordering system, and on Friday, 5 p.m. the parts box was delivered - in Austria! 5 days from California to good old Europe, door to door.

That just blows my mind! How killer is that?

I don't even consider buying from anyone else if I know it's a item carried by W.West. Being in So Cal it's hard to beat their shipping time and cost. I can't drive there for the same price the shipping cost. And I get it in just about the same amount of time. I'm sold!

Mon Mar 12, 2007 12:09 pm

Nothing but stellar experiences with WW, have been ordering from them for 15+ years. An Tony is one hell of a nice guy too...

Wed Mar 14, 2007 2:43 pm

I've ordered more from them than I care to admit to my wife over the last several years and have to echo most people's sentiments that they are a great company to deal with. A fair amount of my bus is rolling with WW parts and my Beetle will probably soon be as well.

Tue Mar 20, 2007 5:03 am

dubcustoms wrote: pandanom wrote: IN2VWS wrote: I am sure WW sells great products. Unfortunately I will probably never get to try them.
I am in Australia, and the shipping prices quoted with the online ordering sytem are very high, and there are no cheaper options offered like USPS.

I was after a set of seat pads for my '65 single cab......$98.95 + $409.00 for shipping. I am expecting to get them here for free, but $409 seems a bit rich for me.

When I order online from WW I use the comments block to specify USPS. You could try that and request the charge estimate via email before shipment is made due to your location. I sent an engine tool, small, to New Zealand for 12.00. Once WW knows who and where you are, shipping USPS should not be a problem. Email them and discuss it. Address it to the owner. I think his name is Tony but if I am wrong you can find his name in one of these threads or address the email to the owner. If that does not work, tell them to ship it to me and I will ship it to you for what it cost me, no more. Trouble is I am on the East coast, they are on the West coast, then I would have to ship it back the the West coast where it would leave for your country. Much simplier if WW will do it.

WW will not ship via USPS. I have used them for years having parts shipped to Australia and its just the way it is. Yeh its expensive, but we are a long way away!!
They use FedEx and UPS because its easier for tracking and insurance for them, and they get pick ups several times a day. Setting up for USPS for the sake of a few Aussies is not viable.
Their service and shipping is amazing, I have had orders on my door within 7 days of placing the order.
Its common to pay way more for shipping than parts, same with CB performance too, but great service.

Im loving it now living in the US.... I take everything for my 63 single cab each time I go home.

I had WW send the parcel to a friend in the US. He then sent the parcel to me (Airmail). The total shipping cost was $98.00, compared to $430.00 from WW.
No complaints about the quality of WW products. Very nice.

Tue Mar 20, 2007 1:18 pm

That's the way to go. Next time tell them the cheapest way, it will still go Air.

Tue Mar 20, 2007 3:25 pm

For people outside the USA who are tempted by stuff from the USA that is expensive to ship or vendors that will not ship outside the USA, there are services out there that will give you a USA mail address to use, and they will forward your mail and hopefully charge a more reasonable rate.

Wed Mar 21, 2007 11:43 pm

i dealt with ww and all i have to say is wow.......i dont think that there is any better out there.l...but thats just me......i ordered at 4pm and got it the NEXT DAY at 8am.....wow ive even asked if they were hiring in there warehouse.............dude if you have to let off steam:oops: ....beat your meat :x :shock: :o :D 8)

Fri Mar 23, 2007 4:58 am

Hello,
I’m from Switzerland. I’ve ordered online from WW to buy parts. I’ve entered my credit card numbers, etc…all was OK.
And I’ve received this mail this morning:

« Thank you for your internet order. Wolfsburg West policy with first time customers requires a legible copy of the credit card, front and back with the signature on the card along with your signature below with a note authorizing us to charge your card or you may provide us with a copy of your drivers license. This is to protect you, as our valued customer, as well as Wolfsburg West from fraud. You may e-mail me directly or fax to 1.951.549.0580. Your order has been placed on hold until we hear from you. »

Has anyone had the same mail : can I send a copy of my credit card, front and back (I’ve already entered the informations from my credit card when I bought on WW online shop) : my bank says NO, you can easily understand why.

Thanks

Fri Mar 23, 2007 5:49 am

nane_cox wrote: Hello,
I’m from Switzerland. I’ve ordered online from WW to buy parts. I’ve entered my credit card numbers, etc…all was OK.
And I’ve received this mail this morning:

« Thank you for your internet order. Wolfsburg West policy with first time customers requires a legible copy of the credit card, front and back with the signature on the card along with your signature below with a note authorizing us to charge your card or you may provide us with a copy of your drivers license. This is to protect you, as our valued customer, as well as Wolfsburg West from fraud. You may e-mail me directly or fax to 1.951.549.0580. Your order has been placed on hold until we hear from you. »

Has anyone had the same mail : can I send a copy of my credit card, front and back (I’ve already entered the informations from my credit card when I bought on WW online shop) : my bank says NO, you can easily understand why.

Thanks

Try confirming the message by calling them or emailing the address on their website. I'd never send the info they requested. That is just asking for trouble.

Fri Mar 23, 2007 8:05 am

Try confirming the message by calling them or emailing the address on their website

I'm waiting for their answer. Perhaps rather a payPal...
Thanks

Fri Mar 23, 2007 11:46 am

I believe that I got the same email on my first order, I can't remember for sure as it was about 18 months ago. I believe that I sent a copy of the drivers license and all was well. I have not had any issues with identity theft. I would not send the card as that would allow anyone that might intercept the mail to use it. I think that I sent it by email also.

I've used them quite a bit and as a matter of fact just placed an order for almost $500.00 this morning. I love them. :D

Fri Mar 23, 2007 1:20 pm

I recently placed another large order (+/- $2000). Part of the order was a complete split bus rear bumper - overriders, tubes, brackets. It fit together like poop. It required lots of grinding, drilling, bending, and once it was on the bus, it needed lots of tweaking to get it to sit straight and to even get the bracket holes lined up to the frame. The rest of the order was perfect, and all the parts are quality - I know that WW will discontinue parts if they're not up to snuff; I don't know how this bumper got through QC. If you're in the market for a rear split bumper, I'd recommend buying OG, and getting it straightened.