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Importing and Registering a Kombi From Peru
Have you ever thought about importing a Kombi from the US or South America? If you're like me, you've probably trawled all the advertising websites...

Storing your Kombi. What Not to Do!
I’m sure this post will be incredibly useful to many of you. Let’s be honest, most of us don’t drive our Kombis as much as we should, especially du...

Grandpas 1971 Lowlight Kombi. Then and Now
I love sharing the story about my 71 Kombi. Thinking about it, it's what got me into all this in the first place. This is probably one if the first...

Brake Repairs to a 1972 VW Beetle Superbug
When restoring a VW Beetle, everyone loves to talk about improving power and performance. Unfortunately that isn't much good if you can't stop. Mak...

Kombi Rust Repairs: 1961 VW Splitcreen Samba Roof
The Samba roof, with its array of skylight windows and iconic sliding canvas, is one of the most distinctive features of the 1961 VW Kombi, making ...

We are Hiring for an Administrative Coordinator
About Us:Righteous Kombis specialises in repairing, restoring, and distributing classic Volkswagen vehicles and parts. With over 14 years of indust...

A Journey Through the History of the Volkswagen
Welcome to Righteous Kombis' blog post! Today, we're taking you on a journey through the awesome history of Volkswagen, from its humble beginnings...

The Importance of Maintaining the Braking System on your Classic VW
Owning a classic VW Kombi is a dream come true for many many. These iconic vehicles capture the spirit of adventure and nostalgia. As you hit the o...

Repairing a South African VW Split Screen Kombi
This is a very unique bus to Australia. A factory 1974 split screen right hand drive. These were built in South Africa up to the mid 70's and were ...

Split Window Kombi in the Shop for Some Rust Repairs and Odd Jobs
Here we have another beautiful T1 split screen Kombi in the shop for a bunch of jobs. Having been restored around 10 years ago, it's still looking ...

Saying Goodbye to our VW T3 Trakka Campervan
One of the best things about this job is having the opportunity to own and enjoy so many cool classic VW's. I don't often get the chance to enjoy t...

Bringing an Air-cooled T3 Back to Life
I am not ashamed to admit that 13 years ago when I first started getting in to old Kombis, the T3 I thought was really quite lame, boring and boxy....

Rust Repairs to 1972 Poptop Camper
We were lucky enough to be given the opportunity to help restore this beautiful solid 72 lowlight Kombi. At first glance it looked very solid. On closer inspection we found some nasties lurking behind the paint. Overall it's still one of the best we've seen in a while but being 50+ years old it's hard to escape rust.

Rust Prevention for your Beloved Classic VW Kombi
So let's talk about rust prevention.
Rust pretty well has to be the biggest fear most Kombi owners have. We get asked all the time. What can I do t...