Links to information about fixing Mk1 Golfs, forums, guides, and where to buy parts online

A list of websites, forums, and online stores which I've found useful for information, guides, instructions, tutorials, asking questions, or finding and buying parts.

Last updated: 21 May 2026

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• Information, guides, manuals, and resources
• Online spare parts shops
• Forums and help
• Graphics, stickers, and decals

Information, guides, manuals, and resources

• Online Mk1 Golf workshop manual - from on workshop-manuals.com
• Cabby Info - fantastic resource for Mk1 Golf Cabriolet information, guides, and troubleshooting.
  • See in particular Cabby Info's excellent list of Mk1 repair manuals. 
• Mk1 Golf Owners Club UK technical guides - a collection of useful DIY guides.
• Volkswagen Owners Club - Mk1 Rabbit Mods and DIY- User created list of guides for maintenance and mods.
  • Check out Briano's excellent list of How to guides
• The Bad Habit Rabbit - DIY Mk1 Golf/Rabbit modifications and other information.
• BrokeVW - Mk1 gearbox repair information.
• Meyle - remanufacturer of parts (not an online store). Good for finding part ID numbers.
• Dacabby - a Mk1 Cabriolet restoration and modification project.
• My list of common part numbers - very much a work in progress list
• 3D printable part files - 3D printer files for replacement parts
• List of body kit manufacturers - current and classic body kit manufacturers

See also my guides - instructions, with photos, for at-home Mk1 Golf maintenance and repairs.

Online spare parts shops

• Heritage Parts Centre - 🇬🇧 UK based seller, wide range of parts for many classic VWs. Has dedicated shipping to Australia, US, and EU.
• Mk1 Autohaus - 🇺🇸 US based seller, general good range of parts  (appears this site is no longer running)
• AutohausAZ - 🇺🇸 US based seller for many Euro car parts.
• ClassicEuroParts.com - 🇪🇺 EU based seller, good for body panels and exteriod trim. Ships globally.
• Crazy Quiff's - 🇬🇧 UK based, great knowledge, worth seeing if you can request or track down parts.
• Classic VW - 🇬🇧 UK based, great range of Mk1 parts, may be some issues with international delivery.
• VWGolf1 - 🇬🇧 UK based store, good general range of parts.
• Mick Motors - 🇭🇲 Australia based store for general old VW parts.
• Techtonics Tuning - 🇺🇸 US based performance parts (eg exhuast, suspension).
• Mk1 Golf Specialist - 🇬🇧 UK based, eBay store, many interior and exterior trim pieces.
• B and B Components - 🇬🇧 UK based, eBay store, wide range of parts for many cars.
• Mecatechnic - 🇫🇷 France based, very decent range of parts for many Euro cars.
• Rock Auto - 🇺🇸 US based, large spares wholesaler, large range of parts for many different cars.
• Pelican Parts - 🇺🇸 US based, specialises mainly in parts for classic German cars.
• Classic Factory Shop - 🇵🇱 Poland based, has good range of parts though some are specialty orders.
• Broke VW - 🇺🇸 US based, specialises in parts for 5 speed (020) gearbox (also has great guides).
• MK1 Golf Owners Club UK classifieds - 🇬🇧 UK based, forum based buying and selling

Forums and help

• The Mk1 Golf Owners Club UK - Great forum, lots of knowledgeable users.
• Volkswagen Owners Club - Rabbit forums - Mk1/Rabbit section of the North American based Volkswagen Owners Club forums.
• VW Vortex - Forum and news site for all VWs.
• VWWatercooled - Australian Forum and news site for VAG cars.
• Mk1 Golf AUS Facebook group - Australian Facebook group, good for trading spares and finding information.
• Mk1 Golf Owners Club Facebook group - Global Facebook group, good for asking for information.
• Pelican Parts Forum - Mainly focused around BMW, Mercedes, and Porsche, but could be useful for classic VW information too.
• r/MK1Golf - Sub-reddit for general Mk1 Golf posts.

Graphics, stickers, and decals

• Mark One Graphics - specialises in MK1 decals (ships to US only).
• Grafshed.co.uk - decals and stickers for many cars, including Mk1s.