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Aircooled VW Portland OR


One of the most iconic vehicles of all time, Volkswagen remains one of the most prominent vehicles driven today. Known for their stout German engineering and fuel efficiency, the Volkswagen is one of the most popular cars worldwide.

At Trafton’s Foreign Auto we staff factory trained technicians and VW enthusiasts and know exactly what it takes to care for your Volkswagen, whether it’s a Classic Aircooled or late model water-cooled VW.

 

 

Why An Aircooled Engine?

Even though most people believe the aircooled engine is an outdated piece of automotive equipment for personal vehicles, they still have their benefits. Aircooled engines have been known to be very durable and long-lasting. Also, since they require less parts than the water-cooled engine, air-cooled engines are considerably lighter. Here is a list of the benefits to having a classic aircooled engine:

  • Durability
  • Less parts, lighter weight
  • No risk of coolant freezing
  • Warm up faster
  • Easy to maintain and repair

With every piece of equipment, there are disadvantages of course. While the aircooled engine doesn’t run the risk of freezing in cold temperatures, it does run the risk of overheating. That’s why it’s important to maintain the engine and its fans to keep your engine up and running. At Trafton’s Foreign Auto, we can make sure your engine stays in peak performance shape! That’s why we’re one of the most trusted names for aircooled VW repair, contact us today!

 

 

Variety of Aircooled VW Repairs

Even though the last aircooled VW’s imported into the US was in 1983, we still perform repairs and maintenance on these beautiful cars. If you own one of these Volkswagen models listed, then we are happy to help you with your VW in any way you need.

  • Beetle (Type 1)
  • Micro Bus (Type 2)
  • Karmann Ghia
  • Bay Window Bus
  • Thing Type 181
  • Square Back, FastBack & Notch Back (Type 3)
  • Wagon (Type 4)

 

 

Pre & Post Purchase Inspections

Are you a collector of classic cars and looking to purchase a classic VW with an aircooled engine? We can make sure it’s all good to go! Even if you buy one that needs an aircooled engine repair, we are more than willing to make sure you get the highest quality of service possible!

 

Get Your Free Estimate Today

Trafton started with humble beginnings. We worked on early air-cooled VW’s when they were still being sold new. While keeping our traditional roots, Trafton’s has evolved into a full service and repair shop for old and new model Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche vehicles. When you are in need of repairs or service, trust our reliable & affordable technicians to get the job done right the first time. Contact us today!

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