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    Volkswagen Beetle 1976 Problems

    Are you having problems with your 1976 Volkswagen Beetle? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 1976 Volkswagen Beetle issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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    Known issued with the 1976 Super Beetle
    Answered by David Morley · 28 February 2024

    These old, air-cooled Volkswagens have a huge reputation for reliability and durability. And, back in the 1950s and '60s when they were most popular, they definitely were more reliable than a lot of their competition.

    However, these days, even a relatively late-model Beetle such as a 1976 could be an absolute minefield of problems, starting with rust and a driveline with worn out mechanical bits and pieces. You haven't said how many kilometres the car has covered, but I'm betting it's plenty and that really plays against something like this car. You could wind up having to rebuild a large percentage of the car just to get it roadworthy, at which point, you could have bought something newer, faster and more comfortable.

    In fact, that's another issue with old designs like the Beetle's; there's virtually no safety equipment beyond seat-belts. This is why cars like this have a place, but that place is as a weekend toy where you can relive your youth in small chunks on a Saturday morning before the shopping traffic has hit the road.

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