Updated: 21-June-2024


Parts Suppliers

General Replacement Parts

1stvwparts.com
Ballenger Motorsports elec. connectors
Mk1 Autohaus
OEM Car Stickers - replacement decals
Rock Auto - not recommended
Watercooled Keys - replacement keys
Wunderkar Canada

Volkswagen Parts Outlet Center (list of official VW dealer parts at steep discounts)

Aftermarket & Performance Parts

Missing Linkz - short shifter parts

Interior

For convertible top parts suppliers, please refer to the Convertible Top page.


Accessories

CoverCraft (car covers)
CoverKing (car covers)
Nashbar (bike racks)
Performance Bike (bike racks)
Roadworksauto.com (Lloyds Mats)
Saris Products (bike racks)

Body Styling & Kits

Wheels & Tires

Used Parts Sources

Toys & Scale Models

Owner's Manuals

Alldata (recalls, technical bulletins, etc.)
Partsvoice (search for OEM parts and which USA VW dealers have them)

VW Parts Numbers Explained

Volkswagen Part Number Breakdown 155 803 903 A

Model Designation
155 = Golf I Cabriolet/Rabbit Convertible (LHD)
154 = Golf I Cabriolet/Rabbit Convertible (RHD)
171 = Golf I/Rabbit hatchback
161 = Jetta I
191 = Golf II hatchback

Catalog Location
1xx = Engine, Clutch
2xx = Exhaust & Fuel Systems
3xx = Transmission
4xx = Front Axle, Steering
5xx = Rear Axle

6xx = Brakes, Wheels
7xx = Levers & Safety Covers
8xx = Body & Interior
9xx = Electrical

Part Number
Last digit: odd = left side; even = right side

Suffix
Modification, color, rebuilt part, supersede reference

ETKA Parts Catalog

ETKA software, made by LexCom GmbH, is/was used by VW/Audi dealerships to look up parts and their respective part numbers and prices; ETKA provides illustrations for virtually all parts and accessories of all VWs. This software is available to the public and is available through VW dealers at a hefty cost. eBay sellers often have ETKA CDs for sale, but buyer beware: these CDs are really bootleg copies of the actual software and are often not for North American models (majority are sold from European locales) and require a certain screen resolution and may require additional software files to run properly; be sure the CD will work on your computer prior to purchasing.

If you'd rather not buy ETKA, you can always visit the following free-to-use sites:

7zap (ad supported; not mobile-friendly)