If you've set out to do a bit of at-home auto maintenance, you've probably noticed some of the parts commonly found online ...

Owners of classic VW models like the Scirocco, Vanagon, and Cabriolet shown above can visit the manufacturer's official parts ...

Here's a nice gesture from Volkswagen. VW dealers have promised to match repair charges of independent outfits within a five-mile radius, as long as they're using genuine VW parts .

Instead, this company might make other parts for other VW makes. These are OEM parts, and they’ll often be just a little cheaper than your OE or genuine parts.