text: Have been  exclusively a VW driver since my first Beetle ('62), back in 1969.   Not being a gearhead, I did only the minor stuff, plus replacing torn CV joint boots on my '81 Vanagon which was my van-camping vehicle in the late '90s. That was done on the beaches of Baja California. Have had three new Jettas since 1982 but have done little wrenching since DIY oil changes became awkward on my TDI. I only do maintenance on my snowblower these days.