Hello! Glad it was helpful! Not at all! I did not need to remove anything from the window assembly to replace the latch. It’s quite modular. Cables are the only thing that has to go around. It’s important to not take out any yellow cables like the pinned comment explained. But other than that, the door skin is the only thing that was nerve wracking to me.

Hello! Good question! Unfortunately, the latches for the driver’s and passenger door are different. The key-lock mechanism on the driver’s side is different than the passenger side. If the lock cylinder is on the same side as mine, which in your case would be the passenger side, then yes, it would work. But if the lock cylinder is on your driver’s side, the latch for the U.S. passenger is different and ordering one from U.S. wouldn’t work. You may try local junkyards though as these parts are used on Passats, Jettas, and Golfs. I also suggest heading over to VW parts (I’m nature they have a website for Australia) and getting the part number and looking for that one on the internet or anywhere where it’s right hand drive. I would guess UK ones would work as well. I hope this helps. Wishing the best on your repair!

I’m actually going to pin this detail as I didn’t know and it will help other owners. That’s good advice. Nobody would want to mess with airbags. Thanks for sharing!

Hello there! I’m honored this video helped! I’m literally going to film a video about everything batteries today. But I’ll share some information up ahead: Yes, Beetles drain batteries over a period of time without being driven. It has happened to mine in just a week of no drive. I believe this has to do with the many computers within the machine. But l’ll research on that to give a better answer. The type of battery used for Beetle A5 (2012-2019) is the type H6 AGM. Be sure it meets with this spec, especially the AGM that is for high electric demands. It’s recommended to always wear protective gear when handling these batteries as they are lead acid and it can be corrosive on skin. Always disconnect the negative terminal first, and then the positive terminal. And connect again the other way around (positive first). I hope this helps. I should have a video about this soon.

It´s the tow hook, found in the self-service kit inside the spare tire. It is screwed into the front or back bumper and used to tow the car in emergency situations.

@intensedabberoniJG Bingo. Mine didn’t have it when I bought it used. Better check that self-service kit before something like this happens!

Hi there! Yes! You can replace the window switch without taking the skin off. I didn’t do it because it might’ve been easier? In hindsight, it may have helped to take the skin off. However, I found this video that goes into detail on removing the switch itself. I hope it’s useful to you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5qXaI2eorelidU

Hi there! I can help indirectly. My Beetle is DSG, not manual. However, the Golf and Beetle share many parts! And I believe the Manual Gear Shift knob is no different. I found this video that replaces it on a Golf 6. I believe it should be the same process for a Beetle. I hope this helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipTci4eBZdhreq8si=pJCfeQPR1s0D35Fn

I’m happy it was useful! I hope my videos can always be useful for Beetle owners out there! Enjoy your new Bug! Be sure to keep up with maintenance!

Unfortunately, that is information I do not know at the moment. But I’ll be researching that and I’ll come back with that information once I figure it out.

I went ahead and looked up some YT videos and you can install fog lights to cars that don’t have them. I typically don’t like doing things to the wire harnesses, but I found this detailed video that goes through the steps for a Jetta. The difference would be getting the Beetle-specific body parts. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5jEomCNdr9lZ5Y

Ouch. I’m currently editing the video to showcase the repair. It’s quite complicated. Planning on launching it this week. However, $400, and especially if it’s OEM, might be a decent price. Still, quite an annoying thing that shouldn’t break. 😖

Glad I was able to provide assistance! I hope the videos I make here are useful for you!

Noted. Thanks so much for the feedback! I’ll be sure to tune my comments accordingly to make them more positive, and inform myself better to provide you with better content. Appreciate the feedback!

I am so sorry I got to respond so much later. If it’s a manual, I believe you are much safer. Just get a nice independent mechanic as soon as you can for the repairs that will come. But I believe if it’s held up that much, it’s a solid machine. Really the only weak spot is that chain, but if it’s held up this long, that’s a good chain. Just be sure to replace it soon as preventative maintenance. I know it’s much later, and I’m so sorry for that. I’ve been focusing on university and the workload was intense. 😣