Air Cooled Vintage VW

& Classic VW Electric Conversions Arizona’s Premier VW Performance,
Restoration, Off-Road, and
Service center since 1987.
Family Owned and Operated
by VW Junkies
We will love your VW
as much as you do.
Premium Engines
Built In-House
Rock your VW year round
with an A/C install!
Kit Cars, Custom Builds
& Show Cars

    Make my VW Next Level!

    EMPI Engine Battle

    June 11-13, 2024

    For the EMPI Engine Battle, Fish and his son Hank are accepting the challenge to build the most powerful naturally aspirated Type 1 engine using specific EMPI parts. Just imagine the “so what did you do over the Summer” story Hank will be able to tell! Let’s wish Hank and Fish the best of luck as they take their shot at the $15,000 grand prize and huge bragging rights.  Every minute of dyno action will be live-streamed on the EMPI YouTube channel courtesy of AutoLinea, starting with the preliminary rounds June 11th -13th don’t miss it!

    More…

    empius.com/empi-engine-battle

    Air-Cooled VW Experts

    Electric Conversions

    Restoration

    Performance

    Off-Road

    Custom

    About DBNB

    Fish and Rebecca have been owners of Doug’s since 2014. Fish started with Doug’s in 1994 and remains loyal to serving the VW community, owners and enthusiasts. Fish and Rebecca are active members of the VW community from shows to off-road adventures and now racing class 11 as well. Whether you need routine maintenance, looking for a little more performance, a full restoration or a show-winning custom, know that your VW will be loved here, just as much as you love it. Our knowledgeable staff and great vibe will make your next visit a great experience. And did we mention our showroom? Stop by the shop and check it out! Let DBNB be your all around VW source.

    Follow us on Insta!

    Doug's Buggs-n-Bunnys place picture
    4.5
    Based on 205 reviews
    powered by Google
    Dan Leadbetter profile picture
    Dan Leadbetter
    8 months ago
    If you're a VW person, and live in Arizona and haven't heard about this place, you've been living under a rock. Not only is this a great place to pick up parts for your VW, they can rebuild it, make it better, stronger and faster. Go check this place out, and be sure to check out Honey bunnies coffee shop across the driveway
    David Lish profile picture
    David Lish
    8 months ago
    Great shop. They did extensive engine, transmission, and body work on my '57 Beetle and I couldn't be happier. They are friendly and professional. Doug's Bugs will be my go-to for VW work from now on.
    Don Bohlier profile picture
    Don Bohlier
    8 months ago
    They done a wonderful, beautiful job in rebuilding my 2332. Really happy in how it looks and runs
    Kolby Petty profile picture
    Kolby Petty
    10 months ago
    These guys are top notch.! Extremely knowledgeable and honest, I would recommend Doug's for any of your classic VW needs
    sean azevedo profile picture
    sean azevedo
    2 years ago
    Rl Cole profile picture
    Rl Cole
    2 years ago
    Do not take your VW to Doug's bug's and bunny's they do lousy work.it took them 391/2 hours to rewire my dune buggy and I told them to put a painless wiring harness in it they told me they had to wire it without a wiring harness because of the fiberglass body that's a lie. i talked to a different repair shop the guy I talked to said it should have taken them around 16 hours to put In the gauges and turn signals and turn signal system on the steering column.and the wiring.they also did work that wasn't authorized and charged me for that work I needed front end ball joints and rear end bushing they didn't even get to them they charged me $7500.00 for 16 hours of just the wiring.and didn't even finished the wiring job they wanted another $2000 to finish the rest of the work that I needed done.this place ripped me off period.all the work that I needed should have been done in three days or less not three and half weeks later and
    Great customer service
    Daniel Oquist profile picture
    Daniel Oquist
    2 years ago
    Michael Canham profile picture
    Michael Canham
    2 years ago
    They are knowledgeable and always treat me well. Have dealt with them for 20 years. Fish is a great guy.
    Bill Fitzgerald profile picture
    Bill Fitzgerald
    2 years ago
    Took my 74 VW thing talk to the owner they were supposed to put an alternator instead of the generator on it they cleaned and flush the tank but put the old sending unit back in with the cracked gasket so it just leaks everywhere. get the headlights working and look at the front end what I got was the alternator never came into the picture they put a new front end on it and they were supposed to put a tune-up in it and I got the same old cracked belt back with it I don't know how they missed it had chunks of rubber out of it and everything left lines off replace lines under the hood didn't connect them all they didnt even change the spark plugs I had to ask them to do it the front end is so hard to turn don't know what happened there but for a new front end you think it would turn a lot better said they clean the carb and tuned it but the diaphragm was leaking when I got it back so and then they didn't put a in line filter on it payed over $5000 for for $2000 worth of work maybe. I was just excited to hear it run so when I' got it home I found out everything else pretty shawty work
    Bernie Pringle profile picture
    Bernie Pringle
    2 years ago
    Very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.
    Dutch Mandalor profile picture
    Dutch Mandalor
    3 years ago
    Doug's is the place to find the parts you need and the advice you need!

    Art, at the parts counter is awesome and goes way above and beyond, to put you with the parts you need!

    The place is cool, the people are cool and experience has been a 10... everytime!

    Thanks guys, you rock!

    JC
    Jeff Templin profile picture
    Jeff Templin
    3 years ago
    Best VW ENGINE BUILDER IN EAST VALLEY
    James Scott profile picture
    James Scott
    3 years ago
    Dude knows VW's
    Jessica Farrer profile picture
    Jessica Farrer
    3 years ago
    Love this shop! They are always friendly, helpful, timely, and upfront with expected costs. I have owned my bug for almost 20 years and they are one of 5 places in 3 different states I've trusted to complete work I don't have time these days to do myself. As soon as I ship my bus here they will have their hands on that as well. Nice bonus not having to drive to Phoenix!
    bill mc profile picture
    bill mc
    3 years ago
    Art helped me locate records for my 1979 Super EFI. I’m the 2nd owner and the previous owner had her work done at Doug’s!!!
    Grant B profile picture
    Grant B
    3 years ago
    Very helpful and kind. Great place for old VWs!
    Heidi Quinlan profile picture
    Heidi Quinlan
    3 years ago
    Hob the Bob profile picture
    Hob the Bob
    3 years ago
    Today I needed parts to do a clutch cable replacement on my 67 Beetle. I had never done it before, and although they were booked up 'til May, the gentleman on the phone talked me through the process where I was having trouble, and recommended all the right parts I needed for replacement. I used every part, because they were honestly all necessary, and they were all a good deal. Then, when he did not have a part I needed, he was able to get it sent to his shop later in the afternoon for me. I would absolutely recommend this shop and their services for anyone working on their old VW!
    Shawn Keeler profile picture
    Shawn Keeler
    4 years ago
    These guys are top notch. They rebuilt my engine and transmission as well as addressed my brakes and suspension. Overhauled the drivetrain completely really. They’ve been honest, upfront and responsive through the entire process. I trust their shop, the techs and their knowledge about all things Volkswagen and you should too. You won’t find a better shop in town to actually get your project done in a timely manner. Big thanks to Art, Fish, Bryson and the rest of the crew over at Doug’s for taking great care of my project.
    Robert Dobos profile picture
    Robert Dobos
    4 years ago
    Best knowledge and practitioners in the valley for air cooled vdubs. Can't imagine going anywhere else for repair and restoration. Have been a customer for over 25 years and wouldn't look anywhere else!
    A year later, hooked up and ready to take the thing in to get electrical gremlins squashed after getting the body work done.
    Cody Flower profile picture
    Cody Flower
    4 years ago
    A lil over priced sometimes but you don't have to wait for the stuff you need in the mail
    Atticus Minharo profile picture
    Atticus Minharo
    4 years ago
    I have a 78 Volkswagen bug and thuis place had all the parts I needed, I highly recommend it
    Joe J profile picture
    Joe J
    4 years ago
    Great customer service but the prices are too high compare to other Aircooled shop in the valley.
    bruce p profile picture
    bruce p
    4 years ago
    Lots of parts and they do nice machine work
    William Priest profile picture
    William Priest
    4 years ago
    I am satisfied and happy it was worth going there. I will be going back when I can't fix it myself.
    Robert Wiersema profile picture
    Robert Wiersema
    4 years ago
    Recommended this place to my boss for his old bus. Driven past it a dozens of times. He called. Totally professional with him on the phone. Scheduled a visit in April.
    Jack Oxley profile picture
    Jack Oxley
    4 years ago
    Very nice place to buy VW parts.
    Lisa Hall profile picture
    Lisa Hall
    5 years ago
    Fish and Rebecca are amazing. Words cannot express how pleased I am with the work that they did with my bus. They found him in Iowa for me and worked on him, inside and out. Customized him the way that I wanted him, and they made sure that he was running smoothly. I have driven him across the country and haven't had any issues. Everyone says what great condition he is in and the mechanic I have now also said he is in excellent condition. I can't thank their team enough. Everyone collaborated and worked together bringing Bubba to life and he is the best thing that I have ever owned! Many thanks to your team
    Justin Davenport profile picture
    Justin Davenport
    6 years ago
    Best prices in Arizona
    Meg C profile picture
    Meg C
    7 years ago
    10+++++++ stars! Very professional! On time! Affordable and great customer service! I highly recommend them to all my friends and family! Definitely in good hands at Doug's buggs n Bunny's! Thank you :)

    Featured Builds