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    Batteries: Safety first

    Feb 04, 2021 4 minutes
    by Steve Phillips

    In this article, I would like to talk about batteries for your VW. It’s not so much about the battery, but more specifically, whether you have it installed in the car safely.

    Bugs and Type 3s have the battery under the rear seat, and if you have one of these, then you really should do something. There are two areas of concern here. First of all, is the battery held down? Most of you are going to say “No”. How do I know this? Because I’ve been guilty of this as well for many years. Next: Is the top of the battery protected from the

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