About Rick O. Expertise Classic, aircooled (rear engine) 1949-1979 VW's, specializing in electrical problems, fuel injection, and Type 181 "The Thing".
NOTE: I have limited experience on water-cooled VWs (Rabbit, Golf, Jetta, etc...) but I am glad to help to the extent of my knowledge, due to the fact there are currently no other experts registered for these models.
Experience 15 years of aircooled VW ownership and maintenance.
Publications Wikipedia, VW Beetle
Education/Credentials Retired US military Electronics Tech/Master Training Specialist, Civilian Computer engineer.
Question Do I need my undershield for my 2005 vw passat. Both sides have come down and its $200 for the shield plus labor. Other cars don't even have and undershield. Help
Answer Aj,
It's not absolutely vital, but it helps in extreme conditions for cooling and keeping debris away from the engine compartment. Often they start coming down when the front gets bumped, like in a minor fender bender accident. If it is just hanging down you may be able to fix it with some creative use of hardware store fasteners and a drill. I fixed my mini van's recently, and it turned out great, better and stronger than the original attachments.
