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CLASSIC CAR PORTRAITS
Immortalise your pride and joy with a professional classic car photoshoot, taken with a vintage 1960's Rollieflex. Available in a range of formats to choose from to suit your budget.

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RETRO CUSTOM MUGS
Our ever popular Retro Custom branded coffee mugs are now back in stock. While you are in the garage pondering over the next step of your project, get inspired by drinking your tea or coffee our of one of our Retro Custom mugs!

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RETRO CUSTOM LIMITED EDITION NEW BEETLE
Retro Custom were commissioned by Lancaster Volkswagen Letchworth to design and revamp a brand new 2014 New Beetle in 'retro' styled theme with air-cooled VW influences.

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GIFT VOUCHERS
Stuck for that ultimate gift for the VW owner who has everything? How about a Retro Custom gift voucher? Gift vouchers cover all workshop services and Retro Custom products and are available for however much you would like to spend.

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VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP DISPLAYS
When Lancaster Volkswagen launched their new revamped dealerships, Retro Custom were invited to organise a full showroom display of Air-Cooled Volkswagens.

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PRE-1961 FUEL DIPSTICKS
Retro Custom manufacture a faithful reproduction of the hard to find fuel measuring dipstick for pre 1961 Beetles and Karmann Ghias which did not have a fuel gauge from factory.
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About Us
- Published: Sunday, 13 December 2015 16:58
- Written by Super User
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Introducing Retro Custom.
Established in 2001, Retro Custom Ltd are an air-cooled Volkswagen specialist based on the Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire borders. Responsible for turning out a number of familiar and award winning cars on the UK Volkswagen scene, Retro Custom have the skills and experience to undertake work on all levels of classic Volkswagens from show car to daily driver.
Retro Custom offer servicing on your classic just like Volkswagen did back in the day. With a range of servicing schedules available from a simple engine service to a complete vehicle checkover, there is something available for all budgets and conditions of vehicle.
Utilising a state-of-the-art garage management system, every stage of your vehicle's visit to Retro Custom is documented and your account is kept up to date so you will always know where you are with the cost of your job. From being issued with an estimated cost for the works to be done at the start of the job to a monthly statement and final invoice, you will always know where your money is being spent and every penny goes so you can be assured of no hidden surprises.
WHY CHOOSE US?
- Fully vetted and accredited by the Retail Motor Industry Federation.
- Approved and vetted member of RMI's Trust My Garage scheme.
- Your project fully managed by our sophisticated Garage Management System.
- Extensively experienced, qualified and knowledgeable air-cooled VW specialist staff.
- Fully equipped 9000sq ft workshop.
- All budgets catered for.
- Free optional annual MOT and Service reminders
- Maintained vehicle storage
- All work fully authorised by yourself.
At last I've found the right place to take care of my Karmann Ghia...Lovely people and perfect work.
DAVE SHRIMPTON - 1971 Karmann Ghia
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN..
Retro Custom was established in 2001 by Larry Stockford offering a range of custom designed and manufactured parts and accessories which were exhibited on show vehicles which Larry built. The success of these vehicles led to many requests by customers for electrical, lowering and mechanical services as well as general service work, so Retro Custom successfully branched out and in 2007 a permanent workshop premises was opened to the public.
Following the success of the workshop after only 7 months of opening, in early 2008 Retro Custom moved to a much larger and better equipped 2,400 sq ft premises which allowed an increase of the number of cars at the workshop in order to reduce booking waiting times.
In early 2014, Retro Custom expanded further and moved to a new and significantly larger 9000 sq ft premises which allowed maintained vehicle storage to be offered to customers.
At well as offering a comprehensive range of workshop services, Retro Custom are still constantly developing new and exciting products, with over 120 new products currently under development for future release.
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TRUST MY GARAGE
Retro Custom are proud to be a fully vetted and accredited member of the Independent Garage Association's Trust My Garage Scheme.
The Independent Garage Association is part of the Retail Motor Industry Federation, one of Britain's oldest motor trade organisations. All Trust My Garage members operate under a strict code of practice and are part of a collection of Britain's best local garages and vehicle repairers.
All members are dedicated to providing the highest standards of personal skill and service and by choosing a TMG approved garage you can rest assured that your vehicle will be worked on and serviced according to the manufacturer's standards and the IGA's own strict standards of practice.
To find out more about the Trust My Garage Scheme, click here.
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What are our Customers saying about us?
I wouldn't trust anybody else with my 'baby'. They will look after your car as if it were their own, and they will give you time and service money can't buy. It's a pleasure being their customer.
Helen Burman // VW Karmann Ghia
Very high quality of work, profound knowledge of everything air cooled and friendly and helpful to go with it. Won't take my bus anywhere else.
Paul Silom // 1972 Bay Window Camper
Fabulous company who have given us fantastic service looking after our bay Hatty for the past five years.
Helen Shepherd // Brazilian Bay
Found Larry and his team on the internet. Been looking for an aircooled specialist for ages. Hey got one in Baldock. From stage one to completing a absolute full overhaul checking all the nuts and bolts and completing a major service these guys were brilliant. And at an affordable price. Magic.
Des Baggott // Brazilian Bay