I received a heater knob that clearly had some defects from the mold that was used to reproduce it. I shot one email out, received a response VERY quickly and was told a replacement knob would be dro... See more
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Item was backordered and not available at any price anywhere. I had little hope of ever finding my rare header. Surprisingly, I received an email stating it was back in stock. I ordered it immediat... See more
The disc brake conversion kit for my ‘70 Bus was very complete. Simple to install, quality parts. They provided me with great conversation and answered any questions I had. Looking forward to doing b... See more
Everything was great. Asked a technical question in their forum, which was answered quickly, with the exact details I needed in making my last purchase. As usual great prices, and quick shipping.... See more
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- #19 of 77 best companies in Auto Parts Store
- #7 of 20 best companies in Auto Parts Manufacturer
- #2 of 18 best companies in Auto Parts Market
- #2 of 8 best companies in Racing Car Parts Store
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Starting from humble beginnings So. Cal. Imports has grown into an industry leader offering innovative original products and a huge inventory. The So. Cal. Imports story began as a small family business back in December of 1988. Since that time we have had the good fortune to grow and expand to the So. Cal. Imports family of businesses that now includes AC Industries, Engle Cams, and Tri-Mil Exhaust. Our inventory has grown to one of the largest in the nation including restoration and performance parts and accessories for the classic VW Beetle, Bus/Type 2, Karmann Ghia, Super Beetle, Thing and Type 3. Our ever-growing inventory of Volkswagen parts includes body, brakes, electrical, engine, glass, interior & exterior parts, suspension, transmissions, tires, wheels and so many more parts for your classic VW. We carry all of the top brands that are leaders in the industry including Bosch, CB Performance, EMPI, KEP, KYB, Pertronix, Red Line, SCAT, and West Coast Metric just to name a few! So, when you are starting your next restoration project or just doing a tune-up, turn to So. Cal. Imports for your classic air-cooled VW parts needs.
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6831 Paramount Blvd., 90805, Long Beach, United States
- 562-633-4979
- info@socalautoparts.com
- socalautoparts.com
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Tried to cancell and order because I…
Tried to cancel an order because I added an item. Instead it doubled up Tried to call 3 times during the week and phone recording said the business was closed. Eventially got a direct line to a rep and was told i would have to pay a restocking fee. Installed the parts and they immediately failed due to ruptured bladder expelling brake fluid out of the electrical contacts causing brakes to fail. I called the rep and explained and was informed those brake switches never fail and implied I could not get a refund. Issue has still not been resolved and email communication is marked as undeliverable as spam.
June 10, 2026
Reply from So. Cal. Imports
Hi Richard,
Thank you for shopping with So Cal Imports. Customer satisfaction is our highest priority, and we are very sorry you are unhappy with the product and or service you received.
We stand by our products 100% regardless of where they are manufactured. We are happy to accept returns as long as they are within our return policy thresholds.
We are sorry to hear about your experience. After reviewing your order, we found that your initial cancellation request did not include an order number, so our team requested that information in order to process your request. Unfortunately, we never received a response, which prevented us from making changes before the order was processed.
Regarding the brake switches, our team has been in contact with you and is working toward a resolution. As discussed, we have agreed to provide a prepaid return shipping label so all four switches can be returned for inspection, and once they are received, a refund will be issued.
We also understand that some of our email responses were being routed to your spam folder, which unfortunately made communication more difficult. We appreciate your patience as we work to resolve this matter and look forward to bringing it to a satisfactory conclusion.
If you have any further questions, don't hesitate to contact us during regular business hours, or you can email sales@socalautoparts.com.
Thank you,
Team So. Cal. Imports
I had an issue with my payment
I had an issue with my payment. I was called and it was resolved quickly,, great customer service!!
June 11, 2026
So Cal technician (Mark) are extremely…
So Cal technician (Mark) are extremely helpful and go out of their to try to find a solution to your challenge.
June 11, 2026
The parts came quickly and were in…
The parts came quickly and were in perfect condition. They went right into my Type 3 without any hassle
June 10, 2026
Had an obscure (to me) part
Had an obscure (to me) part, two days later I am on the road again!! Great service, price and depth of stock.
June 9, 2026
person on phone helped us alot with our…
person on phone helped us alot with our questions about the cam and lifters.
we appreciate the help and fast service. price was right also. thanks.
June 9, 2026
Quickly shipped!
June 10, 2026
quick delivery
June 9, 2026
IThe rear engine door gasket fit like a…
The rear engine door gasket fit like a glove......Thanks so much.
June 8, 2026
All good exactly what I needed
June 9, 2026
Nice Weber Redline carb BUT no SoCal stickers
Nice Weber Redline carb. I called before ordering to ask for the item number for SoCal decals/stickers and the customer service guy said just ask for them in the comments section, which I did. Well … no stickers with my $250 carb. I called and the same CS guy said he’d try to put a couple on an envelope and mail them … that was 2 weeks ago. It may seem unimportant to SoCal but I proudly display company decals/stickers on my Beetle’s windows. Very disappointed
May 28, 2026
No support for receiving incorrect parts, you pay twice.
Your advertising is confusing you show multiple advertising for diffrent vehicles. I choose one that stated the parts would fit, but they didn't. I also contacted the tec department and asked them to verify which they said they would. Then I received the wrong parts. Now I am told I must pay for shipping again to receive the correct parts. This is not the proper action. Now my car is sitting taken apart waiting for the correct parts. I dont recommend using this company.
May 27, 2026
Reply from So. Cal. Imports
Hi Ricardo,
Thank you for shopping with So Cal Imports. Customer satisfaction is our highest priority, and we are very sorry you are unhappy with the product and or service you received.
We stand by our products 100% regardless of where they are manufactured. We are happy to accept returns as long as they are within our return policy thresholds.
We are sorry to hear about your experience. After reviewing your order and the conversations with our technical support team, we found that the parts shipped matched the kit that was ordered based on the vehicle information and specifications provided at the time of purchase.
Once it was determined that a different kit was needed, our team worked to simplify the exchange process by having only the necessary components returned rather than requiring the complete kits to be sent back. Because the original order was fulfilled correctly, the return shipping costs fall under our standard exchange policy.
We understand how frustrating it is to have a project delayed, and we appreciate the opportunity to clarify the situation. Our goal is always to help our customers get the correct parts as quickly as possible while applying our policies fairly and consistently.
If you have any further questions, don't hesitate to contact us during regular business hours, or you can email sales@socalautoparts.com.
Thank you,
Team So. Cal. Imports
Sadly they were out of hats that I…
Sadly they were out of hats that I ordered however, they did offer a t-shirt in its stead. Also, I paid extra for expedited shipping however, because the hat was out of stock, my order got delayed. SoCal called and left messages but missed them which is on me.
June 4, 2026
They had the part i needed
They had the part i needed. Very responsive. Quick shipping turnaround. And, when i had a question, they responded quickly and competently.
June 3, 2026
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