Dubtricks are a VW Aircooled specialist based in Dacre, in the middle of the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside, not far from the famous town of Harrogate.

We work on all types of VW, from the ealiest split window Beetles and Campervans to modern T4s and T5s and everything in between, including including Trekkers (181s), Squarebacks, Beach  Buggies, T25s, Karmann Ghias and Notchbacks.

Over the last few years we have completed some ipressive restorations, winning several prizes for our work and being featured in a number of magazines.

Our projects range from completely original nut and bolt restorations, to highly customised and modernised project. We are never affraid to innovate and be creative, but equally if it's originality that matters to you, we understand how important this is and have the knowledge and experience to carefully preserve and conserve your original features.

No job is too big or small, and every job is completed to the highest possible of standards. Our aim is to ensure that your vehicle is maintained in the best possible condition, that you are safe when you are driving, and that your vehicle will always get you where you need to go.

Beyond the general maintenance required to keep a classic vehicle in tip-top condition, we also specialise in welding and restoration work, engine upgrades and detailing, and vehicle electrics.

About the Owner

Jez Dyke is the owner of Dubtricks and manager of a small team of VW Specialists. Jez set up his garage in Dacre in 2006, and has since been restoring, slamming, customising and generally looking after a growing number of Aircooled VWs (and one or two water cooled ones) from across North and West Yorkshire and increasingly from further affield (Glasgow, Cumbria, Lancashire, London...) as our reputation has grown and word has spread.

Jez has worked on VWs almost all his life, and has run a number of previous businesses over the years related to VWs and also to auto electronics and audio systems.

He developed a passion for VWs at an early age, after his uncle bought a race beetle, and it is a passion that he has continued throught his adult life.The first Vehicle Jez ever (officially) owned was his 1972 Bay Window Camper (Donkey), which he bought when he was just 20, and  has now owned for 17 years! A surf dude at heart, Jez has also built and recently sold a VW based Beach Buggy, and has owned 2 VW Beetle Bajas over the years.....one sold, the other awaiting restoration!

Jez's also sold his 1972 Beetle (Custard) and his show winning 1974 VW Thing (MItch) in order to raise funds to set up his business, but both went to excellent homes!  See photos below:

Currently Jez is driving a yellow VW T4, and is finding that this can be just as much fun as a T2!

Tucked away behind his workshop, Jez also has a VW based Trike, a 1966 Beetle, and an awsome Roof Chop Beetle which will definitely turn some heads when he finally gets time to restore it and gets it out on the show scene!.

The Dubtricks Team

From left to right: Rob the Upholsterer (the Upholsterer), Liza (Sister of Owner & Valet), Jez (Owner), Lou (Manager), Paul (Spurious Parts Manufacturer!)