AR-T3 & the trade: a dedicated access for industry professionals

Why this page

Our accessories are designed and handmade for Volkswagen Combi enthusiasts. And among those enthusiasts, some have made it their profession: VW specialists working on aircooled or watercooled engines, restorers, body shops, van converters, upholsterers, restoration workshops, Combi rental businesses, auto electricians, importers... In short, everyone who fits, advises on or installs equipment on their own customers' T1, T2 and T3 on a daily basis.

For them, we've created a dedicated section of the website, with prices displayed excluding VAT and an automatic discount across the entire catalogue.

Who this is for

"Trade" access at AR-T3 isn't just about having a company registration number. What matters to us is your genuine connection with the Volkswagen Combi world.

This access is for you if your professional activity is connected to the Volkswagen transporter:

garage or mechanical workshop (vintage VW specialist, or generalist who regularly works on them)
body shop, paintwork, auto upholstery
van and camper conversion, fitting and preparation
classic vehicle restoration
Combi rental
parts and vehicle import / trade
school or training in classic automotive trades
media, events or clubs focused on van life and VW

If you install our accessories on a customer's vehicle, or recommend them as part of your work, this access is for you.

Who this isn't for

Running a company isn't enough on its own. If you own a business in a sector unrelated to the automotive world (accounting, consulting, construction, hospitality, etc.) and you're buying an accessory for your own Combi, even through your company, you remain a private customer like any other. And that's perfectly fine: you get exactly the same care, the same products and the same support.

Trade access isn't a tax perk or a shortcut to lower prices: it's a working tool, designed for those who keep the Combi ecosystem running.

What you get

Prices displayed excluding VAT across the whole site
Automatic 5% discount on the entire catalogue, with no minimum order. Once your cumulative orders exceed €3,200 excl. VAT, your discount rises to 7% permanently across the whole catalogue.
A direct contact for technical questions, custom quotes or bulk orders
The same quality, the same handmade-in-France craftsmanship, the same lead times

How to request access

Create your customer account, providing your company name, company registration number, intra-community VAT number and address
Get in touch via our contact page and tell us:
- the name of your business and what you do
- your connection to the Volkswagen transporter world (workshop, types of vehicles you work on, specialty...)
- your website or social media, if you have any

We review every request by hand, like everything we do here. We'll switch your account over within 48 working hours at the most if you meet the conditions, and your trade pricing will apply automatically the next time you log in.

A question before you get started? Get in touch — Sébastien will be glad to chat.