They are becoming rare, cars that still have an original handle to open the petrol flap, they are often torn or completely broken. But fortunately, they're always available new, so opening the fuel filler flap can be done without scratching your hands. For most models, this handle is designed to open the fuel tank lid, but for the Volkswagen Thing, one of these handles is also used to open the trunk.
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