A shift boot (also called a gearshift boot) is the flexible cover around your manual shifter that seals the hole in the center console and protects the interior from dust, noise, and debris while keeping the cabin looking clean. It’s an interior trim part that also improves the look and feel of your shifter area.

If yours is cracked, torn, or worn out, replacing it makes the interior look way better and stops dirt entering the shift mechanism. 🚗✨

For VW New Beetle (manual transmission), the OEM part numbers vary by year/style, for example:

1C0-711-113-R-THT — Manual trans, leather, black/chrome boot (early 2000s). 
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1C0-711-113-AD-THK — Manual trans, no leather, gray boot. 
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1C0-711-113-AD-THL — Manual trans, beige boot (no leather). 
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1C0-711-113-AE-THN / AE-THM / etc. — Variations for leather or other interior colors.