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Title: Mechanic Vancouver Area...
Post by: shane436 on December 22, 2007, 05:19:03 PM

Just looking for some recommendations for a good air cooled mech in the area in case I ever need one... never know right...

Thanks
Shane.

 

Title: Mechanic Vancouver Area...
Post by: 72vwtype2 on December 22, 2007, 07:51:13 PM

If you need one in the future, I would recommend Ed at the Bug Shop 604 589-2236.

Title: Mechanic Vancouver Area...
Post by: Cameron on December 22, 2007, 08:19:56 PM

Shane, there are several good mechanics in the Vancouver area.

What neighbourhood do you live in?

Title: Mechanic Vancouver Area...
Post by: bochintz on December 23, 2007, 01:50:33 PM

I have a shop in East Van.
I work on aircooled vw's
have been for years so if you need some help
or know someone who does
feel free to give me a call
I have references but am not licensed
so don't expect to pay 60 to 90 bucks an hour!

GEoff

thanks

Title: Mechanic Vancouver Area...
Post by: shane436 on December 25, 2007, 12:39:24 AM

Quote

Shane, there are several good mechanics in the Vancouver area.

What neighbourhood do you live in?

im in port moody but spend a great deal of time in kits.  

Title: Mechanic Vancouver Area...
Post by: Cameron on December 25, 2007, 02:48:33 PM

Shane,
You might want to check these guys out. They used to do a lot of ACVW vehicles. And they're probably closer to you too.

German Motor Car
2723A Murray Street, Port Moody, BC V3H 1X1
Telephone : 604-936-3999

In Kits;
Continental Repairs
George and Berny's Repair
Rudy and Peter Motors
Adria Imports

All these guys specialize in German cars.
 

Title: Mechanic Vancouver Area...
Post by: silas on December 26, 2007, 12:02:11 AM

i'd help you out but i'm lacking a place to work on the car and i'm tied up with my own work/projects/life/etc.

but i suggest you call frankie @ autobahn import auto services

1721 main st
vancouver bc
604-873-3858

i used to work there and he is an honest and reliable guy with a reasonable shop rate. he is also very handy with acvw's and all makes & models of imports and domestics.

tell him silas sent you.
 

Title: Mechanic Vancouver Area...
Post by: shane436 on December 26, 2007, 08:31:27 PM

Thanks guys, my car is running great, I just wanted to have a few names in the back pocket just in case, thats great.

Thanks again,
Shane.