calling for HELP... need a mechanic in the bay area

Some time ago, I got two names: the German Car clinic and Bugg Doctor. Don't know how to get ahold of the Bugg Doctor or know where they're located. Would also love to get other shops in the SF/Bay Area. All I need is someone to do basic tuneup stuff. Nothing fancy, preferably not too expensive.

Thanks,
David

David,
Do it yourself,depending on what engine you have, a tune up is a breeze.
There are more than enough people here on the SOC that have the knowledge to guide you! Save the labor charges for a few brews!

David:

If you're determined to let someone else pamper your baby until you learn how to do the work yourself and/or get confident, then try this:

Drive around the Bay area looking for garages with a Lot of VW's sitting around either fixed or waiting for service. That might be a pretty good place to start, or:

Check the yellow pages for "auto parts, Foreign and Imported" and see what's listed. Find an import auto parts place (preferably European parts) in your area, and drive on over there (this always works better than a phone call), walk in and watch to see which of the counter people seem to be the most knowlegeable. Approach THAT person and ask him/her if there is a realy good, air-cooled VW mechanic in the area that they would trust with their car (if it were air cooled) and visit whomever they recommend. This has always worked for me, where-ever I've tried it.

Good luck.......
Gordon
One of the "Speedstah Guys" in Rhode Island

Yeah... I'm taking an auto shop class next fall. Plan to get back into working on my own car. In the meantime, I'd rather have a paid professional do the work.

As for "looking around" for a repair shop. I'd rather have a recommended shop someone else has used, rather than stumble upon a HOPEFULLY good and honest mechanic. I've had my overwhelming share of BAD mechanics.

Thanks for the advice.

David

Ted at German Car Clinic 707.648.1463
614 Tuolumne St.
Vallejo, CA 94591

Thanks guys.

David

Specialty Service Pleasanton 925 339 5007. We build speedsters and we have an excellent VW mechanic.

Fremont Foreign Auto - Mowry Blvd Fremont. Talk to Edwardo. We recommend him highly.

Bugg Doctor's phone number is 925-932-2787

I have taken my car to Fremont Auto and was very happy with the price and service.

I need to have a couple if items dealt with that are not engine related and plan to take it into the guys at Specialty Service. I have seen their shop and have spoken with them. They run a clean shop and are very knowledgeable about our cars. I will post an evaluation after I have talked with them and the work is completed

Troy

Troy,

John with JPS highly recommends Specialty Service too. I left a message to set up an appointment.

David

I visited their shop again yesterday. Pretty busy. Had two cars being built and three more pans cleaned and ready to start more cars. They will be starting my work in two weeks.

Troy,

What are ya having done at Specialty?

Also, when you have time... need some help with the headlight assembly. Can you help me with those headlight grills on? I'm in absolutely NO RUSH to get them on.

David

Was just made aware of a website w/webcam that our mechanic has. Pretty neat - if your car is in the right bay you can watch them working on it. (if you check the site today you may see our 911 that is in for some work) Also note far left bottom - an original speedster.

oops
www.eurocartech.com

Dale,
Pretty good. They did good stuff on my speedster as you know. I just looked at their web cam and saw what appeared to be the rear of a dark burgundy or maroon speedster with beehive tail lights.
Troy