VW mechanics ?

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3 total messages Started by sasmgr Wed, 04 Nov 1992 18:51

#20

Author: sasmgr
Date: Wed, 04 Nov 1992 18:51

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Like the person who asked about Toyoto mechanics, I recently moved here.
I am in need of a good honest VW specialist.  I work in Cary and live in
Durham so one of those two locations would be preferable.  I remember
seeing stuff on auto machanics here a few months back but don't remember
anything about VWs.  Any tips (or warnings) would be appreciated.
 
thanks,  Merry

Re: VW mechanics ?

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Author: Jon Allen
Date: Fri, 06 Nov 1992 18:26

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We always took our VWs (Beetle, Scirocco) to Lonnie Long, who works at Jim
Hawkins' in Durham. He does good work, he's honest, and he can often get used
parts when it's ok to use them, at quite a savings to the customer. I recommend
him.
His brother (forgot his name) works at Hicks' VW Service, and Lonnie speaks
highly of that shop, though I have no experience with them. They do restoration
work there too.
A third option in Durham is Melton's Garage on Iredell. Mr. Melton is a really
nice guy, they fix VWs there, and I would trust him with my car, though again,
he hasn't worked on our cars. Friends with other makes have recommended him.

Since we moved to Cary, several folks have recommended Carolina Auto Works, and
Monday I'm taking the Beetle to them for some work. I'll let you know how that
one visit goes if you're interested.
-- 
Jon Allen                                                        jon@unx.sas.com
SAS Institute, Inc.                                or: ...!uunet!unx.sas.com!jon

Re: VW mechanics ?

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Author: J. Jon Brophy
Date: Sun, 08 Nov 1992 18:56

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Allow me to second a nomination for melton's service center.  Both Larry
M<elton and his son Dub work there.  The service is very good, but be
warned that they both offer repair work and not necessarily maintanence.
I still bring my car there and am very pleased.  Sometimes one runs into
the attitude of 'if it ain't broke....' .

I have no interest in Melton's other than a satisfied customer.
I cannot speak strongly enough against Durham Auto Ripoff er Park.

my opinions only
jon

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