Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2003 21:03:28 -0500
Reply-To: robertmstewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
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From: robertmstewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
Subject: Re: Mechanic Inquiry/ NYC Vanagons
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> I have a great mechanic to recommend in Rockville Centre, NY (Long Island).
>
> The shop is called ³Foreign Car Repair by Steve² most know his shop as just
> ³VW Steve²
> The owner is Steve, a nice guy who listens to your needs and does quality
> work. His shop is lined with only VWıs, everything from bugs, buggies, classic
> type2ıs, and a couple of Vanagonıs.
>
> I was recommended to him by a fellow 86 Westy Vanagon owner in Long Beach L.I.
> His prices can be a bit high for his hourly rate but heıs worth it. My van had
> the intermittent syndrome and he solved it with ease, that was 4 months ago
> and I have driven hundreds of miles without problems since. He also does work
> on BMW, Volvo, and Mercedes vehicles but I have never seen any of them there,
> just VWıs.
>
> He can be reached at:
>
> 516.766.9572
>
> VW
> 152 South Long Beach Road, Rockville Centre, NY, 11570
>
> If your traveling via the main highway, head to Long Beach and follow Long
> Beach road all the way though the town of Long Beach, through Ocean Side,
> towards Rockville Centre, itıs about a 15 minute ride from the town of Long
> Beach.
>
> My only suggestion is that if you want your parts fast, and at the best price
> order via one of the web stores and have it sent directly to VW Steve or bring
> with you.
>
> Hope this helps everyone in the NY & Long Island Area.
>
> Robert
> NYC
> 89 Carat
>
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>
>
>
> Hi folks,
> Has anyone had experience with the Quattro Center in the Ridgewood
> section of Queens NY? Its run by a older gentleman named Bruno Kreibich. My
> work had me driving in that area, and I saw only VW's and Audis out front,
> so I went and grabbed a card. Asked if he would work on Vanagons, he tersely
> replies "yes." This could be a good resource for new yorkers who can't make
> the haul out to Dennis Haynes'.
> I wanted to inquire as well: How many NYC vanagon/bus owners are on the
> list? I my neighborhood (NW brooklyn) there's seems to be an ever growing
> number. With in a couple blocks of my house theres a 68 camper, a diesel
> westy and a few 80's vanagons. To the south in Willliamsburg, it seems there
> are even more. It almost sounds like it's time for someone to organize a
> communal garage, like I think I remember hearing about in Portland OR, or
> for a good mechanic to open shop.
> -Matt Sutton
> 88GL
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