Yep, yep! I still have the business card from one of the old German mechanics at a dealership in San Diego, Wolfgang Holtschmit. Can't get more Germanic than that! On the other hand, two or three years ago, a new VW franchise started up in Missoula and I understand all of their mechanics were fresh out of school. Not sure which school, but doubt they would know Vanagons. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "joel walker" <jwalker17@EARTHLINK.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2007 9:45 AM Subject: Re: LVC Re: Long, Big Rant about a Crappy VW Dealership
> > Why do I hear problems like this about nearly all VW dealers? Are > > there any that people trust and LIKE? > > not any more, that i know of. i used to drive four hours to Jim Ellis > in Altanta, GA, just to get maintenance done (and buy parts), but all > the old guys retired, and the new mechanics and parts people don't > know and don't care about anything but money, money, money. same with > the sales people ... you can wander around in the showroom for an > hour, but if you don't look like a young dumb yuppie, the sales force > won't even bother asking if they can help. |
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