Date:         Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:18:24 -0600
Reply-To:     Robert Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Robert Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Santa Barbara shop or..
Comments: To: Andree <andreehurley@YAHOO.COM>
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On Mar 14, 2011, at 11:59 AM, Andree wrote:

> Just noreen of SB and coolant leaking like crazy...it&#39;s above the oil filter someplace.
> 
> The water pump is pretty new...
> 
> Any shops anyone can recommend?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Andree
From the Roadhaus.com list:

Cory Motors
429 E. Montecito Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
+1 (805) 965-4581
Brent Christensen writes:
"Mike Cory is the owner and prinicpal mechanic. He is definitely one of the most honest, knowledegable, and trustworthy mechanics I have ever been to. He works on a LOT of Vanagons and is even very familiar with Syncros. His prices are very reasonable, and he is very easy to talk to - he will even explain procedures to you as he works on the car, and doesn't mind being watched while he works. I would give Cory Motors the highest rating possible for honesty, reliability, knowledge, and quality of work."
H & R Motors
511 E. Richardson Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
+1 (805) 965-6757
Chris Radcliffe writes (29 jan 2002):
"I had a great experience with H&R Motors today (Seth Hatfield). One CV replaced, both sides fully cleaned and re-packed. Great folks to deal with, knowledgeable, fair pricing. Seth's setup seems similar to Fred's in Redwood City: well established, faithful following, funky setting. Just like all our favorite places, I'm sure. Visit Seth at H&R if you ever need help, or are considering a Subaru conversion. He's stoked on those and has done a number of them."