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VW mechanics around sydney north shore/ northern beaches

ronster - May 22nd, 2003 at 03:01 PM

Hi all,

Just wondering if there's a good VW mechanic that knows how to fix/service beetles around sydney north shore/northern beaches.

Thanks!
Ron

waltermitty - May 22nd, 2003 at 10:30 PM

Try PRESTIGE auto off garden street near the second pedestian crossing they seem to do only mercs , audi and vws, .In the last mont I have seen two splitties a Type 34 and an oval there , guys seem helpful and dedicated but as i do my own I dont know about the work.
Mitchell. P.S I am in Narrabeen where are you?(fill in your profile.)

[Edited on 22-5-2003 by waltermitty]

Peter Leonard - May 22nd, 2003 at 11:44 PM

I used to go to a nice bunch called 'germania' motors, but that's been a while, they're in North Sydney/StLeonards/ Crows Nesty kinda .. i think.
they knew their stuff, and the prices were reasonable. wonder if they're still there. should check ....:thumb

ronster - May 23rd, 2003 at 01:22 AM

Hi guys,

Thanks heaps for the info.
I live in Willoughby.
I'm just checking out places for tune ups and general service.
Was thinking if there's nothing around the north shore I'll just go to Vintage Vee-dub supplies...

Ron

vw54 - May 23rd, 2003 at 07:09 AM

Ronster

what sort of car do you have and year model. This is important when choosing a mechanic, as some of the guys who work on old stuff ( air cooled ) dont no water cooled and visa versa..

there are several places on the northside that i will recomend, but if your not happy then theres nuthing wrong with a cruise through the harbour tunnel and down the eastern dist to the M5 and Campsie

[Edited on 22-5-2003 by vw54]

ronster - May 23rd, 2003 at 09:47 AM

Hopefully by tomorrow I'll be the 3rd owner of a 74L bug

Getting NRMA to inspect the car today...

Bizarre - May 23rd, 2003 at 10:27 AM

Whoo Hoo - Go the L Bugs :thumb

waltermitty - May 24th, 2003 at 01:50 PM

Hey Ronstar is that the one I put you on to? Karla Elanora? ITs a ripper if that s thew one .
Mitchell :cool: .

ronster - May 25th, 2003 at 12:04 AM

Hey Mitchell,

Yes it is!!!!

Settle the deal this morning.
Can't believe how complete it is!!

Comes with full service records back from the first owner when he bought it new in 1975 + as new insturction manuals + a new set of original chromed hub cabs!!

As I said in another thread about the NRMA inpsection that a few things will need to be fixed, but that's ok, was trying to replace the rear right indicator this arvo.

Still tyring to master the art of driving a manul car tho :P

My mate jon a.k.a. spritle has been great helping me out from day one!!!