I talk to lots of mechanics every month just to check them out for
Westfalia.org's mechanics forum... Most of the ones that do check out do not
have service writers... service writers are a sign of high overhead not
expertise.. There are quite a few good VW mechanics doing well by word of
mouth... many if not most are smaller personal operations with very low
personnel turn over... There are a few big shops with low personnel turn
over but in my experience not many... ask around there will be a good vduber
closer than you think... my favorite mechanics are the ones who have been
doing the job in the same spot with the same personnel for years... it is
not a guarantee of reliability but it is a good indicator... as always ask
how much and this is a buyer beware world... I will be glad to recommend
mechanics and do .... see Westfalia.org   mechanics forum