> Yes, but not exactly........ They do pay their mechanics better than the
> chains and do have better training but not all of the $70/hour stays
> exclusively in the service area. VW is currently on an upgrade campaign in
> dealer/product image, undergoing $$$$ expansion/renovations using marble
> and all that other expensive stuff. Expect the shop rate to increase to
> cover  these additional costs shortly!
>
> I have had good service at the dealer. I got the heads replaced at the
> dealer and they did a great job, but they did forget to tighten the
> catalytic converter/muffler bolts and the A/C pulley cover ended up in the
> belts
> and was chewed up.
>
> They corrected both promptly, but a little more attention
> to detail in the first place would have been nice.
>
> Scott
> '91 GL DDoor
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Terry" <CTONLINE@WEBTV.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Friday, May 25, 2001 12:10 AM
> Subject: Re: Sears disaster- LONG
>
>
> > This is exactly why any reputable shop demands $70.00 plus dollars an
> > hour.
> >
> > Trained wrenches, demand a higher wage than the Sears, Pep Boys,& the
> > K-Mart flunkies.
> >
> > "The bitterness of poor quality, remains long after tthe sweetness of
> > the good deal is gone".
> >
> > Sometimes it doesn't cost any more to fly first class.
> >
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> >
> >
> > Terry
> > 74 Campmobile (Clementine)
> > 85 GL
> > 86 BMW 325 ES
>
>