I feel really fortunate to have finally hooked up with the mechanic I now
go to down here in Rhode Island for those bigger jobs.  His name is Hans
and he runs a place called "Hans Imports": he's experienced, specializes in
vanagons, has a well equipped operation, does not charge through the roof,
and is honest.  He's located about 20 miles or so south of Providence, in
North Kingstown, Rhode Island.  Let me know if you want more info about him
and his shop.  I've recommended him to people as far away as Boston, and
they too were satisfied, so I'd say he's probably worth the trek (but maybe
not a tow) from NH.

Joe

0/02 +0000, you wrote:
>I just purchased a 1990 Westfalia and am looking for a good Vanagon
mechanic in
>the New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine area.  I am located on the NH
Seacoast
>in Portsmouth.  Obviously, the closer the better, but will travel for someone
>who knows vanagons.   I appreciate the input of the list.
>
>Thanks very much,
>
>Jason Denton
>Portsmouth, NH
>90 Westy "Blue"
>
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University of Rhode Island
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