on 8/20/03 3:49 AM, Vanagon Man at vgonman@MSN.COM wrote:

> Jim and List,
>
> The only downside to having a Eurovan is when the need for parts and
> maintenance............few mechanic shops will touch them unless it is a
> minor repair, and any more substantial parts MUST be ordered from the
> dealer...........that does not stock them in the US, and has to order them
> from Germany.  I have heard listees on the Eurovan list tell how they had to
> wait for a part for a month that would have been commonplace for a vanagon.

I think you are dead wrong here.  I've never waited more than a couple of
days on a EuroVan part.  What odd things does VW need to order from Germany?
All the standard replacement parts are readily available from VW, or from
other import auto parts places.

I think Ron at the Bus Depot could get you most any replacement item as
well.

The only item I've ever had to wait on were the rubber insets for the floor
console.

If you need a part quickly, check www.europarts-sd.com

They have quite a few EuroVan parts in stock and will usually ship out the
same day.

-- Steve Lashley
SKL Enterprises Inc.
http://EuroCampers.com
PO Box 401
7A Industrial Drive
Pacific MO 63069
636-271-0567 voice
636-257-2067 fax
888-797-5994 - phone orders