Steve,

Just saw your message.  There's a place called BP (Bug Power) auto in
Pleasanton.  I've had great experience there.  Ask for Tony, but all his
guys are good.

Here's the info - good luck:

            BP Automotive Service
            (925) 846-2025
            1809 Santa Rita Rd
            Pleasanton, CA 94566
            1.0 mi N- Directions

----- Original Message -----
From: "steven kim" <steventkim@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2005 12:13 PM
Subject: Emergency. Stranded in Pleasanton, CA!

> Hello group,
>
> Sorry to disturb you all from you all from your memorial day festivities
> but
> I really need some help.  On the way back to Los Angeles from Oakland my
> 85
> vanagon busted a few belts and started overheating.  I also noticed steam
> coming from a crack a hose that attaches to the coolant tank.  This
> happened
> Friday late-afternoon and we were forced to leave the van in Pleasanton,
> CA
> because it would have cost too much to tow it back to our friend's place
> in
> Oakland.  My question is this, can anyone recommened a VW mechanic in
> Pleasanton we can take it to when shops open up on tuesday?  Is there one
> that might possibly be open on monday?!?  Anyways, I would really
> appreciate
> any input you may have.  As always, thanks for your help.
>
> Steve Kim
> Los Angeles, CA (stranded in pleasanton)
> 85 vanagon gl