Yep, yep!
I still have the business card from one of the old German mechanics at a dealership in
San Diego, Wolfgang Holtschmit. Can't get more Germanic than that!
On the other hand, two or three years ago, a new VW franchise started up in Missoula
and I understand all of their mechanics were fresh out of school. Not sure which
school, but doubt they would know Vanagons.
Jerry

----- Original Message -----
From: "joel walker" <jwalker17@EARTHLINK.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2007 9:45 AM
Subject: Re: LVC Re: Long, Big Rant about a Crappy VW Dealership

> > Why do I hear problems like this about nearly all VW dealers? Are
> > there any that people trust and LIKE?
>
> not any more, that i know of. i used to drive four hours to Jim Ellis
> in Altanta, GA, just to get maintenance done (and buy parts), but all
> the old guys retired, and the new mechanics and parts people don't
> know and don't care about anything but money, money, money. same with
> the sales people ... you can wander around in the showroom for an
> hour, but if you don't look like a young dumb yuppie, the sales force
> won't even bother asking if they can help.