Thanks Jim. I'm up in Gualala, which is also 2 hours from Ukiah. -Phil

On Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 10:05 AM, Jim Cochran <mxsailor@gmail.com> wrote:

> Try the Harmony Garage in Cotati.
> Where do you live?
>
> Jim C
> 86 Westy "Vanilla"
> 71 Van
> San Carlos, Mexico
>
>
> On Oct 31, 2008, at 9:52 AM, Phil wrote:
>
> Vanagonians, I'm looking for mechanic recommendations in the Santa Rosa, CA
>> area for my 87 westy. I have reviewed the list on RoadHaus and found only
>> 1,
>> with 1 review in 2006 -- a positive one for MB German. While 1 good shop
>> is
>> enough, I was just hoping to hear some confirmation or other recs.
>>
>> I do my own maintenance and light wrenching, and the van has been reliable
>> and trouble-free in return, but it has a smog test in its future and I
>> would
>> like to have a more experienced expert at hand in the event of a no-pass.
>>
>> Speaking of emissions testing, I would also welcome any preferences for
>> smog
>> test shops in the Santa Rosa area. I'm 2 hours away on the coast, so my
>> van
>> has been exempt from testing over my 7 years of ownership. Thanks very
>> much.
>> -Phil
>>
>
>