Hey Steve,

This guy listed below is in Burbank but according to a couple of friends that in Live in L.A and use him like he a guru I would suggest going to him, they say he is the best mechanically. Not the cheapest, not the most expensive. He only takes cash fyi. But what they say about him is that he is very old school. He knows the vehicles in and out. Additionally he will tell it you straight, no BS what the issues are and the costs and does not mind if you bring him parts for install. Lastly and probably one of the best things, is that he fixes what he believes requires fixing and not for the sake of just running up his tab. He has a stockpile of some used parts and will tell you if something is about to go and when you should come back to fix it.

If you use him tell him that Greg Beylerian referred you. He is my best friend in L.A., CA.

Bela's Foreign Car Repair
(818) 842-9464
2525 N San Fernando Blvd
Burbank CA 91504
United States

On Apr 1, 2010, at 4:27 PM, Steve Williams wrote:

> I would have sworn I saw an email on this list recently that
> mentioned a Vanagon-knowledgeable shop in the Santa Monica,
> California, area.  But when I searched my archives, I couldn't find it.
>
> So, any recommendations?
>
> I'll be back in the San Francisco area in a couple of weeks, where I
> know several good shops.
>
> But while I'm here in Venice, I thought I'd visit good local shops
> and maybe have some minor work addressed.
>
> Thanks!