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Subject:Re: Vanagon Mechanic For Hire
From:Scarlett Semko
Date:Tue, 7 Apr 1998 18:18:18 -0400

Good for you John, and the listees who, might benefit from your services. If you
ever get to Orlando, Florida let me know. I could use some help now and then on my
84.

Ron Semko

KENWILFY wrote:

> It has come to my attention that in my area (South Jersey, Philadelphia,
> Baltimore, Central Jersey) there are not many places where you can have your
> Vanagon worked on when you have a problem.  Mostly people take thier vans to
> the dealer since they have no other choice and have to pay big bucks for mechs
> that have never or very rarely touched a Vanagon anyway.
> So I have decided that since I am fairly knowledable about Vanagons and have
> been through most of the "woes" and am a good mechanic (if I do say so
> myself), I would like to offer my services to the local folks who are on this
> List.
> I charge $15/hr plus traveling time (I can come to your house and do most
> repairs).  I know some other mechanics are probably upset because I am
> charging so little because it might make them look expensive but you have to
> remember that these guys have lots and over head with a shop to pay rent on
> and all kinds of Snap-On tool sets to pay for that I don't have.  I have the
> tools to do the job but I just don't have the overhead so I don't have to
> charge as much.
> So I have already been doing some work for people on thier VW's around here
> (Jettas and Vanagons) and just wanted to let people know that I am available
> and ready to work.
> I posted this because I not only need the money but I believe that there is a
> need for this kind of service in this area as well.
> Call me or email me if you need my services.
> (609)-327-0027
> Thanks
> Ken Wilford
> John 3:16