| Author |
Message |
pineapplejellybeans
Samba Member
Joined: May 13, 2012
Posts: 7
Location: long beach, california
|
 Posted: Mon May 15, 2017 11:52 pm Post subject: Any mechanics in Oakland California? |
 |
|
Hi! I've just moved to Oakland and have been searching for a reliable mechanic that I can keep going back to that knows 71 busses really well. Does anyone know of any?
I do really like Buslab, but they are pretty pricey. I'm mostly looking for someone who could do general check ups every few months or so and other minor work. (would prefer going to a shop, but open to folks that are reliable and have time for repairwork from time to time.)
(also looking for shop recommendations that are affordable to do minor bodywork repair, mainly got a bunch of leaks that need fixing. I've gotten gnarly black mold twice already, had to rip out the flooring twice.
please send an email to [email protected] if you are my magick oakland bus mechanic please. 
Thank you berry mucho! |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
otiswesty
Samba Member
Joined: November 21, 2006
Posts: 1730
Location: Portland
|
| Posted: Tue May 16, 2017 9:56 am Post subject: Re: Any mechanics in Oakland California? |
|
|
I've had some work done on my Baywindow at Precision People's Auto a few years ago. Nice mellow peeps and reasonable too.
http://precisionpeoplescarrepair.com/home.html
_________________
1978 Sage Green P22 Westfalia
1989 T3 Syncro Single cab
Just a regular guy |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
static
Samba Member
Joined: March 22, 2002
Posts: 1831
Location: The High Desert
|
| Posted: Tue May 16, 2017 11:42 am Post subject: Re: Any mechanics in Oakland California? |
|
|
Many, many years ago, I had Precision People's Car Repair do something or other to my 1970 Westy (which I got rid of well over 20 years ago),
When they were finished doing the work, the mechanic parked the bus out on the street, about a block away, but neglected to lock the sliding door.
My precious under-dash Pioneer 500 Supertuner cassette deck was swiped.
(Under-dash cassette deck? Well, I did say that it was a long time ago)
I sued them in Small Claims Court and won. They appealed.
At the next court date, the Judge admonished them for having no new argument, and ruled in my favor.
I got my $130 check shortly thereafter.
(Old Berkeley codger fun fact: Precision People's was owned by Evan Meyer, the guy who I sued. Over in Albany, there was/is a good shop called Dan Meyer Auto Care that is owned by Dana Meyer, Evan Meyer's brother. Though they do not service aircooled, their shop truck used to be a 1971 crew cab.) |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
pantone149
Samba Member
Joined: August 19, 2004
Posts: 1018
Location: Mt. Shasta
|
| Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 4:17 pm Post subject: Re: Any mechanics in Oakland California? |
|
|
| I realize the geography here, but consider Sonoma Volkswagen Repair in Glen Ellen. Gary and Tim are some of the best around, open Saturday, closed Monday. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Wasted youth
Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2012
Posts: 5134
Location: California's Hot and Smoggy Central Valley
|
| Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 5:32 pm Post subject: Re: Any mechanics in Oakland California? |
|
|
I drove up to Oakland and bought an engine block from Chris Morrice. He sells a lot of parts. I do not know if he does mechanic work, but he may be able to give you a shop recommendation. He is in Oakland, near Fruitvale.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=19586 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Vova
Samba Member
Joined: April 09, 2015
Posts: 269
Location: Los Gatos CA
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Abscate
Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2014
Posts: 22639
Location: NYC/Upstate/ROW
|
| Posted: Thu May 18, 2017 3:00 am Post subject: Re: Any mechanics in Oakland California? |
|
|
| static wrote: |
Many, many years ago, I had Precision People's Car Repair do something or other to my 1970 Westy (which I got rid of well over 20 years ago),
When they were finished doing the work, the mechanic parked the bus out on the street, about a block away, but neglected to lock the sliding door.
My precious under-dash Pioneer 500 Supertuner cassette deck was swiped.
(Under-dash cassette deck? Well, I did say that it was a long time ago)
I sued them in Small Claims Court and won. They appealed.
At the next court date, the Judge admonished them for having no new argument, and ruled in my favor.
I got my $130 check shortly thereafter.
(Old Berkeley codger fun fact: Precision People's was owned by Evan Meyer, the guy who I sued. Over in Albany, there was/is a good shop called Dan Meyer Auto Care that is owned by Dana Meyer, Evan Meyer's brother. Though they do not service aircooled, their shop truck used to be a 1971 crew cab.) |
What's coincidence! I had the same deck installed by these guys for$ 300 about the same time! Still works great!
_________________
.ssS! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
TomWesty
Samba Member
Joined: November 23, 2007
Posts: 3482
Location: Wyoming,USA
|
| Posted: Thu May 18, 2017 6:42 am Post subject: Re: Any mechanics in Oakland California? |
|
|
| Abscate wrote: |
| static wrote: |
Many, many years ago, I had Precision People's Car Repair do something or other to my 1970 Westy (which I got rid of well over 20 years ago),
When they were finished doing the work, the mechanic parked the bus out on the street, about a block away, but neglected to lock the sliding door.
My precious under-dash Pioneer 500 Supertuner cassette deck was swiped.
(Under-dash cassette deck? Well, I did say that it was a long time ago)
I sued them in Small Claims Court and won. They appealed.
At the next court date, the Judge admonished them for having no new argument, and ruled in my favor.
I got my $130 check shortly thereafter.
(Old Berkeley codger fun fact: Precision People's was owned by Evan Meyer, the guy who I sued. Over in Albany, there was/is a good shop called Dan Meyer Auto Care that is owned by Dana Meyer, Evan Meyer's brother. Though they do not service aircooled, their shop truck used to be a 1971 crew cab.) |
What's coincidence! I had the same deck installed by these guys for$ 300 about the same time! Still works great! |
Small world 
_________________
If you haven't bled on them, you haven't worked on them.
Visit: www.tomcoryell.com and check out my music! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
pineapplejellybeans
Samba Member
Joined: May 13, 2012
Posts: 7
Location: long beach, california
|
| Posted: Thu May 18, 2017 9:42 pm Post subject: Re: Any mechanics in Oakland California? |
|
|
| thanks for all the suggestions! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
airschooled
Air-Schooled
Joined: April 04, 2012
Posts: 12721
Location: on a bike ride somewhere
|
| Posted: Thu May 18, 2017 9:57 pm Post subject: Re: Any mechanics in Oakland California? |
|
|
Why don't you pay someone knowledgeable to teach you the basic and routine maintenance? 
Robbie
_________________
Learn how your vintage VW works. And why it doesn't!
One-on-one tech help for your Volkswagen:
www.airschooled.com |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Abscate
Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2014
Posts: 22639
Location: NYC/Upstate/ROW
|
| Posted: Thu May 18, 2017 10:52 pm Post subject: Re: Any mechanics in Oakland California? |
|
|
| asiab3 wrote: |
Why don't you pay someone knowledgeable to teach you the basic and routine maintenance?
Robbie |
Do you know someone who does this? I knew a guy once but he was always too busy with Lego...
_________________
.ssS! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
static
Samba Member
Joined: March 22, 2002
Posts: 1831
Location: The High Desert
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Brian
Samba Moderator
Joined: May 28, 2012
Posts: 8340
Location: Oceanside
|
| Posted: Fri May 19, 2017 7:47 am Post subject: Re: Any mechanics in Oakland California? |
|
|
| asiab3 wrote: |
Why don't you pay someone knowledgeable to teach you the basic and routine maintenance?
Robbie |
Huh sounds like a decent business model.
_________________
Wash your hands
'69 Bug
'68 Baja Truck
'71 Bug
'68 Camper
Only losers litter |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
