California Westys in El Cajon, CA

[Sherrinonie]

Saw some old posts here on the samba that weren't so good regarding this shop, California Westys in El Cajon, Ca. Anyone have some updated/ recent feedback. Past posts were from early 2011 that i've seen so far.. thx

[0cean]

They Know there Westies and do great remodels of vans. I had a little trouble with them many many years ago and stopped going their. Today I would give them a second chance and see how it works out.
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(Number of Different Donor VW Vans Body Parts Used: 12)
(Number of completely different vehicles parts used: 3)

[Sherrinonie]

Thanks for the feedback...After diligent research, i feel confident in giving them a go

[Cdub!]

Long time lurker; literally just created a profile to reply.

Purchased my westy on the east coast and once delivered here have had Cesar and California Westy's perform a myriad of service from all fluids and hoses to new radiator water pump and stainless lines. In addition to o2 sensor and cat as well as brakes and aux batt system and led south African lighting system.

Every interaction has been professional and Cesar has even made himself available to field calls on the weekend, something I'd never expect from a business owner that operates solely through the week.

I'll continue to have them service my westy, the next big ticket item for them to do is Subaru engine. Feel free to reach me and I'll provide you with further detail but confident you'll appreciate the service and professionalism.

My two cents.

[VWpicklebus1989]

I am considering purchasing a vehicle through this Company via consignment sale. They claim to have done the restoration work. I am buying remotely and trying to do as much background/diligence checks as I can. Does anyone have any recent feedback on this Company or Cesar the owner? Interested in reputation/business practices/quality of work. Thank you!

[Russpauly]

[levi]

[mikeywhatwhat]

I tried to do some business with them this past month. I asked if they could do some minor bodywork and replace all my window seals, they said they’d be happy to but they were busy and to call back next week. I called back the next week and I asked if I could make an appointment and put a plan together to drop off the van. I let them know I would need to take some time off work to get able to drive down from LA to drop off the van. They said everything was all set. I called on the Friday before I was going to bring the van on Monday and they literally said “well I am going to use the window seals that I have for some customers that I’ll make more money on, I mean I’d only make a few hundred dollars on you”. Remind you I’ve had 3 conversations with them for the window seal job, and suddenly the day before I’m supposed to drop it off they refuse to do the work. These guys are truly assholes. I also now realize that $1250 to replace window seals is a bit absurd. I am going to do the job myself.

I say spend your money elsewhere.

[Alluvial Van]

They did the Subaru swap in my van and I have no complaints so far. That was about 2.5 years ago. I had to get it smogged recently and my check engine light wasn't turning on so the smog shop couldn't smog it. I drove right over to California Westy's to tell them about it and they fix it immediately and didn't charge me a thing.

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