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Herself
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 Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 5:37 pm Post subject: Air Conditioning Repair needed Seattle Area |
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Hi!
I had air conditioning when I bought this van a year ago, 1987 Westfalia, but recently had to drive through 112 degrees for several hours and get cooked without air conditioning.
I am now on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State and would love to find someone who can repair the air conditioning. There is no one local. I'm willing to drive a bit to be cool.
Please advise me of anyone in the Seattle area (within 100 miles or so) who can help. Thanks. |
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gcbbug
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Location: Boise Idaho
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| Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 11:52 am Post subject: |
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| The only honest VW mechanic in my area is Autovise which is in Lynnwood (about 20 miles N/O Seattle). You could take the ferry over here faster than driving through Seattle. I don't know if they fix air-conditioning but give them a call at 425-672-4366. If they don't do air-conditioning they'll be able to steer you to a shop they would recommend. |
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Herself
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| Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 12:51 pm Post subject: Foreign air cond is different than American |
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| I just remembered what the air repair folks said here, that foreign air cond repair is different than U.S. I will try the VW folks you mentioned. Lynwood is right on the way to visit my sister in Kirkland. Thanks. Maybe also I can try air repair folks that do other foreign air cond. There is one here but not trustworthy. Trust makes all the difference, eh? |
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gcbbug
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| Autovise has done excellent work. They repair all Volkswagens air and water cooled. I've seen some really nice work done on some restoring projects taken into their shop. There is a parts store next door they own that specializes in classic VW parts that are usually only obtainable through the catalogs. Sure beats paying shipping and waiting for a part. The address is 2200 196th Street SW,Lynnwood,WA.98036. Mapquest the address and you'll find it easily. Ask for Doug. |
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Herself
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| Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 11:17 am Post subject: EXCELLENT! |
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SUPER EXCELLENT AND THANK YOU SO MUCH. I AM HAPPY TO KNOW ABOUT THIS.
BEST REGARDS! |
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dml550
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| Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 10:45 am Post subject: Re: Air Conditioning Repair needed Seattle Area |
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Resurrecting a post from long ago - Now, in 2024, can anyone recommend an honest air conditioning repair shop in the Seattle area that has experience with Vanagons?
I have the seemingly common "A/C works after recharge, but only for a month but there are no detectable leaks" issue. I know it will be pricey to replace the hoses, but I am willing to pay *if* the repair will last for a reasonable time.
thanks for any advice,
David
'89 Westfalia |
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Abscate
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| Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 12:04 pm Post subject: Re: Air Conditioning Repair needed Seattle Area |
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| I just remembered what the air repair folks said here, that foreign air cond repair is different than U.S |
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