Looking for a good mechanic in CT

Members can advertise their services here...
Post Reply
osvw

Looking for a good mechanic in CT

Post by osvw »

I have 2 Vee-trouble-yoos giving me intermittent problems and need somebody with more knowledge than me (though that isn't difficult) to sort them out before I lose my cool and convert them all to Ford powerplants! (just kidding).

1.7 L and 2.0L Kombis.

If anybody can reccomned a good, cheap, reliable mechanic, please let me know.
(I'll settle for two out of the three requirements)


Top
User avatar
Merlin
ACVWSA Junkie
Posts: 6116
Joined: Tue Sep 20, 2005 8:46 pm
What model do you have?:  Various
Location: Cape Town, ZA
Has thanked: 20 times
Been thanked: 39 times
Contact:
Contact Merlin

Post by Merlin »

Cheap and reliably bad at his work? ;)
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, and oversteer, the rear.
Hp is how fast you hit the wall, and Torque is how far you take the wall with you."
sled wrote:well obviously the UK is wrong.
Top
User avatar
Tony Z
Donor
Donor
Posts: 14994
Joined: Wed Sep 14, 2005 8:33 am
What model do you have?: 2.3L 69; 1302; P/Van
Location: Klipheuwel (near Durbanville), Cape Town or working at sea
Has thanked: 191 times
Been thanked: 487 times
South Africa

Post by Tony Z »

Franks Motors
Ask for Frank himself. Dont have a contact number with me (dont need it in Germany). Woodstock or there abouts. His details were once upon a time in the networking section... if not, contact Thumper on this site, he's got them
Top
User avatar
hitlers revenge
ACVWSA Junkie
Posts: 6486
Joined: Wed Jan 18, 2006 11:38 pm
What model do you have?: buggy
Location: back in the 'Fell
Been thanked: 36 times
Great Britain

Post by hitlers revenge »

Thats somewhere up near the "Rex Truform" factory.
Top
User avatar
eben
Site Admin
Posts: 6449
Joined: Tue Sep 13, 2005 3:40 pm
What model do you have?: None
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ebenve
Location: Fintice, Slovakia
Has thanked: 91 times
Been thanked: 54 times
Contact:
Contact eben
Slovakia

Post by eben »

Niku Motors... also in Woodstock.
Speak to Lionel Carolissen
Thats if he still operates..
Top
User avatar
Thumper
Carburettor
Posts: 1946
Joined: Mon Dec 05, 2005 4:00 pm
What model do you have?: Just scale models
Location: Cape Town
Has thanked: 6 times
Been thanked: 13 times
South Africa

Post by Thumper »

Franks is in Queenspark Ave Saltriver. 021 447 7913.
My Bug: http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 37&t=12416" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Top
osvw

Thanks

Post by osvw »

Thanks guys, all advice appreciated. will give the guys a call.

Now using my land-rover, at least it seems that even taxi-drivers are wary of old 4wd vehicles
Top
User avatar
vader
ACVWSA Junkie
Posts: 6465
Joined: Mon Sep 19, 2005 9:17 am
What model do you have?: TieFighter
Location: Help!I don't know where I am. Its dark & I can hear voices...
Has thanked: 9 times
Been thanked: 10 times

Post by vader »

Which one did you use and give us feed back please?
"My other ride is your SeatCover! & She loves it!"
Sometimes you'r the statue, sometimes your the pigeon.
"Only the dead go free..." Roger Waters.
"You do not understand the power of the DarkSide" Darth Vader.
Top
User avatar
Merlin
ACVWSA Junkie
Posts: 6116
Joined: Tue Sep 20, 2005 8:46 pm
What model do you have?:  Various
Location: Cape Town, ZA
Has thanked: 20 times
Been thanked: 39 times
Contact:
Contact Merlin

Post by Merlin »

osvw wrote:Now using my land-rover, at least it seems that even taxi-drivers are wary of old 4wd vehicles
vader wrote:Which one did you use and give us feed back please?
Yes please. I'd like to know which is the most efficent anti-taxi 4x4 too. :mrgreen:
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, and oversteer, the rear.
Hp is how fast you hit the wall, and Torque is how far you take the wall with you."
sled wrote:well obviously the UK is wrong.
Top
osvw

reasonable service, reasonable price

Post by osvw »

In the end I used a guy called Herman, on 083 253 1920.
I found his contact details on the CT Beach Buggy Club website.

I tried to contact the other guys reccomended, but one never returned my call, one was on holiday, and one couldn't book me in for the next three weeks (sorry, I forget which was which)

Anyway, Herman knows his stuff, and sorted out 2 of our Veedubs.
Top
Yunazz
Oil Stain
Posts: 137
Joined: Fri Aug 22, 2008 11:29 am
What model do you have?: 1962 karmann Ghia
Location: Cape Town

Re: Looking for a good mechanic in CT

Post by Yunazz »

well as soon as i get my car sorterd i will list cost and service
_____________________________
1962 karmann Ghia
1972 Beetle
Top
User avatar
Dutch_Diver
Full-time Bug Nutter
Posts: 4028
Joined: Tue Nov 20, 2007 8:52 am
What model do you have?: 64 bus & 63 Bug
Facebook: www.facebook.com/people/Frank-Van-Hoof/576686903
Location: St Ives, Dorset, UK
Been thanked: 10 times
Contact:
Contact Dutch_Diver

Re: Looking for a good mechanic in CT

Post by Dutch_Diver »

Also try Volkieworld in Strand....ask for Brain on 021 853 0403 -> Good & Cheap.
"MO" - 1965 Splitscreen bus --> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... =37&t=9305" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"BOBBIE" - 1963 Beetle --> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=11338" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Networking”