All VW & Japanese Shop
| Address: | 2239 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA |
| Phone: | +1 650-967-1206 |
| Rating: | 4.5 |
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Walt Burian
AVOID This guy is an amateur. He charged me way over because he could. I just came into a very nice split bus as a family gift, but it needed a new engine.I bought a rebuilt engine for my bus from him via Craigslist (first mistake). In the ad he said that engine install was free with core. Not so. He decided my engine did not qualify (at this point I am at his mercy, bus is in his shop). all said, $2k for a 1600 DP, plus $3k for engine install , brakes (no hard lines) and a fuel system rebuild. way too much. I want a refund based on true cost To top it off, after the brake job he missed the fact that the rear driver side axle bearing failed prior to him replacing the rear axle seal even though I could see the leaking grease on the wheel(thought it was brake fluid)before he started the work. I picked it up, drove it home and halfway there a Good Samaritan pointed out I was spitting gear oil out of the rear ds wheel. I called Joe and he said I could make it home. I used AAA to get it back to the shop (should have been on his dime) and then he charged me another $150.00 to fix the part that he SHOULD HAVE SEEN WHEN HE DID THE BRAKES AND THE SEAL. I feel defiled. Crazy as it sounds, he tried to convince me that here was about another $1k in steering repairs. It took me 5 minutes to figure out it was the draglink. Funny thing is i asked if he tried to work the steering box and he said "yes". that was impossible due to a welded tow bar that blocked access. Avoid this guy. If you do ever meet him (Joe), note that he will not look you in the eye when you shake his hand.
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Anonymous User
Well just got this 69 out of the shop and i can say that it runs better then it ever did. Man they did a good job on tuning it and putting a stock front end with some good shocks. Handles alot better on the freeway now i just need a paint job thanks joe. Its greatly appreciated.see you tjree months for a tune up.
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Anonymous User
I have a 1973 VW Beetle (Type 1) and I was told I needed a new motor by another well known VW repair shop. Turns out I didnt! Joe fixed the engine and I can now get around! He is super honest. He is a wonderful guy and he NOW has a customer for life! I would not go anywhere else!
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Anonymous User
Bought a rebuilt transmission from All VW about a year ago. He had filled it with fluid and had it ready to go for me. I installed it and my 71 bus has been running like a champ since then.
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Anonymous User
Joe from ALL VW Repair and Restoration is a great guy. He did a very good job repairing my 1996 VW Golf, is honest and reliable. I can highly recommend him. Karthik
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