Mechanic Recommendations: West LA

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Bruce, you might be able to offer @RayRay19 a recommendation for a shop.

I will Jim.........Ray........Chico owns Chico's Performance.  It's an all VW engine shop in Arcadia.  He's primarily into engine building but does do other work.  his cell is (626) 353-9396.  You can text him as well. He good and knows what he's doing.......Bruce

@RayRay19  here are 2 other options   eric calabrese at motor sports unlimited in simi valley (805) 501 5000.. he is the VW whisperer....another is stuttgard garage  (818) 280 5938   shaun also knows VW   both are over the "405" hill from west LA   so there's that....or  get  " VW for idiots" and start reading and get a set of metric tools and start tinkering....these cars are not BUGATTIS and are reasonable simple and basic once you you understand them...best of luck and happy motoring

Thanks for the responses guys, I really appreciate it - still looking for some more "local".

As much as I love the idea of working on the car myself, I know myself, and that would just be a disaster.

Other than engine issues, do you think I can take the car anywhere good to add the disc brakes or update the suspension? Or should it be a VW guy? I need to find the thread about the best disc brakes for our cars.

You definitely want someone who knows old VWs.  Those who have taken them to other mechanics have usually come here crying for help afterward.

@jncspyder is giving 2 great guys to work with.  He is also a great guy to go cruising with.