Ferrari Mailing List: Re: NFC: Need VW mechanic in Phoenix

[Paul Bennett (pbennett]

Around Portland, OR there is franchise Alternator shops which do nothing else 
but $100 rebuild installs.
My MB cost $125 but that's complete with 1 yr warranty.   
AAA Alternators are also in Phoenix...602 272-1965 Van Buren Ave


>Hey gang, Mom moved to Phoenix from Chicago.  It was easy maintaining her car 
>in Chicago since I was around and a cousin's husband is a factory VW Master 
>Tech and instructor (family rate!!!).  Of course, soon as she moves away, the 
>alternator left her stranded.  Being a Saturday night and stranded on the 
>highway, I just told her get it to the dealer and fixed.  The couple of extra 
>hundred I would have saved with an unknown independent was not worth it for 
>me.  I was paying for a rent a car too!  The tow was pricey making more money 
>pouring out of my wallet...  Now I talked to the service writer who was very 
>accommodating.  It's now time for the major service (timing belt etc.)  I am 
>not willing to pay dealer prices, so I am looking for a qualified independent. 
> I know many of you are cheap but also expect quality work.  Who do you guys 
>know in Phoenix that could help a poor guy out that still looks out for his 
>mother?  (Did the pathetic plea help...  LOL)  The car is a 2000 
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