Garage List Canada

Lapprentis · Post by **Lapprentis** » Thu Jul 13, 2017 3:30 pm

Hi, I do remember, when I was a Vanagon Owner that there was a list of the Garages/Repaired Centers, Main Parts distributors all across NA (i think) that was made by the owners so that if you travel, you can go to these places and have a Mechanic that knows or will be willing to work on your Van. Do we have anything like this here, for us ? Can someone knows what would be the best way to do it (a word document, a free update-able online page, etc.) Thanks

Lapprentis

NewDelica91 · Post by **NewDelica91** » Fri Jul 14, 2017 12:07 pm

A location for Edmonton, Alberta is Len at Automotion. I'll post up his website and more as I find them for across Canada.

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archieim · Post by **archieim** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 5:44 pm

I know what your saying
Trying to find a mechanic that's willing isn't easy.
Vanagon (VW) world is set up nicely considering they are 30-40 year old vans.
I got added to a Facebook app that allows other vans and vanagon (VW) to find other van minded people for gatherings or to use their driveway or curb as a pit stop over night.
Why can't we have something as simple as that.
It all works though a Facebook page and Facebook messenger. You can find locals if you're in unfamiliar territory. Ask question like "who's your mechanic or where is a good camping spot.
Maybe we could piggyback of the site.

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archieim · Post by **archieim** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 5:47 pm

vw westie driveway camp group

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Furi · Post by **Furi** » Fri Aug 25, 2017 10:11 am

Lapprentis wrote:Hi, I do remember, when I was a Vanagon Owner that there was a list of the Garages/Repaired Centers, Main Parts distributors all across NA (i think) that was made by the owners so that if you travel, you can go to these places and have a Mechanic that knows or will be willing to work on your Van. Do we have anything like this here, for us ? Can someone knows what would be the best way to do it (a word document, a free update-able online page, etc.) Thanks

Lapprentis

We have a google map to keep track of US Delica owners that I've been asking folks to add themselves to. I've recently started looking out for mechanics in US to add to the map. Could list the mechanics/shops there. Think it will be helpful to have all the info in one place in case southern/northern folks cross borders. I'll be happy to add to the map if folks list their local shops here.

https://goo.gl/0b9fy5

Lapprentis · Post by **Lapprentis** » Fri Aug 25, 2017 12:45 pm

Furi, GREAT Idea ! Would be even more acurate if we can add a note, or make another list for Parts Sources as some Garage will only have essential parts (Fuel/oil filter-Wheels Bearings, etc.

Anywhay: Here is a Garage in Quebec City (French Speaking) suburb that do have experience with my Van: Garage Martin W. Picard
567 rue Chef-Stanislas-Koska, Wendake, QC, Canada, G0A4V0 (http://garagemartinwpicard.com).

Also, since I am buying parts from Rising Sun (they also do Mechanic): #9 - 816 Boyd Street, New Westminster, BC, Canada V3M 6N1 (http://www.rs-import.ca/index.php).

Thanks

Denis

NewDelica91 · Post by **NewDelica91** » Fri Aug 25, 2017 6:25 pm

Sorry for the delay folks. Here is the link for Automotion in Edmonton.

http://www.automotionautorepair.com/aut ... re-dmonton

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Furi · Post by **Furi** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 7:56 pm

Lapprentis wrote:Furi, GREAT Idea ! Would be even more acurate if we can add a note, or make another list for Parts Sources as some Garage will only have essential parts (Fuel/oil filter-Wheels Bearings, etc.

Anywhay: Here is a Garage in Quebec City (French Speaking) suburb that do have experience with my Van: Garage Martin W. Picard
567 rue Chef-Stanislas-Koska, Wendake, QC, Canada, G0A4V0 (http://garagemartinwpicard.com).

Also, since I am buying parts from Rising Sun (they also do Mechanic): #9 - 816 Boyd Street, New Westminster, BC, Canada V3M 6N1 (http://www.rs-import.ca/index.php).

Thanks

Denis

Added. Also added CVI in vancouver and Mendel's garage in philadelphia which I knew about. Making notes for entries that also do parts.

Nordo · Post by **Nordo** » Wed Aug 30, 2017 8:52 am

Does any one know of a garage in Calgary that does work on the L300?

NewDelica91 · Post by **NewDelica91** » Wed Aug 30, 2017 1:59 pm

Nordo wrote:Does any one know of a garage in Calgary that does work on the L300?

I found this location. Unsure let us know either way so it can be added to the map.

https://www.yellowpages.ca/bus/Alberta/ ... 71126.html

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archieim · Post by **archieim** » Sat Sep 02, 2017 7:36 am

NewDelica91 wrote:
Nordo wrote:Does any one know of a garage in Calgary that does work on the L300?

I found this location. Unsure let us know either way so it can be added to the map.

https://www.yellowpages.ca/bus/Alberta/ ... 71126.html

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I've bee having some pretty good success with Heritage Auto Pro. The mechanic lived and worked in Japan. Plus he has a tonne of 4x4 experience and diesel. You can't go wrong.
I've been to Pro Active they are pretty good. I like their work, but way up north
Heritage Auto Pro is down south.
403-258-3030
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Furi · Post by **Furi** » Sat Sep 02, 2017 9:24 am

archieim wrote:
NewDelica91 wrote:
Nordo wrote:Does any one know of a garage in Calgary that does work on the L300?

I found this location. Unsure let us know either way so it can be added to the map.

https://www.yellowpages.ca/bus/Alberta/ ... 71126.html

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I've bee having some pretty good success with Heritage Auto Pro. The mechanic lived and worked in Japan. Plus he has a tonne of 4x4 experience and diesel. You can't go wrong.
I've been to Pro Active they are pretty good. I like their work, but way up north
Heritage Auto Pro is down south.
403-258-3030
Tell them Archie sent you[emoji1360][emoji6]

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AutoPro/Proactive added to the map.

archieim · Post by **archieim** » Sat Sep 02, 2017 11:14 pm

Where is this map?

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NewDelica91 · Post by **NewDelica91** » Sun Sep 03, 2017 6:59 pm

archieim wrote:Where is this map?

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Go to the first page of the thread it's about half way down. If that doesn't work try messaging Furi for the link.

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feetforbrains · Post by **feetforbrains** » Tue Oct 03, 2017 5:06 pm

Lapprentis wrote:Hi, I do remember, when I was a Vanagon Owner that there was a list of the Garages/Repaired Centers, Main Parts distributors all across NA (i think) that was made by the owners so that if you travel, you can go to these places and have a Mechanic that knows or will be willing to work on your Van. Do we have anything like this here, for us ? Can someone knows what would be the best way to do it (a word document, a free update-able online page, etc.) Thanks

Lapprentis

As a former air-cooled and waterboxer fanatic I know precisely what you're talking about. For NA Delica.ca is about as close to it as we're getting for the MMC crowd. I used van rescue more than once and certainly spent my time on the side of the road helping others get down the road.

Do we know who moderates here. It wouldn't take much to make something similar.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/links/cat.php?id=4

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