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European Auto Repair is by far the best choice. Griffin does excellent work, but they are not cheap. Karmakanix was sold to HB. They used to be my go to. AVS is another option. Again, European Auto Repair on Fernside and High in Alameda is the best choice for local independent shops. GTGs...

My key shop is in Berkeley. I have VCDS HEX CAN.

This is very simple. If you ask, the answer is no. If you as has been suggested, it will very likely work out. If it doesn't, who cares. Register the vehicle in either OR, AZ, or NV and be done with it.

Albert said the same thing to me, many years ago. I asked nicely and I supplied parts. We got to know each other fairly well as he did quite a bit of work on my car. I concern myself more with a mechanics aptitude then I do with the posted labor rate. The mechanics at European Auto have a very...

Locally, a timing belt is likely to be fourteen to seventeen hundred at any reputable independent repair shop. That is just the cost of doing business in CA. I will never understand those who fail to comprehend that a business can not possibly pay a living wage unless they charge enough money to...

Trains run on diesel. Trucks run on diesel. We are long way from replacing diesel powered trucks with electric powered trucks. Take a moment and think about the number of things in your life and the number of things that you consume every day that were delivered by truck and/or train. Think...

How are trucks going to deliver anything and everything if D2 is not readily available?

Did you already do your TB? My Jetta, my son's really, is coming due. He is up near Davis and I am down the East Bay. A 1998 is easy money for those in the know. I would be happy to pay cash.

I'm in...especially if there is a guru present...

Matt, Sorry to hear that you have left, you will be missed. Glad to hear that you are making what is likely the best decision for you, Dee and, your family. Please let us all know if you set up shop in OR. My Jetta is due for a TB. My son and I would be happy to drive up. At this point, it...

Karmakanix was owned by Steve for many years. I believe he was the founder. When he retired he sold the business to a local BMW specialty shop. I stopped going there a few years ago, before Steve retired. When my favorite service advisor moved over to Griffin, they changed how they handled...

In CA, all vehicles that burn gasoline have been subjected to SMOG tests every two years. Some years back, Diesels vehicles with a manufacture date after 1997 are also subject to SMOG checks every two years. My 1998 Jetta TDI with RC2/3 has only had problems on two occasions. The first time, it...

You might check with Matt. He is a very nice man and an outstanding mechanic. Matt-98AHU I have VCDS. You can swing by my shop but, I have zero knowledge when it comes to how to do what you want to do. Longs Locksmiths 1140 University Avenue Berkleley CA 94702 510-841-4806 Tom

Sounds like you need a vacation from your vacation...

Matt, U DA MAN! Driving my Mark III is so much more pleasurable now that you installed that awesome Mark IV shifter! DUDE, U ROCK!