Recently a customer started a blog following his reunion with his 1984 Vanagon and the road trip that followed. He’s posted pics of the journey to pick up his baby to the trials of driving the freeways in a VW. Also, there’s some great video of the “VW Yoda” himself Jay with words of advise that will make you laugh.

So check out Ryan Moore’s blog www.theguidetogood.com.

We had a great time at this year’s Bugtoberfest at Chirco’s. We caught up with many long time customers and met some great new ones. If you didn’t get to go to this year’s no worries Chirco has one every year in October.

If you’d like to see pictures from this year’s show go on over to www.chirco.com. If they haven’t posted them yet give them a day or two to rest up after the show!

Here are the facts.

I have some advise for anyone looking for a mechanic.

1. How long has this person been working on your type of vehicle. Is he self trained or worked under a master mechanic.

2. If he’s doing a motor rebuild how many has he done. Learning motor rebuilds from a book only is not a good sign. Your mechanic should have build several motors under supervision to learn the dos and don’ts. Books are great but learning from someone is a better tool.

3. How long has he been in business. I mean doing mechanical work not a accountant now running a vw shop.

4.Does he have a business license. A valid license for your state. I’ve heard of several accounts of “vw shops” opening, the guys taking in motors and money and then disappearing. With a license you have some recourse if the guy rips you off.

5. Does he charge and pay sales tax. (If not be wary might be a fly by night business). If he doesn’t want to provide you with a receipt with details for the work performed and charging sales tax for parts be VERY CAREFUL! Lack of paperwork will make it hard to prove he did anything and he is working illegally because no tax may equal no license.

6. If he has to consult a book doing your tune up RUN. Seasoned mechanics don’t have to look up the small stuff. If he doesn’t know how to gap valves without looking it up you maybe the first car he’s done.

7. If he is a mobile mechanic and doesn’t have a mailing/business address. If he won’t provide you with an address he doesn’t want you to find him if something goes wrong.

8. If he comes to your home and has to borrow all or most of your tools. Seasoned mechanics should have all the tools they need for most simple jobs. If he doesn’t have wrenches and sockets for a simple tune up or carburetor job he may not know what he’s doing.

9. Can’t answer simple questions. If he knows what he’s doing he should be able to answer your questions without consulting a book or calling you back ( a sign he has to look it up).

10. Finally call around. Asking questions of others shops in your area is a great way to gauge cost and experience.

If you have any questions for Jay or myself please feel free to email or call we’d love to hear from you.

We have a great deal with Tango at EASTSIDE TOWING. So if your Vanagon or Bug breaks down no matter where and you need a tow to our shop Tango can save the day. He’s very knowledgeable about how a VW should be towed and will make sure your baby makes it without a scratch!

Tango can be reached at 520-795-5920 or direct 520-272-8954.

We had a great time at Bugtoberfest. We met a lot of new faces and got to catch up with a lot of old faces.

Didn’t have time to take pictures too busy selling a bunch of parts at low prices.

And don’t fear if you miss us we still have TONS of good used parts for sale.

We’ll see all of you again at Bugtoberfest 16!

Once again we’ll be at the swap meet at Chirco’s Bugtoberfest.

So if you have the time Sunday October 17th 2010 come on down. We’ll have some great deals on used parts!

Well were finally settled in and getting caught up on updating the website.

We got cars for sales and we’re getting pictures posted. Right now if you click vehicles for sale we have a beautiful 1973 standard bug you’ll fall in love with. The parts pages is still a work in progress since we have so many parts for sale it would take days to list them all.

Don’t forget the Old Volkswerks has reconditioned and rebuilt engines available. So if you need a dual port 1600cc, old school 40, or I looking to have something custom built give us a call.