Re: Clutch, Upper Heat Shield 88 5000Q

[Andrew Duane USG/PE <duane@zk3.dec.com>]

Hairy green toads from Mars made Michael Moy say:

> Aside on East Hollis Shell as it has been discussed here before.  Their
> mechanic left to start a small motor appliance shop. Their service business
> seems quite busy now and I think that they take on too much business (it took
> six days to do the clutch). I wish I could find a place that fixed the problem
> the first time. I almost always have to bring the car back for adjustments or
> fixes for anything that isn't trivial.

Michael,
	I've given up on East Hollis St. Shell. I know I was the one
who originaly touted them on the list, but since Neil left, I don't think
they can fix Audis unless it's a tuneup and an oil change.
	I spent $550 getting my parking brake "fixed", including an
extensive road test and complete system inspection, only to have it fail
and cause an accident 4 weeks later. Turns out the other rear caliper
was completely frozen. How did their inspection fail to notice that.
	Now, I go to Eurosport Motorcars in Merrimack. Several listers
go there, too. Tim is a miracle worker at Audis, they have extensive
parts, know about lots of aftermarket stuff, and all the little tricks.
They may be a little pricey, but there is never any question of getting
it fixed right.


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