Just Beetle

[TonyE]

I bought my disk brakes from Ashly back in the 90's and he brought his daughters bug to a show here in Uitenhage once as well ,got good service from him.

That was 2001 when he rolled his sons Ghia right behind me and Keith we were in the Black new beetle towing the silver chop top bug to Uitenhage small world we probably chatted then already

Dont worry Pierre, you are still a chop

I was at that show too believe it or not, I came up with some of the CPT Volksie guys

Hi Tony , the other guy who came from CT was Vincent Cockcroft with a white GTI , he now stays in PE and is in the same club as i , he had the silwer Ghia resently.

[Chris]

I bought my disk brakes from Ashly back in the 90's and he brought his daughters bug to a show here in Uitenhage once as well ,got good service from him.

That was 2001 when he rolled his sons Ghia right behind me and Keith we were in the Black new beetle towing the silver chop top bug to Uitenhage small world we probably chatted then already

Dont worry Pierre, you are still a chop

I was at that show too believe it or not, I came up with some of the CPT Volksie guys

Hi Tony , the other guy who came from CT was Vincent Cockcroft with a white GTI , he now stays in PE and is in the same club as i , he had the silwer Ghia resently.[/quote]

Correction.Vincent now stays in CT and drives a Scirocco.

[Tony Z]

Vincent didnt come with us. He might have made his own way up if he was there for that show, but he wasnt driving with us or staying with us
I am not sure he was part of the club back then...

[TonyE]

Hi Chris , as far as i know ( if we are talking of the same Vincent) he is still in PE , got devorced recently as well. Spoke to him not to long ago. He wanted to borrow my trailer to transport his furniture to his new place. The exes son no drives the ghia in PE.

[Bugger]

TonyE The chop bug was my Ex partners sons Keith you might have then sat in the bug with him I was in the Black bug and remember we were in George this year

Show you how many of us was actually there by that show

[Chris]

Hi Chris , as far as i know ( if we are talking of the same Vincent) he is still in PE , got devorced recently as well. Spoke to him not to long ago. He wanted to borrow my trailer to transport his furniture to his new place. The exes son no drives the ghia in PE.

Vincent moved to CT about a month ago.He works for a medical company now.The ex sold the KG to a guy in Gauteng.

[karmakoma]

A new soap to watch now that Egoli is off the air....

[TonyE]

TonyE The chop bug was my Ex partners sons Keith you might have then sat in the bug with him I was in the Black bug and remember we were in George this year

Show you how many of us was actually there by that show

It is interesting to see how many of us has actually met without knowing it , has Ashly still got the kapoen yellow S beetle with the painting under neath it.
This photo is from the same show but in 2004.

[Dyllz]

I know RAD Beetles very well, took my red 1971 1600 twinport there for rewiring, engine recon and minor repairs,
paid R8500.00 for what i perceived as a good job, only a week later things started falling apart, smoking engine,
fuel emissions getting into the passenger area, car failed roadworthy test because of the brakes they claim to have adjusted, electrical faults, i can go on for days...
bottom line is i ended up having to redo everything from scratch again with my new mechanic, i wish i knew him sooner!
I would just like to warn anyone not to even think about taking their car there!!!

[Retrobug]

Ashley at Just Beetles fixed my Beetle motor and did a brilliant job!
Sent her in looking like this with a hole in the right head.

And got her back working like a swiss watch and looking like this!

[Retrobug]

Found it!

[IMPI]

I have also done bussiness with Ashley in the past and if you get past the exterior you find a decent guy.
Armand

[Schpleegz]

Ashley at Just Beetles fixed my Beetle motor and did a brilliant job!
Sent her in looking like this with a hole in the right head.

And got her back working like a swiss watch and looking like this!

Hi Retrobug...
I know it's a while back, but how much did this set up cost you at Just Beetles???

Thanks.

[Schpleegz]

I know RAD Beetles very well, took my red 1971 1600 twinport there for rewiring, engine recon and minor repairs,
paid R8500.00 for what i perceived as a good job, only a week later things started falling apart, smoking engine,
fuel emissions getting into the passenger area, car failed roadworthy test because of the brakes they claim to have adjusted, electrical faults, i can go on for days...
bottom line is i ended up having to redo everything from scratch again with my new mechanic, i wish i knew him sooner!
I would just like to warn anyone not to even think about taking their car there!!!

Hi Dyllz,
What area is your new mechanic in?
Care to recommend him by giving his details?

I recently bought a beetle, so I'm still looking for someone to take it to!

Thanks.

[Retrobug]

Ashley at Just Beetles fixed my Beetle motor and did a brilliant job!
Sent her in looking like this with a hole in the right head.

And got her back working like a swiss watch and looking like this!

Hi Retrobug...
I know it's a while back, but how much did this set up cost you at Just Beetles???

Thanks.

The cosmetics were for free!
Can't give a price, that would depend on what you want done!
Best bet would be to to go and get a quote for your situation.
I was not sure of how reliable my Beetle was so they checked all the mechanical bits out from front to back and gave me a "to do" list.
Had both the heads replaced and a major service, the oil in the motor looked like jam!
I guess you get what you pay for, I feel safe driving her and have total confidence that I can take her anywhere and get home safely!
Could have got a cheaper fix but then again that's probably why there was a hole in the one head that was plugged with an insert! ( before I bought her)
So my advice would be before you look at price have a look at the workmanship and look if the person working on your beloved Beetle treats her the way you treat her yourself!
There are plenty of hack and slash garages out there, find one that takes pride in their work, odds are it will not be the cheapest option!