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May 2023 by SmokedOutTundra 2
Highly recommend!! Brought them my sandcars unlimited and they got my carbs working perfectly! Very knowledgeable and fair prices!
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March 2023 by Trevor P.
One of our buggies was extremely sentimental to my family, had been out of commission for 10+ years. It was difficult to find someone who would take on the challenge of engine swapping the corvair motor to a modern motor that had more accessible parts. Joey not only took on the challenge but listened to our concerns and kept them in mind through ever step of the build. We are extremely appreciative of Joey and B&R and because of them, we not only have an operable buggy again, but a faster more reliable toy that will stay in the family for years to come.
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December 2022 by Hayden Miller
Came in last week on Wednesday evening needing some trans/CV issues and Joe and his team came through and had the car out in Ocotillo by Friday night. Went hard on the car for 100+ miles and had not a single issue. Thank you Joe at B&R!
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November 2022 by John B.
August 25, 2022 I called and talked to the owner Joey to have EPower Steering installed in my restored 1960 VW Single Cab. He said they were very busy and quoted a lead time of 6 to 8 weeks out. I made an appointment with Joey to have it installed on 10/18/22.10/11 I called to have the date pushed out to 10/2510/25 I dropped off the VW. I discussed with Joey a overheating problem I would have when it was hot out. He told me it was caused by the muffler being directly under the carb on the right. He suggested heat wrapping the muffler as well as the underside of the tins on the right. Made total sense to me and I approved it.11/3/22Called Joey for a status and was told he checked the timing and it was jumping 10 degrees all over the place which can be attributed to the heat problem and running bad when hot. He suggested installing a new CB Performance distributor, coil and plug wires for $220. I declined because if the timing was jumping like he said, I would have noticed it. I just want to proceed with the heat wrap and EPower Steering. He told me it would be complete next week which would be 11/7/22.11/10/22Called Joey who said he was swamped. Some of the heat wrap is done, still needs to finish that up. He said most of the parts were in for the power steering and he wants to paint some so it all looks great. The steering column is still in the car. Said he would call me tomorrow 11/11 with an update.11/11/22After reading Shawn's review I decided to drive to B&R to look at the status. When I arrived I talked to Joey that I wanted to see the progress. He told me nothing had been done. After making an appointment and nothing done after just about 3 weeks, I took the VW back, drove it home and had an Uber take me back to get my car.Shawn was absolutely right, just a bunch of excuses and f-bombs.
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November 2022 by Shawn D.
MISTAKE #19/19 Spoke with Joey ie: service Fox Podium shocks 140.00 per shock please have shocks power washed and clean , usually TAKES 1-2 DAYS. Ok will drop of 9/21 Wed am. Front right shock has slight weeping just heads up. MISTAKE #29/21 Wed drop off shocks, Me idiot did not get a receipt but took pictures of the shocks.LIE #19/26 Mon check status will be done by Fri 9/30LIE#29/30 Fri Drive from Santa Barbara take 15frwy. Instead of 5 frwy it's 2.5 hrs longer to pick up shocks, NOT ready they'll be done Sat 10/1. BTW you need Schrader valves it's 25.00 more per shock, or come and pick them up, whatever I've already lost a over a week, take them somewhere else I go to the back of the line again. Authorize the extra 100.00 that's fine9/30 cancel razor trip to Big Bear LIE#310/1 Sat call throughout the day No answer all day10/4 Tue Send text "how we doing on the shocks?" no answer to textLIE#410/7 call Joey says he's working on them all done except one more, and it's just this F**king customers car he has to get done by Sat 10/8 I listen to his rant and rave, without comment. Joey tells me they'll be done Sat 10/8 Me: No problem thanks I'll call 1st.LIE#510/8 Sat Guess what yeah, Not done. New excuse both front shocks were locked up, Hmmm thought they were all done except the last one.?10/9 Sun Leave a message I really need my shocks back I Have another trip planned this Friday, and I can't cancel itLIE#610/10 Mon call 3 x's again, Call back 230pm come and pick up your F**king shocks, nobody ever rebuilds these anyhow, bring cash only or debit card! I injured my hand working on your shocks on Sat, so it's like my fault! Didn't you have to finish a guys buggy by Sat? LIE#710/11 Tue Pick up shocks note, no hand injury, now instead of 140 or 165 per shock it's 220.00 per shock. The spring height is off a bit no biggy he goes to the back shop to get spring compressor you can hear him cursing sh*t, F**king sh*t., Tells me while there he only takes debit or cash as he has to pay 13% for CC transactions.... Yeah just another Lie, tell him he's getting ripped off then as I've never paid more than 3%. I own 2 businesses. Says it's AMEX whatever just another Lie. Originally quoted 560.00. I paid 880.00. Why... I'm done with this guy every phone call was another lie and another delay or they aren't done.LIE#81014 Fri 1st ride of the day, note were just trail riding 25-35mph within 10 minutes I see front right shock leaking oil, not weeping but leaking. I text him and yes after almost 3 weeks a cancelled trip and sitting an extra 2.5 hrs with 4 other people on the frwy and paying an extra 320.00 I've lost my patience. Joey's response it's just oil residue! Still drive it trailer home yep at the floor under the front right shock yep puddle of shock oil! And the left front and right rear has oil weeping out of the shocks! Never did that before, so I don't really think he rebuilt them, can't prove it though. Later he tells me he didn't have the tool to do them, no shit, hence the Schrader valves. Bottom line save yourself the mental anguish and the piles of BS, this guy must have some mental issues as in pathological liar as everything and I mean everything is a lie. I'm removing all the shocks and taking them to Shock Therapy. Lesson learned take it to creditable shop.
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November 2022 by Ricky Covarrubias
The place to go for all your sand rail parts and repairs . Joey came through everytime !
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May 2022 by R L.
I was having a problem with my VW Bug overheating, but they diagnosed it correctly and quickly. Very knowledgeable, good service and value.
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April 2022 by Matt Simpson
They had everything I needed in stock and got me out of a bind. Prices were surprisingly the same as a lot of online sources. Support local and give them a shot. You won't be disappointed
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November 2021 by Steve Humphrey
B\\u0026R has a lot of parts for air cooled VW. Very Knowledgeable and helpful since they race them.
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September 2021 by Spencer J.
Always loved this place, figured I'd go up on a Saturday to check out the new place.(in Temecula) hours on google say 9am-7pm every day except Sunday, I thought that was a little weird because they usually closed early Saturday when they were in Oceanside besides the point, I drove all the way from San Diego to find their doors locked at 11:15am on Saturday and hours on the door even said 9am-2pm wouldn't be so disappointed if it was just google that said the wrong hours but so did the front door. Will never go back again, I left a nice message on the number it says to call and never got a call back. Gary always took care! sad to see the change of ownership
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July 2021 by Morgan Hunter
Awesome customer service. These guys know vw's better than anyone in the Temecula area.
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January 2021 by Johnny C.
Had some work done by them cost $400 it ran for day then it stopped but the owner is being guided me through this let's see how this works he says he will get it running for me
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April 2019 by Steve Shaw
Not overly happy with work because of lack of warranty policy always have an excuse why it wasn't their fault.
