Yahoo Message Number: 40616 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/40616)
Has anyone used Bauer Automotive Truck Service in Chatham NJ? I would be interested in your experience.
Arthur Block
2002 Intrigue 11332
Yahoo Message Number: 40657 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/40657)
Arthur,
I never used Bauer but please let me know how your service experience turns out.
I just recently used RNR Truck Service in Paterson NJ, they are a small operation but are very experienced on diesel engines and specialize in chassis/suspension work. They are well known for doing truck and motorhome alignments. Ask for Rich Jr. if you decide to call them.
Paul Resnick
1998 Intrigue #10487
Yahoo Message Number: 40678 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/40678)
Paul,
Bauer appears to be very much like RNR. In business since 1970, they specialize in servicing on the road truck breakdowns, but also have a complete home base shop. I had them do my "yearly" service (oil, filters, lube, etc) for a very reasonable $450 and replace my rear height values for $1000, which I thought expensive due to the 6 hours of diagnostic and labor at $106/hour. I asked the owner how much motorhome work he did. "Not enough", he said, but had no way to make his service known to the motorhome community.
All in all I would go back for maintiance items, but would shop around for more involved services.
Arthur Block
2002 Intrigue 36' #11332
Yahoo Message Number: 40946 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/40946)
Arthur,
I think RNR's labor rate is a bit less expensive; their labor rate was about $85.00 per hour. 6 hours to replace the rear valves is out of line unless they had other problems doing that repair.
Regards,
Paul Resnick
Paul Resnick
PAR Porsche Specialists
PAR Motorsports
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Yahoo Message Number: 40956 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/40956)
Paul,
I agree, but as they say - water under the bridge.
Arthur Block
2002 Intrigur 11332