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Service in Santa Maria, CA

Yahoo Message Number: 69863
I am looking for a recommendation for a engine(Cat) and chassis service center in or near Santa Maria, CA (Central Coast of Calif).

Thanks,
John

Allure Siskyou Summit
#31242

Re: Service in Santa Maria, CA

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Yahoo Message Number: 69864
John

I spent a lot of time trying to find a CAT center on the central coast that I felt comfortable with working on a motor home. The CAT centers in the area are truck oriented and discussion with service managers did not give confidence. I ended up at Peterson CAT in Eugene OR. I would try to get to Colton Truck in Colton CA.

Dan 2006 Allure 31348

Re: Service in Santa Maria, CA

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Yahoo Message Number: 69865
We went to Peterson CAT in Eugene heading south last fall for CAT service, valve lash, etc. 400 miles down the road, engine shut down and $1300 later (6 hour towing experience -10 miles) went to the CAT shop in Bakersfield. They found a $1 fuse that had been blown. Coincidence? Maybe, but I was not happy with the work at Peterson CAT.

D Bradley

04 Intrigue #11830
 

Re: Service in Santa Maria, CA

Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 69913
John, in my experience, the best is in the Cat Service Center in Oxnard about 100 miles south. They understand the special needs of Motor Home owners. I threw a valve and turbo in my old Cat 3208 in an SOB a few years ago. They did an excellent job and respeced the living quarters.
Daron Hairabedian, 98 Allure 30226