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    So why do we not have a seperate section with contact #s for bus repair accross the country,where we could share # and names and experiences/It would save time and possibly grief and $$$$/plus trying to go back thru months of misc. posts is a drag//just my nickels worth/joe

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    We have always owned a Prevost and currently are proud owners of a 1985 Le Mirage. Our passion for Prevost stems from our ability to work on them in every aspect....mechanical, electrical and cosmetic. Our facility is Commonwealth Coach, Inc. #804-541-0018 located in Hopewell, VA - just minutes from Richmond. Check out our website: cwcoachworks.com.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Les Lagerquist View Post
    I usually have more confidence in the personal testimonials than the bought and paid for listings in a directory. Therefore, everyone keep the good recommendations coming.
    I agree with Les, one could conceivably spend as much time weeding through generic companies in a "paid for directory" as it would take on you own from companies on the Internet. It would be very helpful to have our own list of member recommended facilities. I don't think it would be to hard for Jamie to compile the information with assistance from the membership. Jamie, what say you?

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    I am not familiar with Colorado Charters, but am very glad to hear you got your monies worth. In my experience Stewart and Stevenson in Denver / Commerce City is aslo A+ and the entire S and S franchise is among the best.

    I do not own a bus, but have been in the Prevost conversion and service business for almost 30 years now. I think the trick is to find a dedicated shop that is excellent at both the conversion AND the Prevost chassis. Although the coach is one "unit" the two parts are different, from different manufacturers, and require different sets of skills, contacts, parts and expertise. The best shops will have great all around techs, but among them specialists in key areas, including Prevost chassis. Here at our little shop we have one excellent tech with over 20 years direct Prevost service experience and a few guys including myself with Prevost factory training, plus a mountain of conversion experience. It is difficult, but not impossible, to assemble a shop with the right mixture or balance of talents. The overall goal is to benefit the customer with the widest range of skills, direct knowledge of all model years, and experience under one roof.

    All that said, I would leave any "heavy" engine or transmission work to shop that specialize in just that. Good service shops are fine for routine oil and lube work, but any big drive train stuff is best left for the experts in that particular business.

    I think an index of conversion repair and remodel shops is a great idea, and it will only take a majority of you to talk someone into putting it together..... Trust me, anyone who makes a living in this field (and is paying attention) is aware of their reputation and the customer "grapevine." There are some buy out or pay-to-advertise catalogs, but there is no substitute, good or bad, for first hand experiences and accounts.

    Good luck and Safe Travels!

    Pat Sprenger
    Coach Pro LLC

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    This is a very helpful thread. Wish I could contribute a shop but the only one I would recommend at this time is the Liberty factory/dealership . But would love to her about shops in south east ,south and south west since we do most of our traveling in those areas. Good luck charms , OCD rituals, and church on Sundays can only carry me so far before I experience the " big mechanical failure" on the road. Keep the posts coming!

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    I just wanted to second a good experience with Wayne at Colorado Charters. He put on all new rear bags/shocks, replaced a value, engine air bellow along with a bunch of little things. He worked long one day to get us back on the road and did a great job.

    I am now looking to see if anyone has any experience with a bus garage in Northern California. We had a hose start leaking some air in the engine compartment that I need someone to replace. Please let me know if you have any recommendations.

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