Speed Unlimited Volkswagen Repair Shop Fresno, Cal BEWARE! I was ripped off by Ron Stebbles the owner of Speed Unlimited Volkswagen Repair Fresno California

First let me say I do not know Mark from Clovis or his particular situation.

I do know Ron, Mike, and Dan.  I have been a long time customer of Speed Unlimited since 1975. (Yes that is 34 years) I have owned air cooled Volkswagens all of my adult life.  I have had 2 squarebacks, 2 beetles and 2 buggies.  I have had engines, transaxles, suspensions, service, and a complete car built there. Over the years I have spent thousands of dollars at Speed Unlimited and still do. All service and repairs were completed to my satisfaction at Speed Unlimited.  In every case, I was treated fairly and professionally. If there was a problem or disagreement it was handled promptly and professionally. I have not found a shop in the Fresno area that is more knowledgeable about air cooled volkswagen in these last 34 years. I am still running engines and transaxles that were built by Speed Unlimited many years and miles ago with no problems.  I continue to use them for service and repairs to this day.

Regarding the drug allegations and alleged sex offender charges they are false.  I know these people. I suspect they are the creation of a disgruntled customer and have no place in a forum like this. 

Now before others suspect my motives my only purpose here is to rebut the accusations of Mark. I have no dog in this fight.  I am merely a customer of Speed Unlimited and I have no business or finacial interests in Speed Unlimited.  I merely felt the need to defend these three people from what I consider falsehoods.

Is this supposed to be funny or a parody?

Once again, I have known Ron - 34 years, Dan - 25+ years and Mike since he was a child.  I have been to the shop countless times. (At least once a month for 34 years) In addition, I have seen all three numerous times away from work both by chance meeting and sometimes as fellow off roaders. All three are well respected VW mechanics.  All three have extensive knowledge about air cooled VWs and all are willing to share that knowledge.  I have never seen any of these three in trouble with the law, high, or drunk in 34 years.  In fact, I have never seen them touch alcohol while working at the shop or while on a "run".   You would think that in 34 years I would have seen something if things were amiss. 

All three have extensive work and contacts in the racing community. In fact, they even have "thank you" pictures on the wall from racers.  Do you think racers go to bad shops for parts or engines?

I can tell you even today (Sept 14, 2009) I dealt with two of Dan's parts suppliers and in their words:  Dan is the guy.  He knows more about Volkswagens than anyone they know.  In fact, one of them had a question today and called Dan for verification.  This is a guy who has been dealing with air cooled VWs for 45+ years!!

I am going to have another engine built for my car and it will be another 2300cc VW engine.  It will make power and survive because it will be built by Dan or not built at all. My car currently has a Speed Unlimited trans and engine.  Trans has 150,000+ miles on it and the engine was built 20 years ago.  Both operate perfect.  I am not sure how many miles are on the engine as it has been in three different cars.  Work to date: valve adjustments, oil changes, and tune ups.  Hard to beat that!!

Now this is not to say any shop is perfect everyday on every issue however, I can say with confidence if you have an issue with anyone at Speed Unlimited they will "make it right". This is not bravado, this is fact!!

Now I encourage you to check out Speed Unlimited yourself instead of the ramblings and rantings of someone that obviously has a problem.  Go to the shop.  See what they have.  Listen to Dan, and hear his advice.  It does not cost you anything but your time. Find out for yourself who is right. I am that confident in what I say.

I do not know who these people are.  Perhaps they are a competitors of Dans' thinking they can can profit by smearing the shop. I don't know.  I do not work there and I have no financial interest in this fight.  I am merely trying to defend a known good shop from someones vendetta and smear tactics.

Bottom line:  Check out Speed Unlimited yourself.  I am confident you will find a competent, drug free, knowledgeable, VW shop.  Tell Dan I said "Hi".