I need to have some mechanical work done to my 81' Fiat Spider. 
I'm thinking of going to Westown Imports in West Chester PA. 
They're listed on this site for parts and service. Has anyone 
used these guys before or know anything about them?

Thanks for the advice.

81' Spider in need of TLC 

Chris

'78 Spider...dual 40 IDF's and other mods
'82 Spider 2000i...completely stock

Newark, Delaware

I think they were at about $78/hr labor last time I noticed. They 
will also charge above any known catalogs for parts. They do know 
their stuff.
What are you needing help with? I could probably do it.

-Thad Kirk
Philadelphia, Pa USA
as of today: -1981 and 1984 Spiders
FLU -Delaware Valley Chapter Member
mailto:fiatspider@usa.net
http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/5479

Thad wrote:
: I think they were at about $78/hr labor last time I noticed. 
They 
: will also charge above any known catalogs for parts. They do 
know 
: their stuff.
: What are you needing help with? I could probably do it.
: -Thad Kirk

Thad,

We spoke on the phone some time back...
The mechanic I've been using for the repairs to my 81' Spider 
hasen't been able to correctly fix the car. I'm looking for a 
new mechanic who's more familliar with Fiats. That's why I was 
asking about the reputation of Westown. 
So far I've had extensive work done to the car...new brakes, 
exhaust, fuel lines, fan, calipers, rotors, under carriage rust 
repaired, lights, blinkers and the list goes on. 
The car still is running somewhat rough (but better than when it 
first arrived at the shop), it has difficulty starting when cold 
and seems to be getting a little hot when idling.  It's been in 
and out of my mechanics shop for the past 6 months.
I'd be interested in speaking to you about the repairs. The car 
is in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania. I believe this is fairly 
close to you.

- Todd