California Westys

Can’t say enough good things about Cesar and the guys at California Westys! My ’88 Westy broke its alternator V-​belt, which then caused the AC and power steering belts to pop off their pulleys. I called Cesar and he was able to squeeze me in the next day. I was up and running again quickly and painlessly. These guys REALLY know their VW vans and they are great to work with — THANKS!

Phenominal service! Great prices. On our way to Mexico our ring and pinion gave way to the grapevine. This all happened on a Saturday night. Stressing out not wanting to loose out on one day of our yearly two week holiday I was referred to Ceasar owner of California westy by Salim at Country Home Campers. We limped our car to San Diego that night hung out at ocean beach for a day with our dogs. Monday morning called five of the best westfalia shops in a 50 mile radius. All of them said 5 – 7 days to repair (Meatloaf) our van. After diagnosing the problem and confirming my suspicion of our malfunction Caesar promised us that we would have our van fixed and leaving his shop the next morning. He took us in at 930 am Monday morning and had us on the road 6 pm that night all with in business hours. 3k miles later we are back from our trip safely home in san Fransisco and our van has never ran better. Thank you Caesar and the California Westy team.

My 86 Vanagon had some issues that I was told by a another mechanic were going to need major repairs (as in $$$). I saw Cesar’s resto work at a car show so looked him up. I was really impressed by his shop and all the Westies he had. He took his time showing us around the place and explained all he did. Although I didn’t need a resto (I do, but not now) this would sure be the place to come. I was then concerned that my Vanagon wouldn’t get the same attention as the Westies. Boy was I wrong! After looking at my electrical problems he fixed my temp guage and gave me advice on a simple fix for my oil pressure issue. Total cost for labor and valuable advice… under $ 100! He took his time explaining my options and giving me sound advice. I could go on and on with other help he gave me but just suffice it to say, I’m very impressed. Oh did I mention… I’m a senior woman. You ladies will totally appreciate this last comment. Now, to find the money to do a complete resto…

California Westy’s is the real deal! Cesar is incredibly passionate about his customers and their Westfalias. He puts in great effort into each project and does it in a timely manner. Our family has an ’87 Westfalia, which we have had in the family since ’91. About 2 years ago my dad was looking to replace our original engine, and was referred to Cesar.
Cesar installed a 4 cylinder Subaru engine and completely upgraded our Westfalia. WOW! What a difference. The engine power is fantastic!
It has been such a pleasure working with Cesar throughout this process. He is very passionate about his installation and his attention to detail is immaculate. Some of Cesar’s biggest strong points are that he’s accessible and reasonable in his pricing. I have had questions on different aspects of the upgrade and he responds with great pleasure.
Cesar and his staff at California Westy’s have been more than helpful and my family and I truly support his vision and are astonished by his execution.

If you are looking restore your beloved old Westy there no better place in the U.S. than Cal Westy’s. Caesar is in a class of his own. He combines years of experience with a knowledgeable staff focused on the smallest detail. I recently had my 1985 Weekender restored. After picking it up I found a few minor things that I thought should be looked at. Cesar immediately took the van back and worked on it all day. By the time I returned to pick up my Westy all of the problems were fixed perfectly. I casually mentioned a mechanical problem that my mechanic was unable to fix. To my surprise Cesar had fixed the problem without being asked to (no charge). A class act worth investigating.

Not sure what’s up with Steve T… But I can and will testify that Cesar and his crew do nothing but PRIMO work. My ’86 Westy Weekender get’s high praises for it’s looks and tight sounding motor every day. Anytime I’ve had a question or a request this guy has provide accurate advice or has set me up with quick, clean, and affordable service! By the way… I live in Costa Mesa… El Cajon is over 100mi away! On my way down next week for new shocks! Highly Recommend California Westys!

Did not have a good experience with these guys –have never been so insulted in my whole life. Very shabby work.
— YouTube video coming soon!

So many positive things going on at this place. Love Westys, go here! Everything you could possibly think up regarding the ultimate surf/​camp mobile, the German VW Westfalia, is enhanced here! If you want to make your classic van better, go here! Everyone here seems to not only be working, but really enjoying themselves! Really glad I found CA Westys.

I inherited a 1987 Westfalia VW Vanagon when my father passed away. I had it brought to me here in San Diego and was at a loss as to where to turn to service and take care of some of the TLC things that needed to be done to my dad’s longtime, favorite vehicle. Near the end of his life, he wasn’t strong enough to drive the car anymore and it sat for a year. Ceser and his team were amazing. They took care of what needed to be taken care of and also gave me incremental items that I could focus on over time. They also gave me a wheel cover for one of the wheels that had been missing for years to make the Vanagon look better and just be more whole. It was a small, but simple gesture that made a world of difference. I will definitely return and California Westy will be the ONLY people who touch this vehicle. They are passionate about cars and know a lot about VW’s and Porsche. I enjoyed chatting with Ceser about cars. He really knows cars and you can tell that what he and his team does is a vocation, not a just a job. I highly recommend California Westys if you have a Vanagon or a VW Bus. These guys are the best in town.

California Westys is a godsend. I had such a good experience driving down from Los Angeles and getting immediate service on my Westy’s fresh tank water pump. They couldn’t have been nicer or more reasonable. I plan on returning for any and everything that my westy ever needs.

I had my 85 Westy upgraded here, great workmanship and fair pricing. They did a wonderful job putting a Subaru engine in my van. It looks like it was meant to be there. I look forward to doing more business with them in the future.

Best Vanagon shop out there. I have been taking my Vanagon here for years and they have never let me down. Cesar, Danny, and the whole crew are very helpful. California Westys repair rates are very fair. I trust these guys and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.