Urabus - Buena Vista, Colorado

Mark Barlow

Urabus is your one(and only)stop shop for everything VW Vanagon!! ⚡️I’m so happy that i was referred to John at Urabus. John was able to squeeze me in even though he is super booked out. He diagnosed the problem with ease, ordered some parts and had me on the road back to Texas. My van finally drives the way i have always wanted it too!! If you are considering an engine swap or an upgrade of any kind, Urabus is the place to get it done and done right!

Bluff Coast

Johnny is the man! As we rolled into Buena Vista in our 87 Westy, we heard a noise from the right rear. We swung by Urabus and Johnny helped us diagnose the problem, fit us quickly into his schedule, and we were on our way with a new wheel bearing.

Grateful for his help and ability to fit us in! Great dude to work with!

Aaron MacRitchie

Johnny is such an amazing dude. We came to him in a bit of an emergency and not only did he do great work to our Vanagon, but he also took us in and gave us a place to hang out while the work was being done. Can't say enough great things about John and his garage. 5 stars to Nitro the dog as well.

Thomas Lawton

While travelling from Maine I had a fuel line brake in my 1986 vw vanagon on a Sunday morning. AAA towed me to urabus at my request as I'd previously heard of their good work. A very rare Monday closing did not allow John to get right to it, but on Tuesday he passed over many projects to get me back on the road. Promptly assessed the situation as well as pointing out several other issues that I might want to address. No pressure, just honest concern. Great shop, great guy, great work. Several weeks later I can report the old Westy runs better than ever. Got a vw ? This is your man! Thanks John

Lauri Nadolsky

I highly recommend John as an outstanding mechanic. He is highly skilled, versatile and very conscientious. I have complete trust in him to do what is necessary. I took my VW in for repair not knowing exactly the problem and within no time it was diagnosed and repaired!! I will be back for tune-ups as well:) Thanks John!

David S.

We were a bit nervous heading out on our recent road trip from Seattle to Denver. Sure, our Westfalia affectionately named Bianca had a clean bill of health from our mechanic, but we've had that before...a story all Westfalia owners are familiar with...

The starter first showed signs of trouble in Orem, UT. By the time we got to Grand Junction, CO we knew we had a problem. As we reached Denver, we got a referal for Urabus and gave John a call. He was on the road, but immediately happy to help and directed us to his brother Jeremy. I dropped in on Jeremy that morning and had a great visit. He assured me that if I brought Bianca in the next morning, they'd hook me up with a sweet TDI starter using a Rocky Moutain Westy / VanCafe adapter plate and have me back on the road by the end of the day.

Sure enough, the next day Bianca was back in action. I spent far too much of the guys' time before paying and being on my way. We had a tour of the shop, got a tutorial on failed starters and talked about VWs, the VW community and vanlife in general. I honestly felt like I was hanging with friends--how often do you say that about your mechanic?

That day was really a game changer for us. Any residual nervousness faded away and we were able to simply enjoy the trip--and revel in the new high torque starter--and the great service we received. If we lived in Denver, there's no doubt Urabus would be our go to shop. Thanks John and Jeremy!

mac

I met the “MAN” the “MYTH” the LEGEND” on the road just east of Buena Vista struggling with a heavy load inside my vehicle. John and Jamie stopped to render assistance. I was not defeated yet by the effort but I was bleeding and scrapped. John seemed to be impressed by the “intensity” of the effort and employed his strength and expertise which fit perfectly his character and personality. The world safe again I learned what he did and what he loved doing. He was doing what I would have loved doing in years past: restoring Volkswagen transporters and Westfalia’s to the road with more horse power and utility. I loved the three vans I owned over the years and overhauled the engines on two to keep them on the road. Though they were slow and backed up traffic on a hill, for me they provided a reliable platform and fit the purpose for which I use them for. I remember and loved the thrill I got gunning the engine accelerating around a corner going downhill using gravity to propel it forward. I could feel the G’s. A Subaru engine swap would have made all the difference and rewrite history of life and adventure in a Volkswagen van. This is what these guys do.
My wife and I found the URABUS shop in Buena Vista, took pictures, and checked them out online. Maybe it is too late for me but for someone who has yet to feel the sensation of a finely tuned machine swirling beneath their feet as only a Volkswagen van can do, check out this man and put his expertise to the test. I will remember long John and Jamie and their enthusiasm for life they shared with us on the side of the road.

Bill and Donna McCrary

Harrison Bishop

John and Jeremy are incredible mechanics to work with! They are super knowledgeable and make sure to get your van running great. I highly recommend them to anyone with a VW Westy!