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8/5/17

----- Original Message -----
From: Christel & Chantal
To: Tony Kardos
Sent: Monday, May 08, 2017 3:59 PM
Subject: Re: Kombi campervan
 

We have been considering the purchase of a VW kombi for a long time, and last week we finally made the first move by paying a visit to Tony and his beloved kombi’s.

Tony is a true kombi lover, with some great stories about his adventures in kombi’s and his travels around Australia.
Nothing was too much for him and he took more that 2 hours to explain to us what to look for when buying a kombi.
We are now looking for purchasing the “right” kombi for us, and once we have found the one we won’t be hesitating to bring it to Tony for a full mechanical check and restoration.
Kind regards,
Chantal

 

 

19/11/16

----- Original Message -----
From: "Yennie Yenski" <@gmail.com>
To: <tony@volksworld.com.au>
Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2016 1:46 PM
Subject: Thank you!

Dear Tony,

Even though I haven't met you in person, I'd like to extend a heartfelt
thanks for giving me your time and expert knowledge over the phone while I
have been trying to find the right kombi for me. In having no experience
with them, you have been of upmost help, through sheer good will. You even
had a look at the ads and some photos I've sent through of prospective
vehicles!
I cannot thank you enough for your time and effort in helping a complete
stranger. It restores the faith that there are truly good people in this
world who are willing to help others for nothing in return. If I won Tatts
I'd be coming straight to you for one of your stunning restorations!!
You're an absolute gem!!

Thanks again for everything,

Jen

19/8/16

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff "
To: "Tony Kardos" <cozican@tpg.com.au>
Sent: Friday, August 19, 2016 10:57 AM
Subject: Re: MORE INFORMATION ON BLUE VAN
Wow, thanks Tony for your quick reply emails. Your workmanship looks absolutely amazing, and it's so wonderful to see old classic Kombi's bought back to life in such beautiful way. I'm glad to find someone who is doing renovations with such passion and style for these lovely old girls. Thanks for all the photos, and I hope you will keep me on your email list. I'm in Adelaide, but I would love to come to Melbourne to check out your range sometime.
Regards-Jeff.
Sent from my iPhone

22/3/16
----- Original Message -----

From: "Robyn"

To: tony@volksworld.com.au

Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 12:46 AM

Subject: PRICE ON ORANGE T2 CAMPER ZBV752

Congratulations you do an amazing job on restoring theses vans.

10/3/16.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Amanda"
To: Tony Kardos
Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2016 12:07 PM
Subject: RE: PRICE ON YELLOW/WHITE AUTO CAMPERVAN
 

Hey Tony

Thanks for the chat earlier today. You are a real gentleman and I appreciate all your advise and honesty.
I just wanted to check if this is sold? sorry was just a bit confused...
Thanks again
Amanda

 

----- Original Message -----
From: Tony Kardos
To: "Amanda"
Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2016 12:17 PM
Subject: Re: PRICE ON YELLOW/WHITE AUTO CAMPERVAN

My Pleasure Amanda,
Yes, I've just sold it to an 80 year old man believe it or not, he wanted to relive his youth, good on him!
Regards,
Tony

 

3/2/15.

Letter from a Lady in Western Australia, that purchased a Campervan in Victoria and named it "Kenny" She asked me to prepare it and make it reliable for the journey back across the Nullabor to her home in W.A. Including increasing the cooling capacity so it didn't over-heat, Major Service, Tappet adjustment & many other personal requisites to make her journey back home more pleasurable, safe and trouble free.

 

2/10/14.

Email from a very kind and considerate woman that I have just finished doing a total Re-Furb for. I will be posting this job on my Website (ASAP) as I have now completed it.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Michaela"
To: "Tony Kombi" <tony@volksworld.com.au>
Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2014 7:38 PM
Subject: Thank you


Hi Tony

Thank you for the photos and your email.

We could not be more delighted with how our vehicle emerged from the
transformation you performed. When it arrived with you it was not capable
of being driven and it looked worse for wear.

When we received it back from you it looks immaculate and runs like a dream.
You have enabled us to realise something we did not think was possible and
we now look forward to many family adventures in our spectacular and
practical kombi camper.

I appreciated your advice prior to purchase as I researched vehicles and
valued your experience, guidance and sound judgement on every detail along
the way. Your standards, professionalism, dedication and integrity are
impressive.

Given I have no experience with kombis, car refurbishment or mechanical work
your patience, transparency and detailed cost estimates and expense
management gave me peace of mind. As I have no spare time or headspace it
was wonderful that you were able to co-ordinate all of the various trades
that needed to provide input to complete this project. You managed our
expectations and timelines perfectly.

It has been a pleasure to work with you and I would not hesitate to
recommend you. You made this project enjoyable rather than stressful.

Without you we would not be driving a beautiful kombi today.

Kind regards
Michaela (and James)

Ps thanks to Angela for her patience and support along the a away, including
on the big day:)

----- Original Message -----
From: "Tony Kardos" <cozican@tpg.com.au>
To: "Michaela"
Sent: Friday, October 03, 2014 2:26 PM
Subject: Re: Thank you

 

Thank you so much Michaela for your kind words & praise, very much
appreciated.
I'm glad it all went well last w/end for you and I'm sure that it was as you
had wished & wanted, great work!
You are a special person, both Angela & I thank you.
Thank you for your business and for allowing me to forward pics of your
project to other prospective clients, it most certainly assists me in
showing them what i do here and the quality of my work, how i conduct
myself, etc.
Please stay in touch, as i said to Dan "I'm here for you guys whenever or
whatever"
Regards & thanks,
Tony.

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5/7/14.

TXT message received from a couple from Sydney that just wanted some advise with regards to generally what to look out for when buying a Kombi.


 
Sent from Samsung Mobile:

thanks for your time and valuable information for us today. We really appreciate your time and your knowledge. We will no doubt be in touch in the future x have a great trip and enjoy every minute of it x Di and Rupert

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9/6/14.

Email from a very kind and considerate woman that i am doing a total Re-Furb for. I will be posting this job on my Website once i have completed it.

Dear Tony

I just want to express my appreciation for the advice and support you have provided to me in the purchase and restoration of my kombi camper.

You have been very patient, transparent and informative each step of the way and I am really enjoying working with you on our project.

When undertaking a project like this with no prior experience it can be very daunting. Your expertise and practical advice has given me confidence and made the undertaking a pleasant experience.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and for the integrity in the way in which you conduct your business. The detailed estimates and the provision of explanations for the recommended options are outstanding.

I look forward to seeing and enjoying the finished product and am confident we will both be proud of the outcome.

Best wishes

Michaela.

Hi Michaela,
Thank you so much for your kind words, praise and the recommendation that
you have sent to me.
It really is very much appreciated and i am grateful that i run my Business
as i do.
It does make it special when i receive comments such as yours.
I feel great to be able to help people such as yourself in providing as
service that they appreciate and understand.
Once again,
Thank you,
Tony.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michaela"
Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 6:15 PM
Subject: Recommendation
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28/5/14.

From a lovely couple that came over from W.A. to look at a Camper I have for sale as well as discussing a possible total Re-Furb for them if they a bought a Van from elsewhere.

Dear Tony

Lynda and I would like to thank you for making time to meet with us on Monday. You gave up over two and a half hours of your valuable time and willingly shared with us your knowledge, experiences and the highs and lows of buying and owning a kombi. You were right when you said that you could "educate us" and we left with a wealth of knowledge that we will put to good use.

Although the kombi you have for sale is not quite what we were looking for we were so glad that there was no pressure from you what so ever to buy. In fact we felt so comfortable after our visit that we would readily consider buying a kombi from you, with out making the long trip across, on your say so and would be confident that that it would be finished to a high professional standard.

Thanks again Tony and we wish all the very best and look forward to hearing from you in the future.

Lynda & John
Perth, Western Australia

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09/01/14.

A very long and on-going problem that I repaired for one of my Customers:

Happy New Year - just wanted to flick you a quick note - Kombi is running brilliantly, smooth, no issues, not even slight change in battery charge - been using it 1-2 days per week and no issue - heaps of summer fun. Thanks for your brilliant work and I'll bring it in for a service once I knock a few more KM's through it - but wanted to say thanks and let you know how it was going, Regards, Dan

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20/12/13.

An email I received from an eBay inquiry regarding a Campervan i had for sale:

 
Dear cozican1,

Beautiful!! kombi ;) he looks like he just came straight of the showroom floor. You've done a wonderful job.

 
- yosiebear

 
 
 
 
Hi yosiebear,

Thank you so much for your kind words.

May you & your Family have a great Festive season.
Regards,
Tony.

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13/08/13.

An email I received for a Re-furbishing inquiry:

Greetings Tony,

Many thanks for all you information and photos supplied. Wow you have some great Kombis beautifully fitted out. I appreciate the guide you provided with regards to the various components.
It really puts things in perspective.. finances permitting without a doubt I’d say a completed refurbished Kombi would be ideal. However I was considering buying a neglected Kombi (I’m a sucker for trying to bring interesting cars back to life) and perhaps having the interior done in stages.
Either way for now I think the reality is that I must start saving much more : )
Thank you once again and no doubt I will rely on your expertise in the future as you have a very good reputation, an obvious love for VW and are conveniently close to home too.
Cheers for now,
Piotr
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20/2/2013,

An email I received from a very nice Man re a Kombi I sold him:

Hi Tony, We love our Kombi. Drives just like I remember From the 70's! The Treasurer & kids think it's  Really kool. Appreciate your advise, Expertise & honesty Thanks Graham

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18/2/2013,

An email inquiry re a possible Re-Furbishment on her own Campervan:

My goodness your work is outstanding it looks great I think I shall gather the funds and drop Suzi to you!!
What you have shown me in these photos is what sort of craftsman ship I am looking for just so I know roughly what I'm up for how much was the fit out for this just so I have a rough estimate to aim for... 
Thankyou so much for taking the time to put these pics forward to me and we shall collect the seats Friday deff after your appointment 
Thanks Kylie 

 

Tony truly amazing you just bring these back to life... I so so wish I heard of you before I started my Suzi... I'm not going to dwell though I have found you now so we shall move forward. 
Il be in touch 
Kylie 

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18/2/2013,

An email inquiry on a Campervan I had for sale:

Tony, 
Thank you so so much for your overwhelming pictures and details you have sent my wife and I in a email I'm am so grateful for your information you have given me let me make note I'm not wasting your time I can't do anything until September October unfortunately but you have given me so much information on kombi vans I am looking to buy one of your vans on the above months I gave you so could we keep in touch please 
 

Thank you again for everything tony 

Josh .

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19/1/2012,

An email inquiry re a Beetle I sold to a very nice couple in Canberra, they bought it sight un-seen and had it shipped up to Canberra:

From: Tony Kardos [cozican@tpg.com.au]
Sent: Thursday, 19 January 2012 2:13 PM
To: Jennifer
Subject: Re: Car picked up.

Hi Jen,
They have just picked the car up from me.
Enjoy it & if you need me, I'm here for you.
Thank-you both for your business.
Regards & thanks,
Tony

----- Original Message -----
From: Jennifer
To: "Tony Kardos" <cozican@tpg.com.au>
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2012 11:55 AM
Subject: RE: Car picked up.

Hi Tony!

I just wanted to let you know that the Beetle arrive last Wednesday without
a hitch!

She is absolutely amazing! Thank you so much for all of your help and for an
amazing car!\

Jen

From: Tony Kardos [cozican@tpg.com.au]
Sent: Monday, 30 January 2012 12:17 PM
To: Jennifer
Subject: Re: Car picked up.

Thanks Jen,
I'm so pleased to hear that your happy with the car, in situations as these
where people buy cars from me sight unseen, I loose sleep over it hoping
that I have described it properly, then I get an email as yours, now I can
sleep again!
Thank-you so much to both of you for your business, your help and
understanding towards the purchase of this vehicle.
All the best,
Tony

----- Original Message -----
From: Jennifer
To: "Tony Kardos" <cozican@tpg.com.au>
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2012 7:06 PM
Subject: RE: Car picked up.


She is just perfect :)

I am so surprised that a 40 year old car could be in such good condition!

Thanks Tony :)

From: Tony Kardos [cozican@tpg.com.au]
Sent: Saturday, 4 February 2012 3:34 PM
To: Jennifer
Subject: Re: Car picked up.

Thanks Jen,
Once again I'm so pleased that you are so happy with the car & still so
excited, it makes feel great, like I'm doing my job properly!
I do have a wall of testimonials & if you feel like it I would love for you
to send me one via the mail so that people can see that its authentic and it
would give me great pleasure in posting yours up on my wall of fame.
Thanks so much for being such a wonderful & responsive client, much
appreciated.
Regards & thanks,
Tony.

 

Received 13/2/2012

Hi Tony,

This is my comment for your website :)

Hi Tony

I just wanted to say a BIG THANKYOU for the amount of time and effort you spent helping me to choose the best VW for my needs. You answered all of my calls and e-mails in a very quick timeframe. You were more than happy to be available to answer any of my questions; even though it was over the Christmas and New Year break. You knew the history of each car and the specifications which made each car unique to the others. I can't thank you enough for the amazing customer service that you have provided.
When my wonderful 1971 Beetle arrived, you spent the time checking to make sure that it arrived ok and that I was happy with the description you had provided (given I had purchased the car unseen). Your description was spot on; I thank you for your honesty. The information sheet you provided was very helpful and has assisted my husband and I to understand how to drive and care for the car. Your knowledge of VWs is truly exceptional.

Thank you for all of your support, and your offer for ongoing servicing and advice.

Kind regards,

Jenny

Hope you have had an amazing start to the new year!

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1/11/2011,

An email inquiry re Beetles for sale:

Hi Tony,

Thank you for your incredibly prompt reply I wasn’t expecting a reply today due to Melbourne Cup being on today, I am very happy you have so I can print all these lovely photos off and begin my opening statement to my wife to hopefully twist her arm into letting me obtain one of these beauties!

It’s an absolute pleasure to be able to send kind words when you were able to give me the amount of assistance and knowledge yesterday.

Thanks again Tony for all of your assistance and passion that you have shown for these fantastic cars.

Kindest regards,
Michael.

1/11/20

Continued,

1/11/2011,

Continued from above "An email inquiry re Beetles for sale:"

----- Original Message -----
From: Michael
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 10:05 AM
Subject: Volkswagen Beetles.

Hi Tony,

Thank you for all of your time, knowledge and wisdom that you were able to pass on to my self and my father on the weekend, it was very insightful and incredibly helpful.

Could you please send me some of the images of the two white beetles and the banana yellow beetle along with the prices of the vehicles for me to show my wife when she gets back from Queensland.

Thank you once again Tony for all of your help and expertise and showing me the ins and outs of the Volkswagen Beetle.

If I have left out information or you have any further questions or queries please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Kindest regards,

Michael.

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5/10/2011,

A Campervan that I sold to a lovely couple in Hervey Bay:

Hi we purchased the 1989 T3 VW Kombi Transporter off you.
We drove it back to Queensland it never missed a beat, and we have been extremely happy with our purchase.
If all car sales, sold the quality car like you sold us, no one would purchase new ones.
We had it through a road worthy up here and the mechanic went over it 3 times, because he could not find anything wrong with it.
Everyone we showed our car, cant believe how good it is.
 

Thank You Toni you are one in a million.

 
Best wishes Kent  &  Karen 
                               
Urangan Queensland

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26/10/2010,

A Clutch repair that I completed for one of my Customers:

Hello Tony how are you?

Just letting you know clutch working great everything very smooth and selecting gear perfectly, so just thanking you again mate on a good job, the van really goes well for an old timer
Cheers mate speak soon,
Joe.

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Find below pictures that I took from Testimonials that people have sent to me & I framed them to put on my wall so that people could see them.