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With 2012 marking over 23 years in business, a huge thanks to everybody for making Competition Engineering such a success! And thanks for stopping by our site www. CEVW.com - this is our online showcase of what we at Competition Engineering can do for you at our reasonable rates. Please call us with any questions about services we offer, to find a part, to schedule an appointment to get your vehicle into the shop, or for anything else we can help you with.Located in Phoenix, Competition Engineering specializes in world-class restoration of vintage Volkswagen and Porsche.
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We've earned the reputation as among the best all-around, full-service repair shops in Arizona. From emissions, air conditioning to axles, suspension, and anything else you need, our service shop works on everything from daily drivers to drag racers to Baja sand machines to off-road rompers to VW Westfalia campers to one-off, rare, collector, or historic vehicles. We can also service all other European, Asian, and American cars and trucks. Mike has over 35 years of experience with Volkswagen and Porsche.
VW exhaust gaskets in 1.5" and 1.625" inside bores in.060" thickness with the CORRECT fit (unlike many other manufacturers). We can custom make other exhaust gaskets as well; just bring us a pattern. All our copper head and exhaust gaskets are made on Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machines to ensure accuracy.
I'd like to thank Dan, Mike, and Eric at Competition Engineering. I just won Super Modified at the Bugorama. Without their help and guidance, it never would have happened. There were times I'd show up at CE just to vent my frustration after a disappointing night at the drags and Mike would help me keeps things in prospective.
Reviews (18)
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David C.
Mar 13, 2022
Absolutely best buying experience I have had with auto type parts. Great jobs are performed at this place and will be bringing my other dune buggy friends to them. Great service and work. Was very good at sharing his knowledge to let you know what's needed on each job great place!
David Gonzalez
Feb 23, 2022
I took my type 4 cylinder heads to get a cleaning and rebuild, Dan did an amazing job and was very honest, quick and informative. If you need help with you're classic volkswagen, Dan is the man
Cody B.
Dec 17, 2021
The only shop I trust to working anything I own. Dan and Holly are extremely nice.
Terrence Hines
Aug 22, 2021
Great service and treatment. I felt like family. Dan and his wife are very personal with your situation and aim to please. I've found the Wizard of (VW) Cars. There's no other place I would take MY or YOUR VW.
Steven Martinez
May 30, 2021
I have been going here for years. The owners are more than likely the ones you'll see when you walk in the door. Help support local businesses and go in for all your VW and Porsche needs! They auto shop is top notch and they will not rip you off!
Michael A.
Apr 06, 2021
Brought my 2276 turbo sandrail in to get dyno tuned and to address a few other items. I waited until after the first dune trip to leave a review and it runs extremely well. Very impressed with their work and will be going back to them anytime I need something. Highly recommend
Mike Bacon
Mar 25, 2021
This place is miles ahead of the rest. Dan is extremely knowledgeable from decades of hands on experience. Every VW lover should take their cars here. The last car show I was at every Volkswagen there got services at this shop which speaks volumes. Keep it up CE!
Will Riba
Feb 21, 2021
Dan is a VW guru. After a year of my car not being diagnosed correctly Dan was able to isolate the issue and provide the correct repairs. Couldn't be happier
Cindi Bacon
Jan 03, 2021
I recently purchased a 67 bus. I wanted to get the oil changed and a overall check. I went to 3 German mechanic shops only to find out they do not work on air-cooled engines so back home to the computer. I found 2 shops so I went to the first. I explained to the guy at the counter that I needed an oil change and I wanted a mechanic to check it out.

Without hesitation the guy through out a date approximately 2 months away. I felt like he was saying that they didn't want to bother with a smaller job so off to the second shop I went. This shop seemed ok so I made the appt. for the following week. That weekend I was at this spot on Mesa and two VW's that looked magazine worthy pulled in so I asked them where they go for service.

The guy said he only trusts one shop Competition Engineering. I immediately called (shop was closed on Saturday) and the owner answered! we made the appt. for the following week. I could not be happier with the services I received. The bus runs so good I had them order disc brakes so I could stop. And they were able to get their upholstery guy to do some small repairs the spot. I would not hesitate to recommend CE to family, friends, air-cooled enthusiast.
Jack Oxley
Dec 23, 2020
There is something to say about the owner Dan. He has helped me in many ways when deciding to go to a street car to a drag race car. Helping me fix up my piece of junk bug! After some hiccups with my horrible communication skills, we had a falling out and didn't speak for years. And during that time I moved to multiple states in the U.S. I had an opportunity to come back to Arizona and relocated back here in late 2020.

I have since gotten out of drag racing (sorta) and switched to a street car with blow through turbo and hope that I can call Dan and have him tune my motor. He is the only one I would trust tuning my turbo motor. So, I am changing my review, because it wasn't right of what I said and hope that Dan will forgive me and not hang up on me :-).
John C.
Jan 07, 2020
Dan Lawson Is a unbelievable mechanic and knows his stuff he was able to fix everything that other mechanics for an able to do. Very honest and high-quality work just look at my bill it was very professionally done I've never seen such organization
Codie J.
Jul 14, 2017
So my Brother had to take his 67 bug back to the shop. Oh not something C.E had done or missed. It was my Brother tying to do as much as he could by himself and making a rats nest out of the wiring under the back seat The owner couldn't have been more helpful or nicer. He even showed my brother where he went wrong & how to fix it. C.E is fantastic. An old school shop with Old school values and customer service. Just about every mechanic shop in the valley could learn a thing or two about business ethics from the people at C.E
Mike G.
Sep 07, 2016
Professional, nice, reasonable. cares about your car and providing great service. they know VWs in and out.they treat their customers well. always willing to answer your questions and let you hang around and watch what they are doing so that you can learn something about your car. I trust them! I recommend them. mike
Lance F.
Jul 30, 2015
I take my VW thing here for all my repairs. I tried other VW shops in the valley and had horrible experiences. These guys came highly recommended to me and they have been nothing but amazing. They will take care of your car like it is their own. Amazing people to work with and the work is top-notch quality. They know Volkswagen like nobody's business.

By far the best in town all they do is VW. The best part is that they are super honest and very reasonable pricing. I highly recommend anyone that owns a classic VW. They will not disappoint you.
Chris C.
Aug 18, 2014
Was recommended this place for work on my '75 bus and was extremely satisfied. They are very experienced, knowledgeable, and reasonable. They answered a ton of questions I had and were genuinely honest. I felt very comfortable immediately. Super friendly and flexible as well. They arranged for me to drop off on a Saturday outside of business hours and let me keep my bus there for a week while I was out of town. I'd highly recommend to anyone and everyone.
Cr R.
Oct 01, 2013
The VW world is full of characters, misinformation and dishonest mechanics. These guys know their stuff and are happy to help educate you on the process. Randy and Dan are extremely helpful. Awesome shop
Katie H.
May 25, 2013
It's not worth taking your VW anywhere else! This is just one of the best places of business in existence! Love love love everyone there. The expertise and professionalism are hands-down the greatest anywhere. Wish I had found them years ago!
Doug D.
Jun 02, 2012
Without a doubt the best place to take your vw beetle. Dan, and his team know their bugs. They are professional, and explaiin everything before they do any work. They were able to fix the things that were screwed up by another vw shop that i have reviewed recently.