Hotchkiss WTF

My Valiant body shop horror story revolves around Reiss Racing in Escondido, CA. George Reiss is a total crook. He was really good pals with John Hotchkis when they were out in Cali. I had a chance to meet the guy but I didn’t want to be around George Reiss at the time.

My Valiant was at Reiss Racing for 5 years. Big deposit and no work done. From what I gathered John Hotchkis is also one of those guys that aren’t above board too. Those types generally congregate. I never met him so make your own assessment. My assessment is based on the way he runs his company (similar to Reiss) and the close friends he has (George Reiss).

Would I buy Hotchkis parts? Yeah, IF they are in stock at a third party retailer! ONLY! Actually, NO, I wouldn’t. They’re overpriced and you can get any equally good part from a different company like SPC for UCA’s, Firm Feel torsion bars, Eaton springs, QA1 adj. strut rods……
The alternatives to Hotchkis parts are as good and most always cheaper.