Can you recommend a Porsche Mechanic or Shop in Toronto? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

vmarc · 07-16-2010, 04:37 PM

Hi, I wanted to see if anyone has any recommendations for a mechanic or shop in Toronto that is reasonably priced. I have a 99 boxster and am not mechanically inclined at all, so most maintenance things I need to bring the car in. For instance now I have a bulb go out in the instrument cluster and I can only imagine what the cost would be to bring the car to the Porsche dealer to have it changed. Thanks.

Jaak · 07-18-2010, 06:44 PM

Friend of mine owns HPCARS and he is located at 1890 Lawrence Ave E. He has worked on my old 951 and now the 2002S. Call Mario at (416) 752-7280

Tell him "Jack Villa" sent you ... thats my nickname with him as I fix stuff around his shop ...

vmarc · 07-19-2010, 02:05 PM

Jack Villa, I spoke to Mario today and referenced you. Seems like a good guy. I also asked him about doing an install for the rear speaker shelf and he told me you did the same thing. Interested to know or see a link with the rear shelf speaker you went with as I am considering the same thing. How much has sound improved?

Jaak · 07-20-2010, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by vmarc

Jack Villa, I spoke to Mario today and referenced you. Seems like a good guy. I also asked him about doing an install for the rear speaker shelf and he told me you did the same thing. Interested to know or see a link with the rear shelf speaker you went with as I am considering the same thing. How much has sound improved?

The rear speakers made the sound richer ... filled in the void that was missing. I would do it again ...

There is a set put out by Harvey Peck, harveypnp@comcast.net, , who has a real good package that was around $250 or so. It was last year and his package PNP is rated the BEST! I'm at the office and don't have the receipt with me.

vmarc · 07-20-2010, 11:20 AM

Thanks. Did you do the install yourself? Curious to see where I could have it done and cost.

Jaak · 07-21-2010, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by vmarc

Thanks. Did you do the install yourself? Curious to see where I could have it done and cost.

It's easy to do it your self! I am handy and am a hands on person.

The instructions include photo's which help. Just need to take your time removing the cubbies in the rear shelf. I took my time and the whole thing could take around an hour to do.