Vancouver/Fraser Valley/Lower Mainland BC Canada

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Thanks for that.

Cool let us know how it goes.

MCL are killing me with their bad service & Weissach with their high prices.

I'll have to give those others a try next time round.

[Gent]

Sorry - couldn't get into them today - I had the car in for detailing and they took waaaay too long. I'll try again Monday.

[angman]

MCL costs more than Wiessach.

For engine stuff I use a guy that does it more for a hobby. He really knows his stuff but DO NOT expect car washes, valet service, parking, coffees etc.

Fred is capable of doing engine swaps etc and doesn't charge an arm and a leg. He is pretty much a one man show that is doing it for some extra cash/keeping busy these days. He orders his parts direct from Porsche (so it will still be expensive but he gets a discount).

Fred can be reached at Flat Six 604-438-7007

Disclaimer: If I had a new 997 I would not take my car to Fred but for my aging Boxster I can't justify paying $1K+ every time I need to bring the car in for something.

[VFX]

Gent - where do you do your detailing?

Angman - Yep MCL more than Weissash, but Weissach still expensive as parts still come from Porsche Canada.

That's probably 75% of the cost problem.

I may try Flat Six next time round...

I'm sure Fred will park your car & make you a coffee if you asked nicely

[Gent]

I've used Showroom Auto Spa with good detailing results (www.showroomautospa.com). I prefer doing it myself, but sometimes there just isn't time.

I just got back from Vancouver West Motors - turns out I was mistaken and it was my MAF sensor that was borked.

$800 all done. Could be done cheaper, but they were a pleasure to deal with and it was all done in 4 hours -without an appointment- from drop off to pickup. The owner is an enthusiast - if you aren't careful, he'll talk your ear off.

[suburban99]

I have only had my Porsche for about 2 months. I order parts from Sunset and have then shipped to Ship Happens in Sumas. Walk across the border and pick them up...No duty or GST paid yet...

I have been to Valley Eurotec in Abbotsford to speak with the guys about the problems I am having with my car. Seem very knowledgeable...a few Porsches in the shop last week when I was in. Never had service their yet.

[legume]

The 604-438-7007 number for Fred/Flat Six is not in service. Does anyone have an updated number? I googled it and noticed that there's another Flat Six in Vancouver

http://www.dannouenterprises.com/Flatsix/index.html

Is this the same company?