Find your local mechanic/porsche specialist

[SoCal]

Originally Posted by dre714

Looking for Orange County CA area dealer and non-dealer recommendations...
Any places to avoid?....

I am guessing Newport are the big boys in town, but how is their service dept?

The Newport Beach dealership is fine, but predictably expensive.

In Orange County, you may want to consider Hergesheimer in Lake Forest:

http://www.hergesheimer.com/

Look under Company and then Contacts for the location.

[Dyno50]

Originally Posted by Rodger

I had my previous Boxster serviced at Motorsports Northwest in Boise, ID

511 Americana Blvd
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 345-9444

The owner, "Red", was PCA member of the year a few years back and is a damn cool guy.

I had my current Boxster serviced at ******************************** International (www.i********************************.com) by Andy. He did a great job and I had zero issues on my 3900-mile roadtrip after he replaced my spark plug tube seals.

1876 E Broadway Rd
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 317-0777

I was under the impression that Red had retired. I am thrilled to here of a good place to go to get work done. I had my IMS, Clutch, and coolant tank swapped out about a month ago by a Friend who owns his own shop in Garden City. He did a great job but told me "It will Be A Cold Day In Hell before he did another one."

[baxter]

Exclusive Automotive in Highlandville. Has a great reputation.

[OldBlevins]

Anyone know a good independent mechanic in the Seattle/Everett area? (I live near Lynnwood, halfway between Seattle & Everett)

I just bought a 2000 Boxster S (my first Porsche) with 16,000 miles on it. Although it drives and sounds great and I have no indication of any problems, I did have built into the contract a provision for a full refund if there are any major mechanical defects. I think I'd probably be smart to get it checked out by a good Porsche-trained mechanic. I gather a dealer may not be my best bet. Thanks for any help you can give me.

Old Blevins

[jeremyw]

Originally Posted by OldBlevins

Anyone know a good independent mechanic in the Seattle/Everett area? (I live near Lynnwood, halfway between Seattle & Everett)

I just bought a 2000 Boxster S (my first Porsche) with 16,000 miles on it. Although it drives and sounds great and I have no indication of any problems, I did have built into the contract a provision for a full refund if there are any major mechanical defects. I think I'd probably be smart to get it checked out by a good Porsche-trained mechanic. I gather a dealer may not be my best bet. Thanks for any help you can give me.

Old Blevins

OldBlevins,

I can only recommend Colin and Brandon at Cantrell Motorsports in Kirkland;

Cantrell Motorsports
11834 NE 112th Street
Kirkland, WA 98033
425-820-0231
www.cantrellmotorsport.com
Colin crew chiefs a 5car GT3 Cup team as well.

[kbrandsma]

OldBlevins,

Conway Motors on 52nd and Colby in Everett!

[MSS]

Any recommended Porsche Mechanics in CT?

[mylamb]

chgolatin2,

I'm shocked! I have never known them to overcharge for anything. I have had them work on my car on 3 separate occasions and it was always pretty reasonable and 40% - 60% of what a dealer would charge. I have limited knowledge when it comes to the work involved with Porsche exhausts so I don't know if their quotes are crazy or not (although they certainly sound like it!) Maybe try an exhuast specialist? Good luck!

[ultimate1]

Any good Porsche techs and or shops in West Palm Beach, FLorida?

[rctboxsters]

Any good and reliable mechanic in San Jose, CA? I need to have the 60K service done which includes the belt replacement. Dealer quoted me around $ 1,500.00. Was hoping to find an outside mechanic to save some money for my top and tires.

[olouie]

Originally Posted by rctboxsters

Any good and reliable mechanic in San Jose, CA? I need to have the 60K service done which includes the belt replacement. Dealer quoted me around $ 1,500.00. Was hoping to find an outside mechanic to save some money for my top and tires.

If its not too late try: http://www.realmeangarage.com/ They are in sunnyvale so not too far. I have heard nothing but good things about them and they run tech sessions about the boxster so they know what they are doing.

AVOID AVOID AVOID C.T. Automotive in Campbell. They changed owners are the shop owner and staff now are pretty clueless charge $110.00 and hour and often don't even know how to do very basic things.

Fremont Porsche (forgot their official name) will do service for $1000 if you tell them that you are a Babblers member and went to the CarCare day (http://www.babblers.org/)

Sign up over there to check out some great reviews on local shops too.

[TimAustinW]

I found this list of mechanics from a 928 site. Pretty extensive.

[PSL-Boxster]

wow that link sowed me someone who lives right in my city that i didnt even know of.. thanks!

[chittenden]

Is it possible to purchase the inner parts for a boxster key cap...the inner ring is missing therefore won't hold the battery in place.

[Gubu986]

More specifically, a reliable and reasonable mechanic that can repair my power window. Motor runs but doesn't operate window. Thanks!

Ben

[ocoeeboxster]

I live in Orlando, Zots Garage located in Winter Park is awesome .Went there today for a ignition problem and was in and out in less than 45 minutes and they didn't try to work me over .

[Overdrive]

For those in the Central/Northern CT and Springfield, MA areas, found NEO Autos in South Windsor, CT, very good group of guys who won't BS you.

[Jimbo409]

I need an independent in the Knoxville tenn area preferable in loudon or lenoir city area

[insite]

i just removed Performance Imports from my Atlanta list. they were sued for fruad and lost. they were ripping customers off left and right. not installing parts that were paid for, installing unnecessary new parts & selling the good used ones, etc.

[Ray]

Any help for a Detroit boy?