Find your local mechanic/porsche specialist

[CRTLMB]

I need to find a good Porsche mechanic in Port Saint Lucie, Fl. If anyone knows of one, please let me know.

Thanks,
Carl

[schnellman]

Anyone out there know of a trustworthy, experienced Porsche mechanic in the Dayton area? Anywhere in SW Ohio?

[dgentileksu]

Just left bay area for Columbus Mississipi. Wondering if anyone knew a good shop within a few hours drive. Only one I found so far is a dealership in Jackson.

Thanks!

[MN 986]

I have read this post, but did not find any listings for a good Porsche mechanic in the Minneapolis-St.Paul area.
Any suggestions/good experiences?
Thanks for any help.

[ppbon]

James:
Feel free to contact me: (954) 385-0330
Pedro@PedrosGarage.com
Happy Boxstering,
Pedro

Originally Posted by salerno501

Hi,

I am new to this forum as well as to porsche. I bought a 2002 Boxster S about a month ago. It is a great car!

Anyone know of a good and trustworthy porsche mechanic in Miami?

James

[dnorthi]

Looking for great indepdent shop near Marietta for pre purchase inspection.
Appreciate your help!
D

[salerno501]

Based on my experience, an indy shop does not exist in Miami for a Porsche car. I will be happy to explain, but I promise, I have spent the time and money to know they are not qualified.

After my failed attempts to find a good indy guy, I went to the dealership here. Yes, their labor is more expensive but they were able to fix the problem I was having. They fixed it and for a lot less than the other guys when you look at total cost and not just per hour labor.

In Miami, the only place to take a Porsche, is the Collection in Coral Gables. If anyone is interested in the places not to go, I would be happy to provide the names, but I don't want to blast anyone in public. It may be that I was the only one to have problems with them.

I cannot tell you how happy I am that my check engine light is gone for good (I hope!)

James

[ponyster]

These guys are the greatest. They take care of my Boxster and my Jaguar. They have been taking care of my cars since 2002.

http://www.star-tech-european.com/

Star Tech European
23 Union Way - Vacaville CA 95687
Don & Claire Westhaver
707-455-8870

[cplus]

I've used DeMan since buying my Boxster in '05 and am very satisfied with their work. Which reminds me that the 90k service is due...

De Man Motorsports
www.demanmotorsport.com

200 Corporate Dr
Blauvelt, NY 10913-1142
(845) 727-3070

(They're in Rockland County, NY, and close to the New Jersey border.)

[michealjarry]

I was very pleasantly surprised. The lead technician did a “quick listen” and made an initial diagnosis, which turned out to be absolutely correct. Guess the previous owner had bottomed out the car and a coolant leak finally developed. The Water pump was also going south (the growl), so I had the work done and it has been running great since. Reasonable price, too. www.trademic.com

[lazy T]

My wife and I set out from the Seattle a little over a month ago for an extended vacation to see the Southwest United States. We had just recently purchased a used 2000 Boxster S to do this in. The car had fairly low miles (30K), we had all of the service work done as well as a complete inspection, including a leak and compression test, we were ready to go.
And naturally we had a problem the second day out, despite all the precautions. Just north of Ogden the car mysteriously quit while traveling down I-84. I was able to get it started and drive a few miles when it did it again. No fun in the blazing sun on the shoulder of the freeway I can tell you that. Again I was able to get it started and this time made it to a motel in Ogden.
The next morning I called Ken Garff VW-Porsche-Audi in Orem Utah (Provo) and was quickly surprised at the quick response I got. After a discussion with the mechanic I headed their way. When we arrived we were given quick and courteous service. Within a few hours the problem was found and repaired. It turned out the heat and vibration caused a faulty ground connection, which the superb mechanic at Ken Garff quickly fixed. We got our car back, washed and running flawlessly.
We continued our trip and made it home safe. It was one of the most memorable trips we have taken and a big part of that was the wonderful little car we took it in.
This isn’t the end of the story though, at least as far as Ken Garff Porsche goes. A few weeks later we were up at Bryce Canyon enjoying the scenery and decided to put the top up since it was getting hot. It wouldn’t go up. I read the manual, checked the fuses and fiddled around, no luck. I was contemplating getting the tool kit out and raising it manually but remembered the Ken Garff service department. We drove until we had cell phone service; I got their number off the receipt from the first repair and gave them a call. With in a few minutes the service department put me on with a mechanic and he quickly diagnosed the problem (e brake micro switch) and told me how to fix it, taking all of a minute. If I lived in Utah there is no question where I would take my car for repairs, Ken Garff VW-Porsche-Audi!


Todd

[bandy1r]

Two brothers in South Miami, Saro and Rafi Deravakian, and their top-notch technicians, keep my '02 Boxster in tip-top condition. They do for mine what they do for Ferraris and Benzes and other Euro exotica. Check them out at:

BLITZEN BENZ
5897 SW 69th Street
South Miami
305-667-8717

[eremite]

So where do you recommend for a PPI in the Seattle area?

[jcs012]

Hi guys, do you know of any Porsche mechanics who work on weekends? I noticed all service centers are closed on weekends and I'm not available to get maintenance done on weekdays.

I live in the East Bay area of California.

Thanks!

[Leslie Beauchemin]

contact Tim at Fastlane Porsche in Santa Cruz. He takes care of my 1999 Boxster and my son's 1988 Carrera. He's great, and his price is right (meaning exceedingly better than a Porsche dealer).
I cut and pasted this from my FB, this is a friend of a friend in the bay area, I actually live in Reno. I don't know if he works weekends but give him a call and see if he can or knows of someone. These people have several Porsches and I'm sure they have done the foot work. Hope this helps!

Originally Posted by jcs012

Hi guys, do you know of any Porsche mechanics who work on weekends? I noticed all service centers are closed on weekends and I'm not available to get maintenance done on weekdays.

I live in the East Bay area of California.

Thanks!

[BoutiqueShopGirl]

I used to take my 98 Boxster to Park Town Porsche (in Plano off 190) where I bought it and they would charge me exorbitant prices for everything. They wouldn't just change the oil, they wanted to charge for the annual maintenance package of $650 plus they would throw in all sorts of other charges. I couldn't get my Boxster in there for less than $1,000.

My car is my baby and in mint condition with only 20,000 actual miles. So you can imagine, I am very picky.

I also have a 97 BMW M3 4 door with 125,000 miles that has been babied as well. We used to take the BMW to Classic BMW. Also crazy high prices.

About 3 1/2 years ago I found Louden Motor Cars in the vicinity of 35/635. It is located in an the beaten path location but they have done amazing work on both the M3 (which needed quite a bit over the past 3 years) and the Boxster. They never try to overcharge and talk everything over before they do anything.

I can't recommend them enough:

Louden Motor Cars
11454 Reeder Road,
Dallas, 75229
P: 972-241-6326
F: 972-243-3137

http://www.loudenmotorcars.com/?gclid=CPzNj-T--pkCFQIwxwod1T64EQ

Ask to speak directly to James Moir who is the Vice President of Operations and Service Manager. You can email him at - jmoir@loudenmotorcars.com

The other folks are all good but James will take time to discuss everything with you personally. He is a great guy and brings his dog Beau to the shop.

I have tried other shops besides Louden and Park Town and have not felt as confident. In fact, Louden found a scraping problem on the front wheel flap which was causing a slight burning smell that no one else could find. Also, they are always providing free tips on special maintenance.

There is only one downside to Louden. They are not open weekends. Their hours of operation are: M-F 7:30 - 5:30. Its important to call or email for an appointment. They are busiest on Mondays and Tuesdays and least busy on Wed and Thursday.

They can arrange a tow for you but it is best to get some names from them and arrange it yourself. It will be cheaper if you pay for the tow yourself. I learned that the hard way when I needed a flat bed tow.

BTW Louden ONLY works on BMW, Porsche and Mercedes. They do many of the Dallas celebs.

[lejolierogue]

Ralph's Auto Service Inc
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 526-2994

[bfloeyes11]

I am looking for a Porsche specialist in the western new york area. Anybody know of someone in the buffalo area

[Luci4e56]

I need someone to consult (payed) on my 97 boxster. I can do the work, I just need someone to make sure I am not doing unescesary work. Or if the price is right I may just have the work done. I am having variable cam issues.

[fivepointnine]

anyone know of a good indy in the Olympia/Lacey, Wa area?