Find your local mechanic/porsche specialist

[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!

[PinkerBell]

Hi Folks .. brand new to the forum, and brand new to Porsche ownership.

I'm looking for someone in the Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge, Ontario area .. any recommendations?

[autodoctor911]

Sean Williams autodoctor911@gmail.com 512-576-3598
Master technician
Daves Ultimate Automotive
3822 S. Congress Ave. 78704
davesua.com 512-444-7716


I have over 15 years of professional european repair experience, including Porsche,Audi, Mercedes, BMW, VW, Rover, Jag, and others. I also have a background in engineering(dropped out of UT as junior in ME). I have extensive experience from racing sports cars, drag racing, and even Indycar. Chassis setup is what I love to work on, but a difficult diag(electrical or drivability,etc.) is a lso fun. If anyone in here needs my services, don't hesitate to call, email, show up, whatever. Our rates are very reasonable and we have a very good warranty and a great reputation.