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Old 02-19-2007, 10:43 AM   #1
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Find your local mechanic/porsche specialist

Okay, here is an idea I had after meeting up with a few of the guys from the Dallas/Ft. Worth area over the weekend. How about everyone posting OTHER places you can get your Boxster serviced in your area, other then the Porsche Dealerships. I for one am tired of paying for the overpriced services that the dealerships charge. I think it would be a great idea if we could have a section that would list all Porsche Boxster specialist in each area that are not dealerships. I found a few in my area just by using the phone book and google, but after meeting with some other members from this forum over the weekend realized there were allot more out there that I could not even find on-line or in the phone book. Mainly because I did not know the names of the Mechanics and/or Companies. Anyone out there think this sounds like a good idea? Can we get this organized somehow?


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Old 02-19-2007, 11:35 AM   #2
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I am in the same school of thought. Living in a small town area doesn't present alot of options.

I have found one for BMW and one of his mechanics has just opened a shop for Porsche right behind him.
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Old 02-19-2007, 11:46 AM   #3
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Old 02-19-2007, 11:50 AM   #4
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Yes, this is what I was hoping we could all do. But what do we have to do to make this a perminate list here on the forum board? I will start making a list for the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.

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Old 02-19-2007, 12:49 PM   #5
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Independent Repair shops

Folks, that is a great idea that you have tossed out there.... hopefully the good people at the 986 Forum will add these shops that you have ID'd to a link on their webpage. I am anxious to see how many folks respond with shops in their areas. I am a newbie to the Boxster world, and it was many years ago when I had my last Porsche, which was a 88 944.
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Old 02-19-2007, 01:04 PM   #6
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Dallas/Ft. Worth Locations:

AutoScope, LTD.
601 Coit Road
Plano, Texas 75093
Phone: 972-867-7467
plano@autoscopeltd.com

AutoScope, LTD.
9796 Ferguson Road
Dallas, Texas 75228
Phone: 214-320-8280
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RUF
3219 Commander Drive
Dallas, TX 75006
214-269-1570
1-888-RUF-N-USA
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Wayne Corley - 214-269-1571
Hans Hoffmann - 214-269-1572
Email: info@rufautocentre.com
Hours of Operation, 7am - 7pm M-F.
Saturday by Appointment. Showroom Only

Dallas Eurocars
11111 Ables Lane #114 Dallas, Tx. 75229
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15304 A Midway Rd Addison, TX 972-392-7900

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Old 02-19-2007, 01:34 PM   #7
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Great idea!

Lexington KY (I'm probably the only one)
Stuttgart Motors
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Ask for Dan - has worked on Porsche's for nearly 40 yrs
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Old 02-19-2007, 03:57 PM   #8
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Eurowerks Motorsport
340-A Seaboard Dr.
Matthews, NC 28104
704.821.3061 phone

http://eurowerks.us/main.htm

Sorry for the Hi-Jack but I bet I'm the only one that has been to Elgin SC besides Dougster01
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Old 02-20-2007, 08:06 PM   #9
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Can anyone recommend a good shop in Harrisburg (Mechanicsburg) other than Sun? I have not gone there but I have not heard good things. The guy I bought my car from said they destroyed one of his wheels changing a tire.
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Old 02-24-2007, 12:34 PM   #10
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any place sort of near rowland heights / los angeles / orange county
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Old 02-24-2007, 12:47 PM   #11
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These guys are honest and really helped me out when I was stumped on my car.

Layland Motors
1132 30th Street Northeast, Canton, OH 44714

phone: (330) 455-8841


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Old 02-24-2007, 03:39 PM   #12
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I found a cool one today.


http://www.pwr-tech.com/service_maintenance.html


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Old 02-25-2007, 06:07 PM   #13
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Thumbs up Callas Rennsport

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Tom Prine, will schedule your appointment.

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310-370-7083
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Old 02-26-2007, 02:06 PM   #14
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Old 02-26-2007, 02:25 PM   #15
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Dealer Alternative Inc.
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West Orange, NJ
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The owner Seth is a great guy, very honest and has worked on my cars for the last 15 years.
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Old 02-28-2007, 12:27 PM   #16
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a local independent tech?

does anybody have one for Springfield, MO, or the surrounding area?
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Old 02-28-2007, 03:43 PM   #17
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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
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Old 03-13-2007, 06:43 PM   #18
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Anyone know of a mechanic in the Utica, Rome NY area? I just recently purchased an 02 Lapis Blue with Sport package....thanks
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Old 03-14-2007, 04:00 PM   #19
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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?
and of course, any independents around.
I am in Anaheim, so don't want to go further south than newport if I don't have to.
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Old 03-14-2007, 05:05 PM   #20
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Looking for a repair shop/mechanic in Carlsbad, Cal or in North San Diego County. . . . thanks.

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