Vancouver/Fraser Valley/Lower Mainland BC Canada - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

VFX · 03-23-2009, 02:44 PM

Vancouver/Fraser Valley Porsche Owners...

Where you you guys get your cars serviced & maintained?

I had my 1st MCL experience & was left disappointed.

You'd think for over $1000.00 spent they'd at least stamp the service book & wash the car.

Also, general politeness, courtesy & answering the phone or returning the customer's calls would go amiss.

I get the feeling I'm not the only one who's had bad service from MCL so I'm wondering what's the alternative? Weissach?

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Gent · 03-23-2009, 11:37 PM

The guys at PCA West recommend the following:

Scan in North Van
Weissach in Vancouver
MB Euro in Vancouver

I'm about to try Vancouver West Motors tomorrow - seem like good guys on the phone and they had space for me tomorrow for an o2 sensor malf.

VFX · 03-24-2009, 12:50 PM

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 · 03-24-2009, 03:41 PM

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 · 03-24-2009, 03:53 PM

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 · 03-25-2009, 09:10 AM

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

cworth12001 · 05-25-2010, 08:25 PM

Sorry to hear about that. Ive had great service and reasonable pricing with the servicing at Wiessach. Chris and Stewart have always seemed pretty honest in my own dealings. Never bought a car from them so cant comment on that. Kai I hear is a good man...