Who Fixes Your Boxster/Porsche

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by jdraupp

Kurt's German Autowerks in Homer Glen but he's an indy that really cares about keeping your car on the road. He'll put three hours into diagnosis and charge you for one.

An honest (and charitable in your case) mechanic is worth more than an honest broker, banker, contractor and ex-wife combined.

[Giller]

I wish I had more knowledge of my own, as well as the tools to tackle some of the jobs I've had to get done for me. That's a big challenge for someone starting out - do you spend a whole lot of money on tools only to find out you have no mechanical acumen?
The shop I use is a German car specialist only - cheaper than a dealer, but is a bit more expensive than a small indy shop. But excellent reviews and great service. I will pay more for great service.

[BIGJake111]

Mostly my own, if it seems overwhelming, or we dont have the tools necessary, the dealer only, not many independents around here, protech is good but they seem more air-cooled centric.

[Timco]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

An honest (and charitable in your case) mechanic is worth more than an honest broker, banker, contractor and ex-wife combined.

I'll disagree on the ex-wife part........

So far doing my own repairs.

[recycledsixtie]

I have done the easy stuff like oil changes, filter changes etc.

As for most of everything else, I have gone to a couple of indy shops. First one wants to remove the engine and install new ims etc while in there. The second one wants to fix the cam deviation without removing the engine of the car.

OP this is a good question.

G.

[embryoguy@mac.com]

depends on problem. oil change i buy oil/filter and bring it to a local shop.

anything major, not yet(knock on wood), i have two german mechanics that only service volks/porsches. i.e. water tank. labor $100

my dealer couldn't even align my new hood. it was a few millimeters above the side panel on one side and lower on the other side and attempts to tell me this is normal.