Getting tired of the Dealer, Local shop recomendations?
08-18-2010, 08:03 PM
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Getting tired of the Dealer, Local shop recomendations?
Hey guys. Since I was 16 I have been faithfully taking all my Porsche, VW, and Audi cars almost exclusively to Autohaus in Lancaster PA. I guess I should have started by saying I'm from Pa (chester/berks county) before asking for help.... In either event, I have absolutely loved the service, the people, the quality of work, I could go on, but I'm getting fed up with taking my cars in and never being able to get out under $1000. Yes I know these cars are expensive, but there has got to be a local shop that does great work for less. Maybe not, that's why I'm asking. I'm not mechanically inclined, nor do I have time to work on my cars. So if anyone knows of a shop, please let me know. I'd really appreciate it!! Once again, this is nothing negative on Autohaus, I'd recommend them to anyone!!!
08-18-2010, 08:45 PM
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Ever since I was 16, I have taken my Porsches (yes a beat to hell old 356) to a dealer mechanic who would work out of his garage on weekends. Now he's retired, and I still take stuff to him and recommend other people to take their Porsches and Mercedes to him. For the longest time he never even charged an hourly rate. I'd be embarrased to say what he used to charge me for his labor.
You want to find a guy like him.
You want to find a guy like him.
08-18-2010, 09:05 PM
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Hey guys. Since I was 16 I have been faithfully taking all my Porsche, VW, and Audi cars almost exclusively to Autohaus in Lancaster PA. I guess I should have started by saying I'm from Pa (chester/berks county) before asking for help.... In either event, I have absolutely loved the service, the people, the quality of work, I could go on, but I'm getting fed up with taking my cars in and never being able to get out under $1000. Yes I know these cars are expensive, but there has got to be a local shop that does great work for less. Maybe not, that's why I'm asking. I'm not mechanically inclined, nor do I have time to work on my cars. So if anyone knows of a shop, please let me know. I'd really appreciate it!! Once again, this is nothing negative on Autohaus, I'd recommend them to anyone!!!
08-18-2010, 09:18 PM
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Thank you so much! I just sent an email, and joined the mailing list. I'm certainly going to go there for my next visit. That looks like the type of personal service that I'm looking for. He claims he'll treat every car like it's his own, and he's a big enthusiast. Thanks again!!
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You might also consider Dougherty Automotive in West Chester (610-692-6039) (http://www.doughertyautomotive.com/ ). Bill is ex-Penske crew chief with too many years of experience.
They've serviced both my Porsches for years when I'm over my head. They're not always cheap, but they take care of the car like it was their own and they communicate very well.
I've never really hit it off with Autohaus either (Sales, Services, or Parts). The best that I can say about them is the parts desk in open on Saturday. Now if they only had what I needed.
They've serviced both my Porsches for years when I'm over my head. They're not always cheap, but they take care of the car like it was their own and they communicate very well.
I've never really hit it off with Autohaus either (Sales, Services, or Parts). The best that I can say about them is the parts desk in open on Saturday. Now if they only had what I needed.
