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Old 04-18-2013, 03:07 PM
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I need my allignment done tomorrow so I can go to Hershey, but I don't know anyone that can do it. Got it done by a regular mechanic a year ago, but they did not do a good job. Anyone know one in Northern VA?
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Taylor Chapman at Chapman Autowerks is my go to guy for things I can't do myself but I don't think he'd be able to get it done on such short notice.

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These guys have been wrenching on older pcars forever and probably know someone who could do it last minute (don't think they do alignments). I've never used them so can't comment on quality of work, but worked in the auto electric shop next door during college.
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+1 for Taylor Chapman
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Another +1 for Taylor Chapman's reputation, though I've never used him. But know plenty that have.

I've personally had good experience with Intersport Performance, in Tysons Corner. They service all manner Porsche, but (owner) Charlie Murphy IMHO is one of THE most knowledgable 944 gurus around.
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I've heard a lot about Taylor Champan. Think I'm gonna give him a shot. Looks like I need someone to pull a bolt out of my head now....First time I will take the car to a mechanic to fix something I did. And right before Hershey!!!!



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