PPI in Houston
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I'm looking to purchase a used Porsche around Houston and need it taken to a reputable shop for a PPI. Currently deciding between Einar's Garage and Texas German Autohaus. Does anyone here have a preference between the two, or perhaps a superior option?
Einar's is quoting $600 with DME and photos, whilst Autohaus is quoting $225 without DME and photos.
Both will do thorough visual inspection outside (paint, suspension, wheels, etc) and inside (leather quality, electronics).
Neither include leakdown/compression.
Einar's appears to be a smaller more meticulous shop and Autohaus a larger one. Not sure if there is an actual quality difference.
Thanks everyone!
Einar's is quoting $600 with DME and photos, whilst Autohaus is quoting $225 without DME and photos.
Both will do thorough visual inspection outside (paint, suspension, wheels, etc) and inside (leather quality, electronics).
Neither include leakdown/compression.
Einar's appears to be a smaller more meticulous shop and Autohaus a larger one. Not sure if there is an actual quality difference.
Thanks everyone!
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I have used Michael Cawley at European Auto Technics for PPI's on two different 911's (that I ended up purchasing). Also used him for all my service work where my Jedi powers were limited - great experience!
I doubt he is the cheapest but definitely knows Porsches and has always steered me in the right direction, even when it meant that he did not do the work. I believe he is also approved by LSRPCA for DE inspections if you ever decide to track your car.
He is located near IAH.
I moved to FL earlier this year and have not found anyone as knowledgeable as Michael.
Good luck!
I doubt he is the cheapest but definitely knows Porsches and has always steered me in the right direction, even when it meant that he did not do the work. I believe he is also approved by LSRPCA for DE inspections if you ever decide to track your car.
He is located near IAH.
I moved to FL earlier this year and have not found anyone as knowledgeable as Michael.
Good luck!
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I'm in Houston, have heard good thing about Einer's and also Garagisti. I don't have personal experience with either, though. Good luck!
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Einar only services Porsches and will be very familiar with them. If your car is manual, I would definitely get the DME. I had Einar do my PPI and was extremely happy with it.
I know Texas German Autohaus as well since I service some of my cars there.
I know Texas German Autohaus as well since I service some of my cars there.