PDX Tim

Can anyone recommend a good body shop in Pasadena? I have used Markham and Bolling on a previous car, but was unhappy with the service and results. I would be open to going to a shop in the LA area if anyone knows a good one, but would prefer one close to Pasadena.

kevin993

Tim,

No personal experience and I don't know that they are 993 experts, but two that I've seen discussed that do Porsche work are:

1) Carrera 6 in Pasadena
http://carrera6.net/index.html

2) Automotive Innovations in Van Nuys
http://www.kevinp73.com/

Your other option may be to call Scientific Automotive on Walnut and ask them for a recommendation.

I'd be curious to know what your experiences are on this one.

Good luck,
Kevin

WIMPWGN

Try Bells & Vaughn in Pasadena, they are experienced in all Euros including P and F-cars.

Air Kuul TT

Tim,

Avio Coach Craft in Santa Monica... here is their contact info http://www.aviocoachcraft.com/

Ask for Avio of Dianne

PDX Tim

Thanks for all the responses. I'll start checking them out today.

Kika

I have used Sterling of Lomita Auto Body, Lars is an absolute perfectionist. 2075 W. Lomita Blvd 310-325-4424/310-534-8945. Lars' brother is also my dentist!

PDX Tim

Lomita might be a bit of a schlep from Pasadena, but I'll keep it in mind if the shops closer to me don't work out.

Don Plumley

Another vote for Kevin at Automotive Innovations. His work has been very well documented over on Pelican where he is a frequent contributor.

PDX Tim

I went to Bells & Vaughn yesterday. Looked like a good place. The estimate seemed somewhat reasonable. I think I will go there unless I discover a compelling reason not to go there. BTW this is for my daily driver '06 BMW, not my 993, but I figured if a body shop is good enough to work on Porsches it's good enough for a Bimmer.

Randy 1

I'd always heard the gold standard in town was Golden Hammer. I have to get a left fender resprayed (big F you to whoever ran a key right down to the metal), so I'd be interested in anyone's experience.

John Velasco

Bobs auto body on Walnut, down the street from Volkswagen. I have had many cars fixed there and one complete paint on my 70 230 SL. He is very good with German cars. He also did a complete on my in laws 70 911t and my 356c can't ask for a better job. ask for Brett.

jv

FGL28

Tim,

I have used Bob's many years ago for a repaint of a 73 911T Great work. Golden Hands on Parkwood replaced our rear bumper when it cracked, dhortly after we go the car. Great work but typical body shop....ie you are on their time. My Dads 996 was clipped by a old crazy lady last year and he took it to Johnnies on Foothill. My Dad does not like Auto body "Artists". Did a great job as well.

I would recomend a local guy because you can go by and see them, drop off homemade cookies and generally let them know you like what they are doing.

It works for me.