BOBOYDDS

Hi,
Just had a PPI done at TRE Motorsports in SoCal and glad i did! I passed on the car there after i heard the problems.
Now i am looking at a car in San Mateo, CA
Any recommendations for a shop to do PPI in San Mateo?

pirahna

RMG in Sunnyvale, Bob is the best in the bay area.
http://www.realmeangarage.com/

Harry L

Agreed: RMG.

Harry

Rick-A-Shay

RMG again, and I'm in San Mateo.

logan2z

Another vote for RMG. Bob is the best.

600RR

+1 for RMG

ctsang103

Can't go wrong with RMG.

stuttgart1

+1 RMG, have a chat with Bob or Dan let them know what you want done on the PPI.

il pirata

RMG...even in Colorado you know them...and use them when your in the Bay Area.

Rick-A-Shay

Additionally, if RMG in Sunnyvale is too much of a drive, you might try Kirberg Mtrs. in Belmont, which is just south of San Mateo. Check out the website:
http://www.kirbergmotors.com/ Ralph drives his Porsche every day to work…..
just say'n

schroed911

Don Wise at Autowerks in Campbell is also great.

stuttgart1

Had bad impression with Don Wise, they tries to charge me 10+hrs to replace the steering wheel lock on my Boxster with intermittent stall problem without even doing initial check. End up fix was a simple bad crankshaft sensor with research on forums. Prefer Ken Sportech in Campbell, Mark is always helpful.

BOBOYDDS

Thanks for the suggestions! Of course I want the most comprehensive PPI but price ranges from one I just had in LA was $250 (TRE Motosports) and $700(RMG).

mooty

$700 is on high side.
but if that inc comp and leakdown, he's not far off

mpruden

As for a few years ago, RMG told me they won't do a leakdown test unless they see something that leads them down that road. They always do a compression test, however. You could probably request it for an additional fee.

Regardless, my PPI was done there. Among about 50 minor things, they found evidence of paintwork I would have missed, checked the health of the SAI system by analyzing O2 sensors, and cut open oil filters. They did make one obvious mistake though. (missed that my front shocks where still the old Monroes. They listed them as Bilsteins)

$700 is steep, but they have a reputation as the best in the Bay Area, and charge accordingly. I'd happily pay it, since you'll make most of that back on negotiation anyway if it's a good car.