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Old Sep 15, 2020 | 02:51 PM
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Default Bay Area Mechanic Recommendation (for a PPI)

Hi Everyone,

First-time poster, apologies if this is in the wrong forum, can move if it is.

I'm interested in buying a 997.2 from a private seller in the Bay Area (near San Jose), would anyone have recommendations for a trusted mechanic to do a PPI? Also - anything in particular I should look out for when viewing the car and test driving it (besides service receipts/records)?

Thanks in advance!!
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Old Sep 15, 2020 | 03:53 PM
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Marvin at The RennShop did mine a couple years ago. He was very detail oriented, and I was happy with his service / advice.
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Old Sep 16, 2020 | 06:14 AM
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https://www.donsautowerks.com

http://www.brrperformance.com

http://modderman.com
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Old Sep 16, 2020 | 11:36 AM
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Tom Ramies at Portola Valley Garage: https://pvgarage.com/
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