Marylander

Hello all. My wife and I have just committed to purchasing our first Porsche -- a gorgeous '92 964 Cab in Midnight Blue metallic.

We are having the car PPI'd up in New York State (where the seller is), and will be driving it down here (we live 12 miles west of DC) on Feb. 28,

Looking for a recommendation for an honest and conscientious garage in the DC area -- either in MD (where we live) or VA (where I work). Many thanks in advance for your help.

Michael

toddk911

This is is Waldorf (Southern MD) and a bit of a drive for you, but the owner is a Rennlist member.

http://www.blueribbonautoservice.com...o-service.html

Marylander

Thanks, Todd. That one is a bit far away. I reposted this in the 964 forum and got two great recommendations of shops closer in, including one (Stuttgart Performance) in nearby Gaithersburg that I think I will use.

Perculator00

I have owned my 944 for over a year now and when I first got it I tried pit stop over there in Alexandria, va Just had a quick wiring work done for the MAF sensor and a brake pad job.

If I am not mistaken Pit Stop are the ones who bought out authority, and they "did up" autothority's infamous 911 GT2, the one that was featured in car and driver along with about a dozen other bad *** rides from all around the world. Their prices are way too high though, and they basically make their big bucks because of the name they have and how long they have been operating for.

But throughout 08' I started just getting my parts from this Porsche shop owner in Fairfax, VA - Autobahn Services

Just recently I had my timing belt, new tires, alignment, ps fluid leak, and a few other small little things done by Jose at Autobahn Services

Very very reliable and honest mechanic with strong and vast Porshce knowledge.

When I would pick up parts from the shop for times that I was working on my car Jose would always give me the best advice and steps regarding any job that I was performing. Just little good information/knowledge to give.

I wont take my car anywhere else now. Very comfortable, honest, and reliable shop owner/mechanic.

Autobahn Service
3158 Spring St
Fairfax, VA
(703) 691-1788

Ask for Jose, and tell him Hamed with the red 944 turbo sent you.

LJpete

I have used Intersport in Tysons Corner/McLean and like them (good shop and reasonable). Just not very convenient as I live in Rockville. A shop that is close to me (Rockville) that I've heard good things about is Auto Centro. I plan on trying them out for jobs that I can't do myself.

Perculator00

Just to have an idea, approximately how much do they charge for a timing belt job?

LJpete

Unfortunately, I wouldn't know what they would charge for a timing belt. Give them a call to get a ball park.

Helios59

Great thread, as I'm aiming for my first Porsche purchase soon.
In addition to a good mechanic, I may also need some restoration done - specifically upholstery.
Any recommendations?

IceT

Hello.
The headliner in my '06 Cayman S has come loose behind the seats and is drooping enough to block most of the rear view of the mirror. Also, the LH upholstered door panel gets wet along the bottom in the rain from water running down the outside of the window.

Anyone know of a shop experienced with Porsche that could fix the headliner and seal the interior door panel? Shops in the Annapolis - Glen Burnie area are preferred.

Thanks.

911lnv87

for a mechanic I would use IMA and talk to Ivan the owner who is greatly knowledgeable about our car.
http://imamotorwerke.com/

As per the headliner you shall talk to Lim
http://www.limsau.com/