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Old Feb 9, 2025 | 10:08 PM
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I bought my 1st Porsche this past summer (2008 Cayman S 6spd) and would like to have the car serviced at a reputable mechanic (outside of Porsche dealerships). I’m in the NW part of the city. On the carfax I see the car has been serviced at Mantis in Oakville which is farther than I would like to go for preventive maintenance (although I’ve heard good things). North York, Etobicoke, Vaughan, Mississauga is more my neck of the woods. Any insights would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Feb 10, 2025 | 02:48 PM
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did anyone pick up the mantle from Brent ? or is that completely shut down now ?

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Old Feb 10, 2025 | 02:59 PM
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I joined the PCA UCR when I got the car and saw the obituary for Brent in November after his passing. Is Hunter Motorsports a go-to for many of you?
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Old Feb 10, 2025 | 04:31 PM
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I joined the PCA UCR when I got the car and saw the obituary for Brent in November after his passing. Is Hunter Motorsports a go-to for many of you?
it certainly used to be if you could even get in as he was so busy ... Not sure what is happening now.

Mantis was pretty good too.. I am sure others will chime in with alternatives.

Brent would have been nice for you as I think he was in Etobicoke.

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Old Feb 10, 2025 | 08:04 PM
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there is also PFAFF tuning: https://www.pfafftuning.com/installation-maintenance/

I haven't used it so if someone can add feedback that would be great

I think they are related to Porsche Centre vaughan and markham: https://www.pfaffauto.com/service/

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Old Feb 10, 2025 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 718GTS4L
there is also PFAFF tuning: https://www.pfafftuning.com/installation-maintenance/

I haven't used it so if someone can add feedback that would be great

I think they are related to Porsche Centre vaughan and markham: https://www.pfaffauto.com/service/
Pfaff Tuning is outstanding.
Track prepped my GT4, GT3RS, GT3, and worked on my Cayenne as well...
Cheers!
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Old Feb 10, 2025 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 718GTS4L
there is also PFAFF tuning: https://www.pfafftuning.com/installation-maintenance/

I haven't used it so if someone can add feedback that would be great

I think they are related to Porsche Centre vaughan and markham: https://www.pfaffauto.com/service/
I bought the car from Pfaff Reserve which is part of Pfaff Tuning at 101 Auto Park Circle in Woodbridge. I wouldn’t go to them for preventive maintenance - $500 oil change is a bit much. I know maintaining the car is going to cost money, I’m just in search of a good mechanic with rates lower than a dealership.
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E U Autowerks in Vaughan was the go to shop for a lot of people on this forum. I’ve never been, maybe someone else with personal knowledge will chime in
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E U Autowerks in Vaughan was the go to shop for a lot of people on this forum. I’ve never been, maybe someone else with personal knowledge will chime in
This is my go to shop, I won't go anywhere else. Courtney is such an expert and the work I've had done has been exceptional. I've had engine out work done and everything done either met or exceeded my expectations.
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Originally Posted by Brian 162
E U Autowerks in Vaughan was the go to shop for a lot of people on this forum. I’ve never been, maybe someone else with personal knowledge will chime in
I second this since you are in NW area
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Old Feb 11, 2025 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by theiceman
did anyone pick up the mantle from Brent ? or is that completely shut down now ?
Unfortunately, the shop was completely shut down.

I hope his family is okay. RIP Brent Hunter.
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Old Feb 11, 2025 | 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Brian 162
E U Autowerks in Vaughan was the go to shop for a lot of people on this forum. I’ve never been, maybe someone else with personal knowledge will chime in
EU Autowerks did the PPI on my 996 back in 2018. Fair and honest. I was very satisfied.

I have also used Zorotech in Stoney Creek (easy for me - I live in Etobicoke but many colleagues live in Stoney Creek). I was also stuck once and has my car towed to Chariots of Simcoe in Orangeville. Super satisfied too.
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Old Feb 11, 2025 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by dinotm3
I bought the car from Pfaff Reserve which is part of Pfaff Tuning at 101 Auto Park Circle in Woodbridge. I wouldn’t go to them for preventive maintenance - $500 oil change is a bit much. I know maintaining the car is going to cost money, I’m just in search of a good mechanic with rates lower than a dealership.
don't go to porsche NT ..oil change is 800!

Ive used autoselect in newmarket. Hardcore porsche guys.
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Old Feb 11, 2025 | 03:54 PM
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There is also GTEK https://gtekauto.com/
I have had good experience with them over the years.
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Old Feb 11, 2025 | 05:50 PM
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EU was great for me.....they did a number of things on my 997.2....but that was back in 2012 or so. Haven't been back since, as it's far.

Brent was my go to on older cars. I have used Mantis for routine things and exhaust swaps.....will likely give them more of a try this coming season.

I have used Pfaff Tuning as well, they were decent too.
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