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Message: Re: Well, maybe your experience with indies is better than mine but I'm much happier with the

Changed By: Dave In MD
Change Date: July 05, 2011 06:57PM

Re: Well, maybe your experience with indies is better than mine but I'm much happier with the
Not my experience at all. I found the indie I use on the recommendation of folks I knew through the local PCA region. He also does one of the tech sessions for the region each year. I've found him very friendly, always talks about options and gives his opinions and I've found his advice sound. As I've done upgrades for the track, he has been spot on and has never pushed the pricey options. Repairs have been excellent and almost half what the dealer charges. Does my track inspection for free. The last time I had it in just before BRBS for a check-up, he fixed a loose heat shield and the bill was zero.
Always gives me a PCA discount.

He's a PCA club racer and has both water and air cooled race cars. I've never gotten a vibe from him that my car is anything other than a Porsche. I met a guy that lives in my area with a Carrera GT and I told him I was impressed that he always flashed his lights at me in my Boxster on the road. His answer was, there are no lowly Porsches. This guy treats me the same. All the DE people in the area have him work on their cars.

I'd suggest checking the local PCA websites for their tech sessions or their authorized DE inspection shops. Try them out for some routine maintenance. It might keep you from shooting at least your AMEX bill. :)

Original Message

Author: Dave In MD
Date: July 05, 2011 06:56PM

Re: Well, maybe your experience with indies is better than mine but I'm much happier with the
Not my experience at all. I found the indie I use on the recommendation of folks I knew through the local PCA region. He also does one of the tech sessions for the region each year. I've found him very friendly, always talks about options and gives his opinions and I've found his advice sound. As I've done upgrades for the track, he has been spot on and has never pushed the pricey options. Repairs have been excellent and almost half what the dealer charges. Does my track inspection for free. The last time I had it in just before BRBS for a check-up, he fixed a loose heat shield and the bill was zero.

He's a PCA club racer and has both water and air cooled race cars. I've never gotten a vibe from him that my car is anything other than a Porsche. I met a guy that lives in my area with a Carrera GT and I told him I was impressed that he always flashed his lights at me in my Boxster on the road. His answer was, there are no lowly Porsches. This guy treats me the same. All the DE people in the area have him work on their cars.

I'd suggest checking the local PCA websites for their tech sessions or their authorized DE inspection shops. Try them out for some routine maintenance. It might keep you from shooting at least your AMEX bill. :)