Planning an Epic Road Trip?Let?s Share Our Favorite Independent Porsche Mechanics!

Hey fellow 996 enthusiasts! I�m gearing up for an epic road trip across the U.S. with my family this summer, and I couldn�t be more excited to hit the open road in my 996. 🚗💨 To make sure we�re prepared for any surprises along the way, I thought it would be awesome to tap into our amazing community to compile a list of trusted independent Porsche mechanics across different cities. We all have our go-to experts who keep our prized machines running smoothly. Here in Montreal, my top pick is WETune - Andrew Grubb �he�s been fantastic in keeping my Porsche in top shape! I�ve also heard great things about EK Performance ; the community here seems evenly split between the two. I thought it would be fun and super helpful if we could all share our preferred independent mechanics. Whether it�s someone who got you out of a jam on a road trip or the local legend who knows Porsches inside and out, let�s give them a shout-out! So, who�s your go-to Porsche guru in your area? � City/Region: � Shop Name: � Mechanic�s Name (if applicable): � Why you recommend them: Feel free to share any stories or experiences that highlight why they�re the best. Your recommendations will not only help me on my journey but could also serve as a valuable resource for any Porsche owner hitting the road. Looking forward to your suggestions and maybe even crossing paths with some of you during my travels! Safe driving and happy motoring, Phil 2004 996 C4S Cab

Thanks for starting this! I like to roam and look forward to having this resource (though I hope not to make much use of it). So, who’s your go-to Porsche guru in your area? • City/Region: Fairfax VA (DC area) • Shop Name: Autosport Systems Group, [phone removed] • Mechanic’s Name (if applicable): Geoff • Why you recommend them: I am 10 years/55k miles into a 2002 C2 maintained by ASG and have No connection other than satisfied customer. My favorite thing is that they are emphatically diagnostic (vs "throw parts at the affected area"); you simply cannot buy guesswork from this shop. They also have talked me *out* of a few pricey mods based on their knowledge of my use case. The pricing's fair, the communication is clear and consistent, and the work always shows care-full, knowledgeable attention. My daughter's going to end up with a Porsche for a first car, just so I don't have to search for another shop I'd trust with her life.

So, who’s your go-to Porsche guru in your area? • City/Region: Upstate NY/ Northwest CT • Shop Name: The Motorworks [phone removed], Millerton, NY • Mechanic’s Name (if applicable): Alex is the owner and Stuart or Steve know these cars • Why you recommend them: I have had them work on my 996 for years, They have done the IMS LN Engineering bearing, the UAOS and everything else. Price is much better than dealer and these guys are Porsche experts. The only downside is you need to make appointments well in advance.

Thanks @Ian Cooke and @996-CAB , I'm going to add these shops to my list. Hopefully some of our Southern and Mid-West friends will keep this list going.

NYC area but in Union NJ Pauls garage [phone removed] Paul is the owner and 996 owner has worked on numerous 911 great pricing too

South Seattle/ Des Moines, WA Area Polonez Automotive [phone removed] Peter or Voytech (co-owners) Been with them for over 20 yrs with other vehicles, pricing is amazing. Peter sold me my 996 and keeps me rolling!!!!!! I wouldn't say he is a 996 "Master tech" but he knows how to work on German engineering

Thanks @Flyfishnick and @EVOMMM . I'm going to add these shops to my list. I hope this list serves as a good reference to anyone doing a long trip. Our plan thus far is around 8000km (5000miles). We're starting in Montreal, and then hitting the following cities. The trip is still in the planning stage, so some of these destinations may change, but so far, this is what it looks like. Boston, MA New York City, NY Washington, D.C. Raleigh, NC Charleston, SC Orlando, FL Tallahassee, FL New Orleans, LA Houston, TX San Antonio, TX Dallas, TX Oklahoma City, OK Kansas City, MO St. Louis, MO Chicago, IL Detroit, MI Toronto, ON Montreal, QC

For Houston, TX Mechanic: Jose Ayala Shop: Koby Motors 8623 Windswept LaneHouston, TX 77063 [phone removed] [email removed] They're in Central Houston - not the most glamorous of shops, so if you want free soy lattes or something go elsewhere but they know their stuff and have the best rates I've seen in the center of the city. They'll work on Saturdays by appointment. Houston is sprawled out, so I'd also mention the Garagisti - they have two locations, one in Katy (west side of Houston) and one on Hempstead (just north of the city center) - https://www.thegaragisti.com/ There's also Rennsport in Sealy, TX - that is outside Houston on the way to San Antonio, kind of.

@robroy72 I mean, who doesn't love a free soy latte.... Thank you so much for the contact!

Birmingham, AL They are the only Indy that I have used. So far, so good. No problems with anything that they have done for me.

@M422A1 , thank you for the suggestion.. In a couple of weeks when I think we've exhausted this thread, I'll post the entire list with everyones recommendations beside it. Maybe the Admins can pin it for later reference.

Might not be up to date but here is a place to find certified installers for the LN IMS bearings. They should be pretty knowledgeable on our engines and cars. https://flat6innovations.com/installers/