Recommended Porsche Mechanic in Seattle (Eastside)?

I'm batting "0 for 1" (maybe even -1 for 1) on my Porsche mechanic selection in the Seattle Eastside area ( see here for more details , if interested). I won't be returning to Chris' German Auto. Any recommendations for other shops? I need to find someone. Thanks!

go to: LINK and ask here.. these are all local guys. Vincent and Bruce from the south side would have ideas that way and and there are a couple guys from the eastside and Seattle area. sorry about Chris' deal, that sucks. I am questioning rather I will return knowing that.

Our head Porsche mechanic, Jim, is one of the best in the country.

you in Bellingham right? little too far for me... too bad

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I wish I were closer, because I'd definitely take you up on that. Any other recommendations out there? I can also try the forum ivangene recommended, but wanted to see if anyone from Rennlist had some good experiences. I can always try Barrier in Bellevue. I shudder to think what they charge, though, and don't know if they're any good.

This shop is recommended on the local IDPA message board. They are in Bellevue. http://www.squiresautowerke.com/

at squires be prepared to WAIT .....and WAIT (from what I hear) and his attidude is not friendly BUT he has been working to clean up that reputation over the last year (just my .02 from what I hear on the corner... I live in Bellevue)

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Thanks! Looks promising. A smaller, Porsche-focused business looks appealing, as does the " No scratch�s no dings " on their website I think I might give them a shot.

I usually go to Redmond European when I can't do it by myself (which is not very often the case ). They are in Redmond and they have quite some experience on Porsche, http://redmondeuropean.com/ .

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These guys look good, too. I think I have two solid "leads" to check out. Nice to know I have some alternatives. Thanks!

I had a good experience a year or two ago with Akers Porsche in Seattle, and would go back to them. Car was a 964. They came across as honest and experienced.

+1 on Akers. I’m actually in the market for a 996 right now and have been doing a fair amount of research looking for someone to do a PPI. It seems the two places that keep popping up in the Seattle area are Akers and Squires.

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Yes, Squire can be "short", doesn't tolerate "fools" (like me) very well. but EXPERIENCE counts more than one might think. Worth the wait, ALWAYS.

I am thinking of trying Squires now too...

Rob in WA - you don't say where you work or where you're located? How would I find this out?

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Highly recommend Squires...I've had my PCA Inspection and my AOS replaced when first bought my 996... I'm trying to get him to carry LN Engineering gear as well... I've found it's best to just show up when he opens at 7am and schedule an appointment. He's also not open on Fridays but he has a lot of experience with the M96 and I trust him 100%. Avoid Redmond European if you can...they're not really into the 996 and tried to take me for a new clutch when they failed my PCA Inspection...18 months and 40,000 miles later I'm still on the original clutch...I was really pissed I almost dropped $2000 for no reason. Squire did a test drive and confirmed there were no issues with the clutch. I also had Gerber in Seattle double check the clutch with a test drive as I still couldn't believe Redmond European tried to rip me off. http://www.gerbermotorsport.com/ I must still be a little pissed at that experience...

I think Squires are rude and won't give them a cent. I called after buying a second 928 and they said we don't work on 928s and hung up on me. I called right back because I hadn't finished and he proceeded to fail to recommend anyone. How u say specialise in Porsche and draw a line like that is pitiful.

FWIW, I've had Chris's do the last few service visits on my car across several years, including a LNE IMS bearing replacement. I thought they did a good job. I've also had good experience with Barrier. Neither are the cheapest. Both seem to do good work. Haven't had any problems with either, so can't say how they act when there is one. Yet, I can imagine that if Chris believed the damage didn't happen in the shop, he'd refer you to your insurance company.