Porsche Independent Servicing - JZM, 9e, RPM, Paragon

Porsche Independent Servicing - JZM, 9e, RPM, Paragon

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BandOfBrothers

56 posts

Monday 8th April
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CanAm said:
Another vote of confidence in Precision Porsche from me.
Me too. Been running modified high performance cars for nearly 20 years and am not averse to getting my hands greasy, so have a good idea of what good work looks like.

I had a minor issue with 9E and my understanding is that Ken was working in IT 15 years ago and outsources some of the stuff they imply they do in house (e.g. mapping). Plus they're not far off dealership prices. They look after a huge number of older Porsches, so are clearly doing something right, but I got the impression that you're certainly paying for their premises and clean look.

Very happy with Precision, much more of a back street garage type vibe, but Angus knows the older cars inside out, having run them in race series.

I asked them to do a lot of non standard stuff on my car and they were very accommodating and professional, despite being very busy. Prices are reasonable too.


donutskidmark

1,202 posts

153 months

Thursday 11th April
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J Chitty said:
Paragon rebuilt an engine for me and dragged the rear bumper across the workshop floor before fitting it. It was repainted by them but a load of faff for me and a repeat visit which was not really compensated. Wouldn't use them again but I may be the only one complaining…
I went to Paragon once- never again, I found the service appalling.
And, their cars for sale always seem considerably over market price, not sure
how they make a living……

Guybrush

4,350 posts

206 months

Friday 12th April
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donutskidmark said:
J Chitty said:
Paragon rebuilt an engine for me and dragged the rear bumper across the workshop floor before fitting it. It was repainted by them but a load of faff for me and a repeat visit which was not really compensated. Wouldn't use them again but I may be the only one complaining…
I went to Paragon once- never again, I found the service appalling.
And, their cars for sale always seem considerably over market price, not sure
how they make a living……
Similar here. Also, given their high pricing for their used cars, I thought I'd see what they could offer for mine - it ended up (after the usual "market's down for that era of car at the moment...") with an offer massively lower than I got from another dealer. Their mark up must be significant.

mikef

4,873 posts

251 months

Friday 12th April
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BandOfBrothers said:
Me too. Been running modified high performance cars for nearly 20 years and am not averse to getting my hands greasy, so have a good idea of what good work looks like.

I had a minor issue with 9E and my understanding is that Ken was working in IT 15 years ago and outsources some of the stuff they imply they do in house (e.g. mapping). Plus they're not far off dealership prices. They look after a huge number of older Porsches, so are clearly doing something right, but I got the impression that you're certainly paying for their premises and clean look.

Very happy with Precision, much more of a back street garage type vibe, but Angus knows the older cars inside out, having run them in race series.

I asked them to do a lot of non standard stuff on my car and they were very accommodating and professional, despite being very busy. Prices are reasonable too.
Interesting. I used Precision who are local to me for the first time last month after my OPC messed a couple of things up at a (quite expensive) service last time, and have been very happy with their work. I’ll be going back to Precision

KurtLA

10 posts

5 months

Saturday 13th April
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Who in the SW would be recommended for a 987.2? Closest to me are Porschemode, SCS Porsche, JMG, Bahnsport. For an inspection, service, tyres and possible gear linkage cables.

ASR1

198 posts

224 months

Yesterday (15:33)
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What were the issues with JZM service ?

g7jhp

6,966 posts

238 months

Yesterday (15:50)
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I'd recommend Jaz in St.Albans.

It's a 20min train to Kings X if you're in London.

I've used them for 20 years on my cars (2x 3.2 Carrera, 993 C4 and 996 turbo).

I have also used RSJ, JZM.




BertBert

19,053 posts

211 months

Yesterday (16:25)
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I've used 9E for air cooled stuff. They always did a good job, but my wallet always felt the pain.