Advice on good independent garage in Herts/Essex

Advice on good independent garage in Herts/Essex

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jward35

Original Poster:

7 posts

112 months

Tuesday 31st March 2015
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Having had a 111 point check and finding a number of issues with my Cayman S that need sorting (both lower arm bushes, NSR outer drive shaft replacement etc.) I have decided to give up the Porsche extended warranty and go my own way. Decision helped by the fact that I recently fitted a new non-Porsche battery and the OPC were insisting on a Porsche battery at £380!
So that said, I am looking for advice on really good independent garages on the Herts/Essex border (I live in Bishop's Stortford). Any advice?

Andrew911

850 posts

108 months

Tuesday 31st March 2015
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Not exactly local - but if you are stuck there is JZ Machtech in Kings Langley or Auto 2000 in Kempston, Bedford. Both are Porsche specialists.

Gio G

2,945 posts

208 months

Wednesday 1st April 2015
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I believe Jaz Porsche has just recently moved to St Albans.. I hear good things about them...

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g7jhp

6,959 posts

237 months

Wednesday 1st April 2015
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Gio G said:
I believe Jaz Porsche has just recently moved to St Albans.. I hear good things about them...

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Yep, just off M25 at J21 and then down the A414 turn off for Sopwell House or a nice run across from the Hertford direction!

Beanoir

1,327 posts

194 months

Wednesday 1st April 2015
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I used to use Autostrasse in Coggeshall when I lived in the area years ago for my 986 and they knew their stuff - small, friendly outfit who've been around for many years. They don't have a flash set up like JZM or similar, but then you pay extra for JZM's flash set-up.


full_chat

285 posts

275 months

Wednesday 1st April 2015
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Andrew911 said:
Not exactly local - but if you are stuck there is JZ Machtech in Kings Langley or Auto 2000 in Kempston, Bedford. Both are Porsche specialists.
I'd second Auto 2000 - a bit of a trek from you but they have a loan car for no extra charge and seem to be very reasonably priced - worth a call to discuss the jobs, what parts you want to use (genuine or not etc) and see how they compare.

I used to use the OPC for their fixed price service which was a competitive price but went elsewhere if any remedial work was needed (with those other garages often not agreeing with what the OPC said needed doing!).

stubbsy996

782 posts

212 months

Wednesday 1st April 2015
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Beanoir said:
I used to use Autostrasse in Coggeshall when I lived in the area years ago for my 986 and they knew their stuff - small, friendly outfit who've been around for many years. They don't have a flash set up like JZM or similar, but then you pay extra for JZM's flash set-up.
Autostrasse no longer exist! See other recent threads on PH.

Beanoir

1,327 posts

194 months

Wednesday 1st April 2015
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stubbsy996 said:
Autostrasse no longer exist! See other recent threads on PH.
Oh...well it has been a while since i've used them.


Chimister

12 posts

138 months

Wednesday 1st April 2015
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Autostrasse are still going strong,I had them replace the IMS bearing last week..they maybe lacking on the customer interaction side,but know their stuff when it comes to cars!!

Chimister

12 posts

138 months

Wednesday 1st April 2015
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I stand corrected,just spoke with a supplier of theirs and it seems the rumour is true,,what a shame for all Essex Porsche ownersfrown

chimster

1,747 posts

208 months

Wednesday 1st April 2015
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Jaz Porsche for me. Quality guys.

Big Rumbly

973 posts

283 months

Thursday 2nd April 2015
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I rang Autostrasse last week when my 986 lost its coolant, they informed me that they were not taking on new work as they were retiring.
Try PSR in Stortford, although they are in process of moving premises

tracydeedance

786 posts

178 months

Thursday 2nd April 2015
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Carrera engineering and motor sport 01992 892333

Nazeing Essex

Edited by tracydeedance on Thursday 2nd April 13:02

jward35

Original Poster:

7 posts

112 months

Saturday 4th April 2015
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Thanks to everyone for the advice. Have sent an e-mail to PSR to see what they say and will do the same for the others as well.
Most appreciated.