Best OPC for servicing within the M25?

[FarzyB]

Yes, this is a rookie question! My 981 is due for its first minor service in the next few months. I bought it at OPC Bristol and though I'd like to take it there, because I enjoyed dealing with them during the purchase process, it's a long way from London... Has anyone had any good or bad experiences at any of the M25 OPCs?

[911F]

Doesn't answer your question but I've used most of them over the years. OPC Reading wins for me.. about 20 miles from the M25

[Magic919]

I avoid any within the M25. I've used Cambridge and Guildford but would use Brooklands (just inside).

[Wilmslowboy]

again just outside...Hatfield..I've used them a couple of times in the past..

[teambeer]

I live 5 minutes from Porsche West London but drive 45 mins to OPC Brooklands. Have had some warranty work and some new tyres fitted and a 4-wheel geo there. They were happy for me to order the tyres off Blackcircles and they would fit them. Great service every time, and the amount of cars in their workshop of every age and pedigree speaks volumes - a lot of Porsche owners seem to trust them.

[squirejo]

Brooklands. Good price, communication, service and no upselling. Collected and delivered inc leaving courtesy car.

[Carlson W6]

I live 5 mins from West London but drive to OPC Bristol.

[FarzyB]

Thanks everyone! I think I will try Brooklands then, as OPC Bristol is an extra hour's drive each way. What kind of courtesy cars have you been given in the past? Is it too much to expect it to be a Porsche..?

[Johnniem]

Always have had good service and communications from OPC East London. Nice chaps and they'll even pick your car up and return it to you as well! Nice touch (I suspect they all do that sir!).

JM

[Thorny]

FarzyB said:

Thanks everyone! I think I will try Brooklands then, as OPC Bristol is an extra hour's drive each way. What kind of courtesy cars have you been given in the past? Is it too much to expect it to be a Porsche..?

You'll probably get a panamera

[Martcouz]

I have also used OPC East London for the past 8 years and been very happy with the service and general support I've received. I find them nice guys to do business with and the service team have been especially helpful on a number of occasions. Neil Haddow and Neil Sutton are the people to speak with.

[alscar]

Have always used OPC Silverstone - Mark Cayhill is the SM - no complaints.

[AndrewIC]

Always used Reading and never had a problem...you would hope so too as it's the head office.

[W12GT]

Wilmslowboy said:

again just outside...Hatfield..I've used them a couple of times in the past..

I used to use them a lot when there was an excellent service guy there called Simon. Unfortunately he was poached and it went downhill.

However I did put my Panamera in a few weeks ago for a major service and apart from the fact they had the car for 2 days when it was only supposed to one which was a mild inconvenience but they did then drop it off free of charge and were very apologetic. They also price matched which was about £200 less than their first price.

I would used then again!

[TheAnimal]

Martcouz said:

I have also used OPC East London for the past 8 years and been very happy with the service and general support I've received. I find them nice guys to do business with and the service team have been especially helpful on a number of occasions. Neil Haddow and Neil Sutton are the people to speak with.

EL are good. Also try Mid Sussex too - still one of the cream of the OPC crop, year after year.

[FarzyB]

Thanks everyone for the help. In the end, I booked it into OPC East London as it's the most conveniently located one for me. Interestingly, they are not part of the fixed price scheme - so they seem to force you to have the brake fluid change (probably not a bad thing) and bearing that in mind, the price of £630 is about £50 more than the fixed price. They say OPC West London has the same charge. I didn't opt for a courtesy car this time as I never really wanted to try a Boxster (not so keen on open tops..) and doubt they will give me a better 981 than my S model...