Porsche Independents near Cardiff

[Magic Chimp]

I've recently bought a mint '97 20K mile boxter :0)
privately and had a couple of minor problems.

Now the hood mechanism is playing up (or rather it wouldn't come up - until I opened the boot!)

Can anyone tell me how to go about fixing it or let me know of someone in South Wales that can.

Merlin Cambria have been great to date but I don't want to take it to them for this if I don't have to cos at £80 an hour I'd rather spend the cash on petrol!

Any ideas?

Thanks

[DemolitionDan]

My 911 Turbo is currently at PorschTech in Bristol. They are involved in racing Porsches and are a dealers as well as servicing specialists. I have been very impressed with the dealings we have had so far but have yet to view the finished work. I chose to take the car there after a very good recommendation from another 911 Turbo owner.

www.porschtech.com

0117 924 911 4

Cheers

[meno-porsche]

A bit further a field, however Steve Bull in Devices Wilts comes with glowing recomendations. Not sure he does Boxsters however worth a call.

Steve Bull 01380 725444

[dick dastardly]

What about Welsh Porsche?

I don't know much about them but my ex's father used to trust them with his Ferrari so they must be doing something right.

Yell.com turned this up:

Welsh Porsche Specialists
Bridgend Ind Est, Raven Close
Bridgend Mid Glamorgan
CF31 3RF

Tel: [phone]

[Badapple]

dick dastardly said:

What about Welsh Porsche? I don't know much about them but my ex's father used to trust them with his Ferrari so they must be doing something right. Yell.com turned this up: Welsh Porsche Specialists Bridgend Ind Est, Raven Close Bridgend Mid Glamorgan CF31 3RF Tel: [phone]

Seconded, when I was interested in 964's I went down there. They are real enthusiasts who seem very knowledgeable, helpful & are willing to take time with you.

[Badapple]

P.S Dick lovett porsche/ferrari/maser is opening this month @ the end of penarth rd. Don't know what they will be like £££ wise

[welshchris]

Badapple said:

P.S Dick lovett porsche/ferrari/maser is opening this month @ the end of penarth rd. Don't know what they will be like £££ wise

They'll be horrendous pricewise - All of the Merlin staff, i.e. OPC, and all that glass and stainless steel to pay for.

Chris

[Magic Chimp]

Thanks for the advice!
If anyone else turns anything up I would be really chuffed to hear.
I will also post how I get on and what it costs!
A mate has had this happen to his boxter and ended up with a £25 parts bill and 6 hours labour (gulp)
Magic Chimp

[Wintermute]

I always thought Welsh Porsche was in Pyle, but then again perhaps that was years ago! That info could be useful in the future.

www.yell.co.uk also turned this up for me:

RS Porsche
Railway Terrace
Penarth South Glamorgan
CF64 2TT
Tel: [phone]

[Magic Chimp]

[quote]I always thought Welsh Porsche was in Pyle, but then again perhaps that was years ago! That info could be useful in the future.

www.yell.co.uk also turned this up for me:

RS Porsche
Railway Terrace
Penarth South Glamorgan
CF64 2TT
Tel: [phone]

[/quote]Anyone had any work done by these people?
They look well placed for me. Thanks Wintermute and all that are helping me out of this one!