Shirleys Garage

[ian Simpson]

I`ve found Carl really helpful.He once took me for a run in a 70`s 911 just to see what I thought. Then last November I bought a 993 from him, no pressure,arranged a test drive, my wife and I took off and had a decent run.Had as much time as we liked. Did a deal and he even arranged for a small dint on one panel to be removed which I hadn`t even spotted.
Friendly,helpful and I`ve had some good advice from him subsequently so not just a question of being nice till he gets your dosh.
I would use him again no problem..

[ringweekends]

xftdr said:

wow! nearly two years between postings! How does that happen then?

Probably a bit like this.

Having done a bit of recent research, it looks like PCT are closing next week for good, and Martin Brown may have moved - is this his website?

Porschetec

Excuse the hijack - I'm in Coventry and possible in need of a indie recommendations - either that or go to OPC Solihull (who appear to be fab based on my limited interaction with them so far)

[55palfers]

https://www.zhporsche.co.uk/about-us

Heard good things about these chaps.

[Paynewright]

Thats a real shame - i was due to book mine in for some work with PCT in the new year. Now need to do research again for someone local to South Leicester. I'm aware of GCR in Wigston which I've visited.

I wonder why PCT didnt sell up as a going concern?

Anyway, let search 2 begin!

Edited by Paynewright on Wednesday 19th September 23:56

[Slippydiff]

Paynewright said:

Thats a real shame - i was due to book mine in for some work with PCT in the new year. Now need to do research again for someone local to South Leicester. I'm aware of GCR in Wigston which I've visited but something about the place didnt feel right.

I wonder why PCT didnt sell up as a going concern ?

All I'd say is be patient. Good things come to those that wait ..... sorry if that's a bit cryptic, but I chatted with the guys there a couple of weeks ago, and your patience may be rewarded

[ringweekends]

Slippydiff said:

All I'd say is be patient. Good things come to those that wait ..... sorry if that's a bit cryptic, but I chatted with the guys there a couple of weeks ago, and your patience may be rewarded

Interesting.

5 year lease - I've had half an eye on that space for a couple of years now.
Let me know if there's ever any opportunity to rent showroom space.

[dodge1979]

Martin Brown is still in Meriden yes. PCT are indeed wrapping things up, I was in there last week talking to Nick whilst having a new key coded and he intimated that maybe air-cooled vehicles may get a look in for future work but thats about it. A shame, but thats the way things go.

[G-996]

It's disappointing PCT are closing - I bought my 996 C4 from them and they did all the servicing, did a really good job. I am in Leamington Spa and would appreciate any views on other good indy Porsche specialists within reasonable driving distance.

I've done a bit of research and found the following options, appreciate any views or alternatives I should consider:

- Martin Brown, Meridian
- Zuffenhaus, Birmingham
- Autofarm, Bicester

[DAB964RS]

Bought my first Porsche a 964RS from Shirleys back in 2007, as others have said, Carl is easy to deal with and doesn't flatter his stock with lots of superficial prep., what you see is what you get - simple. He will haggle on price too - he gave me a discount on the 64RS as I had no PX and I was cheeky enough to ask for a discount.

Took my 64RS to PCT for fault diagnosis, wasn't overly impressed with them TBH. Bob Watson (sadly no longer with us) cured the problem. In my experience Fearnsport at Silverstone are one of the best Indies in the Midlands, very knowledgeable in both water cooled and air cooled Porsches.

[dodge1979]

G-996 - Im also in Leamington Spa, but I do all my own work..I used to use Martin Brown those years ago when I first had a Boxster.

[medieval]

G-996 said:

It's disappointing PCT are closing - I bought my 996 C4 from them and they did all the servicing, did a really good job. I am in Leamington Spa and would appreciate any views on other good indy Porsche specialists within reasonable driving distance.

I've done a bit of research and found the following options, appreciate any views or alternatives I should consider:

- Martin Brown, Meridian
- Zuffenhaus, Birmingham
- Autofarm, Bicester

Two I would recommend would be Cheltenham Porsche and Cotswold Porsche with neither too far from you in LSpa

Regards

[G-996]

Thanks for the recommendations!

[Paynewright]

Any news on the potential reincarnation of PCT?

Ian

[Slippydiff]

They’ve been shut less than 2 weeks !!!
They’d been servicing/fixing Porsche’s 30 + years !!!
Give them a break !!!
But seriously, from the conversation I had with Simon, nothing was set in stone, I’m guessing they’ll want a break to regroup, and will then decide if they want to reform at all, then decide who’s staying and who’s going, they’ll have to draw up a business plan, find premises, fit them out, equip them with their workshop equipment etc etc.
My guess is it’ll be some months before they make a decision or indeed if they do actually reappear in another guise.

[Paynewright]

Slippydiff said:

They’ve been shut less than 2 weeks !!!
They’d been servicing/fixing Porsche’s 30 + years !!!
Give them a break !!!
But seriously, from the conversation I had with Simon, nothing was set in stone, I’m guessing they’ll want a break to regroup, and will then decide if they want to reform at all, then decide who’s staying and who’s going, they’ll have to draw up a business plan, find premises, fit them out, equip them with their workshop equipment etc etc.
My guess is it’ll be some months before they make a decision or indeed if they do actually reappear in another guise.

Arrh - I didn't consider this. Thought it would be sold as a going concern!

[Paynewright]

Has the PCT phoenix risen yet?

[Peter911]

Shirleys Garage has been demolished and 8 houses are being built on the site. From what I can gather Carl has called it a day. Martin Brown is trading as well as ever, porschetechservicing.co.uk opposite where PCT used to be. his number is 07831 489654

[heebeegeetee]

Thanks for that info.

[Frrair]

I used to use PCT, this year Martin serviced my Boxster Spyder, he did a lovely job, reasonably priced and a dammed nice chap with it as well.

[Pickled Piper]

For those waiting for a much overdue update to this thread, please note PCT Select have been up and running for a while now www.pctselect.co.uk

It's run by Richard who was one of the mechanics at PCT in Coventry.

Same top level s of service just a new location and smaller operation.