Porsche bodyshop?

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gareth h

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3,554 posts

231 months

Wednesday 16th August 2023
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I’ve just bought a 993 and it could do with a front end respray, any recommendations (I’m out West)?

bennno

11,659 posts

270 months

Wednesday 16th August 2023
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I've used Stepaside Coachworks in Pleasant Valley several times.

gareth h

Original Poster:

3,554 posts

231 months

Wednesday 16th August 2023
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bennno said:
I've used Stepaside Coachworks in Pleasant Valley several times.
Thanks, I’ll check them out

bennno

11,659 posts

270 months

Wednesday 16th August 2023
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Failing that the nearest porsche ones will be in Birmingham or Bristol

Belle427

8,984 posts

234 months

Thursday 17th August 2023
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any reputable painter could tackle it really so maybe look for a decent local recommended bodyshop.

bennno

11,659 posts

270 months

Thursday 17th August 2023
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On a semi related note, Chris Denning in Cardiff is highly recommended for servicing and repairs.

Tiny garage tucked away in Cardiff, he is hugely knowledgable and capable and did a great job on my 981. 1/3 of main dealer costs.

Cardigan for cars and coffee is a good trip out.

gareth h

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3,554 posts

231 months

Friday 18th August 2023
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bennno said:
On a semi related note, Chris Denning in Cardiff is highly recommended for servicing and repairs.

Tiny garage tucked away in Cardiff, he is hugely knowledgable and capable and did a great job on my 981. 1/3 of main dealer costs.

Cardigan for cars and coffee is a good trip out.
Thanks, I spoke to Chris about a car I viewed in Cardiff, seemed like a top bloke, there are also a couple of specialists around Bridgend which is a bit more convenient.

Boy0

299 posts

165 months

Friday 18th August 2023
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gareth h said:
Thanks, I spoke to Chris about a car I viewed in Cardiff, seemed like a top bloke, there are also a couple of specialists around Bridgend which is a bit more convenient.
I can't speak highly enough of Chris.

bennno

11,659 posts

270 months

Friday 18th August 2023
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Boy0 said:
gareth h said:
Thanks, I spoke to Chris about a car I viewed in Cardiff, seemed like a top bloke, there are also a couple of specialists around Bridgend which is a bit more convenient.
I can't speak highly enough of Chris.
I’d say the same, he’s so busy you need to be patient - but his price and quality of work is the best of many specialists in the marque.

The only other really good Indy I’ve found (but for lotus / Caterham ) is Q Mech near Bridgend who are first class.


Trev450

6,325 posts

173 months

Friday 18th August 2023
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Another thumbs up for Chris Denning.

Anthony at D9 in Porthcawl is also very good.

Dadof2

122 posts

133 months

Saturday 19th August 2023
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https://car-body-repairs-swansea.co.uk/

AWL in Swansea recommended for body work, a lot of expensive metal (and plastic!) goes through their workshop. Owner is a 996 owner too