996TT servicing - to OPC, or not to OPC?

[vr6-er]

I'm about to get my rear into one of these (4 cars shortlisted at around 50k). I dont care for OPC's and their gin palaces.

Can you realistically move into the independant sector for servicing and maintain your warranty and resale?

[Vesuvius 996]

Personally I wouldn't touch a car like that without a full Porsche history but that's just me. Don't even think about buying one without the warranty.

Warranty will remain valid if OEM parts used by a non OPC, BUT if something goes wrong don't expect any help with goodwill claims. And rightly so.

I've always found East London, Cambridge and West London provide great service if you make it clear what you want and don't want.

Edited by Vesuvius 996 on Saturday 7th April 12:50

[YO]

Totally agree with Vesuvius.
I also have a 996tt that has a full OPC service history and wouldn't dream of changing.
I'm due a service next month and will get it checked over first by an Independent, serviced by OPC and then back to the Inde to get any work done.

[wrn]

The amount that you save with an independent service on a relatively new car like the 996 TT will be wiped out many times over by the resale difficulty and any warranty problems.

I would stick with OPC until a car is 9 years old (and therefore is no long eligible for an OPC warranty) at which point they fall into the hands of proper enthusiasts and it's reasonable to start independent servicing.

Will

[ukwill]

I will do the yearly fixed-price service in order to maintain the FPSH. Any work outside of the menu price will be done by a specialist - most likely JZM, even though they are the wrong side of the M25 to me.

[freedman]

ukwill said:

I will do the yearly fixed-price service in order to maintain the FPSH. Any work outside of the menu price will be done by a specialist - most likely JZM, even though they are the wrong side of the M25 to me.

My thoughts as well, I have the fixed price menue service at an OPC along with any warranty work, anything outside of that like discs and pads will go to JZM

[vr6-er]

Cheers guys.