Time to book a service, any recommendations?

[VYY930]

Hello,

I was planning on taking the 930 in for a service some time back but hadnt got around to doing so. Only done about 350 miles since I purchased it.

Anyway, living in Swindon not too far from the M4 Junction 15, I am considering either getting the service carried out at our local Porsche centre, Autofarm or Bob Watson Engineering. The latter two being pretty close to me (around 35-40 miles). The good thing about Autofarm for me is the car collection if paying over £500.00 +VAT.

Our local Porsche centre are quoting £1100.00 +VAT for a 12,000 mile or add one hours labour to the above price for a 24,000 mile service.

The car has been serviced by its last owner by his local Porsche specialist but I have no service stamps for this in the book. I could probably get them easily enough. The last actual stamp in the book shows it was serviced about 8,500 miles ago but this was back in 2002 (as I said the car has been serviced regularly since then and now shows 79,000).

Does anyone have a preference as to who is likely to offer good rates and top service. Also, am I best going for a 12 or 24,000 mile service if the costs involved are pretty similar. Maybe someone can recommend someone I havent listed above?

Cheers,
Chris

 

[stuart tanner]

I live in Swindon, haved used opc there, are okay. I think the best guys to take the car to are Steve Bull in Devizes. Porsche spealists. Believe Steve was in lovetts for many moons before setting up on himself. I have used him and is 1st class. A good pair of guys there. There phone no is - was anyhow 01380 725444. They are at unit 1, plot 1A Hopton Industrial estate, London Road, Devizes, all the best.

If you take the car there & I have a day off or something I maybe able to run up with you - give a lift back if needs be.

Stuart

 

[turbo jonny]

I have dealt with Bob Watson and have heard only good reports from others.He is technical adviser to PCGB for turbos.

 

[tiptop topcat]

I haven't had any dealings with Bob Watson other than a few telephone calls but given reputation and his support of PCGB, he'd be my first port of call for a 930 if I lived close by.

Oil changes and fluid changes are recommended every two years whether the car has covered the miles or not.

Major service on a 930 is the pricey one but no more than £600 for the basic service.

Minor service is an oil change and health check and shouldn't cost more than a few hundred pounds depending on the oil.

 

[Franck]

All I have ever heard about Bob Watson is good feedback but have not used them personally. As far as Autfarm is concerned I would stay well clear and this is from previous very costly experience, the less said the better.......

 

[ianreeves]

I have looked also at Autofarm but was amazed at the price they quoted. []

Another good alternative is Neil Garner. Always has Porsches in and local to Swindon. www.neilgarner.co.uk

 

[FLAT-SIXY]

Im having my front diff done at bob watson enginering in a few weeks time. I was very impressed with his set up there, and seemed like a very nice bloke to do business with. I only hear good things.

 

[Paultje]

The service centre I have always used is Peter Tognola in Datchet (nr Slough), if that is too far then what about Ray Northway (west of Reading), both have good reputations with older cars.

 

[SEE YA]

What about Porschembri near Hearthrow thinking about them or JZ for work on my 930 when it needs it any good either of them .

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[Keith Calder]

dont think a main dealer would know what a 930 is... probably think you are talking about the time........
then they will throw a 'technician' on it who they have just started ,after working in the ford dealers for a year......
£1100 + vat ...may as well give it to charity........(sorry if it sounds harsh its been a long day at the office!)

 

[Keith Calder]

id plump for bob watson if hes local...think hes been the club advisor on turbos for years.....now where did i put the little porschefile book they keep sending with the mag? check yours and see if im right cheers

 

[John_Ward]

Given your location, and the fact that it's a 930, I'd go with Bob Watson.
He knows his 930s inside out, and knows what to look for in cars of a certain age, irrespective of prior service history..... and yes, I am biased!

 

[SEE YA]

I am in Kent how far is Bob has he got a web site etc?.

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[Keith Calder]

http://www.bobwatsonengineering.com/index.htm

 

[SEE YA]

Thank you have sent an email as yet no reply .

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