• Spring Into Action – Get Your Porsche Ready for the Warmer Months

    Published 12 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    Spring into action!  Have your Porsche checked by your local Porsche mechanic.

    Spring into action! Have your Porsche checked by your local Porsche mechanic.
    Photo Credit: Nicholas A. Tonelli

    The birds are singing and pollen is all around…spring is in the air!

    It’s a good idea to take your Porsche to an independent Porsche repair shop and get it ready for the spring season, while reversing the damage that may have been caused by the harsh winter months.

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  • Driving in a Winter Wonderland – Getting Your Porsche Winterized and Snow Ready

    Published 12 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    Stay safe on the roads in winter

    Stay safe on the roads in winter
    Photo Credit: Oregon Department of Transportation

    The temperature has dropped and old man sniffle is in your nose. Yep, it’s that time of year…winter.

    The winter season can wreak havoc on your Porsche, so prepare your Porsche for the frosty days ahead with these helpful tips to keep you safe on the road.

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  • Scary Signs – When You Should Take Your Porsche to a Mechanic

    Published 13 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    Acura overheating and smokey

    Is that Satan in your hood causing a fire and smoke? No, you're vehicle is probably overheating.
    Photo Credit: Michel Filion

    Your Porsche can tell you all sorts of things from when it needs gas, to when it needs to go into the shop. Being proactive about the latter can help you save mucho de dolares down the road.

    Here are some scary signs your car may be telling you…in which case you ought to run to your Porsche service shop like you’re being chased by brain-eating zombies in a horror flick.

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  • Pre-Purchase Inspections – Why It’s Necessary Before Buying a Used Porsche

    Published 13 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    So you’ve found your dream Porsche. It’s used, and looks like it’s had a few wear and tear repairs over the years, which is normal. Should you purchase it? Not before you obtain a pre-purchase inspection.

    Used Car For Sale! Get a Pre-Purchase Inspection First!

    Used Car For Sale! Get a Pre-Purchase Inspection First!
    Photo Credit: John Lloyd

    It’s necessary to get a pre-purchase inspection done before buying a used Porsche because you don’t want to end up with a vehicle full of expensive to remedy mechanical and safety issues that are not evident to the casual eye.

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  • Fall Season Porsche Repair Check List

    Published 13 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    Stay safe on the roads in Fall

    Stay safe on the roads in Fall
    Photo Credit: Timo-Pekka Heima

    School is back in session and football is back on television…that means the fall season is upon us. Here are a few things to check to get your Porsche ready for the fall months, and keep you safe on the road.

    Headlights/Other Lights
    With shorter days and longer nights, you use the lights in your Porsche more during the fall (and winter) months. For visibility and safety reasons, make sure they are in proper working order by checking your taillights, parking lights, stop lights, fog lights and emergency flashers. It’s important for you to see on the road, as well as for others to see you.

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