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5 Qualities to Look for in a Porsche Mechanic Near You

5 Qualities to Look for in a Porsche Mechanic Near You

  Porsche car ownership entails a lot of responsibility. You need to be updated with regular maintenance. Still, it would be best if you also found a reliable Porsche mechanic near you when something goes wrong.   It means finding a qualified Porsche mechanic who can provide quality service and repairs. But with so many mechanics out there, how do you know which one is right for you? Here are five qualities to look for when choosing a Porsche mechanic near you: Experience A Porsche mechanic should have experience servicing and repairing Porsches. They should know the ins and outs of these cars and be able to fix any issue that comes up.   Experience is essential if you have a newer Porsche. Many of the latest models have complex systems that require specialized knowledge and expertise to work on. So, if you have a newer Porsche, it's crucial to find a mechanic near you who knows how to handle it.   ... read more

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CALLAS RENNSPORT REFERRAL PROGRAM

CALLAS RENNSPORT REFERRAL PROGRAM

IF YOU REFER A FRIEND, YOU WILL RECEIVE A $25 GASOLINE CARD* AND YOUR FRIEND WILL RECEIVE 10% OFF THEIR SERVICE (UP TO $50.00). *WE WILL MAIL YOU THE GASOLINE CARD WHEN YOUR REFERRAL COMPLETES THEIR SERVICE

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Complexities of Replacing Components on Your Car

Complexities of Replacing Components on Your Car

Tech Notes from Tony Callas & Tom Prine A customer recently came in slightly perplexed at some work he performed on his own 2006 997 Carrera S. The initial problem was that the passenger side electric window began to slow and strain when closing the window. Finally the motor stopped working completely. The customer purchased a new factory window motor, installed it and, to his surprise, discovered that the motor would not operate at all. By the time he came to see us he was more than a little frustrated. His demeanor changed when he found out that there was nothing wrong with the new motor, or even the way it was installed — it just had to be coded to the car. In today’s world of increasingly complex automotive electronic systems, one of the realities is that components on the car must be recognized by its intended control system in order to communicate and function normally. This is simply known as a “handshake” between controllers. Another interesting f ... read more

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Callas Rennsport Change!

For the first time in 20 years, in an effort to handle our clients more expediently and just improve our overall quality, we added/moved one of our most valued technicians, Casey Gervig, into a “Service Adviser” position. We have purchased all new computers (network) and actually are converting from a DOS to Windows based operating system (most of you will laugh). We are also updating our automotive service system to the new Scott Systems Maxx Traxx software. Needless to say, we are now looking to hire a new automotive technician to fill this void. Callas Rennsport is immediately growing and accepting resume’s for this new position. With Tom Prine and Kelly Callas in our main office, Tony Callas and Casey Gervig in our shop office, 4 master technicians, 1 apprentice technician and 1 helper out in the shop. 10 individuals that still offer personal, detail-oriented service in this fast-paced world. Thank you for your support, and we lo ... read more

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