Verification Tips:
I know it’s not for everyone, but I get a real kick out of verifying a cars background and provenance…
The VIN number is always a good place to start. Blondie’s “Fahrgestell-Nr” (Chassis Number or VIN) is stamped … Read more
Top Tips
993 Worn seats get a refresh
With regular driving, the leather seats in a Porsche can become worn and cracked, and can let down the overall appearance of your car. A much cheaper alternative than reupholstering is to get the seats repaired and/or painted. The before … Read more
’92 911 Soft Top Roof Repair
The soft top of this stunning ’92 911 was in need of attention as can be seen from the before pics below.
For this roof repair the entire back plastic window was removed. The old window was then replaced with … Read more
Are your Porsche tyres the correct size?
Checking your owner’s manual allows you to identify the original tyres that Porsche recommends. If your tyre sizes don’t match the manual they may still be fit for purpose, however we do have a surprising large number of customers with … Read more
Do only the front mats of your 996 or 997 need replacing?
It’s often only the front mats in a 911 that get worn and need replacing. So if your rear mats still look good, and you own a 996 or 997 here’s a great way to save money. Rather than buying … Read more
Tips for looking after your Porsche
In no particular order here are some suggestions for taking car of your Porsche. Following these tips could help you keep your repair costs down, and may protect you from some avoidable major repairs. If you have any of your … Read more
What your Porsche VIN can reveal…..
VINs (Vehicle Identification Numbers) were introduced for all Porsche models manufacured after 1981, and consist of 17 characters. All over the world car manufacturers use VINs as a vehicle identification tool. (The letters O, I and Q are not … Read more
How accurate is the speedo of your Porsche?
Your speedo accuracy may not be as good as you think……..
The Australian Industry Standard requires that a speedo must not indicate a speed less than the vehicle’s true speed or a speed greater than the vehicle’s true speed by … Read more
Tyre pressures are important
A flat tyre when you are toodling around the shops or out on a Sunday drive is a real pain, you probably haven’t got a full size spare wheel and not enough room to put the punctured wheel anywhere. RACV … Read more
Headlight polishing a cheaper alternative to replacement – Boxster Courtesy Car
Headlights can become dull and yellow with age, and that can let down the overall appearance of your car. However if your Porsche’s headlights are still structurally sound, it’s difficult to justify spending thousands of dollars to get them replaced. … Read more