Repair Shops is Northern California

[Steve Douglas]

I have recently been hearing from local (Northern California) members that there aren't many shops left that know 356/912 mechanicals, several have closed or have new owners who don't know the old cars. I do have a "short" list of shops, but looking to expand it to share with members. Looking for ones that can do Tune-ups, Brakes and Suspension. Once the list is updated I will post it, any suggestions will help, thanks.

[Paul Perdue]

I take my 356 and 911 to Post Auto, (955 Post Street, San Francisco). Frank Wong, the owner, worked as a mechanic for Carlsen Porsche when it was in San Francisco. John, the younger manager at Post Auto, also has extensive experience with Porsches.

[Steve Douglas]

Thanks Paul. I'll add him to the list.

[Steve Douglas]

Repair Shops in Northern California
I have gotten a great start to a list of shops that may have 356 experience. I want to thank those who contributed, more than 30 replied. I am hoping that this will be a continuously growing list with contributions from local members. This list only offers the contact information, no recommendations, criticism, or issues are considered. That is up to the individual to do research, find out what fits their needs. One must remember it’s not 1970 anymore, and we are driving obsolete cars, that require ancient procedures. No computer to tell what’s broken, knowledge is important with our cars, many have never had to learn the basics or have forgotten them dealing with modern cars.


North Bay
Dave Merz Santa Rosa - 324 D Yolanda Ave (707) 545-3566
May have moved to new location???

European Performance Billy McNair 32 Galli Dr # 4, Novato, CA 94949
(415) 382-8394

Hi-Tech Automotive 779 Andersen Dr, San Rafael, CA 94901 (415)258-9619

San Francisco and South SF

Aldo’s Performance Motors 770 Post St, SF

Post Auto 955 Polk St, SF Frank Wong and John

GD Racing 1172 Montgomery St San Bruno (650)742-9322


Oakland and East Bay

Deutsche Motor Sport 288 Buchanan Field Rd # 4, Concord, CA 94520 (925) 689-0232
Tom recently sold the business, unknown as to continued quality of work

Bauer Porsche 601 Brush St Oakland (510) 834-2772
current owner is unknown

Bill Eason 3423 Harlan St Oakland, by appointment (510)420-1262

Sam Sipkims 3427 Magnolia St Oakland (510)632-8232

Michael Agishian 2939 Eastman St Oakland shop is by appointment also mobile services (510)531-2139

Richard Troy 356 Coachworks (510)717-6942 East Oakland Early 2 piece motors

Holleran’s Performance Pinole mostly 911 shop some 356 experience

Va Vere's VW - Gary LaVere 1121 Landini Lane, Concord, CA (925) 798-2001 Does some 356 mechanical

Pacific Power Motorsports Walnut Creek 2149 N Broadway, Walnut Creek
(925) 937-2277
Valhalla Automotive John, 3453 Golden Gate Way, Lafayette, (925) 284-2844 Long time Porsche shop selective in customers and work, semi-retired?


Ron’s Transaxle Repair 1009 Broadway San Pablo (Call First) (510)235-6263
Transaxle must be out of car and delivered to his shop


Peninsula and San Jose areas

Don Wise Campbell 1320 Dell Ave Ste E, Campbell, CA 95008 (408) 871-9108
Several recommendations by members

RMG Bob Grigsby 960 W. El Camino Sunnyvale (408) 738-2060
several recommendations by members

Paul Colby Autosports Exclusive 1030 S. Claremont st, San Mateo (650)212-3561 Complete Restorations, repairs engine rebuilding 356 Oriented

Tom Amon. Mobile Works West. 408/429-0545. Works at your house

Modderman Service 1900 Old Middlefield Mt View (650)967-3213

John’s Mobile Engine Services 1753 Leslie St San Mateo (650)574-4643

BW VWs and Porsches - Bill Wortz 1240 Pear Ave “N” Mt View (650)967-8889

High Performance House 2005 Spring St. Redwood City (650)364-6234
Rich Bontempi Parts and Repairs

D&M Motors 190 Channing Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 (650) 329-9016

Peninsula German Car Service 134 - 17th Ave San Mateo (650) 349-3433

Portola Valley European Garage 4170 Alpine, Portola Valley
(650) 851-7442

Santa Cruz and Monterey

C&C Services Dave Moldenhaur 249 DeLaVina Ave monterey (831)373-5355 Service
Parts (831)372-2312

Dave Loop European 160 Calle Del Oaks Monterey (831) 393-9995

Mark Miletich 5523 Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley, (831)438-1356 Call for appointment Complete 356 Restorations to Tune Ups


Canepa Motorsports 2700 Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley

Ted’s Foreign Cars
5524 Scotts Valley Dr # 13, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 (831) 438-3755

Lawrence Farmer 16840 Joleen Way D-4 Morgan Hill (408) 483-9085
Has been trying to retire and works only when he wants, current status unknown

Peter Sandholt 9929 Timothy Path Salinas (831)633-0112 Retired works from home

Sacramento, Foothills and Central Valley

Ted Blake’s Restorations 2701 21St St Sacramento (916)447-3665 Several recommendations

Franks Automotive 5220 Folsom Blvd Sacramento (916) 452-0917

Anthony's Classic Motor Works (530) 887-0800 165 Borland Ave Auburn, CA 95603 New guy with old Porsche experience, yet unknown

Metric Motors Clark Anderson - Sonora (209) 588-8345

Mike Buckenham Stuttgart West - 1241 N El Dorado St, Stockton,

Ken Porter Precision El Dorado Hills (916) 941-2314 may have switched to boats, did air-cooled engines, transaxles and tuning

Metric Auto Parts and Service (530) 345-0074 · Address. 1023 W 8th St; Chico,

South Out of Area may be worth the drive

Craig Smith Morro Bay (805 772-3021 Complete mechanical repairs/restorations

Markham Motor Works Larry Markham Somis (805)920-9040

USE THIS LIST AT YOUR OWN RISK, it is a non edited list contributed by 356 and 912 community members. In no way is there any recommendations being made. Do The Research before you choose, and please don't shoot the messenger, Im only passing along information

[Ron LaDow]

Steve,
I had Bill Eason ( http://easonauto.com/ ) do some service on my C. There was a minor mistake, but it was corrected with a smile.
He's on the other end of the bridge, but with SF traffic, the trip is not any longer than it was taking me to get to The Stable.

[Doug McDonnell]

Great that you are putting this together in one place Steve. I golfed in Gilroy last year. Tough Johnny Miller course. Tough for my handicap anyway.

[Steve Douglas]

Hi Ron, I forgot about Bill, he is now on the edited list. Thanks

[Steve Douglas]

Doug, next time you get to Gilroy let me know, I don't golf, but we could wine, and drive 356s.

[JERRY LANDES]

Steve this is really great. I started writing down all of your information and realized that maybe you already have it in some form that we could copy. I'm sure that a number of other people would love to get this information even if its a little ways outside of our areas. For example I know that both you and I go to Ron's Transaxels yet we live 40-80 miles away. By the way I highly recommend Ron's Transaxels.

Thanks Jerry Landes

[John Linden]

Deutsche Motor Sport in Concord CA is now owned by Kirk Patterson. Kirk had been doing a large portion of the work for Tom in recent years. Kirk did most of the work on my 63 356 Cab and brought the car back to life, rebuilt the engine, brakes etc etc. So Deutsche Motor Sport is under new ownership but Kirk is a continuation of the quality of the work from this shop.

Best to All.

John Linden
Alamo, CA

[Steve Douglas]

Added LaVere's 1121 Landini Lane, Concord, CA 94520 • Phone (925) 798-2001
and
Anthony's Classic Auto Works (530) 887-0800 165 Borland Ave Auburn, CA 95603

the list updated/edited original list 11/14 5pm

[Ron LaDow]

The Stable is now again open. I have not yet been there to speak with the owners/mechanics. If I get a chance soon, I will. If anyone else does, please let us know.
To be clear, who took over ownership of the operation when Allen left is none of my business so I make no comment regarding that or any financial issues.
Brian and George remained there after Allen turned it over. If either of them is there, it's worth a look.
Added by edit: Steve, a standing O! Nice job to free-lance the solution to questions many have had. And I don't think I've publicly thanked him for giving me a hand at the '16 Lit Meet, so I'll take the opportunity:
Thanks, Steve!

[Ron LaDow]

Reviving this with new info.
Spoke with Allen yesterday and he says the facility now in The Stable's location is pretty much a generic auto repair service; take your Toyota there.
But he also suggested AVR Service, 824 Ellis St. 415-474-0600; they had some decent 356 wrenches.

[Ron LaDow]

More new info, San Francisco.
George (the guy Allen had been training on 356s) is now working at Pacific Motors, at 1700 Pine St (the former Stable facility). Phone 415-252-8660.
I have not been there, but between he, Allen and one or two other guys who worked there, they are the only ones other than me who ever worked on my 356s.

[Steve Douglas]

A couple more additions to the Repair Shops in Northern California

George Tam (aka GT Rennsport) 1155 Montgomery St., San Francisco, CA (415)608-4867 (works weekend and evenings) email RacerGT32Yahoo.com
as extensive 356 engine and general mechanical experience

Zuffenhausen Auto 123 Mill St. San Rafael CA (415) 456-2886 many years of Porsche/VW service and repair Rudy and Ismar