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Certificate of Authenticity, How accurate is yours? |
1970 Neun vierzehn |
Sep 15 2007, 11:32 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
Time to time, the Porsche Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) is referenced and not infrequently the data is deemed inaccurate or inconsistent.
I applied and received mine almost 12 years ago and the specification contained therein, though sparse, is accurate. I don't know if the fact that my car was an early example (when record keeping was of more importance), because I applied a (relatively) long time ago, that I had a pretty basic car (compared to later editions), or was just plain lucky that my CoA was not botched. Here's what it looks like, issued October 1995........ Attached image(s) |
JeffBowlsby |
Sep 16 2007, 09:33 AM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,524 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
I have seen a few dozen of these newly-issued COAs over the last few years from LE owners...and I dont recall ever seeing one that was correct the first time it was issued.
So I spoke with PCNA about the process and they told me that the factory production records are like an excel worksheet listing code numbers for each vehicle/equipment and they have to translate them iinto the text they list on the COAs. Their method of translating the factory data and the lack of consistency is flawed and it seems like they just guess sometimes. At the least, they are not careful enough to us pinheaded types requiring accuracy. It is somehow 'better' for them to issue 2-3 COAs and revisions, than for them to get it right the first time. I think their inefficiencies have everything to do with why they are so expensive. PCNA is however very willing to do whatever it takes to make the COAs right and they seem like they are at least attempting to do their best, but the process could definitely be improved. |
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