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post Aug 21 2011, 08:02 AM
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I'm new to this forum, but have lived in the Atlanta area for over 12 years and have had my 1974 914 2.0 for 11 of those years. I've been to a couple of "reputable" mechanics in the past, but have not really found one that has provided the best overall service. My most recent service was supposed to correct some oil leaks, which required pulling out and re-installing the engine. Upon visual inspection, I noted several "little" items that were not installed correctly and due to what I would call "lack of detail". Those were addressed, but now the car is running very rough and I'm afraid that something else may have been missed or not done correctly with something that's not visible.

If anyone has any strong recommendations on where they take their 914 for service, I'd love to hear it.
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post Aug 21 2011, 08:11 AM
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Though they have their fans and their detractors, Automobile Atlanta in Marietta, Ga. has been working on these cars longer than anyone else in the area, and should know what needs to be done to do a job correctly.

Unfortunately, every shop that employs people seem to find some jewels and some rocks to work in the shop. I'm sure some local folks have some more input.
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post Aug 21 2011, 08:18 AM
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QUOTE(R&F914 @ Aug 21 2011, 10:02 AM) *

...Upon visual inspection, I noted several "little" items that were not installed correctly and due to what I would call "lack of detail"...

From the 'advice you don't need' department: Don't go back there...
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post Aug 21 2011, 10:21 AM
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Several years ago I tried to find a mechanic to work on mine (AA is not that convienient since I live on the South Side) but while I found plenty of people who were eager to work on a Porsche as soon as I mentioned that it was a 914 they lost interest. As a result I have been doing all of my own work.

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post Aug 21 2011, 10:33 AM
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QUOTE(R&F914 @ Aug 21 2011, 10:02 AM) *
If anyone has any strong recommendations on where they take their 914 for service, I'd love to hear it.

There are plenty of skilled/knowledgeable 914 owners in the Atlanta area. Offer them a beer or two and I bet they will help you out (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Aug 21 2011, 11:02 AM
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I've been using AutoAtlanta for years, they do have some issues. I don't know if it is due to my budget constraints but some things have been sloppily done over the years, or mis-diagnosed. That being said I buy parts there and will probably take my car back to them at some point for service when I need to.

I haven't found any other shops to work on the 914.
There is a place around Riverdale or Forest Park called Sports Car Service (I think) one of the VW shops told me about.
The best thing I've found are local teeners who are willing to help. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

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post Aug 21 2011, 11:10 AM
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I saw a car that AA did a lot of work on at another shop not long ago, and pretty much everything they did is having to be redone correctly, they have been F***G 914 pwns since the 80s (when I got into Teeners) and many more negative stories than positive, plus, look at the way they do business && always have.. AVOID them unless you want to join the You Got F***ed by AA club.. Do a search...
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post Aug 21 2011, 11:38 AM
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QUOTE(ripper911 @ Aug 21 2011, 01:02 PM) *

I've been using AutoAtlanta for years, they do have some issues. I don't know if it is due to my budget constraints but some things have been sloppily done over the years, or mis-diagnosed. That being said I buy parts there and will probably take my car back to them at some point for service when I need to.

I haven't found any other shops to work on the 914.
There is a place around Riverdale or Forest Park called Sports Car Service (I think) one of the VW shops told me about.
The best thing I've found are local teeners who are willing to help. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


Here is the link to the shop in Forest Park that Ripper911 was talking about. I have not used them because I live 120 miles north.

http://www.yellowpages.com/business/site?l...scarservice.net

I take my Teener to Ambassador Automotive just across the border in Franklin, North Carolina.

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post Aug 21 2011, 11:41 AM
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... I don't know if it is due to my budget constraints but some things have been sloppily done over the years, or mis-diagnosed...

Hmm... for X amount of dollars they will mis-diagnose and just throw things together. But for XXX amount of dollars, they will get it right (maybe). (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
I remember a recent story of a member who spent big bucks at AA and had to take the car back to have things made right.
AA is a good source for parts (especially if you are in the area) but seems the service department has major issues.

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post Aug 21 2011, 11:42 AM
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Thanks Jawja, a VW shop in Forest Park said they would be good working on a 914.

Not that I'm against George and AA, they have been very helpful over the years. I became a loyal customer when I was driving the 911 and a C/V joint failed, I had it towed to them not knowing what to do (delivering pizza in the 911, 19yo no money) They fixed it for free.
But, compared to the VW shop that I use for the Super Beetle (they wont touch the 914), they are slow, expensive, and sloppy. They're all nice people though, and I enjoy visiting them, and since they're convenient for me I will have my car back with them to be fixed at some point.

Let's not turn this into an AA thread, what other shops are around?

I know Harrell VW repair in Carrolton works on type IV engines and has said they could do tune-ups at least.
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post Aug 21 2011, 12:35 PM
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dig a bit.
there was a recent thread (1month ago) of how AA did some wrenching for a 914world member here.

They screwed up royally
customer was very frustrated

I don't know about you, but if I'm looking for a local shop and hear even 1 actual story of an actual person I know or am familiar with getting jerked around, I go to a different shop

I can understand a mistake and willingness to make it right
I can't understand ignorance and arogance, refusing to fix a mistake.
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post Aug 21 2011, 01:21 PM
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rfuerst911SC had a Thread a couple of months ago asking the same question as he was fairly new to Atlanta ( Moved from Orlando). Against my recommendation he took his car to AA and promptly got Fist-Fuch'd.

You can pm him for all the info

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post Aug 21 2011, 01:48 PM
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QUOTE(carr914 @ Aug 21 2011, 11:21 AM) *

rfuerst911SC had a Thread a couple of months ago asking the same question as he was fairly new to Atlanta ( Moved from Orlando). Against my recommendation he took his car to AA and promptly got Fist-Fuch'd.

You can pm him for all the info

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Yep that was me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Against TC's and a few others advice I went to AA and got fuched........hard . Ended up spending $2800.00 to have an alternator changed, a broken axle replaced that they broke on the test drive and a few other items. Car ran like shit when I first picked it up and had to take it back. I will NEVER bring any Porsche there again !!! Not that I'm bitter or anything (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) .
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post Aug 21 2011, 02:03 PM
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Any other shops someone can recommend?
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post Aug 21 2011, 02:40 PM
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Contact Al Meredith. He is a board member here and does some 914 work in his spare time.

We are very close to Atlanta, so close that I get calls like yours from the area all the time. Unfortunately I don't have any positive TIV experiences to post with Atlanta area shops.

Al is probably your best bet.
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post Aug 21 2011, 03:13 PM
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Lewis Broyles in Canton. 770-667-1753. 914's 911's 944's. Good guy.
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post Aug 21 2011, 03:56 PM
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second on lewis,, PCA guy, 914er for years,, playing some on 944's also..
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post Aug 21 2011, 03:58 PM
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Contact Al Meredith. He is a board member here and does some 914 work in his spare time.

We are very close to Atlanta, so close that I get calls like yours from the area all the time. Unfortunately I don't have any positive TIV experiences to post with Atlanta area shops.

Al is probably your best bet.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) He has done a lot for me, and is a great guy who knows these cars well.
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post Aug 21 2011, 04:20 PM
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ditto's on Al also,, great guy
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post Aug 21 2011, 04:51 PM
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both Lewis and Al would be the ones to use. I know Lewis just retired from another job.



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