Where can I get my Porsche repaired in Santa Barbara or Goleta?
Top Shop Automotive is a family-owned import repair shop at 177 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111, in the Goleta area. We have repaired import cars since 1986, including Porsche models. Before any work, we email you an inspection report with photos and a written estimate, and you decide what gets done. Call (805) 964-6554 or book online. We're open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and we're rated 4.4 stars from 171 Google reviews.
Common Porsche Services
- Porsche scheduled maintenance
- IMS bearing inspection (early Boxster / 911)
- Brake service and pad / rotor replacement
- Suspension and PASM diagnostics
- Oil and filter service with approved fluids
- Pre-purchase inspections
Why Top Shop
- ASE-certified technicians
- AAA Approved Auto Repair
- OEM-quality parts
- 12-month / 12,000-mile warranty, whichever comes first
- Family owned since 1986, 4.4 on Google (171 reviews)
10% off for military and first responders (up to $50) and AAA members (up to $75).
Porsche Questions, Answered
Do you do Porsche pre-purchase inspections?
Yes. We perform thorough PPIs with a written report and photos so you buy with confidence.
How much does Porsche maintenance cost?
It depends on the model and the service. An oil service on a Macan or Cayenne costs less than a major interval service with spark plugs or PDK fluid. Call (805) 964-6554 for a quote. We give you a written estimate before any work and tell you which items can wait.
Where can I find a Porsche mechanic in Santa Barbara?
Top Shop Automotive works on Porsche 911, Boxster, Cayman, Macan and Cayenne models at 177 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111, about 5 minutes from UCSB for Goleta owners. European cars are our specialty. We do scheduled maintenance, oil service with approved fluids, brakes, suspension and PASM diagnostics, IMS bearing inspections on early Boxster and 911 models, and pre-purchase inspections. Our technicians are ASE certified. Before any work, we email you an inspection report with photos and you decide what gets done. Repairs carry a 12-month / 12,000-mile warranty, whichever comes first. Call (805) 964-6554 to schedule.
What is the Porsche IMS bearing problem?
The IMS (intermediate shaft) bearing sits inside the M96 and M97 engines used in many 1997 to 2008 Boxster and 911 models and in 2006 to 2008 Caymans. If the bearing fails, it can badly damage the engine, which is why many owners have it checked or replaced before trouble starts. Porsche engines from 2009 on don't use this bearing. Metal flakes in the oil filter or an oil leak at the back of the engine are reasons to have it looked at soon. We inspect the IMS area on early Boxster and 911 models and tell you what we find and what we recommend before any work. Call (805) 964-6554 for a quote. Top Shop Automotive serves Porsche owners in Santa Barbara and Goleta.
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