Aurel & Don’s Independent Porsche Service

I have been taking my Porsche Boxster here for a few years. I have gotten my oil changed, front and rear breaks, and a new water pump from Aurel and Dons. The service has always been perfect, I know I can count on Don and Rudy for quality work and reasonable prices. Don is also a great guy to talk to, very sweet and funny. I consider this place my local shop and wouldn’t take my car that I love anywhere else.

Can’t say enough good things about Aurel and Don’s attitude and quality. After having been rolled by local dealerships, Don and Rudy fixed the things the dealer claimed to have repaired, but didn’t. They replaced «new» parts that I paid for from previous repairs that turned out to be used. And for a car that’s as complicated as a Carrera, their prices aren’t cheap, but fair.
Owning a Porsche isn’t a cheap date and for lots of places it’s a license to steal. That’s not the case at Aurel and Don’s. These guys are straight up. My 997 has never run better.

I’ve been an air-​cooled Porsche owner for many years, and know a great Porsche shop when I find one.
Don and Rudy are great mechanics. They repaired my 993 perfectly, with good communication and a deep knowledge of these cars.
Finding a reliable, honest and skilled mechanic to work on a Porsche is no easy task. I’m very glad after my old mechanic retired, I found this place.
More than happy to give these guys a 5-​star review. They certainly earned it and put my mind at ease.
Thanks guys!

Don and Rudi (who took over from Aurel) are simply the best. They are honest, trustworthy and treat you as a family friend. Last time, I needed just a brake light bulb replaced and they did not just the one, but the other brake light too (it was close to burning out on inspection) and, because I am a regular, didn’t charge me a cent. I have been going there for years and the only time I didn’t was because my new (er) Porsche was under warranty at Rusnak. And Aurel & Don’s were the ones who recommended that I trade in my Porsche at the time as that particular model didn’t have a good track record after 100,000 and mine was getting up there! Now that’s honesty. Highly recommended.

My experience with these guys lasted five minutes. I guess the owner hadn’t had his Monday morning caffeine, maybe he thought I was lying to him. Whatever it is, here is the story. Make what you want of it. I’m super disappointed and yet am still willing to work with them, which says something very positive about the read I got on his shop, but passive aggressive behavior results in reviews like this. I hold no malice, but be prepared when entering this place.
I drove my ’03 996 down from San Jose last week and noticed some rattling in the front suspension. I put in new sway bar bushings about eighteen months ago, but remembered that I had never had the opportunity to torque two main suspension bolts so I was concerned and wanted to have them looked over. Pulled up, was greeted kindly by Aurel, explained what was going on.
At first he was willing to look at the car today, then it turned into tomorrow, then he said «I think you should take it to an authorized dealer. Come back next time.» When has an indy mechanic ever said such a thing? Was it because I knew that the right inner tie rod end was worn? He didn’t bother to ask how I found that out (by getting under the car while it was on pavement and having someone else shake the wheel back and forth while I felt around for vibration). Was it because I had a flight the next day and he was in too much of a hurry to try and figure out some way to resolve the situation? Did it have something to do with the way I parted my hair? I can’t imagine that to be true, he was nice enough when I drove up. Did it have something to do with the fact I knew that the main bolts required roughly 150 ft-​lbs of torque and he just decided that I wasn’t a good enough mechanic to give him my car?
All I can imagine was that he didn’t like that I turned a wrench on it myself. I can appreciate that, and I even asked him to «please» reconsider looking at the car before writing him off. How much does a fellow driver in need have to do to get a mechanic with sympathy to the fact I am on a road trip and my tools are 350 miles away? I’m quite sure these guys will never have this situation because they seem to be master mechanics based on the population of fine vintage Porsches in the garage. Such mechanics always seem to have vehicles that never leave one stranded, an excellent thing. Yet things do break and at some point the attitude is going to get in the way of finding some compassion from the person that has what he needs. And when he does actually find himself measuring his humanity by the mercy someone else serves him, I hope he thinks about how he treated me today and cringes.

These guys serviced my 1988 Carrera for over 10-​years and did a superb and HONEST job.
There’s talk on here about not being «cheap». This shop is absolutely cost effective: with Porsche, knowing what needs to be fixed is ½ the challenge. If my car had a problem, which it almost NEVER did once they maintained it, Don knew what it was right away. There was no chasing a problem.
If you have a Porsche bring it here and know you will be treated fairly, honestly, and they will keep your car running in tip top shape.

i have been going there since 1986 when i worked at MCA. both don and rudi have been consistently fair through six or seven model changes. i trust them completely and enjoy my time when i am there. they definitely are not cheap but neither is trust.

i needed information on my 1976 912e and i called the shop. Don was one of the most helpful people. He was very Quick and helpful on getting me all the information and contacts i needed. I never took my car in for service at their facility but i had the quickest and best response from them. I will most likely make a visit. Thank You Don

This is a terrific repair facility. Rudy and Don are extremely knowledgeable relative to all Porsche models. I have owned a variety of Porsche models over the years including a 356B, and they have always done superb work. All questions are answered clearly. They only do needed work and never try to pad the work order. The work is done quickly yet I have never had to bring a car back for rework on the same repair. I’m pleased to recommend them. In fact, I have referred a number of friends to them, and they are all pleased with the quality of work.

These guys truly are the best Porsche mechanics in Los Angeles. Rudi and Don have decades worth of experience and know everything about every model Porsche has ever produced. But what sets them a part from other Porsche mechanics is their passion that is shared with the customer. They make you feel at home, like part of their neighborhood family. Over the years I have brought various models to them with many mechanical and technical questions and they never make me feel like a burden or annoyance. They take time to talk about your car and educate you as much as possible. Most importantly I trust them with my car. Oscar and Lionel, in the shop, are exceptional mechanics as well and fun to talk to. I just hope they never retire and close!

Great place. Can’t speak highly enough about Rudi who took his time to walk me through everything they were doing on the car I brought in. They’re expensive, but owning a Porsche wasn’t ever a cheap proposition. Really great guys all around.

Ok, so they ain’t cheap, but you drive a Porsche so what would you expect?
Parts cost what they cost, they are all oem. The labor is less than main dealer but still stings a bit. What you are paying for is a detailed knowledge of complicated cars so to me it is worth it. Main dealer service is a mega con.
They are great at fixing my car, very detailed, very good at discussing any issues. They do just the right amount of to fix your cars problem, without needlessly up-​selling you. They are good at letting you know what it will cost upfront and calling if anything changes. Also make sure they inspect the car for anything else. They will find the lighbulbs you thought were working etc.
I am glad my car doesn’t go wrong very often. When it does I go here.

They’re not cheap, but they’re the best. Nobody knows Porsches better than Rudy and Don. Their mechanics are very pleasant, always willing to show you what they’re doing. These guys are proud of the work they do. If ever I’ve had a problem after work was done, they’ve taken care of it quickly and at no cost. Also, I once had a squeak in my brakes and asked them to see if I needed new pads or rotors. They took out dental mirrors and inspected everything and said, «nope, your brakes are fine.» Any mechanic that tells you your car is okay is a good one to me. I’m happy to recommend them to any Porsche owner.

I’ve been taking my cars to Aurel & Don’s for 20 years. Very personable, professional, honest and never any problems with their repairs. There have been several occasions over the years where I brought my Porsche in fearing it big ticket repair to find it being minor and sometimes free.
Great alternative to high priced dealer repairs.