The Werkstatt Blog
Guides and news from The Werkstatt in Los Angeles, CA.
Buying a Used Porsche: What to Look For
Buying a used Porsche in Los Angeles? What to check in the service records, signs a car has sat too long, coastal corrosion, and why a PPI comes first.
Why Is My Porsche Leaking Coolant? Causes by Model
Where coolant leaks come from on the 911, Boxster, Cayman, Cayenne, Macan and Panamera, what the puddle tells you, and when to stop driving.
Porsche Transmission Fault: Drive Moderately Meaning
What the Porsche Transmission Fault - Drive Moderately warning means, whether it is safe to drive, the common causes, and what to do next.
Why Doesn't My Porsche Have a Dipstick?
Why many Porsches have no dipstick, how to read the oil level on the dash of a 911 or Macan, why overfilling hurts, and how often to check it.
Does an Independent Porsche Shop Void Your Warranty?
Independent service does not void your Porsche warranty. What the law allows, which records to keep, and what still goes to the dealer.