Posted on 16 June 2017
A great investment requires great care. By purchasing a Porsche Cayenne, you’ve made a substantial investment in acquiring an iconic, high-performance, head-turning machine, and you must be vigilant in your efforts to protect your investment. But as an owner of a Porsche, the concept of maintenance can feel intimidating, and you may think it’s something to be left for repair and maintenance shops specializing in Porsche, like us at MINHS Automotive. But that’s only partially true. While the expertise & services we as a shop provide are invaluable for maintaining and repairing your Porsche, that does not mean you as the owner do not have an active role in increasing your car’s lifespan and keeping any potential problems at bay. The first step towards keeping your Porsche Cayenne in peak driving condition is breaking it in properly. Below ar ... read more
Posted on 23 March 2016
No matter how many years your Porsche has been delivering driving pleasure, it should continue to be as powerful, practical and responsive as it was when it left the Porsche factory. To ensure your Porsche continues to perform to its optimum level and to protect your investment, it is important that you maintain the recommended service intervals. There are two types of Porsche services, a minor which is performed every 20,000 miles or 2 years and a major service which is every 40,000 miles or 4 years. These services apply to models such as 911 Carerra, Cayman, and Boxster. Porsche Minor / Major MaintenanceInside the vehicle Diagnostic s ... read more
Posted on 15 November 2015
The Intermediate Maintenance required message will be illuminated on the display when the service is due. This will generally happen at different times during the vehicle's lifetime. This service is due based on mileage or time dependent. If the mileage for maintenance has not been reached, the service must be performed every 2, 6, 10 years the latest. This ensures your Panamera performs to it's optimal level and to protect your investment. This service also applies to 911 Carrera, 987 Boxster/Cayman, Cayenne and other models. We start by performing the Porsche Intermediate Maintenance checklists on this Panamera which consist of the following: Electronics - Wipers, horn, tire systems. Fault codes readout. Outside the vehicle - Brakes, suspension, steering, exhaust, etc. Engine compartment - Coolant, PDCC and power steering, battery, etc. B ... read more
Posted on 20 October 2015
This Porsche Cayenne S is exhibiting stiff steering with limited assist. There are no power steering fluid leaks and we've found metal debris floating in the fluid which would suggest an internal failure of the power steering pump. We'll be flushing out all of the metal debris from the power steering system and replenishing the reservoir with fresh Pentosin steering fluid. Genuine Porsche Parts We use genuine Porsche parts and fluid to ensure an everlasting repair on the power steering system. Regular maintenance and routine fluid flushing can prolong the life of your power steering components. Our technicians at MINHS Automotive can provide Porsche's Minor and Major Scheduled Maintenance on your vehicle. Call us today for all your Porsche needs
Posted on 18 May 2015
This Porsche Cayenne Diesel Type 92A is in for its annual service. With 60,000 miles on the odometer, the inspection list will be quite thorough on this car. We begin following Porsche guidelines with the inspection of onboard electronics, outside of the vehicle, inside of the vehicle, under the vehicle, engine and luggage compartment. Service List With the inspections completed, we'll be performing the following services: The engine oil and filter is serviced with Porsche C30 approved motor oil. We then replenish the diesel exhaust fluid(DEF) in the luggage compartment and reset the onboard maintenance computer. Engine air filter replacement Brake fluid flush Fuel filter replacement Replacement of Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) reservoir MINHS Automotive is no stranger to repairs and service of Porsche turbo diesel vehicles. As the dealer alternative for repairs on Europe ... read more
Posted on 05 April 2015
With only 600 produced worldwide and only 126 in the states, this 997 GT3 RS 4.0 is a true beauty. As the final installment of the 997 GT3, the RS 4.0 has the largest displacement engine in a street legal 911 ever. We have a limited edition here in Carrera White. This car does 0-60mph in 3.8 sec with a top speed limited at 193mph. With a naturally aspirated engine this car produces 500 hp and 339 lb-ft of torque. MSRP is $185K and currently trades for over $300K. MINHS Automotive has been instrumental in caring for and repairing many Porsche 911 in the Brooklyn NY area. Our auto repair facility is committed to provide you with excellent service and will provide quality workmanship to high standards with our trained technicians and factory diagnostic capabilities