Anyone searching for a Porsche mechanic for Fuengirola usually owns a car they plan to keep for years, and that calls for someone who knows each generation's weak points. SRM Performance is in La Línea, about 105 km away, and Porsche is one of the makes we see most.
Every generation has its story. On the 996 and early 997 911, and the 986 and 987 Boxster and Cayman, the intermediate shaft (IMS) bearing and bore scoring are the subjects every owner has heard about. First-generation V8 Cayennes are known for the coolant pipes under the intake manifold. On the Macan and more recent 911s it's mostly about proper PDK servicing, brakes and suspension.
A Porsche living on the coast has its own issues. Damp, salty air is hard on fasteners, and the front-mounted radiators on the 911, Boxster and Cayman collect leaves and grime that slowly cook the cooling system. A car that only potters around Fuengirola also suffers more than its mileage suggests.
We also build custom exhausts, with valves if you want the standard sound in town. We also do engine work such as IMS bearings, Cayenne coolant pipes and factory exhaust valves. We're an independent garage, not an official Porsche Centre.
≈ 79 min
by car
≈ 102 km
Driving route to the workshop
Fuengirola to La Línea by Porsche
About 105 km of motorway along the coast, no mountain passes or awkward roads: A-7 or AP-7 to San Roque, then down into La Línea. Allow roughly 1 hour 20 minutes. If you'd rather not make the trip: we can collect and deliver the car, depending on where you are.
Common Porsche jobs
IMS bearing
Inspection and replacement on the 996, 997.1, 986 and 987.
Cayenne coolant pipes
Replacing the pipes under the manifold on V8 Cayennes.
Exhausts and valves
Custom stainless exhausts and checks on factory exhaust valves.
Radiators and cooling
Cleaning and checking the front radiators, where debris builds up on coastal cars.
Models we see
- Porsche 911 (996)
- Porsche 911 (997)
- Porsche 911 (991)
- Porsche Boxster
- Porsche Cayman
- Porsche Cayenne
- Porsche Macan
Frequently asked questions
Do you replace IMS bearings?
Yes. If you bring the car in, we'll first explain what state it's in and what your options are.
Do you work on air-cooled 911s?
Yes. Message us with the model and what you need.
Will a custom exhaust on a 911 pass the ITV?
It depends on the system. Valves let you keep noise down, but homologation and the ITV are the owner's responsibility.
Are you an official Porsche Centre?
No. We're an independent garage that works on a lot of Porsches.