Connecticut PPI needed... anyone have references / reccomendations?

I would recommend Bill Pollard at Sport Auto in Gaylordsville, Ct. My only regret is that I didn't bring my car to him sooner. He knows your car inside and out, he is really into what he does, and he will talk to you as long as you want and give you great advise. I could not recommend him highly enough. PM me if you need his phone #.

 

Chris, where in CT is the car in question? If it's in the Southwest end, I'd say Miller Motorcars in Greenwich, the local Ferrari dealer. If it's North/East of Hartford, then consider sending it to one of the shops in the Boston area - Independent Ferrari Service (S. Easton, MA), Boston Sports Car (Weston, MA), KTR (Ayer, MA) or Ferrari of New England (W. Newton, MA).

As for cost, it's up to you and the seller, but generally, the buyer will pick up the cost of the PPI. The seller usually drops off the car if it's close, but if the shop is farther away, the buyer usually picks up the cost of the flat-bed. But, again, it's all negotiable....

vty,

--Dennis

 

I'd avoid Miller in Greenwich. Unless you have $100 bills falling out of your pockets, they really don't want to talk to you. If the car is in southwestern CT, then try Wide World of Cars in Spring Valley NY (Just over the Tappan Zee bridge), they are a certified, Enzo blessed, official dealer. Or you could try Ferrari of Long Island, as they are a dealer too, but further away.
There are also lots of independants on Long Island that you could try, search around the archives of F-Chat NY/Tri-state for independants. And also, just down the road from Miller is Jean-Louis' LeMans 24 Garage. I've never used LeMans 24, but have heard only good things about them. Just don't ask them to do a CT emissions test (they got busted falsifying one on a Ferrari a couple of years ago, and got made an example of...).
Hope this helps and best of luck with your 328 purchase!!!!

 

Try Glastonbury Foreign auto or www.f40.com. Glastonbury Foreign is very familiar with 308/328 series. You can also try Ninos Auto 203-393-3434 in Hamden, CT and speak with Joe. PM me if you have any other questions.

DG

 

Murphy! Where ya been, man??? Out driving??????

You NEVER call, you NEVER write........man, it's a thankless life being a 308GTB expert, I gotta tell ya!

*in a Rodney Dangerfield voice*

 

I wholeheartedly agree with idoc's assessment. There are a significant number of qualified places that I could bring my 328 to that are much closer than the 2.5 hour drive to Bill's, but I wouldn't even think of bringing it to one of those garages based on the way Bill treats people and their cars. It doesn't get any better than Sport Auto.

 

AMEN!

 

I am cautious with LeMans 24. I used them twice and both times they got the mechanical problems wrong. Fortunately, I asked for estimate first.

 

I've been to WWOC and purchased a car from them and they are great.
I used Performance Outfitters from Stamford for the PPI. They sell and service a lot of F-cars. WWOC folks were impressed with them and I was very very pleased. Their number is 203-975-1188. Todd, Frank or Brian will definitely help you.

 

Ive used Bill for 15 years +, excellent work, great guy, knows Ferraris inside & out. I think his # is 860-350-1515, could be 355-1515

 

Its 860-350-1515, tell him Steve says hi

 

Around Hartford call Capozzis Custom Car Line in new britain

860 224-4144 talk to Anthony

good luck

 

There is a 89 Euro model for sale in Longmeadow MA if you are willing to drive.
If you want more info you can reach me at
G&A Import Auto Repair, Inc
41 Fisher Ave
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
(413)526-5401

Ask for John or Alfonso, we are here from 8am to 5pm.

 

http://www.blackhorsegarage.com

they did my ppi on my f355 (about 1 month ago)

they specialize in older cars- saw some amazing cars there.

Joe an ninos is also good at least he was very helpful on the telephone but i ended up at blk horse as it was closer......

 

Hi Chris,

We never did hook up a few weeks ago (my last attempt to catch up with you was a phone call on my way to a track event at Watkins Glen -- left a message on your voice mail). Have you made your purchase? If you're still looking for someone to do a PPI or you're now looking for a mechanic for (hopefully) your new 328, I enthusiastically recommend John Tirrell at IFS in South Easton, MA (508-238-4224). Wayne Carini at F40 Motorsports pointed me in John's direction just after buying my 308 a few years ago and I've been extremely happy with him. The catch is he's 2 hours away from Glastonbury, but it's well worth the travel. Many of us in town have John service our cars.

Hopefully we'll cross paths sometime in the near future... I'm also the membership chair and Connecticut Chapter President of the New England Region of the FCA, and joining the FCA will enhance your Ferrari experience tremendously.

Lastly -- just curious... do you have a brother Tom (GHS Class of 1978)?

Regards,
Charlie