Porsche Parts Specialist, Design911, Shares Key Maintenance Advice for New Porsche Owners

A European Porsche Parts Specialist shares tips and advice on maintenance and servicing for Porsche drivers

An established specialist in Porsche components and upgrades, Design911, has shared some tips and guidance for new Porsche drivers, clarifying how pre-emptive maintenance and regular servicing can prevent unnecessary wear and keep premium vehicles in superb condition.

The business, which serves trade and retail clients throughout the UK and EU, hosts a vast catalogue of Porsche parts from a diverse range of approved suppliers and aftermarket performance parts producers. It also offers bespoke sourcing for unusual, rare, or hard-to-find components.

Why Maintenance Education is Key for Porsche Drivers and Enthusiasts

Part of the appeal of a luxury Porsche is the comfort, power, and driving experience the high-end marque is known for. However, many drivers are complacent in managing maintenance requirements or inadvertently neglect regular upkeep to the detriment of their vehicles' appearance, handling, and performance.

The Design911 sourcing team, which works with international suppliers and manufacturers, has noted that many high-demand replacement parts are often requested for vehicles that have only recently left the showroom – and, therefore, may not have required any further investment if the appropriate maintenance had been performed.

MD of Design911, Karl Chopra, says that the first step is to read the suggested maintenance and servicing requirements within your Porsche manual, even if you have just purchased a brand-new car. Likewise, owners of collectable, classic and vintage Porsches may need to implement a regular servicing and maintenance routine to pre-empt the performance challenges common in older vehicles.

Chopra says, ‘Every Porsche, at any age, will have recommendations within the manual, or provided by an expert vintage car service centre, that demonstrate how often you should have periodic maintenance completed, such as oil changes, installing replacement filters, and checking that all the crucial components are operating as they should.

Although a showroom-fresh Porsche is unlikely to need preventative maintenance or repairs in the immediate future, you can stop issues from developing by scheduling inspections and tests on your brakes, belts, hoses and suspension – reducing the cost of Porsche ownership and the time your vehicle may spend in the workshop in the future.’

Essential Tests and Checks to Schedule for Your Porsche

Chopra goes on to note that 'Carrying out regular inspections or booking a general service with a credible mechanic, service centre or garage is an investment in the longevity and value of your vehicle. For example, leaving power steering fluids to drain and continuing to drive can cause serious damage to the steering pump and drive belt.

In much the same way, if you're enjoying long, fast drives in your Porsche and haven't checked the tyres, you could be driving with an undetected nail or a slow air leak, which, in the worst scenarios, can result in an incredibly dangerous blowout at high speed on a motorway or A-road.

Most modern Porsches carry onboard tracking systems that will alert you if something appears to be wrong, such as reducing tyre pressure. However, the onus is on the owner to keep up to speed with maintenance rather than assuming an issue will be brought to their attention before it creates a threat of vehicle failure or malfunction.’

Routine Servicing Tasks Porsche Owners Should Complete

Design911 highlights these tasks as key for every Porsche owner:

• Checking fluid levels regularly, including brake, power steering, windshield washer fluids, engine oil and coolants, ensuring any leaks or low fluid levels are dealt with.
• Performing ongoing tyre maintenance checks, particularly before long drives, using a pressure gauge to verify that tyres are inflated safely and have no visible damage, bulges or indications that the tread is becoming worn.
• Regular cleaning and waxing of the interior and exterior to keep the upholstery and paintwork protected from acidic contaminants present in road spray, residues, and even bird droppings, which can erode the bodywork and reduce the value of your Porsche.
• Keeping a check on the battery to ensure terminals have no corrosion or dirt and that the battery is charging properly every time.

Chopra also says, ‘The key, if you have any concerns with the performance of your Porsche, is to act straight away rather than waiting for a problem to develop and worsen. A warning light, strange noise or vibration, or subtle change in handling or steering can indicate an underlying issue that could be costly to repair.

If you have any doubts about the best way to replace a component or upgrade worn parts that have begun to approach failure, you are welcome to contact Design911 directly or review the performance, OEM and aftermarket parts through our online catalogue to ensure your Porsche is in great shape.’

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Tom Harper-Ward
Design 911
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About Design911

Design911 has established itself as the market leader, offering trade and retail customers a full range of OEM and aftermarket Porsche parts for general servicing and rebuild as well as restoration and tuning for the UK, European and world-wide markets. The Design911.co.uk website now sports a Porsche parts finder to help you get the exact aftermarket Porsche part your need. The company's impressive 34,000 sq. ft Essex headquarters comprise sales department, warehouse, workshop and body shop, as well as a showroom of classic Porsches for sale. We pride ourselves that we will be the company that can supply 'every part for every Porsche'.

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