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Looking for PPI shop around Norfolk VA (not Abacus)

I'm looking for a shop to perform a PPI on a car that has been worked on extensively with receipts by Abacus Racing in VA Beach. The owner will have the car at Abacus this week for some work. I realize it is unconventional but should I consider asking them to perform the PPI? I would hope that a professional shop would be able to be unbiased - is this a bad idea?

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Give Checker Flag in VB a call. They should be able to help you out.

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These guys?
http://www.checkeredflag.com/index.htm
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Racewerks in VaBch - good shop.
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Thanks.
Out of curiosity what are you guys used to paying per hour for a Porsche mech? Up here in CT the well known shops get about $120 per.
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Rob @ Abacus Racing did a PPI on my GT3 RS which was a local Va. Beach car; it was the most thorough and accurate PPI report that i've ever seen, nothing was missed or omitted!!
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Rob @ Abacus Racing did a PPI on my GT3 RS which was a local Va. Beach car; it was the most thorough and accurate PPI report that i've ever seen, nothing was missed or omitted!!
You think there's a conflict of interest since the owner has ~$15k in receipts from Abacus or can they be objective?
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Lutzo at LMN Motorsports in Virginia Beach. Honest and excellent.

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I have a small independent shop, but I agree with DaveA. Lutzo is and would be my choice.
I don't have any issues with Abacus other than their best Porsche mechanic moved to Key West. Give LMN a shout 757 270-8615
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