Calgary Mechanic

Does anyone have a recommendation for service/good mechanic in Calgary? I have an F355 needing looked at. The infamous Check 1-4 light.

Thanks

 

Check your private messages. I sent you a PM in regards to your question.

 

i've only interacted with these guys, the GM was decent to deal with, can't speak for the service though
http://www.ferrariofalberta.com/contactUs/index.asp
ZR is primarily tuner/detailing and sales, as i understand

 

There is a discount on parts and service at Ferrari of Alberta if you are a FCA member. See www.fca-alberta.com

 

Thanks Garnet

 

Thanks for the tip

 

good info!

 

I have been taking my cars to the Distinctive Collection. They now have all the computers and service manuals for Ferrari and Lamborghini. So far, they have been excellent. Good availability or sourcing of parts and decent pricing.

Funny, in the service area they have more Ferraris and Lambos than Astons and Bentleys...LOL..

 

Thanks for the tip on Distinctive. Good to know.

 

Alpine Autowerks (Marc) also is very good to repair exotic cars.

 

I've always thought of Marc as a Porsche specialist.

 

Yes, he is a very Porsche Specialist but also fix Ferrari and Lambo cars. if you go his shop, you might see some lambo and ferrari laying down there.

 

I was there before and saw a Countach there....but it was surrounded by P cars. Good guy.

 

Try Distinctive Collection in the Auto Mall. They have a very good specialized Ferrari technician, a source for parts and all the necessary tools to service.

 

Anyone know if this is still current?

 

Yes

 

I have a 2001 456mgt with 6 speed in need of a major service. Is distinctive still the place to go or is there a better option now? I'm looking for a professional that doesn't rely solely on a computer read out... and is comfortable with the older stuff.

 

Hello Clayton,

This fella is in Edmonton..... never been there myself.
http://www.elegantmotors.ca/

I have had work done at Riegel on my Ferrari. I have seen F40s and various other Ferraris being worked on.
https://www.riegeltuning.com/

ZR Auto can do the work too. Actually the owner of ZR is the uncle of the FofA service manager.
https://zrauto.ca/

On another note, (could be wrong) one of the FofA techs owns a similar car to you.

 

Also, this one is a bit of a wildcard...... but you can take the car to Canyon Creek Toyota and speak with https://www.canyoncreektoyota.com/dealership/staff.htm# Brent Carefoot. He is the Service Manager. However, he use to be the service manager at Ferrari of Alberta and is apparently a very good Ferrari mechanic.

Not sure if he would take your F-car in for service at Canyon Creek or not. Might be worth a shout.

 

Thanks for that. I've actually had alot of work done at elegant motors and he is a great diagnostician. For the major service I was hoping to try someone closer and with access to the computer reader, the name of which has escaped me.

I'll call those recommendations and get a feel and go from there.
Thanks again.

 

Good luck, let us know how you make out.

 

I realise this is an old post but I'm curious who you recommended? I've got a similar generation f car and im interested in your service recommendation.

 

FYI - the fellow who has the 456 at Ferrari of Alberta is their Parts Manager. He does most of the work on his car, so he would be a good contact to know.

 

Das auto in Red Deer did the major on my f355. Not only was it a bargain, they also cleaned, and detailed every corner of the engine bay and repolished my tubi exhaust for no charge. Super meticulous, everything was recorded in timelapse for me to review later and save for my records, they know 348/355 and 360s inside and out. Feel free to DM me for their contact info.

 

Any rough guesstimate on cost for a major? I will probably need an engine out major service on my 348 Spider this winter.