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  1. 360Tom

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    #1 360Tom, Sep 30, 2025
    Hi guys,
    I am relocating out to Aledo at the end of the year. I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations out in the Dallas area for independent Ferrari mechanics. I have a really excellent one here in California and appreciate his honesty and ability to be upfront with any repairs or potential items to replace. Does anyone have any experience with guys out in the Dallas area like this?
     
  2. rob lay

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    #2 rob lay, Sep 30, 2025
    Norwood Auto Italia always the first independent recommendation, but also our dealer is really good and they are more involved with FerrariChat and price delta compared to Norwood isn't that great anymore. I wouldn't try any of the newer shops that don't specialize just in Ferraris.

    For older Ferraris and east of Dallas people would use Shade Tree, but not sure if he's still in business.
     
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  3. 360Tom

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    #3 360Tom, Sep 30, 2025
    Thanks Rob. Is a 360 considered an old Ferrari by today's standards? I'll check out the dealer. I got spoiled here having really good independents handy at all times.
     
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    #4 rob lay, Sep 30, 2025
    I have been taking the 355 to Boardwalk. @SAFE4NOW is the service director and Chris usually takes care of the FerrariChat/classic peeps.
     
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    #5 GrigioGuy, Sep 30, 2025
    Boardwalk is pretty solid, as is Norwood. You may also want to talk to ATS Racing in Denton. Aaron builds some pretty nice older hot rod Italians.
     
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    #6 Tire Fryer, Oct 1, 2025
    Hi Tom, you'll have some great Ferrari owners nearby out in Aledo and some really nice roads to take advantage of for a Sunday morning drive.
    I'm the Classiche advisor/vintage Ferrari guy at the dealership and I'd be happy to help you with your F360. (I dont consider a 360 old BTW, but my oldest car is from 1929, so take that for what it's worth). If you'd like to stop by the dealership one day during the week, I would be happy to give you a tour, discuss your 360 and introduce you to the technician that would be taking care of your Ferrari.
    Let me know what would work best for you.
    -Chris Williams
     
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    #7 360Tom, Oct 2, 2025
    Thank you so much for the intro Chris. I really appreciate it. I should be back out there in about 2 weeks. I will definitely give you a buzz and swing by when I get a minute.
     
  8. Shaide

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    #8 Shaide, Oct 4, 2025
    I had my 348TS in the dealership earlier this year for it's major/engine out service. I can certain confirm that Chris takes care of us. Defnintely my "go to" guy going forward after a most excellent experience with Chris and team!
     
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    #9 Warlock, Oct 17, 2025 at 2:39 PM
    Aaron's Turbo 308 is always a favorite for me at the Italian car fest, and he's done a few Mondails too if I recall.

    For the DIY guys, I picked up a clutch for my TR at Norwood and both James and Michael were extremely helpful and shared details about their work process, best practices and such, very open to sharing their expertise
     

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