TLG has been absolute delight to work with. I was referred to them and they are as advertised, if not better! Marco the owner is knowledgeable and honest about what repairs needs to be done. I own a classic 1973 Porsche Targa and I had a bad experience at another Porsche shop due to the fact that the shop did not know how to work on older Porsche. Marco and his team diagnosed the issue, explained to me what was needed to be repaired and what to think about for future repairs. They did not try to gauge me for every dollar. I felt that they had my best interest at heart. When I received my vehicle back, it drove better than ever. Marco was genuinely excited that I was satisfied with driving my car again. Having a car that is almost 50 years old, you worry about it breaking down. Marco and his team gave me the confidence to drive it freely and it has been a blast. I forgot how much fun it was to drive. I highly recommend TLG. Thank you Marco and Steve!! read more

Rude. Answered the phone after the second time trying to call and bro said "what". I asked if I was able to get a service and he quickly responded he can't help and the wait is 20 weeks. Lmao read more

Best Porsche repair shop in LA. Marco has been taking good care of my early 911 and recently my 356. Always happy as he make them better always witch makes a all difference read more

TLG Auto - Porsche 356 - Auto Repair Near Me - North Hollywood, California

I won't take a Porsche to any other mechanic. Marco and his team truly put every effort into each car brought into their shop. He looks through everything! I can't tell you how many problems I had with an early 911 before seeing Marco- once he got his hands on it- it's never ran this well! If you are looking for a shop that doesn't beat around the bush and cares about your car as much as they do about you- this is it. read more

Truly the best, no BS, old school mechanics. But kind, professional and supportive. These guys fix things the right way, not just "OBD scan and replace." They won't tell you that you need anything you don't. In fact, they'll tell you not to do things you may not need even if you want them to. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. But when it does break, they're the guys to do it for a fair price. read more

I have been using TLG for years. I have one 1976 911, had a 1996 911, had a 2003 Boxster and a 2011 Boxster. Always great professional work and service. After Tony's passing the torch was well passed onto Marco. Marco and his crew are true Porsche people and mechanics. Air cooled or water cooled, the Marco team knows Porsche's. Great work, good communications and fair pricing. Can't ask for more than that. True car guys. For some reason my location is shown as San Francisco. I am local and TLG is about 12 miles or so from where I live. read more

TLG Auto - Two of the four - Auto Repair Near Me - North Hollywood, California

I've only taken my car to TLG once as my Porsche shop in Northern California recommended them. I was greeted with a smile. They let me know it would be about 2 hours and they finished in 1.5 hrs. They also performed an inspection. Let me know my car was in great shape. Then they went the extra step as I wanted to ship parts back to my shop up north. TLG said they would box and ship for me, no problem. Great service and friendly staff. I'm confident I now have a great place in Southern CA to take my cars to. read more

Very rude service I'm a owner of a 964 And Just called to ask a question about my car I was very polite and the guy that answer which I think was the owner said he doesn't answer question and hang up the phone Won't send my car there and won't recommend this place to anyone read more

This place is straight forward, no frills, no BS, with a clear in-depth knowledge of Porsche cars... well, 911s for sure. I am a shade tree mechanic and came across a vacuum sound that I could sort out, TLG found the tricky issue and solved the problem I was having. I know that seems simple but trust me this was a bugger to sort out. TLG offers reasonable prices... especially when considering the absurd prices of dealership offer you. From a person who turns wrenches/mechanic's POV - I would trust them with my P car again. read more

This guy is very unprofessional on the phone. Does not care to help out anyone. I've been a Porsche owner for 15 years and would've brought my 993tt motor here to get rebuilt, unfortunately this guy's attitude steered me in a different direction. It's really sad people like this exist and only care about themselves. Edit: this was after I called last week to have him rebuild my motor with no help I guess he has enough money. So decided to do it myself. read more

I have been a customer for over 10 years, have had 2 cars there over the years and for a while, was very happy. But the bills started to be padded and mistakes made on the cars once the father and founder, Tony, was no longer actively involved in the business, taken over by the son, Marco. Lug nuts not tightened and routine work overcharged, not the end of the world but finally, the headliner on my 964 was torn, a major repair. I was told to "work with me" and offered half the sum needed to replace it. I was also told that wheels for my car that were there in storage would now cost me over $2500 to come and collect. I took a settlement from the shop and had my car repaired at my own expense, for far more than the settlement, elsewhere. New management isn't as experienced nor as knowledgeable as the father, neither was known as a customer friendly type but for the money, customers don't need to be abused and taken advantage of. Run, don't walk elsewhere. read more

Marco and his crew are fantastic. My 996tt was having clutch problems and they worked on the cheapest/easiest fixes first to get to the heart of the problem. The news was bad, but they kept me up to date and only had minor delays. Great work at a fair price and pretty timely. I wouldn't ask for more. read more

2001 Porsche 911 w/ 100k mi, just bought it, no records (other than CarFax), and in every way, a potentially shady purchase, engine light, airbag light, and a tiny amount of something not coolant in the coolant reservoir... why did I buy this car?! Well, because there are places like TLG where Marco and Steve know what they are doing. First of all, they recommended investigating the coolant issue. Another Porsche repair shop with only the evidence of a tiny bit (a teaspoon?) of what might be oil in the coolant, declared the engine had an early intermix problem and needed to be rebuilt, quoted $12,500. TLG recommended we investigate, change the oil and coolant, then check it vigorously. That was more than a month ago, and so far, no massive coolant loss, no oil in the coolant. So the engine was having problems starting, some kind of electrical problem in the starter system. I had another Porsche repair shop look at the problem, the other shop quoted $1586 to replace the starter. TLG once again just simply knew what they were doing. TLG analyzed the problem and recommended the starter cable be replaced, a much less expensive part and comparable labor. Sure enough, once the job was done, the engine cranked like new and the cost was much lower than the other Porsche repair shop. No repair shop is going to get it right 100% of the time. Nor can a repair shop be 100% liable for problems with used cars. But doing the best we can, that counts. TLG gives it their best. read more

Tony and Marco Gerace are the most experienced, knowledgeable, and HONEST Porsche mechanics I have ever known! If you love your Porsche take it to TLG. 5 Stars! The End. If you care to read my "Hollywood" review, here you go: Once upon a time, I shipped my Pride and Joy to LA. A Guards Red 1990 Porsche Carrera 2 Targa (heretofore known as Lil Red). Such a beautiful beast needs care and maintenance. But where to go? The first place I went, hoping for some TLC, was Don & Arel's in Toluca Lake. Lil Red needed her 95K maintenance, and her clutch was slipping. She was there for 5 days. As I was signing the check for $5k, Don mentioned to me that her oil lines need to be replaced ($1200 each, not included in the 95k), and her starter ($800) was worn out. Nothing that they notified me about while the engine was out. Ugh. TLC = Tender Loving Care. I got none there. And I never went back. The second place I took Lil Red, was Beverly Hills Porsche. Even if Lil Red could be in the garage by 7am for a simple oil change, they couldn't guarantee she would be out the same day. I'm not asking for Jiffy Lube, but come on! They didn't give a shit about Lil Red. Not even enough to find faults she did not have. Oh my. What is a Porsche to do?!? I just want some TLC for my girl! In 2006, after a hard rain, Lil Red started having some wacky electrical issues. Nothing threatening, just annoying.. I was working in Burbank, and called the closest Porsche mechanic Google could find. TLG Auto in NoHo. Tony answer the phone. I told him my issues. He stoically replied, "You've got gremlins." Ummm. Okay. He continued, "I could do a diagnostic, but your car is prone to gremlins. If it's nothing serious, I wouldn't worry about it." Oh. My. Gawd. Really? Who is this mechanic with such a cavalier attitude? And when can he get me in for an oil change and check up?!? I scheduled a 9am appointment on my next day off. "Get in here at 9am and we will get it done while you wait.", said Tony, in his gruff NY tone. TLG = TLC What I had been looking for all along! They have never mentioned those oil lines, but have bitched at me to get new tires (which they don't sell). Recently, I went in to have a new clutch, starter (8 years after Don & Arel told me I needed one), and brakes. They had Lil Red for less than 2 days. And I was smiling when I wrote the check. Lil Red drives like new! If your Porsche needs TLC, go to TLG! read more

Not much I can say about these guys that has not already been said in other posts.. Tony and Marco are great guys.. They have been looking after my car since the mid 90's and will continue to do so until they close up shop. These guys are the authority in AirCooled Porsches in the region, yet they are always honest and fair. I never get an inflated bill or told to do unnecessary repairs. read more

Frankly there isn't another Porsche shop I'd consider taking my early 911 to. TLG is one of the premiere Porsche service shops and the only place I'd ever take my car to. For nearly five years I've been dealing with TLG Auto and it all started with Marco coming over to my house to look at some parts I was selling from my project car. No less than five minutes into the conversation it became quite clear I was dealing with an honest, dependable, and family operation that wasn't about finding ways to cheat customers out of their money, but rather finding ways to better assist their clients in a clear and transparent manner focused on their cars spending more time on the road than the shop floor. Since day one service repairs and quotes for those repairs have been on point with no hidden punches. Nor was I up sold on parts I didn't need or super coated plumped up knick knack bogus service suggestions with the intent to stuff their pockets with money. TLG Auto is an honest, fair, and family run operation with a long history around Porsche service. You'd be a fool not to consider them Porsche service or restoration work. Without them, my project car would still be in my garage while I twiddle my thumbs trying to figure out which way to spin the wrench. read more

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I recently purchased a 1990 944 S2 Cabriolet with just over 36k actual miles on it. I heard a loud thumping noise coming from the front tire or brake area and wasn't sure where I should take my car. I love that car and wanted someone who knew what they were doing but not out to rip me off. I got very lucky and chose this place based on the other reviews. I sure am glad I did. Although I was initially told they didn't really work a lot on 944's, I believe it was Tony who said tell me whats going on and maybe I can find you someone to help you out. After explaining the problem to him he said go ahead and bring it in. It ended up costing me only $100 for his time as he said the front right brake assembly had become loose probably from hitting a pothole and just needed to be tightened up. Problem fixed. And lucky for me, he liked the condition of the car enough that he said he would most definitely be willing to work on my car and doing the maintenance on it any time. I will definitely be back. Thanks guys!! read more

I preface this review by stating that I did not perform any services at TLG Auto, but I am posting nonetheless to praise TLG and Marco, specifically, for their genuine care and customer service for the Porsche community. I recently reached out to inquire about a reputable paint / body work shop in the LA area, and Marco took time out of his day for a non-client, fellow enthusiast and to answer my request for advice. I have nothing more to say other than Marco is a stand-up guy who cares about people receiving good, reputable service, even if the service is not performed at his own shop. Hard to find, in today's world, and a very welcome interaction. read more

Tony and Marco are great! I have been driving around a 1969 912 with 45k original miles on it recently as a daily driver. Of course this change of behavior is hard on a 43 year old car, so it has come to need various things over the last couple of months. The guys have been extremely accommodating and fair. They know the ins and outs of these cars and have been able to come up with quick diagnoses and repairs to get me back on the road. I am an extremely picky customer and it takes a lot to impress me. TLG does. read more

Marco, Steve and the whole team at TLG have been incredible to work with. My '87 911 has been my dream car, but can absolutely say without the professionalism and keen attention to detail that it would still be sitting in my garage inoperable. They've been incredibly fair with their pricing...diagnostics of the issues with my vehicle and their work has been top notch. It's unique to find people that are so customer centric, being in the hospitality business we call this guestology. read more

TLG NTH HOLLYWOOD ---- Nicest most knowledgeable aircooled people out there. Marco rang a seller recently to "sound him out about a pcar I had an interest in" he rang me back to advise his findings -- no big deal ? -- He rang me in Australia !! .... to go to that much trouble for a guy who he had never met has to take some beating. Go down to TLG and get treated by a Dad and Son team who really care about these cars and their owners...... TLG 13222 Raymer St. North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-982-7610 read more

A few months ago I bought my childhood dream car: a 1987 911 Carrera. It needed some love, and after being scared out of my pants by the estimate of a local Santa Monica Porsche shop I decided to follow through on a friend's recommendation and gave Marco a call. Let me say that getting me to go into the valley is quite a feat, and add to that the fact that I need to take the bus when I bring my 911 to TLG...well, that alone should show you how great this shop is. From regular maintenance work to upgrades and rebuilds of certain parts, Marco has always been honest, fair and knowledgeable, and he's clearly very experienced. Plus he's simply a cool fellow. He always takes the time to thoroughly explain everything to the mechanical hack that I am, is passionate about Porsches, and takes a lot pride in what he does. The people he's recommended for other things (such as a bumper repair -- John Esposito -- and tires/alignment) have all been at the same level. I'm picking it up tomorrow with a new suspension and clutch, and I can't wait to feel what he's done. I wouldn't trust my classic 911 to anyone else -- having to go into the valley by bus says it all. Maybe I can convince him to move the shop to Santa Monica, but I have a feeling that he'd reject my offer of a free trucker hat in exchange. read more

My husband and I are not Porsche experts, so thank God for Marco and Tony. After taking our Porsche to another repair shop for years (that had unreliable service and high prices), we were desperate. A friend recommended TLG and we'll never go anywhere else. Their prices are fair, and probably too low for the first class, artful level of service you receive. These are not mechanics slogging through a workday; they are artisans of Porsche restoration and care. Marco has gone scouring through junkyards and old Porsches to get the perfect replacement part for our classic baby. He's always polite and never condescending, however he's more serious about caring for your Porsche than you are. As moderately naive Porsche owners, we have been educated by Marco and Tony on the nuances and quirks of our car, and we are now comfortable using it as a daily driver. Through the help of TLG's expertise, we now appreciate the car's elegance, power and idiosyncrasies with new found comfort. If you have a Porsche-- take it here-- no matter how far you have to drive (we drive over 20 miles to get there)! If you're thinking about it, but are afraid to buy a classic Porsche 911, look no further-- this is a safe haven to take your car and get educated about how to care for it with artfulness and utilitarian fun! You'll be driving around with a smile on your face! read more

These mechanics are top notch. They go the extra mile to set up an appointment to discuss every detail inside and out, they work efficiently, and are cost effective. Don't take your P car anywhere else! TLG is the best! read more

How about spending contless time with a potential customer who is looking for a Porsche? How about answering any question, whenever you call, honestly, sincerely, and extensively? If you want a father/son team who genuinely care about you and your Porsche....look no further than Tony and Marco!! These guys helped me research Porsches for 6 months. They always had time for me. Even when I'd bring a folder full of EBay photos and descriptions, the guys at TLG were there for me! These are genuine, knowledgeable, and accommodating mechanics at their best. I now have my '92 Black Beauty (because classic lines are best), and I know she'll be in great hands with TLG. read more

Marco and his team at TLG have been working on my 991 and my 964 for a couple years now. They've done everything from simple oil changes to rebuilding and installing a water pump and every time it's done right, for a fair price, with an honest estimate up front. It's people like TLG that make driving a classic car daily not only possible, but rewarding. read more

Love this place- great guys. Know their old Porsches better than anyone else I've been to in the area. Honest , Fair pricing

Found a used 964 Cabriolet that I thought would make a good daily driver and allow me to enjoy the Porsche mystique. Friend suggested having TLG check out the car and I have been with Tony and Marco ever since - going on 8 years. Tony is careful to tell you what is necessary and what would be nice. He has worked with me to put this my used Porsche back into excellent condition and a faithful daily driver. Once Marco joined his father in the business, he has been terrific in making sure my car is treated with care and attention to detail. Tony and Marco have helped me put 70K miles on the car over the past seven years and stills drives as i would like. You can easily spend more for Porsche service but cannot imagine you can find as fair or expert the service. read more

I unfortunately received very poor service and communication from Marco at TLG after bringing in my Porsche. Marco originally sent me an invoice explaining that I would receive a free inspection of my car. After diagnosis, it appeared that previous work done on my car by another mechanic was sub-par. Marco explained that I should speak with that mechanic to see if he would remedy the issues. In the meantime, I asked Marco to fix my brakes. Marco explained he wanted to hold off until I had spoken with my prior mechanic about the mechanical issues found on the car. Three days later, I let Marco know that I was still in talks with the prior mechanic and that I wanted Marco to move forward with work on my car. Marco explained that the time period to work on my car had closed and that I could reschedule nearly one month later to have work done on my car. More importantly, Marco stated that I owed him over $140 for the "free" inspection as well as for an o-ring he replaced on my car without consulting me. I wrote back to Marco explaining that I would have appreciated better communication about the short time period available to fix my car, as well as the work charged to me without me consent. Instead of rising to the occasion and making things right, Marco shot back with a curt email explaining that he did not want to work on my car and that I needed to pick it up immediately, though Marco knew I was out of town. I had to pay for someone to take a cab to Marco's shop to pick up my car as soon as possible as I was uncomfortable with my car staying at his shop any longer. I realized quickly that Marco is not someone I would trust with my car much less give my business to - his communication skills and customer service were some of the worst I've experienced. His failure to step up and make things right was a big red flag for me and I hope I can help others out there avoid a similar poor experience. read more

I usually don't write reviews, but because of the exceptional service I had from Marco, I was itching to write one. I yelp anything and everything! This is like my bible before I try anything new and especially before traveling. If you own a high-end European car like a Porsche, then you don't want to take it to some cheapo shop. You need to take it to an expert that actually knows about your vehicle and its specific needs. On Monday @8:30am in September, I was driving all of suddenly there was stalling and then smoke coming out from my car and then my engine went dead. This freaked me out and called Marco. I usually get my car serviced from Porsche Dealership. There is another place I get my car serviced from but it was located on the other side of town Pico and La Brea. I needed help now, before my car fried, but sadly it was too late! I blew her engine, which I will deal with Porsche at a later time! I called Marco had Red taken in she stayed for over a month. Because of HORRIBLE extended warranty problems nothing to do with TLG. (DON'T BUY CDWS warranty) Marco was gracious enough to store her there with no extra cost. Marco is a very personable and knowledgeable guy. He actually takes the time to explain everything to me and reassured that my car were in good hands. I usually don't trust technician but there's something about Marco that made him seem trustworthy. Thanks Marco for fighting with the Horrible CDWS warranty people for several days. I have reported them to BBB. Red and I appreciate everything. She is running so smooth and hearing the new engine is so beautiful. I think she is even better than when I first took her off the Porsche lot in 2006. Needless to say if have a Porsche, take it to TLG they care and will not rip you off! read more

Took my 2003 C2 here for an oil change and new brakes. Found Marco to be friendly, knowledgable, honest and confident in his recommendations - everything you want in a good indie. I'll certainly be returning. read more

After being disappointed with another German car service in Santa Monica I took my 83 911 to TLG Auto. Tony and Marco are very knowledgeable and great mechanics but most of all great guys. I can only strongly recommend them if you are looking for the best place to get great service for your Porsche. read more

I definitely give Marco and his team all the 6 bright stars available on the yelp system, as he has done his job close to perfection in restoring my vintage Porsche to its new life. He was always honest, thorough, and fair with all aspects of the project and he stands by his work by being constantly available anytime any new issue needs to be addressed. I would recommend TLG to anyone that is looking for careful attention to detail and who wants first rate service and craftsmanship on their next vintage Porsche restoration or rebuild. read more

It's prime time that I start reviewing places that I've drawn from the internet. My guilt of learning from and never contributing to the interweb has lead me to review my favorite places. One of the first places has to be TLG Auto. Marco and Tony are the real deal. Forget all the bougie blah blah blah about air cooled Porches- these are salt of the earth people they will treat you right and shoot you straight. I can't tell you how much I owe to Marco for being the guy in Southern California to help me look for, buy, and service my precious car. They are extremely knowledgeable about servicing, driving (not polishing), racing, and restoring Porches. With the price of these cars going through the roof; if you're looking for time tested expertise and humility, these are the guys. read more

It's prime time that I start reviewing places that I've drawn from the internet. My guilt of learning from and never contributing to the interweb has lead me to review my favorite places. One of the first places has to be TLG Auto. Marco and Tony are the real deal. Forget all the bougie blah blah blah about air cooled Porches- these are salt of the earth people they will treat you right and shoot you straight. I can't tell you how much I owe to Marco for being the guy in Southern California to help me look for, buy, and service my precious car. They are extremely knowledgeable about servicing, driving (not polishing), racing, and restoring Porches. With the price of these cars going through the roof; if you're looking for time tested expertise and humility, these are the guys. read more

So glad to have found this place! Marco was very pleasant and helpful when I showed up with malfunctioning brake lights. He explained to me what the problem was and we made an appointment for me to come in and get them fixed and also have an oil change done. Marco and Tony seem to really know what they're doing and that inspires confidence. When you have a 911 you want to make sure it gets the best possible care and I feel that this is what I'm going to enjoy now that I'm bringing my car to them. The job was completed well within the time period estimated and for a very reasonable fee. They seem well organised, not chaotic like certain other places I've been to before. Definitely recommend TLG! read more

These guys are AWSOME! I cant begin to tell you how glad I am I found TLG for my "go to guys" for my 2002 Porsche 911. They are honest people you can trust with their expertise. They are fast to get your car back and reasonable. I discovered TLG by yelp, due to my satisfaction I created an account to write this. Thanks to Marco, Tony and crew for getting my baby back better then expected. Also thanks to a guy named George who gave me the reassurance to go there. read more

I have been taking my 2005 997 Carrera here for years. Marco and the guys do excellent work are very knowledgeable about all Porsche cars, not just 911s. They are honest and go the extra mile for their customers if you're in a bind. I am a Porsche Club of America member, I take very good care of my cars and I trust TLG more than some dealerships for service. read more

Finding a "go-to" shop for all your Porsche needs is easy: just go to TLG first. I could not be happier about my experience with Marco and TLG. I recently picked up my first 911, an '86 Coupe. It's in really nice shape, but I knew it needed an oil change, valve adjustment, and some little things. I brought it in to TLG, and they did a fantastic job of sniffing out every thing the car needed. Things like a valve keeper that was just missing. Gone! If TLG wasn't so thorough, that valve could've slipped in and blown the whole engine. I have total peace of mind driving my 911 now. It feels like a totally new car. Thanks Marco and TLG! read more

TLG is exactly the kind of independent Porsche shop I'd been hoping to find. I tried a couple of other places and didn't have great experiences, but I've had my 911 in to TLG twice now and have been really happy. You want to feel like your car is in expert hands, and these guys are definitely experts - they've been working on Porsches for a long time and they know these cars in minute detail and they care about the work they do. Whenever I've been in they're working on everything from '60's classics to 997 series. They have a great attitude, and Marco was patient and answered all my questions and discussed my options, and then finished the work right and on time with reasonable prices. And they seem to keep a clean shop which I like! Great guys, great place. Definitely recommend! read more