McDonald Posted November 7, 2023 Report Share Posted November 7, 2023 As a regular customer, I've just been advised that Precision Porsche has had a serious fire. They've now relocated their business. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelmo Posted November 7, 2023 Report Share Posted November 7, 2023 I went to Guildford Porsche today to pick up a roof switch. I was hoping to have a wander around some cars I couldn't afford but they're having a full rebuild so are working out of some (fancy) prefabs....annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted November 7, 2023 Report Share Posted November 7, 2023 Read on another forum that they had lost some customer cars in the fire. nightmare for everyone involved 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV8 Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 13 hours ago, Paul P said: Read on another forum that they had lost some customer cars in the fire. They sent a letter to all customers and it mentions cars damaged and destroyed. Terrible for everyone. There will also be the various tools and parts they have accumulated over 14 years. The building is also attached to a sister company, a body and paint shop. Hard to imagine that was not affected but the office and toilets are in between. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDonald Posted November 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 1 hour ago, TV8 said: They sent a letter to all customers and it mentions cars damaged and destroyed. Terrible for everyone. There will also be the various tools and parts they have accumulated over 14 years. The building is also attached to a sister company, a body and paint shop. Hard to imagine that was not affected but the office and toilets are in between. If I understand correctly, the fire began with an electric car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daboy3000 Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 1 hour ago, McDonald said: If I understand correctly, the fire began with an electric car. Don't you start that!!! Everyone loves to blame an electric car lol. I hope it wasn't and this is probably more anti-EV propaganda. "The fire is believed to have started in the roof of the building." https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/16175915.fire-crews-battle-blaze-paragon-porsche-showroom-five-ashes/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 33 minutes ago, Daboy3000 said: Don't you start that!!! Everyone loves to blame an electric car lol. I hope it wasn't and this is probably more anti-EV propaganda. "The fire is believed to have started in the roof of the building." https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/16175915.fire-crews-battle-blaze-paragon-porsche-showroom-five-ashes/ Yeah - the Taycan was on the roof. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDonald Posted November 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 26 minutes ago, Daboy3000 said: Don't you start that!!! Everyone loves to blame an electric car lol. I hope it wasn't and this is probably more anti-EV propaganda. "The fire is believed to have started in the roof of the building." https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/16175915.fire-crews-battle-blaze-paragon-porsche-showroom-five-ashes/ A different company. I was referring to Precision Porsche. Photos taken on my last visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daboy3000 Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 Oh damn it, bloody electric cars!! Someone doesn't like Sussex Porsche indys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 22 minutes ago, JonSta said: Yeah - the Taycan was on the roof. ...stop taycan the p*ss... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 2 hours ago, Menoporsche said: ...stop taycan the p*ss... It’s electrifying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenman986s Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 3 hours ago, Daboy3000 said: Don't you start that!!! Everyone loves to blame an electric car lol. I hope it wasn't and this is probably more anti-EV propaganda. "The fire is believed to have started in the roof of the building." https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/16175915.fire-crews-battle-blaze-paragon-porsche-showroom-five-ashes/ 5 years ago??? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drrncour Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 Yeah such a shame for them but at least everyone was ok. I was booked in with them for some suspension work, which I’ll rebook when they are up and running again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDonald Posted November 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 17 minutes ago, Drrncour said: Yeah such a shame for them but at least everyone was ok. I was booked in with them for some suspension work, which I’ll rebook when they are up and running again. They're already relocated in Ringmer, BN8 5SY. email & contact numbers remain the same. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV8 Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 8 hours ago, McDonald said: If I understand correctly, the fire began with an electric car. I don’t know any details how it started. Where did you get that “understanding” from please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDonald Posted November 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 9 hours ago, TV8 said: I don’t know any details how it started. Where did you get that “understanding” from please? I now think it's unfounded. I read it on another forum but there's no supporting evidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXY Posted November 9, 2023 Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 17 hours ago, Daboy3000 said: Don't you start that!!! Everyone loves to blame an electric car lol. I hope it wasn't and this is probably more anti-EV propaganda. EV's,,,,,,,,, Guilty until absolutely, positively and unequivocally proven innocent. Unless it was an EV drive-by arsonist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV8 Posted November 9, 2023 Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 18 hours ago, Daboy3000 said: Don't you start that!!! Everyone loves to blame an electric car lol. I hope it wasn't and this is probably more anti-EV propaganda. "The fire is believed to have started in the roof of the building." https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/16175915.fire-crews-battle-blaze-paragon-porsche-showroom-five-ashes/ Great that people check the story but not the date 2018... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daboy3000 Posted November 9, 2023 Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 38 minutes ago, TV8 said: Great that people check the story but not the date 2018... I put 1 and 1 together and got 3. Didn't think there could be two Porsche fires in Sussex, also was relying, stupidly, on Google proving me with the info I had asked for. Is it me or is Google mostly useless now, over crowded with old and outdated information or ads. There used to be a time when just using a little skill you could find anything, now it's just a shyate show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted November 9, 2023 Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 23 hours ago, Menoporsche said: ...stop taycan the p*ss... You've been just waiting for a chance to use that. We know.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXY Posted November 9, 2023 Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 6 hours ago, Daboy3000 said: Is it me or is Google mostly useless now, over crowded with old and outdated information or ads. There used to be a time when just using a little skill you could find anything, now it's just a shyate show. Looking up information on Google is like taking a drink from a fire hydrant Try looking for dog-friendly hotels/restaurants I can guarantee the first umpteen you call will say "sorry no dogs". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxstercol Posted November 9, 2023 Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 That’s really bad for them. Theres a tech from Precision who posts regularly on 911uk & offers loads of insight & advice for Pork owners. They seem like a really good outfit & I hope they get themselves sorted after this set back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDonald Posted November 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 41 minutes ago, Boxstercol said: That’s really bad for them. Theres a tech from Precision who posts regularly on 911uk & offers loads of insight & advice for Pork owners. They seem like a really good outfit & I hope they get themselves sorted after this set back. They've done all my servicing, a very good outfit. I'll go along and check out their new facility sometime soon. I'd have been heartbroken if my car had been caught in the fire, but tougher still if it's your business that goes up in flames. It must be an insurance nightmare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV8 Posted November 10, 2023 Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 13 hours ago, Boxstercol said: Theres a tech from Precision who posts regularly on 911uk & offers loads of insight & advice for Pork owners. That is Iain with the forum handle DeMort. Such a fantastic and lovely genuine bloke who is so helpful and can chat for England. When I got my 911 it had a random warning light problem that the law of sod dictated never happened when it was anywhere near anyone with a PWIS or whatever the Porsche system is called. He sent me a lot of info and was like a remote tech support for me via his personal email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted November 10, 2023 Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 Yep DeMort on 911uk is seriously helpful. Hope Precision get sorted out OK. Having been in the flood and fire recovery sector, a good insurer and loss adjuster are invaluable in these circumstances. We assisted a number of businesses with temporary of even permanent relocation following a loss, as well as decontamination of smoke or water affected electronics, plant and equipment (not cars though) so custom, long lead time, discontinued or irreplaceable things could go back into service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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