In the San Gabriel Valley there are very few well known Porsche shops and 911 Design is certainly one of them. There's been a turnover in ownership (Hratch bought out Loren) but it hasn't slowed down the operation. They do a great job. read more

911 Design - 911 - Body Shops Near Me - Montclair, California

Long time customer; this time a grinding noise wascoming from my engine compartment, so nasty I thought it was grenadingitself. Saw a coolant leak and suspected a water pump failure. As did 911 Design; a dishonest shop could have said anything, but I got the straight answer. Couple days later, Trevor and Raj called to tell me my car was ready. Perfectly done. I have owned 911's for 53 consecutive years, and 911 Design is the best Why anyone would take their 911 elsewhere is beyond belief. Thanks 911 Design, as always. read more

Wonderful service! Hratch & Trevor were both extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Went in for a few concerns on my Panamera and Hratch instantly eased my mind. They were very reasonably priced and a pleasure to work with from start to finish. Way better than any local dealerships. I would absolutely return for any and all work to 911 Design. Highly recommend this shop. read more

What an awesome job on my car!!! Loren and his crew have the highest of standards for their work. And they are a pleasure to work with. My insurance agent forgot to put rental car on my policy!!!!!! I wasn't going to pay for a rental car to sit outside my house as I work from home, just to drive it to the market once a week. I explained this to Loren and he did everything he could to get my car back to me. He is patient and kind even though I know I am a pain in the rear end!!! My car looks so perfect!!! It looks as good if not better than I would have had it from the factory. This shop is the best. If you care about exceptional workmanship and high quality this is your shop! All around a happy great experience!!!! I got my car home quickly, the workmanship wasn't compromised and I can tell they care about their work product and making sure their clients are happy. Can't say enough about how great 911 Design is!! read more

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Love this place. Always full of amazing cars and they have an amazing attention to detail when servicing your Porsche. read more

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They were going to do a PPI for me. I had to cancel but the were still very courteous and helpful.

I couldn't have asked for a better experience in getting my 911 fixed. Their over the phone consultation was thorough, set realistic expectations, got me an estimate and then gave me comfort that they would take care of my car care needs. Please everyone trust me when I say that they execute to perfection and I don't feel like they gauged me on their service prices. read more

The best in EVERYTHING Porsche! Not only is the owner Loren a national champion, but very friendly and knowledgeable. This place is clean and well kept, organized and a nice place to visit for all Porsche fans... Not the cheapest, but the best This will be the only place I'll bring my GT3! read more

911 Design - Amazing shop! - Body Shops Near Me - Montclair, California

I called to get a quote on a basic oil change for my daily driver, a 986 Boxster. The price I was given was around $280. Shocked, I asked the guy, "Why so much?" His immediate and unapologetic reply was, "It's a Porsche". Now even more shocked, and insulted, I asked how many labor hours was involved. He said they book it for 1.5 hours. Keep in mind I've owned over 200 vehicles in my life and I'm a big time car guy. Also, I knew I could get the OEM oil and filter for under $100. So $180 for labor? Wow. I'm a busy guy and tried to save some time by having a pro shop do the oil, but I wound up doing it myself... and it took all of about 20 minutes. In fact, it was one of the easiest oil changes I've ever done. Kudos to Porsche for a good oil system design. So now I know I won't be taking any of my cars there since they think they are entitled to charge too much for their work because, "It's a Porsche". Wow read more

911 Design is known for their Porsche expertise, particularly in custom modifications and restorations. I understand from all accounts these folks live and breathe Porsche and they're the go-to experts when you have a fancy Porsche that needs expert assistance. However, when it came to boring stuff like wheel alignments and oil changes, I've had problems with results and customer care, respectively, over the last couple of years. Two years ago I took my Boxster in to get an alignment since the car was drifting to the right. After I got the car back, the drifting was unchanged. I spoke with 911 who assured me they did it properly. I then took the car to Riverside (Walter's) Porsche who redid the alignment and found the alignment to be out of spec. To 911's great credit, they refunded the cost of the alignment and comped me a part after I showed them Riverside's before/after alignment specs. [And even though the drift problem was better, it still wasn't completely fixed so I ended up taking the car to Rusnak in Pasadena and they addressed the problem directly rather than simply doing a set-and-forget "green bar" alignment.] I've been getting oil changes from 911 for many years. Last year (2019) when they did the oil change, they both reset my computer's statistics and changed all my mirror settings in order to test drive my car. I could forgive the computer reset as part of the oil change indicator reset (though I was told a full computer reset wasn't necessary), but my car doesn't have any memory settings on the mirrors and no blind spot warning system...and sometime after I picked up the car I made a lane change and nearly side-swiped a car then realized someone had changed my side mirror settings. Porsche drivers are a picky, perfectionist lot (is this a surprise?!?) and I called 911 and lost it. They didn't tell me they adjusted my mirrors which I actually spent a long LONG time getting just right to see my blind spots. Did they really have to change all my mirror settings to test drive the car? If so, they needed to tell me *before* I drove off. Hey, 911: How about setting my mirrors back to where they were?!?! Oh, you can't do that?? Well guess what: Neither can I on an immediate basis. The 911 Rep Said: "You should check your mirrors before you drive." Really...check them against what? ...it wasn't immediately obvious you fiddled with my mirrors (except for the rear view mirror and the related seat adjustment, which are expected and relatively easy to reset...though I don't have memory seats, either). I didn't write about this last year on Yelp because I respected 911's expertise and I realized I (probably) overreacted. I remained quiet. So, I recently called 911 to get my oil changed. They remembered me and essentially told me (in so many words) I was persona non grata at the shop. They fired a customer, which is completely in their rights. I'm sorry it turned out this way...guess the stings and scars from last year's tongue lashing really must have resonated. I was willing to live-and-let-live. So be it. My clear advice to 911: Please warn customers if you've changed something safety-related in their vehicles as part of the services you've performed. read more

I was extremely impressed with the level of customer service and expertise at 911 Design. I took a car there for a PPI and was checked in by Shirley who was extremely welcoming. Scott (the Shop Manager) who was very helpful, took the car in and explained the process. Upon receiving the report at the end of the 3 hour inspection, the owner Loren, went over my report and explained in detail every aspect making it easy for me to understand. Needless to say their complete honesty and detailed 4 page report assisted me in making my decision on whether or not to purchase the car. I would highly recommend ANYONE considering purchasing a Porsche to visit 911 Design for a Pre-Purchase Inspection (or any service). Their shop is beyond impeccable! read more

I took my Porsche Cayenne to Loren yesterday afternoon after a door handle came off. Instead of charging me for new parts and extended labor charges, his mechanics repaired it in less than an hour and I had my car back that same afternoon, for less than the quoted diagnostic fee. I previously had taken my Boxster to Loren. He has always been an ethical, honest and straightforward professional. There aren't many in the business like him. I highly recommend Loren and 911 Designs! read more

Great experience with Loren and team. Had a check engine light that they were able to isolate and fix the issue! Will be back for future work and would highly recommend them. read more

One of my very good friends tell me about 911 design two years ago and I can not say how much I'm thankful that I met Loren and his team... This place is so nice and clean, everyone there are so professional and Loren is one of the most honest people what I ever met. If I recommend him? 100% YES! read more

I've been taking my 2007 Porsche Boxster S to 911 Design for years, since the factory warranty expired. Loren has always been above board and straightforward when explaining any issues I was having or options I was considering. They run the gamut from a complete engine tuning, suspension and clutch replacement to an oil change and a ceramic coating (which is amazing by the way). He has a customer for life, if you take your Porsche anywhere else, you're cheating yourself. Frank read more

Simply outstanding service every time I have my Porsche serviced. The team at 911 Design are thorough, methodical, meticulous and are eager to share their knowledge. I trust Loren and his team emphatically. I recently had my '97 993 engine completely resealed along with other detail work. Loren, Scott and the team working on my car showed me where the issues were in person, took photos of the work being performed for my detailed record keeping and conducted a detailed series of tests drives to ensure all checked out. I picked up my car and she purred like new! read more

Have been to this shop for service and repair and body work for my 1999 911. Found the owner Loren Beggs and staff to be extraordinarily courteous and accommodating - even gave me a ride back home. As soon as you arrive the car is prepped/checked in- with paper floor mats, plastic seat protectors and steering wheel cover to protect against grease during repair. Was very delighted as I had not experienced this service outside of a dealership. The attention to detail can be seen everywhere. The lobby is impeccable, floors polished beautifully and the shop is the as seen through the glass from the lobby. Even with all the regular cars and race cars they work on, everything is spotless and organized. (Showed up a little late to pick up my car one evening and the order was on his knees with a rag touching up the streaks the polisher had made! Now that is detail...) they even have a nice customer office to work in if you are waiting for your car. One of my visits was unfortunately a fender bender. They have full auto body and paint in house...all the latest equipment too. Best part- the owner dealt with the insurance adjuster making it painless for me when I insisted on Porsche parts not aftermarket. I have always had exceptional service, that was on time as promised and at a fair price. Highly recommend this shop...dealer quality work and talent at a lower hourly rate. read more

What a place, 911 Design is the best workshop I have ever seen, Loren is a real nice guy and very honest, the repair to my Porsche the dealer estimated at almost $1000, Loren only charged $150. Excellent Shop, Excellent Service, Thank you so much Loren, AAAA++++ read more

Wonderful Porsche Shop! Very knowledgeable and great service! I was driving my Porsche to a track event at Chuckwalla when I had an unexpected problem. I happened to be very close to 911 Design, so I stopped by without an appointment. Loren, the owner, took time out from the car he was working on to check out my car so I could get back on the road. read more

Just so you know they do collision repairs on more than Porsche. I took my Infiniti SUV in for repair. From start to finish they have 5-star service. They dealt directly with the insurance company for the estimate and the check was sent directly to them (which is what I wanted to happen) Parts were ordered prior to my arrival to insure a quick turn around. The repair is perfection. Quick turnaround without skimping on quality or workmanship. They kindly shuttled me to and from the car rental facility as well. When I picked up my vehicle the owner, Loren, reviewed the repair with me to make sure I was completely satisfied. Oh and my abby was all washed and pretty for me. Thanks 911 Design for the excellent work. I will be sure to refer others to you! read more

911 Design are total professionals. I doubt there is another shop in the 50 mile radius that understands both new and old Porches better than them. My favorite things about this shop are: quality of work, the use of OEM factory parts, excellent communication, and attention to detail. I can whole heartedly recommend 911 Design to any and all Porsche owners. I look forward to being a customer for many years. read more

The 911 design crew is great! The owner Loren was very professional. I went to get a new battery. The Service was fast, an the pricing was very reasonable. read more

I have been a long time Porsche owner, during which I have used several different mechanics. I had some work done by Loren and was extremely pleased with the outcome and the service. I felt that Loren was honest and very thorough with the work I had done on my 911. I was happy with his pricing and the timely manner for which the work was done. I will being using 911 Design in the future for any work I need done. Mike H. read more

Gave these guys a call regarding an IMS bearing on my Porsche. Spoke to them on the phone to get an estimate, guy sounded rude and not only that, they are way overpriced. $3,046!!!! Where everyone else charges around $1,700-1,800. Jokeee read more

I was looking for someone new to service my 03 911 Cab. as I was NOT happy with my regular guy....I must say it was NOT the least expensive way to begin a relationship...That being said, 1 item lead to another, and another, and another... so, I'm thinking "This is NOT the way I want this relationship to start" ....BUT, I went in when the car was ready and Loren Beggs (the owner) took me to the old parts and thoroughly went thru each and everyone showing me where they were bad and why they were bad. Do most shops do that ....maybe .... But, I never received such a detailed explanation and that helped. What it really ment was my "regular"guy was NOT servicing and maintaining my car.... So, he called to tell me my car was ready and to pick up at 5:00....then a few hours later he called me back to tell me there was a water leak....I could tell in his voice this was a difficult call for him as he is also trying to establish a relationship. When he said he would not charge me for the part and the labor I was impressed. His reasoning for this was that it would have failed down the road. This is a business man that understands customer service and client care. I am a REALTOR and need my car, yes it is a daily driver and Loren gets that.... Will he do that for everyone? I don't know but, it spoke VOLUMES to me... Will I use his shop again and recommend him? YOU BET CHA' ! read more

911 Design restored a "barn find" 911 IMSA race car from the ground up in record time. Their skill and attention to detail is unsurpassed. If you need a car fixed or need one restored, there is no place better. The owner provides personalized service, he is available, friendly yet professional. Experience is key in any undertaking and 911 Design has it! read more

I have a 996 Turbo Porsche. In June of 2014 I took my car to 911 Design for an upgrade of my turbo chargers,larger fuel injectors, tuning and other parts . My car is now a rocket ship. Loren Beggs and his staff are outstanding. I how have a very fast and great running Porsche. Thank you 911 Design. Preston read more

I had an accident in my Porsche Boxster and brought the car to 911 Design. Unfortunately the damage was extensive and my car insurance declared the car totaled. My experience with the shop was however great, they helped me understand all my options for fixing the vehicle and helped me make sure I got fair value for the car from the insurance company. I look forward to having another Porsche to bring to this shop. read more

I have been a Porsche enthusiast and owner for over 10 years, during which I have taken my cars to various Porsche mechanics and centers in the LA and SF Bay areas. I have had some great experiences, and some not so great, but my experience thus far with 911 Design has been top-notch. Loren's 1-stop shop is an extensive operation that is clean, organized, and always busy, which is a good sign. My brand new 911 had a paint issue caused by a careless person at another shop, and Loren & crew made my car perfect again. Loren himself is successful in the Porsche world and knowledgeable, but also a good guy who is easy to communicate and work with. Again, really a top-notch experience overall and highly-recommended. read more

I have known Loren and his team 10 years and I would not bring my 911 anywhere else. They know Porches and can fix/repair anything, and they are fair. I reccomend 911 Design! read more

I have had my 04 996 turbo serviced by Loren and his team on several occasions. They are a great bunch of honest and knowledgeable people. The work was done correctly the first time, and the car was delivered when promised. No hard sell here, they will simply tell you what's wrong and explain in great detail what the repair entails. Great service, reasonable pricing, knowledgeable mechanics, friendly people, what else could you want in a repair facility. I highly recommend 911 Design. Jorge read more

Not only do Loren and his team know their trade, but its also an honest business. Great work at a fair price. Restoration, mechanical repair, body shop and even simple oil changes. These guys are the best at what they do. No pressure or funny business. After researching, this shop is at the top of their game and people give them work from all around the world. Imagine my surprise when I received 5 star service for a small injector issue on a beat up old restoration project I'm working on. Loren even gave me a personal tour of the shop (which is one of the biggest independents I've seen) and let me take a look at some of their projects and classics up close. They earned a returning customer... read more

Great shop. My car needed some body and paint work. No matter how hard I look, I cannot tell anything has happened. Perfect paint match, no orange peel and a mirror finish. The car was done on the day they told me it would be and they even went the extra mile returning it to me washed and cleaned. By the way, your car does not have to be a Porsche to bring it to the paint and body shop. read more

I recently had someone run into my car and was dreading having someone repair it. However, I knew once my car was at 911 Design it was in good hands. The professional and courteous staff took my car and fixed it beyond my expectations. I would highly recommend this shop to you, The owner, Loren Beggs, called me the day prior to let me know it would be ready the next day. It was so clean when I picked it up and I appreciated how quickly I got my car back. Thank you 911 Design!! read more

Our family has known Loren for 22 years. My father was a Porsche enthusiast and owned an original 1969 914-6 , 1976 911s, 1983 911sc and my father's pride and joy was his 1979 930 Turbo. Loren took care of all of these Porsches and eventually Loren bought the 930 from us and it is always a pleasure to see it in the show room. I know have a Porsche Cayenne that Loren services. It is awesome to sit down and talk to the owner and share our passion about Porsche. I always feel comfortable that Loren will do the right thing and charge the right price. I would highly recommend 911 Design. Someday I hope to take one on Loren's race cars for a hot lap! read more

Loren and his team are simply amazing. They provide the highest quality Porsche service and repair without drama and with realistic evaluation and pricing. Had my RMS and IMS bearing replaced along with some other service. My cost was precisely in line with other shops, but I received extraordinary attention, consultation and discussion from Loren every step of the way. They have consistently accommodated my schedule without any hesitation. I gladly drive 75 miles each way for them to work on my car, even though there are local alternatives. They are, quite simply, the best. read more

I don't own a Porsche but have referred many people over to Loren. As I have had the pleasure of doing B2B with 911 Designs for many years I have never been disappointed. These guys are true professionals at what they do and IMO they are really fare with their customers. Simply put if you want it done right the 1st time give these guys a shot!! read more

I bought my first Porsche 993 without doing a full inspection on the vehicle. After bring the car home any doing my own inspection I noticed some repair work that didn't look quit right. I took the car to Loren at 911 Design. Loren could tell right away that the car was involved in an accident and was not repaired correctly. Loren explained to me what exactly it would take to get the car repaired correctly and back to within Porsche specs. They were able to check the frame on the car to make sure the frame was not bent. They soda blasted the car. Made sure all the body gaps were within Porsche standards and gave it a beautiful black paint job. I explained to Loren that I didn't have a lot of money and if there was anything I could do to save some money. Although good quality work isn't cheap Loren was able to help me save a little bit of money by swapping services. Loren and Allen were great and explained everything they were doing to the car. The car came out beautiful and has one of the best paint jobs I have ever seen. I would defintly take my car back there for service and would recommend this shop as well. 911 Design is a very nice state of the art shop and is very well maintained. read more

If you are reading this review, my assumption is you are looking for a repair/maintenance or facility for your Porsche. Well, you can stop the "looking" because this is a shop that can and does do it all. Read the other reviews, that's not by accident. Porsche owners are a "special" breed and some of the most difficult and "retentive" people to deal with. This is one of the finest independent Porsche shops around. I can make this statement without reservation because I have extensive experience with Loren, the owner, Scott the manager, and most of the staff. Moreover, I have experience with other "top tier" shops in SoCal, and therefore have the ability to make comparisons. This is evident the moment you step foot in the facility, which is maintained and looks better than most people's homes. It's spotless and organized and is what a first class repair and restoration facility looks and feels like. They have performed maintenance, accident repair, and numerous one-off upgrades to my car; from the very simple and mundane window switch, to a complex ABS controller, or axle replacement. I don't take my car to them because it's convenient. I don't take my car to them because I'm trying to find the most "value" for my money. I take my car to them because I trust and believe in the quality of the workmanship and the level of customer service I receive. Period. I've seen the quality of workmanship on other cars they've worked on, and I've experienced it with my own. They don't let the car out of the shop until it meets THEIR standards of excellence. Loren doesn't BS, he's a straight shooter, but you know he will take care of you and your car. Honest, and forthright Loren and his staff know these cars inside and out. 911 Design is truly worth it's weight in gold, because you can drop the car off and be absolutely confident that whatever was wrong when the car went into the shop will be fixed beautifully when it leaves. read more