Its servicing which must be done under the extended warranty by an OPC. Repairs, so long as they use porsche approvide parts can be done anywhere; and for consumables like brakes/discs/AC condensers there is no way for them to tell.
The dealers can state what they want, but your warranty terms are in black and white; it’s an insurance product. In spite of all of that how are they supposed to tell you’ve had your pads and discs done at an indi?
Porsche uk have no idea of the work done by OPCs, and the dealers don’t share data outside their group. The only data shared is the service record, and they don’t always do that reliably. So there literally no way to know, and they would have to prove that the non OPC repair/maintenance is a direct result of the warranty claim. I.e a claim on engine mounts can’t be blamed on new pads etc. In the real world it’s just not an issue. There is way too much disinformation about it, all you need do is read the paperwork. ![]()
Personally speaking, PCCB would put me off as I wouldn't want to be on the hook for having to replace them. Also, if that's the budget I'd be looking for a slightly older S or GTS instead of a newer T. I don't know if these are common thoughts amongst prospective buyers though.
The PCCBs are definitely a risk, but if they're good then I doubt they'd need to be replaced in my ownership even if it was long term.
I like the T because it includes all of the nice things from the GTS like PASM and PTV, and having a bit less power is more fun on public roads.
I think if thats all you are joining for I wouldn't bother.Is the Porsche club GB worth signing up for with regards to getting a discount at OPC? Do any OPC around the Midlands area offer discounts with said membership?