Porsche Cayenne Service & Macan Servicing in Devon, Cornwall and the South West

Porsche Cayenne and Macan commonalities

Tiptronic/PDK transmission: The automatic gearboxes are generally robust, but like all mechanical components, there can be issues. Typically this might be a sensation of slipping, juddering or vibration. You may notice the feeling under acceleration or pulling away when reversing, manoeuvring or turning tightly. If you are experiencing this issue, please make an appointment to diagnose and resolve the problem quickly. If it is indeed an internal transmission fault, failure can occur soon after the sensations appear.

Repairing the existing transmission is rarely a cost-effective or long-term solution, so we recommend installing a factory reconditioned and warranted gearbox.

Coolant leaks:Typically, you will first see the low coolant warning light on the dash. You may need to top up the coolant level occasionally, or you might notice the sweet smell of the antifreeze when the car is warm. Signs of drips of pink or red liquid are most likely to be a coolant leak. The most common issue is leaking coolant pipes on top of the engine. Early diagnosis and correction will prevent overheating, internal engine damage or additional repairs.

Cayenne drive train noises: If you’re experiencing an unpleasant thump, clonk or vibration from under the floor, we can offer a high-quality alternative and a far more economical solution to the Official Porsche Centre new prop shaft repair.

Petrol misfire: Caused by faulty coil packs, a petrol misfire may trigger a warning light and cause rough running. If you sense, feel or hear an unevenness or misfire, bring your car to use for a diagnostic test. We can offer either Porsche brand components or an OE quality replacement coil pack at a significant saving. Ignoring the issue can lead to damage to far more expensive components such as catalytic converters.

Xenon Light failure: Your fault could be simply a bulb, which is an easy fix. If not, it’s often the ballast resistor mounted under the headlamp unit. We can offer both the original Porsche branded unit or a quality alternative.

Engine warning lights: Any engine warning lights need investigation. We use the latest PIWIS (Porsche Integrated Workshop Information System) diagnostic. Many garages chase faults using lesser equipment, wasting money on new fitting components when not necessary. With our diagnostic tools, we have a high chance of efficiently identifying the issue and repairing it.

Water drains: We recommend that the water drains are checked and cleared at every service. It’s a small cost and one that is often overlooked but can prevent significant problems and high costs. We modify the drain to discourage future build-up. Water ingress can be slight to severe – from damp footwells, causing steamy windows to flooded ECU’s (electronic control unit), causing random engine management warning lights and possibly complete system failure. Porsche Cayenne models with sunroofs have four additional drains which require extra checking.

Cayenne Suspension noise: Cayennes are very durable, but some have been on the road for a long time. If your Cayenne clonks, knocks or squeaks, bring it in to be checked. Worn bushes on the front suspension arms are often the cause. We typically replace the whole front suspension control arm, complete with a new balljoint. Again, there’s a choice of genuine Porsche components or OE quality parts. Once fitted, we use our Hunter laser alignment system to align all four wheels to manufacturer settings perfectly. Continued use of a worn suspension arm can cause premature wear (often the inside edge) of an expensive tyre, poor steering, poor straight-line stability and cornering.