Testimonials

Hi Guys!   I can't tell you how great the car runs.  It's like driving a 2011 car!  It is such a great feeling to just drive and not worry. Looking forward to lots of sunny days this summer. See you in the winter to talk about some of her "cosmetic procedures" (now that her insides are perfect) Thanks again...no one else will ever touch the workings of this car! Autobahn extremist is a PERFECT name for your shop.  Secretly...I think (my boyfriend) likes my car better.  Faster...Stronger...his might be a little cuter (Porsche 356), but that's it.  In addition, he never complained about how is car drove until I started looking at cars with you guys. He'll be drinking the kool-aid too!   Sue

Chris and Deb and Staff,

Thank you for a job well done.  My car never ran so good, its fun to drive now, I just have to watch out for the speed traps and the Akron police.  Thank you also for treating me like a human being instead of a bank account number.  More and more places look to see how much money they can get from you for unnecessary work.

Steve Talevich
Akron, OH  

When it came for a decision of either replacing my 15 year old 928, which I use as a daily driver and for some occasional track time, or having it brought back to the performance it had when new, I took the car to Autobahn Extremists for diagnosis of all that would need to be done, at what price, and the viability of doing the work.

Chris went over the car from front to back, and came in with a recommendation that the work would be entirely practical, and at a realistic price.

Suspension, electrical, power train, and a few incidentals were on Chris’s list, and when I got the car back, I was amazed at the difference.  I had a new 928.  It went like stink, cornered on rails, and was a total pleasure to drive.  The results were truly amazing.

Erwin Bruder
22-year PCA member
Customer since 2002

While I believe all Porsche Dealerships are certainly qualified to service my 911, I find that a select few specialty shops go way beyond the "basic" service manuals.  When I walked into Chris Moore's shop for the first time, I immediately knew I found the people and facility who I wanted to service my Porsche.  After introducing himself and showing me around the shop, Chris spent more time than expected, listening to me, finiding out exactly what it was that I wanted to achieve from my 993.  After discussing a few detailed options, Chris pinpointed tweaking my car to achieve maximum results, while not breaking my budget.  He suggested work to be done in stages.  Chris nailed my wants dead on.  Chris woke my car up, with minmal financial damage, without sacrificing detailed installations or the use of top shelf components.  There is no way I would ever consider another specailist to care for the mechanics of my car.  Thank you Chris and Deb for doing what you do best.
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From the moment I met Chris Moore, I was extremely impressed. What struck me the most was the sincere interest he took in assisting me, a total stranger, with locating my first Porsche. Once I purchased the car, he spent time with me to discuss my plans for it, and never once made me feel like he had better things to do. Chris provides education when needed and sound guidance in the form of suggestion…never leaving me feeling pressured to do anything.

I live in S.E. Michigan, which has a number of reputable Porsche mechanics, but it’s very much worth the trip to Rocky River, OH to have Chris perform his magic. I feel 100% comfortable leaving my car with him and can’t imagine going anyplace else…no matter where I may live. I can emphatically say that Chris is an expert in his craft, his integrity is evident in everything he does and his attention to detail is unmatched. Perfection is what leaves Autobahn Extremist and Chris makes certain…

Hi Chris,

I just wanted you to know how pleased I am with the car.  I already have over 400 miles on it and things are great.  Frankly I don't ever remember it behaving so well.  I certainly don't remember it smelling like this.  I use the heater a bit in the mornings to keep the windshield clear as it has been a bit foggy at 6 AM on my way to Barberton and go figure it doesn't smell like oil.  As a matter of fact it never smells like oil.  I park it in the garage after work and it doesn't smell like oil.  You did put oil in it didn't you?

So I wanted to thank you again for the great job you did on this car.  I know we had our moments over the last 7 months but the bottom line is that no one in the past 10 years has ever been able to do what you just did.  Thank you again. (complete engine…

I was recommended to see Chris Moore at Autobahn Extremist by Cleveland Porsche racing legend and long time customer David Bruce, after I recently purchased a 1991 911 C2.  My experience with Chris was first rate on all counts: his knowledge of all things Porsche is unbelievable, his commitment to speed and performance borders on religious exaltation, his shop is super clean and totally state of the art, and his personality is totally my kind of vibe (unlike the other shop in town, Steinel).  Thanks to Chris' wife Debbie, the shop is totally focused on service and communication as well, which makes the whole process smooth from start to finish.  Chris took my car and really transformed it from a decent car that ran fine to a car that sounded fiercer, handled much better and was totally dialed in for overall performance.  MY trips out on the Shoreway and through the turns Downtown at >110 mph are so much more fun now, thanks to Chris.  The Greater Cleveland Porsche community…

Thanks for the wonderful job setting up and preparing my car for the most recent PCA IRAC autocross.  The car ran and handled beautifully, better than it ever has.  The combination of suspension mods and engine tuning along with the new, wider tires all contributed to a superb handling vehicle.  Enough so that I was able to place first in my class for the first time.  Granted, the driver that ususally wins did not show up, but it was still a step in the right direction.  Thanks for all your help.

Bernie Zofcin
6-year PCA member
Customer since 1998

I stopped going to dealer repair shops when I met Chris and Debbie Moore. Their work is reliable and timely.  But, more than anything else, they are honest.  Chris doesn't try to replace parts that still have life in them.  He doesn't try to pad his bill with bogus charges.  He's down to earth and takes the time to explain why something needs to be done.  He's creative and is always cooperative.  Chris and Deb treat my cars like they treat their own.

Jim Stipanovich
19-year PCA member
Customer since 2002

These folks do great work.  They have taken very good care of my M3 (installed Brembo caliper kit) and my mini (installed Koni adjustables on all four corners plus Hotchkis suspension parts). Never a problem. Always done right, done promptly.

Rob Nelson
Customer since 1999

I've taken my cars to other technicians whose philosophy was to fix something after it broke.  This philosophy left me facing surprise breakdowns and surprise repair bills.  I've never endorsed that philosophy and I'm happy to know that Chris doesn't either.  I have two '99 Audi A4 Quattros, one with more than 100K miles on it that is driven by my daughter who attends graduate school.  Chris suggests what to fix long before it breaks.  Maintenance work and its costs are never a surprise as they were with ohter shops.  He's been tracking all the components of the car since the first time I had it in for service.  I don't worry about my daughter driving in Ohio's unpredictable weather.  She's driving a good car that she enjoys and I know that there's little chance of a mechanical failure.

Honest and highly skilled.  That's the way I would describe Chris and Deb Moore.  Since July of 2003 I've had my Audi A4 Quattro serviced exclusively by Chris.  My only…

I am the third owner of my 1958A Porsche coupe which I purchased in 1967 in Pasadena, CA.  I have lived in 5 different states and my car has been tuned and had major/minor engine work done by numerous mechanics over these 42 years.  Chris, at Autobahn Extremist in Rocky River, OH has been the sole caretaker for the last 6 years and my car has never run better since 1967!  Chris is just fantastic in what he does so that I get maxiumum enjoyment when I drive my (non-show) car out and about.  As I retire and move to New Hampshire, I know that when I need engine work, I will be tempted to tow my car back to Ohio just so Chris can do the work.  He is that good!

Two added benefits when dealing with Autobahn Extremist is interacting with the receptionist, Debbie (C's lovely wife), and seeing in and around the shop a full range of Porsches which include regular and high performance street cars…