Driving a stick shift is a wonderful thing. Driving a stick in heavy, rush hour traffic is not a wonderful thing, but the moment you hit those open canyon roads outside of the city is the moment where pure joy meets the driving experience. Driving a manual isn’t just something to boast about it, e…Read More
If you’ve ever heard something along the lines of, “You know what, traffic really isn’t that bad in L.A...people move right along the 5 just fine, and the 101 only gets a tiny bit congested during rush hour,” then you know that whoever said this has either never driven before or is just plai…Read More
The feeling is, truly, unlike anything else. From the first glance in a dealership parking lot to the first time the engine is revved up, Porsche 911 Carrera owners are able to recall exactly what they experienced the first time they got their 911 — with remarkable clarity. The Carrera 911 Is A Me…Read More
2018 was a great year for us here at HOUSE Automotive, and we’re feeling a little sentimental as the year finally comes to a close. We’re also really excited for what’s to come in 2019, as we’ll be opening a new independent Porsche repair shop in Encino! This way, we’ll be better able to s…Read More
If you asked our mechanics, other Porsche enthusiasts, and even your everyday joe who doesn’t care much about cars what the most popular Porsche is, you’d get the same answer time and time again: the 911. It’s no secret that Porsche’s most iconic model is also their best-looking and fastest,…Read More
Did your dad ever joke about receiving a brand new 911 for Christmas out on the driveway, complete with a ton of gift wrapping and a giant bow on the hood? No? Well, it’s not unheard of to receive a type of dad joke like that, especially on Christmas morning of all days. Gifts From Our Independent…Read More
If you’re not an avid fan of Porsche motorsports, then the news might not mean much to you. However, if you, for example, followed the 1979 24 Hours of Le Mans back in the day, then the title of this blog post likely put a big smile on your face. Then again, you probably already heard about the bi…Read More
If you’ve spent any time following our blog or Instagram posts, you might be able to tell that we’re pretty passionate about Porsche-related news. What can we say? We’re fortunate enough to work in an industry that aligns with our passions. Day in and day out, our independent Porsche mechanics…Read More
If you own a Porsche but you’re not fluent in German, don’t worry — you’re not alone. “Sound nacht” simply means “Sound night” or “night of sound,” and what we’re referring to can only be described as a celebration of some of the great exhaust notes that have ever exited a Pors…Read More
We know, we know — it’s only mid-October right now, and we’re in ever-sunny Southern California. We get it; it’s pretty nice down in Los Angeles no matter what time of year it is. Garaging your precious Porsche, in many cases, just isn’t necessary. However, continuing to drive your Porsche…Read More