McLaren 3rd party service options
For those that cannot find easy answers in the FAQs (FAQs:Common McLaren Questions, Problems & Fixes) and that do not want to DIY (DIYs: McLaren Do It Yourself Thread), but do not want to pay McLaren dealers for service, we have compiled the following list.
A couple of notes, while your car is under warranty (see FAQs item 3.0 for Warranty information), you may prefer to stick with dealer service. It's not clear, but it is possible that using a non-dealer to do work on your car may result in future problems not being warranted, so caveat emptor, buyer beware.
That said, for many people, particularly with those with cars out of warranty, a more cost effective solution and 3rd party option may well be preferred. Traditionally there have been no such 3rd party option, in part because McLaren's computers needed to test/reset many items in its cars/ECUs are prohibitively expensive, and/or are otherwise not obtainable. Please keep that in mind as some of the 3rd party vendors may have to conjure creative ways around this, and it's worth asking them how they deal with this issue.
That said, much of the work you may want to perform on your McLaren will fall into 4 general categories: 1) Body Shop work (e.g., rim rash, fender benders, paint, etc.), 2) mechanical/operational work (e.g., brakes, oil/filter changes, service checks), 3) Mods/Major Upgrades (e.g., more power, exhaust, suspension), 4) Feature/Minor Upgrades (e.g., clear and decorative wraps, radar systems, audio systems)
As I get requests, I'll endeavor to add providers in all 4 categories as people promote requests in this thread. It likely won't be complete, but hopefully will be a good starting off place. If you see an asterisks "*" next to a provider, it means I'm not sure if it provides such services, and you should follow up with the provider yourself (and report back here if you can confirm, thanks).
For those that cannot find easy answers in the FAQs (FAQs:Common McLaren Questions, Problems & Fixes) and that do not want to DIY (DIYs: McLaren Do It Yourself Thread), but do not want to pay McLaren dealers for service, we have compiled the following list.
A couple of notes, while your car is under warranty (see FAQs item 3.0 for Warranty information), you may prefer to stick with dealer service. It's not clear, but it is possible that using a non-dealer to do work on your car may result in future problems not being warranted, so caveat emptor, buyer beware.
That said, for many people, particularly with those with cars out of warranty, a more cost effective solution and 3rd party option may well be preferred. Traditionally there have been no such 3rd party option, in part because McLaren's computers needed to test/reset many items in its cars/ECUs are prohibitively expensive, and/or are otherwise not obtainable. Please keep that in mind as some of the 3rd party vendors may have to conjure creative ways around this, and it's worth asking them how they deal with this issue.
That said, much of the work you may want to perform on your McLaren will fall into 4 general categories: 1) Body Shop work (e.g., rim rash, fender benders, paint, etc.), 2) mechanical/operational work (e.g., brakes, oil/filter changes, service checks), 3) Mods/Major Upgrades (e.g., more power, exhaust, suspension), 4) Feature/Minor Upgrades (e.g., clear and decorative wraps, radar systems, audio systems)
As I get requests, I'll endeavor to add providers in all 4 categories as people promote requests in this thread. It likely won't be complete, but hopefully will be a good starting off place. If you see an asterisks "*" next to a provider, it means I'm not sure if it provides such services, and you should follow up with the provider yourself (and report back here if you can confirm, thanks).
- Body Shop Work (e.g., rim rash, fender benders, paint, etc.)
- Classic Coachwork at McLaren Classic Coachwork at McLaren in Pennsylvania.
- EXACT performance collision and restoration From this post (Chicago area): Independent Chicago McLaren Servicing
- Mechanical/operational work (e.g., brakes, oil/filter changes, service checks, etc.)
- Provider: @XPRD aka @MP4Dream
Contact: On this site, McLarenLife via private message @XPRD McLaren 3rd party service options
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Locations:
California: Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Northern California
Nevada: Las Vegas
Maryland
Note: Rooney was the first 3rd party provider. You can contact him through his user name above - Supercar Garage- The McLaren Specialist
Home of the flying McMedics- they will come to you. You can reach them here at their user names:- @ima2nr (McMedics) and
- @EMF Audio (McMedics) and their website here:
- McMedics
- McMedics Georgia
Kennesaw GA
770-284-0172 - McMedics South Carolina
100-B Southwest Dr.
Spartanburg, SC 29303
- MCLAREN INDEPENDENT SPECIALIST | Thorney Motorsport - Mclaren Thorney Motorsports (UK McLaren specialists)
- EXACT performance collision and restoration From this post (Chicago area): Independent Chicago McLaren Servicing
- Manfred's Import Auto - expert auto repair - Cary, IL 60013 from this post (Chicago area): Independent Chicago McLaren Servicing
- Cannonball Garage From this post (Chicago area): Independent Chicago McLaren Servicing
- German Motorworks (seems to be situated in Tennessee) 615.383.3361 jgoetze1
- March Motorsports in Dallas Fort Worth
- LAR Motorsports
Owner/Tech = Michael Risser
880 Aldo Ave
Santa Clara, CA
1-510-468-1915 - San Diego Exotic Car Service
387 Olive Avenue
Vista, CA 92083
714.833.9642
SAN DIEGO EXOTIC CAR SERVICE - JP Euro
@JP.Euro.Dallas · Automotive Repair Shop
jpeuroservice@gmail.com
European Car Repair Dallas TX | European Auto Repair Dallas
JP Euro provides expert European car repair in Dallas TX. We ensure your European service center in Dallas receives outstanding care with our professional Euro repair services
www.jpeuro.com
(214) 221-3135
3521 Security Street
Garland, TX 75042
- Provider: @XPRD aka @MP4Dream
- Mods/Modifications Major Upgrades (e.g., MORE power, better exhausts, suspension adjustments, etc.)
- Supercar Garage- The McLaren Specialist
Home of the flying McMedics- they will come to you. You can reach them here at their user names:- @ima2nr (McMedics) and
- @EMF Audio (McMedics) and their website here:
- McMedics
- McMedics Georgia
Kennesaw GA
770-284-0172 - McMedics South Carolina
100-B Southwest Dr.
Spartanburg, SC 29303
- Supercar Garage- The McLaren Specialist
- Feature/Minor Upgrades (e.g., clear and decorative wraps, detailing, radar systems, audio systems, etc.)
- Supercar Garage- The McLaren Specialist
* Home of the flying McMedics- they will come to you. You can reach them here at their user names:- @ima2nr (McMedics) and
- @EMF Audio (McMedics) and their website here:
- McMedics
- McMedics Georgia
Kennesaw GA
770-284-0172 - McMedics South Carolina
100-B Southwest Dr.
Spartanburg, SC 29303
- Supercar Garage- The McLaren Specialist
