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Don's Autowerks Don Wise's Autowerks is a Porsche service and repair specialist shop in Campbell, CA owned and operated by veteran Porsche guru Don Wise. We specialize in the ultimate care and quality of your Porsche and have years of expertise in all aspects of Porsche repairs and services. Whether you have a classic Porsche or a brand new Porsche 911, we service all Porsche's.

Call 408-871-9108 to schedule an appointment! Our Porsche specialists have been servicing and repairing Porsche's for over 30 years. We can handle a wide range of Porsche services and repairs from oil changes and tune-ups to complete Porsche engine and transmission rebuild.
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Don Wise is the owner of Don Wise's Autowerks and has over 30 years of experience in Porsche repair. Don started Don Wise's Autowerks in 1978 after leaving CT Automotive, which he co-founded. He is active in the Loma Prieta Region of the Porsche Club of America and has worked on hundreds of club member's cars over the years.
Don Wise's Autowerks is one of the few Porsche specialists in Campbell, San Jose, Saratoga, Los Gatos, and surrounding Bay Area cities. Our mechanics guarantee we will meet your service needs no matter what Porsche model you own, including the Porsche 911 Carrera, Porsche 911 Turbo, Porsche 996, Porsche 997, and Porsche 993.
Our Campbell Porsche specialists love everything about Porsche vehicles. Whether you have a brand new Porsche or a classic Porsche, our mechanics have the knowledge and expertise to perform any factory recommended services and repairs including Porsche engine or transmission rebuild, oil change and tune-up, Porsche race car preparations, and Porsche pre-purchase inspections. Contact us today to schedule an appointment!
Our Campbell Porsche specialists take pride in offering quality service to customers from Campbell, CA, and surrounding Bay Area cities including San Jose, Saratoga, Los Gatos, and Cupertino. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Brad A.
May 30, 2022
Porsche enthusiast and purist! Excellently train mechanics that really seem to care about your car. Don Wise is a pleasure to deal with and quality as good if not better than the dealership and his prices are a lot better than the dealer. Highly recommend him.
Benito M.
Mar 30, 2022
98 Boxster was leaking coolant, thought it was the overflow, but turns out it was a small leak at the base of the coolant expansion tank. Don's crew was very thorough locating the problem. The oil filler tube had a small leak as well, Don saved me the cost of labor to take everything apart again to replace it. Customer service is top notch at Don Wise Autowerks and I enjoyed chatting about my Boxster and what to expect considering miles are piling up. I'm a DIY guy but all major maintenance I leave it to the pros. I recommend scheduling appointments way in advance, they are a busy shop.
Tilman Wekel Us
Feb 03, 2022
Im new to the Porsche community and I had my first business with Don for a pre-purchase inspection of my future porsche boxster. Don is extremely nice, down to earth and very knowledgeable. He carved out some time for me even though he and his crew seemed very busy. I was very happy with the service and will consider this my main point of contact for any issues with my car. Thanks!
Gino R.
Jan 12, 2022
Don is a great and honest man who really knows Porsche's. His prices are fair and he will take the time to explain any work that needs to be done. Done is a very friendly guy and will take the time to talk to you about Porsche's. I had a PPI done here due to the proximity of where I purchased my vehicle and I'm glad I did. His shop found things that I was able to resolve with the seller prior to closing the deal. His prices on PPI might not be the lowest but you are paying for his expertise and experience.
Jonas R.
May 03, 2021
I just had a 1968 Porsche for a PPI at Don's workshop. His knowledge and experience is outstanding. Highly recommended shop for your classic Porsches.
Vijay Sankar
Apr 24, 2021
Don is a very helpful and humble guy. Although he's very busy for most of the day, he finds time to work with you to find the right solutions. It's not cheap, but the work is very well done. Porsche specialist, also works on Mercedes, BMW.
Joshua Perrault
Jan 20, 2020
I moved to the bay area a little under 2 years ago, since then I've been to Don Wise Autowerks periodically. Don takes the time to talk to you about your car, speaks to you as an equal, and excels in customer relations. We all know how costly Porsche maintenance and repair can be, however, I find he is conservative in his approach to diagnosing and repairing your aircooled Porsche, as to not run up your expenses.

At the same time, he will give honest, sage advice, to prioritize up coming concerns. The many decades of experience and knowledge that Don wields is apparent with the quality of work and large customer base he has. Nothing but 5 stars from this satisfied customer. Sincerely, Joshua Perrault Cupertino Ca
Thai Nguyen
Oct 28, 2019
Love Don and his crew. They're super down-to-earth people and very knowledgeable. Will be my go-to place for future projects.
Thomas P.
Oct 06, 2019
Don Wise Autowerks is great. I was referred to them via NextDoor where I posted a request for a good Porsche shop for a used Cayenne that I just bought. I must have had 6-7 great responses all suggesting Don's shop within the first day of my post. Had them check out my car yesterday and Ali, the service tech I dealt with was great! Went over the entire car, since it was new to me, and learned about all the upcoming services I need to perform.and overall gave me great feedback. I'll definitely be back, and would highly recommend this shop
Slow B.
Jul 20, 2019
Great Local Porsche expert. Don is the guy to go to with older vintage cars. He did a PPI for me $350 but shop around because BRracing does it for 150. Spoke directly with Don and he have great customer service. If you have 996 and newer gen 911's BRracing maybe the place for you however.
Jon L.
Mar 27, 2019
Integrity is the first word that comes to mind when I hear the name Don Wise Autowerks. The shop came highly recommended, though I always have my doubts when trying out a new shop. I had my car PPI'd before purchase and decided take my car there after purchase to address a few issues. First, if you're thinking about purchasing a second hand Porsche, take it here first for the pre-purchase inspection.

It will be worth it. The entire team knows there stuff- they are thorough and will shoot you straight. They are courteous, fastidious, and will care for your car like it was their own. In my case I always ask a lot of questions and they are happy to oblige. Their rates are also fair. Anyhow, highly recommend for the educated owner or for somebody who just wants to keep their baby in tip top, without having to question if the shop they're taking it to is on the up
Eran Tal
Dec 12, 2017
Awesome experience - Don is a friendly guy, knows his craft, his parking lot is full of beauties, and he is happy to hear you out and share Porsche stories. Couldn't recommend enough.
George J.
Sep 28, 2017
I had an appointment for an oil change on 9/26/17. I am disabled and have to wait. When I got there Don told me he did not have time to do the work and for me to come back. I think this is outrageous and I will never come back.
Tae E. Kim
May 19, 2017
Had Donny do the 60K service on my Cayman and it was a no drama, honest-to-goodness affair. His knowledge is surpassed only by his candor and honesty. Donny will be doing the 80K, 100K and beyond on all of my Porsches going forward.
Jeff Bosco
Apr 04, 2017
Great knowledge of Porsche from current to the way back. A pleasure to talk to and very easy and accommodating to work with. Would not trust my Porsche to any other.
Jim B.
Aug 29, 2016
I have had three Porsches and I've had Don and his crew maintain all of them. I do some work on them myself but when the job is to big or I get stumped I take it to Don. He always fixes them up! I still think he's the best Porsche shop in the south bay!
Daniel S.
Jun 28, 2016
Been here a few times with my 986 Boxster. Don and his team have always done quality work for me. I've had the clutch replaced, fixed an issue when installed my AOS and missed part of the bottom bellow, and replaced a door lock that wasn't working properly. When talking with you can tell that working on these cars is a passion of his. I've already recommended Don Wise Autowerks to other people I know. All of them have had a good experience. I trust Don and his team to do a great job.
Jason H.
May 03, 2016
Took my 955 here for its 80k service after getting quotes at a couple other shops. Not only is Don competitive on pricing, he's also a very knowledgable and thorough mechanic. He recommended one additional item that was not on the books for the 80k service -- a front diff fluid change -- to make sure my 955 runs well for a long time to come. I came back some months later without an appointment, as I had a Check Engine light that was intermittent. Don didn't mind the short notice and pulled the codes right away. Turns out it was a minor issue that didn't need immediate repair. Don said he'd look at it the next time I was in for service. Glad to have met Don! I know my car is in good hands here.
Js F.
Dec 18, 2015
Very few people I describe as an "expert" Don is one of them! Beyond his expertise when it comes to Porsche is his integrity. It is a privilege to use Don with any of my Porsche needs and to have full confidence with I refer someone to him!
J. C.
Nov 02, 2015
I scoured all the Porsche forums for service recommendations to get my spark plugs and brake fluid replaced. After narrowing the list down to five shops and calling them to discuss, I made the decision to go with Don Wise - I am glad I did. They are a small shop (Don plus 3 mechanics) and they really give you that personal touch. Their knowledge and experience of Porsches matches their passion for these amazing cars. Ali was the mechanic who worked on my car and he made the time to look at and discuss anything that was on my mind (at no charge) - he looked at an annoying window air leak, very intermittent difficulty shifting into first gear, etc. He also showed me what potential issues to be aware of in the future. I never felt like I was asking a stupid question (which I did many times).
Michael B.
Jul 16, 2015
Don is a Porsche owners dream. He is honest and I completely trust him. If he says it needs to be done it does. If it doesn't need to be done he tell you. Super nice person with a great team and some day when he retires it will be a huge loss to Porsche owners in this area. I have taken my 2000 Carrera to him a half dozen times and always the same excellent service.

Plus his knowledge of Porsche automobiles is hard to match. Porsche dealerships in the area can replace parts, Don and his team are real mechanics which can fix, not just replace.
Dennis K.
Jan 01, 2015
Don knows porsches. Took my 2003 Boxster S to him when clutch went out recently. He took me into his shop and showed me another Boxster that was having the clutch replaced - and not only detailed the procedure but explained other things he recommended that we look at - based upon the age of the car. He charged a fair price (I looked around) and completed the work precisely on schedule and budget. Previously I'd only gone to brracing and there is a world of difference with Don. My boxster has a new home for service.
Alan J.
Dec 12, 2014
I have a 2009 Porsche Cayenne, and the driveshaft needed to be replaced. Don had the replacement part at his shop in 1 day, and with parts and labor was less than half of what I was quoted by the local Porsche dealer. The work was done promptly and properly. These guys are pro's. From now on, I will only take my car to Don's shop.
Pat P.
Nov 17, 2014
Don Wise did a pre-purchase inspection on my 1996 993 Carrera 4 Cabriolet back in 2003, and has been looking after it ever since, first over at his previous place, and then at his own Autowerks. I take my car in once or twice a year and just tell Don to do what's necessary to keep it in fine shape. I've always trusted him to do what's required without padding the bill with unnecessary work, and he's always repaid that trust. Nobody should expect (or want!) top-notch Porsche service to be 'cheap', but Don is great value. A super guy. Don't ever retire, Don!
Michelle Engram
Apr 25, 2014
This is the ONLY place I take my Porsche. Don and his team provide excellent service. An example : My alternator went out & after a night on the trickle charge I thought I could make it over. Unfortunately my care died only a few blocks away. I explained my situation to Don and he sent a mechanic over with an extra battery to assist me in completing the journey to the shop.
Wes R.
Oct 27, 2013
Don has been working on my '87 Carrera coupe for nearly two years. He's honest, knowledgable, and a great guy! I have been very satisfied with the quality of work that his shop does. My only issues are that his calendar stays pretty full so it can take a while to get an appointment. And the repairs sometimes take longer than they should. Both of which are important to me since the car is my daily driver.
Brianna J.
Jul 23, 2012
A cool little Porsche shop located off Highway 880/17 in campbell near camden ave. Don runs the shop well with the help of Rolph and Worth. Sorry to hear that Worth will be leaving soon for Nebraska : we will miss you! Don has been in business here for awhile but ran another very reputable Porsche shop in Campbell for many years before. Lots of experience combined with a great attitude makes this shop one of my favs to deal with.
Jim G.
Aug 05, 2009
I recently brought my Porsche 996 to this shop and boy was that a mistake. Not only were all of the employees completely rude, they were equally incompetent. I brought my car in for a simple service and they were unable to complete the job as requested. When I initially brought the car in the mechanic told me it would be a simple fix and that I would be able to pick up my car in a few days.

While I was able to pick up the car in a few days, I also had to bring the car back soon after. The original problem was not fixed correctly and I had to take it to another shop. The other shop figured out the problem in about 5 minutes. They fixed it that day and at a much cheaper price. For someone who calls themselves the "veteran Porsche Guru " these people need to go back to school. Someone with "30 years" of experience I would have expected better, seems more like 30 minutes from my experience. I would avoid this shop if possible.