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Summer Break

Hartech on Holiday Hartech will be closed for a well deserved break from Tuesday 23rd December, reopening on Monday 12th January 2026. It has been a very busy year at Hartech and we would like to thank all our loyal customers for your continued support. Whatever you have planned for the summer break, we hope you have a happy and

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Hartech Automotive Pre-Holiday Inspection

Holiday Inspection Deal

Summer Holiday Safety Whatever you have planned for the summer break, we want all our customers to be safe, and comfortable, on the road. If you are planning a road trip, to make sure your car is well prepared, please check out our offering of a Pre-Holiday Porsche Inspection. As an extra incentive, we are offering free front wiper blades

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Pre-Holiday Inspection

Get Your Porsche Summer Ready: Pre-Holiday Servicing at Hartech The holiday season is almost here, and for Porsche owners, that means one thing: road trips, coastal drives, and memorable escapes in your performance machine. But before you hit the open road, it’s crucial to make sure your Porsche is fully prepared for the summer heat and long-distance driving.At Hartech, we

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Hartech Workshop

Join our Team

Servicing & restoring Porsches from across the decades Are you a passionate & experienced motor mechanic who combines advanced technical expertise with leadership and operational skills? Seize the opportunity to work on Porsches of all years and types to keep them running immaculately or bring them back to life. Join our small but growing workshop that prioritises personal service to

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Hints and Tips

by Adrian Harkin All text (c) 2008-2010 Hartech Automotive – contact Adrian Harkin for permission to reprint Inline check valves for 944 washer jets – Tired of scratching your windscreen as you wait for the washer pump to spray water on the screen? Fit an inline check valve to keep the water up near the jets where it is needed,

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Adrian’s Story

“Adrian and Hartech are a rare commodity in the specialist automotive repair and restoration space. Service is a priority and it is reflected in the way they respond to clients and communicate promptly honestly and efficiently”…… Hi, my name is Adrian Harkin, I’m a factory accredited Porsche Specialist Technician. Working at large dealerships I became frustrated with the lack of

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Some Things to Consider About The Four and Eight Cylinder Range

Written by Adrian Harkin 11/08/2024 The front engine Porsche engine range share a host of common parts and possible problems. I’ve tried to break them down here to the most common issues that arise. These are very strong engines that provide superb power delivery, and long life. Failures are usually avoidable and in most cases are predictable.  Cam Belts The

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Useful links

Here are some of my favorite links, let me know if you believe others should be added. aPorschaPart – The largest Porsche dismantler in the southern hemisphere. Porsche Club Victoria – One of the oldest Factory recognised clubs in the world. Porsche Cars Australia – Keep up to date with the latest from Zuffenhausen. Landsharkoz – 928 Club with plenty of valuable information. 944 Challenge –

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To Restore or not to Restore

I was recently reading an article in a Porsche magazine, it described the find of a rare 1973 2.7 911 RS, in Lebanon of all places. It had been found in the car park of a partially collapsed apartment block.The original owner had been a local Volkswagen dealer who enjoyed rallying in his spare time. He purchased the car new

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