Holy high service maintenance fee batman
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Originally Posted by SJwrx
Why dont you do the 60k maintance by yourself first, then just get the timing belt done? thats the way I'd do it since 60k maintance is Durr Durr easy
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I thought timing belt was more around 90k=100k ?! I got mine replaced at like 90k (Before it was scheduled because they were already taking the heads off for some problem, so it only cost me $90... parts)
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correct, timing belts are done at 105K (on later model Subaru's)
some info: 30/60/90/105/120K Services
-Noah
some info: 30/60/90/105/120K Services
-Noah
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Originally Posted by Chrisnonstop
Wow! Go to LIC. You'll pay less AND (this is the important part) get piece of mind. They're honest and pay super close attention to detail. No B.S. involved. LIC's reputation rides on every car that gets worked on, no room for error. I just had some tune up stuff, including timing belt, done on my car by them. Perfection as usual. I'll never let a dealership touch my car again.
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Yup - LIC will use the exact stuff that the dealer does, as well as use nicer stuff if you like.
Originally Posted by 02BlackWRX
werd, +1 lic, ntia to the dealer, thats a rip off.
plus i'd trust adam over any subaru technician anyways
plus i'd trust adam over any subaru technician anyways
Originally Posted by 02BlackWRX
yup, defintitly worth the drive, always going above and beyond the call of duty...
As far as who to talk to you'll probably end up talkin to Noah, which is Adams brother...both are great guys.
As far as who to talk to you'll probably end up talkin to Noah, which is Adams brother...both are great guys.
THE WORDS ARE MUCH APPRECIATED...
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Anyone know if this has any kind of negative impact on my original warranty (i.e. if I take my car to any service place OTHER than the Dealer)?
The only time I brought my car in to the dealer was for its 30k service - and I swear they didn't do half of what was on the 30k checklist....
The only time I brought my car in to the dealer was for its 30k service - and I swear they didn't do half of what was on the 30k checklist....
Last edited by Acadian; Sep 22, 2005 at 09:10 AM.
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I can say that Adam/Noah are reliable in the north bay - LIC Motorsports
Kevin at Auto Headquarters is also very knowledgable about Subarus and regular service checks they are in Redwood City.
Gruppe-s also knows what they are doing and can take care of you, in Hayward.
MPJ will probably give you the best price, if that is your number one concern, they are also in Hayward.
Kevin at Auto Headquarters is also very knowledgable about Subarus and regular service checks they are in Redwood City.
Gruppe-s also knows what they are doing and can take care of you, in Hayward.
MPJ will probably give you the best price, if that is your number one concern, they are also in Hayward.
here is the checklist for all scheduled maint.
http://www.cars101.com/subaru/subaru_maintenance.html
http://www.cars101.com/subaru/subaru_maintenance.html
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Originally Posted by Acadian
Anyone know if this has any kind of negative impact on my original warranty (i.e. if I take my car to any service place OTHER than the Dealer)?
The only time I brought my car in to the dealer was for its 30k service - and I swear they didn't do half of what was on the 30k checklist....
The only time I brought my car in to the dealer was for its 30k service - and I swear they didn't do half of what was on the 30k checklist....
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Originally Posted by Acadian
hummm...interesting. Might have to cancel my appt. at the dealership and look into LIC.?
I’m just having a hard time giving the dealership that much of my hard earned $$
I’m just having a hard time giving the dealership that much of my hard earned $$
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Originally Posted by Acadian
...same 60k inspection list as Subaru?
Do they use genuine Subaru parts? not even sure if it matters - just thought I'd ask.
Do they use genuine Subaru parts? not even sure if it matters - just thought I'd ask.
do a search fo "ahq"
https://www.i-club.com/forums/showth...&highlight=ahq
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Originally Posted by 1reguL8NSTi
That's because the dealership wants to collect a profit, SoA wants to collect a profit and their mechanics want to get paid. At LIC they have a more consolidated overhead so they can afford to charge better prices and they have a reputation to maintain. Go to LIC.
<<<Note where I work. I get a discounted shop rate, I won't go to my own mechanics.
I sell these guys thousands in parts every month, so unless they're putting them on ebay, I assure you...they use the genuine article.
Anyone who comes to my counter looking for an alternative (either modded or sick of paying dealer prices)...wind up taking the drive north...and calling me and thanking me.
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Originally Posted by Acadian
Unfortunately not all of us are mechanically savvy enough to do these kind of things…
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Went to LIC yesterday for my OEM 60k service.
if I had 4 hands I would give LIC four thumbs up!! well at least 3, one for Noah, one for Adam and one for Kevin. Clean shop, nice people, outstanding service - worth the long drive for sure! LIC will definitely get more of my business.
Thanks guys!
- Luc
if I had 4 hands I would give LIC four thumbs up!! well at least 3, one for Noah, one for Adam and one for Kevin. Clean shop, nice people, outstanding service - worth the long drive for sure! LIC will definitely get more of my business.
Thanks guys!
- Luc