Anybody recommend a good Subaru dealer in the southeast please.
21 July 2005, 03:38 PM
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Anybody recommend a good Subaru dealer in the southeast please.
Anybody recommend a good Subaru dealer in the southeast please.
I guess I need a mechanic experienced in understanding the car and how the different sensors affect performance.
Basically its running very hesitant off boost at approx 2.5K revs from a cold start.
Seems fine either on boost or when warmed up.
I have been to my nearest dealer three times now with the same problem and they still don’t seem to be able to solve it. Had a new maf sensor, lamda sensor, new plugs and leads. I think they are just basically guessing now.
New plugs and leads cost me £169 including road testing and fault finding as they are non-warranty items so their guesswork could start getting costly.
In addition to the above I have cleaned my boost solenoid and fitted a nice new clean air filter too.
The car is still covered by extended warranty but it runs out in a couple of months so I would like to get it resolved soon.
Thanks Graham.
I guess I need a mechanic experienced in understanding the car and how the different sensors affect performance.
Basically its running very hesitant off boost at approx 2.5K revs from a cold start.
Seems fine either on boost or when warmed up.
I have been to my nearest dealer three times now with the same problem and they still don’t seem to be able to solve it. Had a new maf sensor, lamda sensor, new plugs and leads. I think they are just basically guessing now.
New plugs and leads cost me £169 including road testing and fault finding as they are non-warranty items so their guesswork could start getting costly.
In addition to the above I have cleaned my boost solenoid and fitted a nice new clean air filter too.
The car is still covered by extended warranty but it runs out in a couple of months so I would like to get it resolved soon.
Thanks Graham.
21 July 2005, 04:17 PM
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21 July 2005, 08:24 PM
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Graham, Len at Subaru for you as mentioned above. I use him all the time and he owns a P1 himself 
Top bloke, best prices anywhere and whats more is....a subaru mechanic of many years experience
Top bloke, best prices anywhere and whats more is....a subaru mechanic of many years experience
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Thanks Guys,
Was hoping to find a good main dealer (if possible) as the car is still under extended warranty.
Once the warranty has run out I doubt I will continue to use main Subaru dealers so useful to know for future reference.
Graham.
Was hoping to find a good main dealer (if possible) as the car is still under extended warranty.
Once the warranty has run out I doubt I will continue to use main Subaru dealers so useful to know for future reference.
Graham.
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I was also looking for a mechanic last Friday in the South East, Barretts in Canterbury was closed (again) only 5 miles form my house as well!
Eventually phoned Len at Subaru4u!
Went there today and I was well impressed, he was actually at work which is more than can be said for Barretts and he is almost half the price (Hourly rate £35)
Booked in again next week to get more mods done! Bit of a trek from Canterbury to Newbury but well worth it,would recomend him to anyone.
Will be going there from now on!
Top Bloke!
Eventually phoned Len at Subaru4u!
Went there today and I was well impressed, he was actually at work which is more than can be said for Barretts and he is almost half the price (Hourly rate £35)
Booked in again next week to get more mods done! Bit of a trek from Canterbury to Newbury but well worth it,would recomend him to anyone.
Will be going there from now on!
Top Bloke!
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