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Old 03 March 2014, 02:06 PM
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Where do you guys have your car serviced?

I've not used anyone in Essex since moving here but I'm finding prices ranging from £350 - £645? I've advised all it's the 90k service without cam belt change but prices are still very varied so I'm hoping to go on recommendations...
Old 03 March 2014, 06:33 PM
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Sorry mate i can't advise as I do my own. I have a very thorough mate but he's a German specialist. He did my cam belt and water pump though.
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I'm in north Herts and just need an interim service (oil and filter only plus standard checks) local Subaru dealer wants £220!?

Anyone know of any independent subarus places around St. Albans, Watford, Stevenage, Hitchin area?
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Rich @ FB Tuning is always a safe pair of hands but High Wycombe may be a bit far for you...

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Not to bothered about travelling for a good service, I used scoobyworld in Leicester last year! I went to my local Subaru dealer they want £645, they said £150 of that was spark plugs. I don't feel it needs a £645 service, £220 sounds more like it lol
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Plugs are only about £35 to buy if you go for the best money can buy
Old 03 March 2014, 09:59 PM
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I'm always hearing good reviews for Extreme Scoobies in Boreham near Chelmsford, not used them myself as I have a mechanic that's very good at looking after my Impreza
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Slowboy Racing just outside Brands Hatch I recently used.

Rich @ FB Tuning also has a great reputation.
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If you're Essex/Suffolk/Herts/Cambs based, Paul at Extreme Scoobies at Boreham is recommended.
I do all the usual servicing stuff myself but what I can't do (car needs to be on a lift, etc) I go to Paul.

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Thanks guys, will make a few calls tomorrow and get her booked in
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Extreme Scoobies booked....
Cheers for the advice 😉
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MocomRacing near Sible Hedingham
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I used Extreme for years , very good , never had a problem, knows his stuff
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Booked into extreme thanks guys!
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I have workshop in wickford essexscoobybits serving repairs body repairs cam belts gearbox clutch we do the lot cheap rate of pay too if anyone needs any work pm me plz I have done loads of peoples Scooby from the Essex Scooby crew there all know me
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