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Old 18 February 2003, 01:17 PM
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Hey All

I have a 95 UK Turbo which is now pushing 116,000 miles. The question is, do I take it to a Subaru dealer (which I have done for 3 years since 80k miles) or a specialist such as Power Engineering for the next service which is the 112,500 miler.

It's possible that I might sell the car in a years time, at which point it will have done 125,000 - my view now is that a dealer service at that age is going to add no value at all to resale.

I live in Herts - are there any other places people recommend for servicing?

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Paul

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Old 18 February 2003, 01:26 PM
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How much cheaper is The PE service?
Old 19 February 2003, 09:52 AM
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Hmm, that I don't know yet - will have to find out but given the labour rates at a Scooby main dealer I reckon it should be chaeper at somewhere like PE.
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http://www.subaru4you.co.uk/

Might give you an idea of cost.

I havent used them myself. Maybe some who has, can rate them?
Old 19 February 2003, 12:11 PM
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In my experience PE are actually more expensive (check out their website), however, I've also been told that the cars feel fantastic when they exit the workshops!

Personally, I wouldn't use a dealer as alot of the speicalists use "better" fluids etc. and also care about the customer/the car alot more...we had our last one at TSL, probably the next one at Scoobysport ...I think to a potential buyer as long as it's a suabru expert then they'll be happy... not sure what the dealers think of this though?
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http://www.powerengineering.co.uk/subaru/index.htm There's the PE costs
Old 19 February 2003, 12:37 PM
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Y not try Dave at Risboro 4 Wheel Drive? I use him for mine, he's a lot cheaper than a main dealer, a trained Subaru mechanic and an enthusiast. Quite a few people on here use him. He is in Princes Risborough, half way between High Wycombe and Aylesbury, so not too far from you. 01844 274652
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