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Old 18 April 2017, 12:55 PM
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Default Subaru independant specialist in kent??

Hi guys im looking for a Independant Subaru Specialist in kent to have some work done on my WRX...
can you recommend any??
also rough costs of fitted cambelt and clutch?
thanks
Old 19 April 2017, 08:35 AM
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as no one has replied , it's not in kent and it depends on where you are in kent distance wise but i've always used subaru4u in reading berkshire , they know what they are doing , it's the sort of car not to go to any garage , it needs a specialist for certain jobs , cambelt including parts around 300 plus , a clutch is a fairiy big job due to what is needed 300£ or so for the clutch , i'm guessing around 300£ labour , it's probably quicker taking the engine out to do it ??
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Unless they've moved Subaru4U are based in Newbury.


Slowboy Racing at Brands Hatch

http://www.slowboy-racing.co.uk/
Old 19 April 2017, 09:16 AM
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ok newbury lol still worth going to , i know the reading bit due to being on the train to get there from london
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east kent subarus?
Old 19 April 2017, 10:15 AM
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Depends where you are in Kent but East Sussex Mobile might come out to you? They are first class. I would also endorse Neil at Slowboy.
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I've used slowboy at brands hatch and he's good. So good I've Got a map booked in with him.
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Take it over to Richard at FB tuning. It will be worth the drive
Old 19 April 2017, 02:18 PM
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I've used Neil and crew at Slowboy, and also Benten's Autocare in Marden (the people who used to run Walldonway Subaru dealership in Larkfield).

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Had dealings with East Kent Subaru and they were very reasonable indeed.


Can't praise Rich @ FB Tuning enough though if you can get to him.
Old 19 April 2017, 06:04 PM
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+ 1 for Bentens Autocare, have taken my car there 5 times now with no issues whatsoever. If its more tuning stuff either East Kent Subaru or FB Tuning I would recommend.
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+1 for East Kent Subaru. Trust him completely with my car. I drive from portsmouth to Richard. Most genuine and friendly person I know!




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