30K Service - Dealer or TSL
16 September 2002, 10:04 AM
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Just called my local dealer and theyve quoted the same price as TSL for a 30k/24 month service. I know who I'd prefer to carry out the work and use the right materials etc. But if I do go with TSL will this affect my warranty with Subaru in any way (extended warranty as a Dutch Import)?
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16 September 2002, 10:57 AM
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Read you warranty stuff v.carefully, seem to remember someone invalidating their warranty in it's second or third year by going to a non scooby place. Think Davyboy pointed out the bit 'in the book'
IMHO - if this is the case then This is a monopoly and illegal, surely using genuine parts by trained mechanics is ennough to keep a warranty.
Interested to see where this goes
IMHO - if this is the case then This is a monopoly and illegal, surely using genuine parts by trained mechanics is ennough to keep a warranty.
Interested to see where this goes
16 September 2002, 11:12 AM
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In the first year you can get the car serviced anywhere, as long as genuine parts are used.
The 2nd and 3rd year the car must be serviced at a Subaru Dealer in order for the warranty to reamin valid.
16 September 2002, 11:42 AM
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Bah just found my warranty handbook and it does indeed state main dealer servicing is required. So that makes my mind up for me 
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16 September 2002, 02:15 PM
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I see you got rid of your bugeye, what next then?
TVR Griffith, 944 turbo, 968 Club Sport, Evo ?
Whatever comes up at the right money
16 September 2002, 02:24 PM
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Replacing parts does save on servicing costs!
ITG air filter now induction kit... resulted in thumbs up and grins from the mechanics!
The new brakes resulted in a 10 minutes discussion with the service manager (not Bill anymore) why there was no need to replace/bleed or touch the brakes after the new ones had only just been fitted. He backed down when I suggested that they pay for the cost of the brake fluid I would go and replace it with... hmmm Race Brake fluid £25 per litre!
The lads that did the servicing has said I dsould look at changing some other bits soon, to make his life easier and my servicing costs lower!
ITG air filter now induction kit... resulted in thumbs up and grins from the mechanics!
The new brakes resulted in a 10 minutes discussion with the service manager (not Bill anymore
) why there was no need to replace/bleed or touch the brakes after the new ones had only just been fitted. He backed down when I suggested that they pay for the cost of the brake fluid I would go and replace it with... hmmm Race Brake fluid £25 per litre!The lads that did the servicing has said I dsould look at changing some other bits soon, to make his life easier and my servicing costs lower!
16 September 2002, 02:54 PM
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The other point is that TSL won't be cheap - they were a lot more expensive than my friendly subaru dealer- but they use tip top lubrication...
Plus you bugger your warranty.
You pays your money, and takes your choice
Plus you bugger your warranty.
You pays your money, and takes your choice
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