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Old 03 January 2007, 08:24 AM
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Its that time of year again, Tax, 2 new tyres plus Service and MOT

Anyone had a recent 40,000 or 4 year service and know what the rough going rate is for this at a Subaru main dealer?

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Old 03 January 2007, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Sport160
Its that time of year again, Tax, 2 new tyres plus Service and MOT

Anyone had a recent 40,000 or 4 year service and know what the rough going rate is for this at a Subaru main dealer?

Cheers
I had my 40k service done for my 04 plate WRX for £220 that was done at 2 years not 4 years. average 20k miles a year

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Old 03 January 2007, 11:27 AM
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Sounds about right. This is an oil change, Brake fluid change and a checkover. I've also had some advice that its a good idea to change the cambelt at 40k rather than 50k. Up to you.
Old 03 January 2007, 11:32 AM
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IIRC the newage cambelt is done at the 4 year service... ouch !!

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Old 03 January 2007, 03:00 PM
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Mine (2002 UK Bugeye WRX) was £135 but had upgraded engine oil and brake fluid which brought it up to £178 all in. This was with Scoobyclinic (good) and not a dealer (bad). Just for info cam belt service is done at the 50k service on newage cars and is approx £350 all in.

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Old 03 January 2007, 03:15 PM
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That's a really nasty set of costs to be lumbered with just after Christmas - looks like about £700 all in. Ouch.
Old 03 January 2007, 03:23 PM
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Have a look here for a specialist price , should give you a good guide Xtreme Scoobies - (Servicing)

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Old 03 January 2007, 06:01 PM
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I'm in the same boat Sport160 as you know.
Does anyone know a specialist in Sussex/ Surrey?
Is it generally felt that it's safe/better to use a Scooby specialist rather than main dealer once warranty has expired?
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Does using a specialist void your warrenty within three years or not now? i was under the impression you could go anywhere and as long as they used the propper parts you would be ok?
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It was Scoobyclinic that advised me to change cambelt at 40k even on new age. Having mine done tomorrow by SC at 42K. BTW I think Wolfie's £350 was for service and belt. SC advertise belt for £190+VAT and this is an uprated item with 40k no quibble guarantee. Sounds good for peace of mind.
Old 05 January 2007, 08:28 AM
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Cheers guys

Just that my local dealer wants aprox £300 for the 4year service + aprox £50 for the MOT, as you say a lot of dosh straight after xmas, but there you go the pleasures if scooby ownership

Need to find a local specialist to reduce these costs a bit
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