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Old 01 May 2009, 12:59 PM
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Default Servicing How Much Should I Be Paying

Hi,
My 06 Hawk Eye WRX STI with PPP is due for it's 3 year/30,000 mile service (car only done 20,000miles), how much should I be paying assuming nothing else needs doing?
Cheers, Toby
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I paid £318 at a specialist late last year, all subaru parts, Subaru trained technician. Main dealer had quoted £420.
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Originally Posted by s70rjw
I paid £318 at a specialist late last year, all subaru parts, Subaru trained technician. Main dealer had quoted £420.

What specialist was this, if you sdon't mind me asking?
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Quoted £394 from a main dealer for my hawkeye. Problem with main dealers is they ALWAYS seem to find something that needs to be done, so their quote is usually just a basic price. Usually I budget £150-£200 on top of that.

Will be going to a specialist for mine me thinks when its time for mine to get done.
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Originally Posted by IggyRB320
What specialist was this, if you sdon't mind me asking?
RE Motorsport Subaru Dealer, Subura Imports, Subaru Specialist
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Most main dealers will match a quote from specialist or even try to beat it !!
As for always finding something to charge for,just let them know that you are not interested in any other work done on your car other than the service that you are paying for.
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Originally Posted by greatgonzo
Most main dealers will match a quote from specialist or even try to beat it !!
As for always finding something to charge for,just let them know that you are not interested in any other work done on your car other than the service that you are paying for.
I used to think that main dealers were the be all and end all when it came to servicing. After they failed to reset my keypad, code my key, forgot to fit the bushes to my shocks , failed to sort out poor performance, (Later diagnosed as a worn turbo) I found a specialist who knew what they were doing. Cost is'nt everything, but when you save a few £ and the job gets done properly, it's a no brainer.
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+1 for Rich At RE motorsport mine will be in there for a service next month
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