pabwal

Hi Guys

New here but not to the scene had one of the original imports back in the day (when i was young). Anyway got myself a more modest wagon which is totally standard apart from end box.

SO anyway wanted to change the cambelt as just got the car, hasn't had it done before so 55k i think is about right. Anyway rang a garage and the quote was 1300 quid... nearly fainted.

just wanted to ask if that's the average or a local garage trying it on.

cheer guys and love the site.

scooby_Paul

Thats a ridiculas quote, there trying it on

* * * KEV * * *

iTrader: (5)

Con Artists m8, i paid £270 fitted from a trusted garage, don't fall for it.

Good Luck !!!

TonyBurns

iTrader: (3)

Even if they have to replace the tensioners it will be no where near that price, they must be charging 250 quid an hour to give you that quote
Find a decent speciallist in your area, will be much cheaper

Tony

MattyB1983

iTrader: (51)

Was it a subaru garage ???

Tidgy

there can be some extras to account for, namley tensioner, but should be anywhere near 400, let although 1300

have they quoted you for a full smash service? if you totaly it all up thats not far off 1300ish at dealer rates

bustaMOVEs

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They are pulling you pants fully down.
Get a quote from a Subaru specialist.

pabwal

Yeah that's what i thought, apparently its because i need the water pump changes as recommended. What he did say was that its Subaru parts but even so..

No not a Subaru or performance garage, just a local one.

If anyone lives nr Littlehampton and can recommend a dealer/garage etc please let me know.

thanks guys

stonejedi

iTrader: (51)

£1300 could buy you another Subaru there taking the **** end of.

Maz

iTrader: (34)

Not only is the quote ridiculous, I would not use a garage that doesn't work on Subarus on a regular basis. Stick to a garage that is recommended by the users of this forum even if it means traveling a little further.

bustaMOVEs

iTrader: (31)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Impreza-WR...item5194f78981
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Imp...item518c3d6a44
This is what I bought, you do the maths

nyscooby

iTrader: (12)

Name the garage so we can get some more fun quotes...

I need a fan belt!!

PhilWrx100

Some garages recommend a upgraded oil pump at the same time. Usually after 80k miles covered. Cost around 100 quid

PhilWrx100

and i need a bulb fitting

stockcar

doesn't require a water pump or an oil pump service wise.........its not German LOL

worst case normally is potentially the tensioner and idlers and occassionally the front crank oil seal..........

alyn

pabwal

lol some funny stuff

Had another quote which seems a bit more realistic

375 + Vat for full kit etc
270 + Vat for just cambelt

will keep shopping around for the moment

daz b

Fantastic price!!,my local dealer only wants £450!!!.i pay £200

need4speeduk

iTrader: (26)

Try Len at Subaru4You in Newbury.

First class service and completely honest.

http://www.subaru4you.co.uk/

lordharding

iTrader: (1)

You could buy a scooby for £1300
£259-£300 tops

Markfey

iTrader: (7)

+1

b road blaster

i live near you mate i will pm you a man who is ALOT cheaper he does my car and looks after 3 track day scoobs so its in safe hands mate.

RICHARD J

iTrader: (4)

Perhaps he usually bends all the valves when he does it so he's quoted on that just to be on the safe side.

rob84

iTrader: (5)

hell fire they've quoted some stupid price there..

addi monster

iTrader: (6)

I'm in the wrong trade "me think's"

Gavscooby1

i have just been quoted 600 forcam belt/tensioners and water pump starting to think its a little over priced