Subaru Servicing in South Wales
03 December 2005, 07:31 AM
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Subaru Servicing in South Wales
Wheres the best place in South Wales or just across the border?
Im moving down to Barry in Jan and my car is due a service then.
My car is an import by the way.
Im moving down to Barry in Jan and my car is due a service then.
My car is an import by the way.
03 December 2005, 08:39 AM
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Major service, seems to be powerstation in Gloucester or some seem to be heading up to API, not sure where that is mind. I wouldnt personally go off down DRJ again, and if you want theres is cvc dealer. I am sure there are smalll privateer garages who will do a good job mind, they will just have to come recomended!
03 December 2005, 05:55 PM
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me and a few of the lads are dead cert on api,i bought my car there simbs had lots of work done there dans also recently had some stuff done there,and i know at least 5 of us are booking are cars in for services in the new year.also they get you lush bacon and egg sandwiches on a sat morning,thats what did it for me.
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Thanks Daz 
Keepin' it clean l hope, THE CAR !
See you all soon guys.
David Api Engines / APi Impreza
www.apiengines.com
PS , how about honorary South Wales Scoobies membership for me then??
Keepin' it clean l hope, THE CAR !See you all soon guys.
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www.apiengines.com
PS , how about honorary South Wales Scoobies membership for me then??
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Originally Posted by APIDavid
Thanks Daz Keepin' it clean l hope, THE CAR !
See you all soon guys.
David Api Engines / APi Impreza
www.apiengines.com
PS , how about honorary South Wales Scoobies membership for me then??
Keepin' it clean l hope, THE CAR !See you all soon guys.
David Api Engines / APi Impreza
www.apiengines.com
PS , how about honorary South Wales Scoobies membership for me then??
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API everytime, you can't go wrong with them, very pleased with the work carried out on my car.
I know it's a bit of trip but well worth it in the end, friendly, professional and not too expensive
I know it's a bit of trip but well worth it in the end, friendly, professional and not too expensive
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03 December 2005, 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by APIDavid
Thanks
David
David
Im moving down to just outside Cardiff in Jan and I have an STI Type-R V5 that could do with a full belt change service. How much do you charge and where are you located?
Im from Scotland and dont know this South area.
Thanks.
04 December 2005, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by mervil
I'm in Barry too mate, look forward to seeing you about! I'll be in the Silver Classic left hooker!
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04 December 2005, 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by APIDavid
Thanks Daz Keepin' it clean l hope, THE CAR !
See you all soon guys.
David Api Engines / APi Impreza
www.apiengines.com
PS , how about honorary South Wales Scoobies membership for me then??
Keepin' it clean l hope, THE CAR !See you all soon guys.
David Api Engines / APi Impreza
www.apiengines.com
PS , how about honorary South Wales Scoobies membership for me then??
04 December 2005, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by kjdmk1
Of course you can be a member and join us but honary members have to dish out bacon rolls at every vist not just saturdays
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Originally Posted by kjdmk1
Of course you can be a member and join us but honary members have to dish out bacon rolls at every vist not just saturdays
you forgot to mention that new SWS members have to give all exsisting members shiney new car parts as part of their induction - sorry David but them the rules!
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Hyeline in Cardiff are worth a look if you want a local garage that know their stuff.
http://www.hyeline.com/
http://www.hyeline.com/
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Originally Posted by pippyrips
kev,
you forgot to mention that new SWS members have to give all exsisting members shiney new car parts as part of their induction - sorry David but them the rules!
you forgot to mention that new SWS members have to give all exsisting members shiney new car parts as part of their induction - sorry David but them the rules!
Only Halfrauds have them on special at the moment and it seems an opportunity.
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05 December 2005, 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by CyprusScooby
Wheres the best place in South Wales or just across the border?
Im moving down to Barry in Jan and my car is due a service then.
My car is an import by the way.
Im moving down to Barry in Jan and my car is due a service then.
My car is an import by the way.
APi is where I've taken my Type R for work, alot of work to be Frank (no other name jokes please). Keep an eye out for a thread about my experience.
As you can see 1/2 dozen others are following.
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06 December 2005, 04:17 AM
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Originally Posted by terryb
Hyeline in Cardiff are worth a look if you want a local garage that know their stuff.
http://www.hyeline.com/
http://www.hyeline.com/
Tried telling me i needed new disc and pads after about 6000 miles, had them checked and were fine, still good another 10000 miles later and were only finally changed because they warpped and cracked but still had plenty of wear left in them.
Also when they sericed my car they were supposed to have used genuine suabru parts, but didn't. (oil filter, sump plug etc)
Just waiting till i get my plugs changed again to see what they fitted as i paid extra for HKS irdium's.
06 December 2005, 04:22 AM
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If you want somewhere fairly local. Try ACE Motorsport in Newbridge.
They specialize in building rally cars and do a lot of work on subarus, he runs his own Type r as a rally car.
(01495) 244 555
They specialize in building rally cars and do a lot of work on subarus, he runs his own Type r as a rally car.
(01495) 244 555
06 December 2005, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by turboDean
If you want somewhere fairly local. Try ACE Motorsport in Newbridge.
They specialize in building rally cars and do a lot of work on subarus, he runs his own Type r as a rally car.
(01495) 244 555
They specialize in building rally cars and do a lot of work on subarus, he runs his own Type r as a rally car.
(01495) 244 555
07 December 2005, 12:04 PM
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Have people gone off using DRJ?
I've had no issue with them regarding servicing but I tried unsuccessfully to arrange to have my leaky front driveshaft replaced and eventually gave up.
Its so hard finding somewhere out here in Haverfordwest!!
I've had no issue with them regarding servicing but I tried unsuccessfully to arrange to have my leaky front driveshaft replaced and eventually gave up.
Its so hard finding somewhere out here in Haverfordwest!!
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Originally Posted by EddScott
Have people gone off using DRJ?
I've had no issue with them regarding servicing but I tried unsuccessfully to arrange to have my leaky front driveshaft replaced and eventually gave up.
Its so hard finding somewhere out here in Haverfordwest!!
I've had no issue with them regarding servicing but I tried unsuccessfully to arrange to have my leaky front driveshaft replaced and eventually gave up.
Its so hard finding somewhere out here in Haverfordwest!!
Used API this time round, The plan was to have a VF28 turbo installed and a remap, API were the cheapest for a tweek of the ECUTEK remap. 5 days before it was going in, the clutch started slipping. Just happened to be up at API dropping Simb2's car off. So booked the car in for a exedy clutch and a lightened flywheel, also as the car was on 86,500 miles it was easier to take the engine out and do the cambelt service a couple of thousand miles early and do the clutch, flywheel and fit the turbo in one go. Have to say the price for the cambelt service was one of the cheapest I've seen. I also had a full set of samcos fitted as the standard pipes were starting to show there age. again cheaper to fit as the engine was out and having new coolent anyway.
The Service from API was far better than anyone I've used in the past, they lagged the down pipe and one of my FMIC pipes, steam cleaned the engine, added extra silicon hoses to protect the FMIC pipe work from rubbing and charged me no extra.
I was advised of some minor things that will need changing next time.
Okay, it might be a 300 mile trip for me, but well worth the time to get there.
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Originally Posted by DannyBoy007
I've used DRJ a couple of times, as they are only 20 minutes away from me, service was good, but I know the first time they didn't take the wheels off!!!! I'm used to having a report given to me about brake condition etc from other garages.
Used API this time round, The plan was to have a VF28 turbo installed and a remap, API were the cheapest for a tweek of the ECUTEK remap. 5 days before it was going in, the clutch started slipping. Just happened to be up at API dropping Simb2's car off. So booked the car in for a exedy clutch and a lightened flywheel, also as the car was on 86,500 miles it was easier to take the engine out and do the cambelt service a couple of thousand miles early and do the clutch, flywheel and fit the turbo in one go. Have to say the price for the cambelt service was one of the cheapest I've seen. I also had a full set of samcos fitted as the standard pipes were starting to show there age. again cheaper to fit as the engine was out and having new coolent anyway.
The Service from API was far better than anyone I've used in the past, they lagged the down pipe and one of my FMIC pipes, steam cleaned the engine, added extra silicon hoses to protect the FMIC pipe work from rubbing and charged me no extra.
I was advised of some minor things that will need changing next time.
Okay, it might be a 300 mile trip for me, but well worth the time to get there.
Used API this time round, The plan was to have a VF28 turbo installed and a remap, API were the cheapest for a tweek of the ECUTEK remap. 5 days before it was going in, the clutch started slipping. Just happened to be up at API dropping Simb2's car off. So booked the car in for a exedy clutch and a lightened flywheel, also as the car was on 86,500 miles it was easier to take the engine out and do the cambelt service a couple of thousand miles early and do the clutch, flywheel and fit the turbo in one go. Have to say the price for the cambelt service was one of the cheapest I've seen. I also had a full set of samcos fitted as the standard pipes were starting to show there age. again cheaper to fit as the engine was out and having new coolent anyway.
The Service from API was far better than anyone I've used in the past, they lagged the down pipe and one of my FMIC pipes, steam cleaned the engine, added extra silicon hoses to protect the FMIC pipe work from rubbing and charged me no extra.
I was advised of some minor things that will need changing next time.
Okay, it might be a 300 mile trip for me, but well worth the time to get there.
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I had 'em all laid out last Saturday with tablecloth and silver candle holders and NONE of you turned up. Had to give to the Local guys - what a waste !!
PS, been lookin' for a South Wales Scooby's logo to hang on me handle and on me website. Doesn't look like there is one or where is it??
PS, been lookin' for a South Wales Scooby's logo to hang on me handle and on me website. Doesn't look like there is one or where is it??
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07 December 2005, 05:03 PM
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I had 'em all laid out last Saturday with tablecloth and silver candle holders and NONE of you turned up. Had to give to the Local guys - what a waste !!
PS, been lookin' for a South Wales Scooby's logo to hang on me handle and on me website. Doesn't look like there is one or where is it??
PS, been lookin' for a South Wales Scooby's logo to hang on me handle and on me website. Doesn't look like there is one or where is it??
This is the logo.... I have the proof at home I'll mail it to you later tonight
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Originally Posted by APIDavid
I had 'em all laid out last Saturday with tablecloth and silver candle holders and NONE of you turned up. Had to give to the Local guys - what a waste !!
PS, been lookin' for a South Wales Scooby's logo to hang on me handle and on me website. Doesn't look like there is one or where is it??
PS, been lookin' for a South Wales Scooby's logo to hang on me handle and on me website. Doesn't look like there is one or where is it??
What's on the menu this Saturday?
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07 December 2005, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by DannyBoy007
I've used DRJ a couple of times, as they are only 20 minutes away from me, service was good, but I know the first time they didn't take the wheels off!!!! I'm used to having a report given to me about brake condition etc from other garages.
Used API this time round, The plan was to have a VF28 turbo installed and a remap, API were the cheapest for a tweek of the ECUTEK remap. 5 days before it was going in, the clutch started slipping. Just happened to be up at API dropping Simb2's car off. So booked the car in for a exedy clutch and a lightened flywheel, also as the car was on 86,500 miles it was easier to take the engine out and do the cambelt service a couple of thousand miles early and do the clutch, flywheel and fit the turbo in one go. Have to say the price for the cambelt service was one of the cheapest I've seen. I also had a full set of samcos fitted as the standard pipes were starting to show there age. again cheaper to fit as the engine was out and having new coolent anyway.
The Service from API was far better than anyone I've used in the past, they lagged the down pipe and one of my FMIC pipes, steam cleaned the engine, added extra silicon hoses to protect the FMIC pipe work from rubbing and charged me no extra.
I was advised of some minor things that will need changing next time.
Okay, it might be a 300 mile trip for me, but well worth the time to get there.
Used API this time round, The plan was to have a VF28 turbo installed and a remap, API were the cheapest for a tweek of the ECUTEK remap. 5 days before it was going in, the clutch started slipping. Just happened to be up at API dropping Simb2's car off. So booked the car in for a exedy clutch and a lightened flywheel, also as the car was on 86,500 miles it was easier to take the engine out and do the cambelt service a couple of thousand miles early and do the clutch, flywheel and fit the turbo in one go. Have to say the price for the cambelt service was one of the cheapest I've seen. I also had a full set of samcos fitted as the standard pipes were starting to show there age. again cheaper to fit as the engine was out and having new coolent anyway.
The Service from API was far better than anyone I've used in the past, they lagged the down pipe and one of my FMIC pipes, steam cleaned the engine, added extra silicon hoses to protect the FMIC pipe work from rubbing and charged me no extra.
I was advised of some minor things that will need changing next time.
Okay, it might be a 300 mile trip for me, but well worth the time to get there.