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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 06:34 PM
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Hi Guys in Wales, I am based in Neath does anyone know of a trustworthy garage for Subarus in this area ??? JDM WRX............
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 06:40 PM
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I am off to Dave Coe Engineering on Monday for an MOT and Oil change for the diff's and gearbox. He's in Gorseinon.

www.davecoeengineering.co.uk
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 06:42 PM
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David Coe Auto Engineering Centre. 4x4 / Performance Car Specialists

Sorry the link was a bad one. A few of us have used him now, but it's my first time.
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Thanks BD, I have been pointed in his way - if he's sound I'll give him a ring
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Ditto on Dave, definately recommend him. Knows his Subaru stuff, he runs his own high bhp Impreza. He built my forged engine.
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Thanks - it's hard to know who to trust these days I will ring him and book in....cheers !!
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If you ever need parts fitting, give us shout. Always happy to do jobs to keep the scooby fund topped up!

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Thanks - it's hard to know who to trust these days I will ring him and book in....cheers !!
I am booked in Monday 30th.
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Thanks thats good to know - the Scooby fund is always in need of topping up !!!
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Hi BD - I booked in first thing on the 1st April - no jokes please !! lol
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Please keep this updated... looking for a Garage i can trust too!...

How about his prices, are they reasonable?... £120 for an Oil Change, seems quite expensive.. is that the going rate now?
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Originally Posted by top_fuel
Please keep this updated... looking for a Garage i can trust too!...

How about his prices, are they reasonable?... £120 for an Oil Change, seems quite expensive.. is that the going rate now?
bloody hell is it gold plated or what
cost me £70 for silkolene race specoil aswell
give indego a bell in merthyr fella and save yourself ££££££££££££££££££££
07974 415109
ask for Anthony or Rob and tell them i said to call
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I need some diagnostic stuff done, so I'm hoping to not get fleeced, the price for the oil change is wacky !! maybe there's other things he does for that price, is that price for a "short" service or something, I'll let you know what I need done and how many £'s he wanted..........
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Agreed, further feedback appreciated because I'd like to know a good local place to get mine done. I'm off to Powerstation on Friday for service and laser wheel alignment, I've been going there for 3 or so years now and always received a good service. The main problem is they're miles away.
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I went with Indigo for my last service, just oil (silkoline race oil same as VC) and filter, checks and handbrake adjustment, £99. Not bad at all
Top lads too, happy to chat and give sound advice as you watch them work.
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I got £120 from their website, its for an Oil & Filter change and thats not including VAT

I've driven past David Coe a couple times, they seem to be packed with cars, so must be doing something right hehe

hope to hear some good feedback

....Indigo is a bit far from me, about 2 hours round trip, the usage of juice would prob make up the cost of minor service at Mr. Coes... otherwise I would have deffo given a try.

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I guess it's a good sign if he's got lots of custom ?? Fingers crossed he will be able to sort out the "hesitation" problem which appears at different points during acceleration and even now at cruising speeds...............I'll ask whats included, apart from an oil and filter in that price.........to cahnge the subject here.how do you get the little Subarus and logos on the left side of the posts ??? DOH !
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Those who went to the Pembrey Show may remember that Dave said he was getting a RR. Sadly, due to the current climate in the finanace world it's on hold
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I guess it's a good sign if he's got lots of custom ?? Fingers crossed he will be able to sort out the "hesitation" problem which appears at different points during acceleration and even now at cruising speeds...............I'll ask whats included, apart from an oil and filter in that price.........to cahnge the subject here.how do you get the little Subarus and logos on the left side of the posts ??? DOH !
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Ok I'll get it sorted - nice one...
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Blue Dragoon
I am booked in Monday 30th.
Did you go to Dave Coes - was all OK
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 09:33 PM
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Had to delay I am now there on Wednesday too.
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Lets hope it's a good day for both of us !!!
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its gonna be a mini meet :P
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Originally Posted by top_fuel
its gonna be a mini meet :P
You heading that way too ???
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nah.. hehe... my car is off the road for a bit....
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MOT done and passed

I don't like to brag people up but had a really good experience with Dave Coe today. Top customer service, good value and a very good service.

I must say Dave and Ceri are very very busy.

Dave, if you watching
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I'm glad all OK !!!

Mine is still in as unable to find problem with hesitation at the moment, being rigged up for a "boost" test to-morrow, everything crossed I must add !!!

Seems like a good man !!!..........
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Which one was yours? There were a few Scoob's there. I was very impressed with the Tiptronic JDM STi RA.

Was it yours?
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