30,000 miles in the bay
#16
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: San Jose, ca
Posts: 118
Car Info: 2008 Subaru WRX 5-door
Hey peeps,
I bought my 08 from capitol subaru, and usually go to them for minor services, but now i'm overdue for my 30k because I can't afford their price. The thing is that I have the lifetime forever warranty on my powertrain, and I don't want to void it.
According to this faq: http://www.nationalautomotiveexperts...aspx?PageID=61 I can take it to any preauthorized facility.
I have to call the number and figure it out.
but anyway, whats the least expensive "acceptable" shop you all can recommend in the south bay? I'll start there and hopefully these warranty people will authorize it.
I bought my 08 from capitol subaru, and usually go to them for minor services, but now i'm overdue for my 30k because I can't afford their price. The thing is that I have the lifetime forever warranty on my powertrain, and I don't want to void it.
According to this faq: http://www.nationalautomotiveexperts...aspx?PageID=61 I can take it to any preauthorized facility.
I have to call the number and figure it out.
but anyway, whats the least expensive "acceptable" shop you all can recommend in the south bay? I'll start there and hopefully these warranty people will authorize it.
#22
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Upper North Bay
Posts: 6,967
Car Info: '15 LE STI, '06 WRX White Wheeled Wagon, '06 B9
LIC is good
i am getting mines done at the dealership though, already paid for part of the deal when i bought the car
probably the last time the dealership will see her too.
possibly goign 20g this summer. wifey said ok, just gotta work out some details, and do a lot of dishes
i am getting mines done at the dealership though, already paid for part of the deal when i bought the car
probably the last time the dealership will see her too.
possibly goign 20g this summer. wifey said ok, just gotta work out some details, and do a lot of dishes
#24
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when i went there to buy some gaskets and bolts for my uppipe/downpipe, this mechanic came out and i saw his name tag. same as the business cards on the counter so i assumed this guy was a lead mechanic or something. i told him i have a wrx, he said "alright, .... do you have a turbo?" WHAT!?!
#25
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: San Jose, ca
Posts: 118
Car Info: 2008 Subaru WRX 5-door
I'm sorry but I just can't make the drive up to LIC from San Jose... maybe someday when i get my AP I'll go up there to have it tuned, but for now can I have some realistic suggestions? AHQ is in redwood city right? thats a bit far, but at least somewhat realistic.
How about any others in the south bay? Milpitas? Fremont? For $300 or less? or am I just asking for trouble then?
How about any others in the south bay? Milpitas? Fremont? For $300 or less? or am I just asking for trouble then?
#26
I'm sorry but I just can't make the drive up to LIC from San Jose... maybe someday when i get my AP I'll go up there to have it tuned, but for now can I have some realistic suggestions? AHQ is in redwood city right? thats a bit far, but at least somewhat realistic.
How about any others in the south bay? Milpitas? Fremont? For $300 or less? or am I just asking for trouble then?
How about any others in the south bay? Milpitas? Fremont? For $300 or less? or am I just asking for trouble then?
You have to compromise, you want cheap, good and close. Not going to happen, sorry. Cheap work isn't good and good work isn't cheap. Sometimes you have to drive for quality.
Looks like you're doing to have to suck it up and make that JOURNEY up to SE or GST. Be sure to pack some granola bars and extra water in case you break down on that lengthy trip up there.
#28
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: NorCal, SF East Bay
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Car Info: 2007 WRX Limited | vf43'D
I'm sorry but I just can't make the drive up to LIC from San Jose... maybe someday when i get my AP I'll go up there to have it tuned, but for now can I have some realistic suggestions? AHQ is in redwood city right? thats a bit far, but at least somewhat realistic.
How about any others in the south bay? Milpitas? Fremont? For $300 or less? or am I just asking for trouble then?
How about any others in the south bay? Milpitas? Fremont? For $300 or less? or am I just asking for trouble then?
Getting your car serviced by a shop that people recommend over & over, that's what makes a Subaru a Subaru.
#29
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: I was up above it, now I'm down in it
Posts: 5,686
Car Info: New Government Motors SUV!
I'm sorry but I just can't make the drive up to LIC from San Jose... maybe someday when i get my AP I'll go up there to have it tuned, but for now can I have some realistic suggestions? AHQ is in redwood city right? thats a bit far, but at least somewhat realistic.
How about any others in the south bay? Milpitas? Fremont? For $300 or less? or am I just asking for trouble then?
How about any others in the south bay? Milpitas? Fremont? For $300 or less? or am I just asking for trouble then?
#30
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Posts: 22,776
Car Info: '13 BRZ Limited / '02 WRX
I'm sorry but I just can't make the drive up to LIC from San Jose... maybe someday when i get my AP I'll go up there to have it tuned, but for now can I have some realistic suggestions? AHQ is in redwood city right? thats a bit far, but at least somewhat realistic.
How about any others in the south bay? Milpitas? Fremont? For $300 or less? or am I just asking for trouble then?
How about any others in the south bay? Milpitas? Fremont? For $300 or less? or am I just asking for trouble then?
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