30,000 miles in the bay
02-08-2009, 03:55 PM
#31
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Ok yea, $300 is very low... but I'm at 34000 miles and the difference between saving 300 for it and 600 for it is at least a month [i think i have like 100 right now that i can swing that way, i was hoping to do it near the end of this month]...
if i save up for a few months, i could be closer to 3700, and that doesn't seem like a good idea...
I've always had a great experience from justin over at capital subaru, and with that coupon posted it brings it down to $485. That may just be what I have to do...
It's not that I don't want to go to LIC, but between the time and the gas, its just not realistic for me. I probably should have bought a cheaper car so I would have more for mods and upkeep, but I didn't and I have to deal with what I got.
Superglue, this thread is about 30k service in the bay area... so how come people can't help us both?
about how much does speed element charge?
if i save up for a few months, i could be closer to 3700, and that doesn't seem like a good idea...
I've always had a great experience from justin over at capital subaru, and with that coupon posted it brings it down to $485. That may just be what I have to do...
It's not that I don't want to go to LIC, but between the time and the gas, its just not realistic for me. I probably should have bought a cheaper car so I would have more for mods and upkeep, but I didn't and I have to deal with what I got.
Superglue, this thread is about 30k service in the bay area... so how come people can't help us both?
about how much does speed element charge?
02-09-2009, 03:12 AM
#32
Skaunit and Ebolamonkey,
I'll take care of both of you fellas on the 30k major service for $375 each.
This price does not include Denso Iridium spark plugs. If you want to change your plugs along with the 30k, the cost will be $525..
I'll do a special this week, I'll take 3 more people at this price (5 people total)..
pm me to confirm!
1. Ebolamonkey
2. Skaunit
3.
4.
5.
-bryan
I'll take care of both of you fellas on the 30k major service for $375 each.
This price does not include Denso Iridium spark plugs. If you want to change your plugs along with the 30k, the cost will be $525..
I'll do a special this week, I'll take 3 more people at this price (5 people total)..
pm me to confirm!
1. Ebolamonkey
2. Skaunit
3.
4.
5.
-bryan
Last edited by AutoHQ; 02-09-2009 at 03:23 AM.
02-09-2009, 09:29 AM
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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!?!
If you show up Mon-Fri ask for Ryan. Otherwise Chris (demonpossed) will help you Saturdays.
02-09-2009, 09:59 AM
#34
Skaunit and Ebolamonkey,
I'll take care of both of you fellas on the 30k major service for $375 each.
This price does not include Denso Iridium spark plugs. If you want to change your plugs along with the 30k, the cost will be $525..
I'll do a special this week, I'll take 3 more people at this price (5 people total)..
pm me to confirm!
1. Ebolamonkey
2. Skaunit
3.
4.
5.
-bryan
I'll take care of both of you fellas on the 30k major service for $375 each.
This price does not include Denso Iridium spark plugs. If you want to change your plugs along with the 30k, the cost will be $525..
I'll do a special this week, I'll take 3 more people at this price (5 people total)..
pm me to confirm!
1. Ebolamonkey
2. Skaunit
3.
4.
5.
-bryan
02-09-2009, 10:06 AM
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Skaunit and Ebolamonkey,
I'll take care of both of you fellas on the 30k major service for $375 each.
This price does not include Denso Iridium spark plugs. If you want to change your plugs along with the 30k, the cost will be $525..
I'll do a special this week, I'll take 3 more people at this price (5 people total)..
pm me to confirm!
1. Ebolamonkey
2. Skaunit
3.
4.
5.
-bryan
I'll take care of both of you fellas on the 30k major service for $375 each.
This price does not include Denso Iridium spark plugs. If you want to change your plugs along with the 30k, the cost will be $525..
I'll do a special this week, I'll take 3 more people at this price (5 people total)..
pm me to confirm!
1. Ebolamonkey
2. Skaunit
3.
4.
5.
-bryan
Or are those spark plugs $150.00 ???
You can not charge more labor to change plugs if you already have the plugs out during the clean and inspect. You can only charge the cost of the part.
Does the 30k require anything with spark plugs?
Yes it does. So by not changing them you would in fact not have a warrenty aproved service. To keep your warrnety. The work doesnt need to be done by a dealer. But a detailed work order needs to be kept on what has been done to maintain your car.
Skipping any part of the factory outline service can be cause for voiding certain parts if a failure should happen.
But bryan / AutoHQ.
Can you fill us in on this $150 for spark plugs?
If you sell a 30k service for $375
But its not a full 30k service?
For $150 more it would then be a full 30k service?
So are you just discouting labor to get people in the door?
or are you doing less work that is required for the 30k service?
Skipping any part of the factory outline service can be cause for voiding certain parts if a failure should happen.
By law the 30k service you are selling these guys includes the labor replacing the sparkplugs. Which would make those plugs very expensive.
Unless like I posted above you are short cutting the work to cut costs.
--------------------------------------------
Moral of the story people?
1# You get what you pay for
2# If a shop is willing to discount themselfs on cost they are cutting something out somewhere.
3# Do you really want to have someone discounting/taking short cuts on your car?
02-09-2009, 10:19 AM
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Plugs are NOT required on a 30k for turbo and 3.0L cars. That interval is 60k. Unless it is a 2002 which does require plugs at 30k.
Check the factory schedules here:
http://www.subaru.com/owners/schedul...sp?from=topNav
Check the factory schedules here:
http://www.subaru.com/owners/schedul...sp?from=topNav
02-09-2009, 11:07 AM
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How can you do the job correct without being around, cleaning/checking the spark plugs?
Or are those spark plugs $150.00 ???
You can not charge more labor to change plugs if you already have the plugs out during the clean and inspect. You can only charge the cost of the part.
Does the 30k require anything with spark plugs?
Yes it does. So by not changing them you would in fact not have a warrenty aproved service. To keep your warrnety. The work doesnt need to be done by a dealer. But a detailed work order needs to be kept on what has been done to maintain your car.
Skipping any part of the factory outline service can be cause for voiding certain parts if a failure should happen.
But bryan / AutoHQ.
Can you fill us in on this $150 for spark plugs?
If you sell a 30k service for $375
But its not a full 30k service?
For $150 more it would then be a full 30k service?
So are you just discouting labor to get people in the door?
or are you doing less work that is required for the 30k service?
Skipping any part of the factory outline service can be cause for voiding certain parts if a failure should happen.
By law the 30k service you are selling these guys includes the labor replacing the sparkplugs. Which would make those plugs very expensive.
Unless like I posted above you are short cutting the work to cut costs.
--------------------------------------------
Moral of the story people?
1# You get what you pay for
2# If a shop is willing to discount themselfs on cost they are cutting something out somewhere.
3# Do you really want to have someone discounting/taking short cuts on your car?
Or are those spark plugs $150.00 ???
You can not charge more labor to change plugs if you already have the plugs out during the clean and inspect. You can only charge the cost of the part.
Does the 30k require anything with spark plugs?
Yes it does. So by not changing them you would in fact not have a warrenty aproved service. To keep your warrnety. The work doesnt need to be done by a dealer. But a detailed work order needs to be kept on what has been done to maintain your car.
Skipping any part of the factory outline service can be cause for voiding certain parts if a failure should happen.
But bryan / AutoHQ.
Can you fill us in on this $150 for spark plugs?
If you sell a 30k service for $375
But its not a full 30k service?
For $150 more it would then be a full 30k service?
So are you just discouting labor to get people in the door?
or are you doing less work that is required for the 30k service?
Skipping any part of the factory outline service can be cause for voiding certain parts if a failure should happen.
By law the 30k service you are selling these guys includes the labor replacing the sparkplugs. Which would make those plugs very expensive.
Unless like I posted above you are short cutting the work to cut costs.
--------------------------------------------
Moral of the story people?
1# You get what you pay for
2# If a shop is willing to discount themselfs on cost they are cutting something out somewhere.
3# Do you really want to have someone discounting/taking short cuts on your car?
02-09-2009, 11:45 AM
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I'm pretty sure the same can be said for you buddy 
If you lived 2.5 hours from Paul, and you felt that no one else in that distance offered the same level of quality that you've experienced from Paul, where would you get work done?
If you lived 2.5 hours from Paul, and you felt that no one else in that distance offered the same level of quality that you've experienced from Paul, where would you get work done?
Last edited by VRT MBasile; 02-09-2009 at 11:48 AM.
02-09-2009, 11:56 AM
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All kidding aside, there's more to the relationship than cheap price.
My advice to car owners, is to look forward to building a long term relationship with whatever shop you choose.
Trust is paramount in the car owner/shop owner relationship and takes multiple visits (yrs) to establish.
You are to be commended for taking your business to LIC, as they are well worthy of your trust.
02-09-2009, 12:30 PM
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Your mom?
All kidding aside, there's more to the relationship than cheap price.
My advice to car owners, is to look forward to building a long term relationship with whatever shop you choose.
Trust is paramount in the car owner/shop owner relationship and takes multiple visits (yrs) to establish.
You are to be commended for taking your business to LIC, as they are well worthy of your trust.
All kidding aside, there's more to the relationship than cheap price.
My advice to car owners, is to look forward to building a long term relationship with whatever shop you choose.
Trust is paramount in the car owner/shop owner relationship and takes multiple visits (yrs) to establish.
You are to be commended for taking your business to LIC, as they are well worthy of your trust.
Last edited by VRT MBasile; 02-09-2009 at 01:00 PM.
02-09-2009, 12:55 PM
#42
How can you do the job correct without being around, cleaning/checking the spark plugs?
Or are those spark plugs $150.00 ???
You can not charge more labor to change plugs if you already have the plugs out during the clean and inspect. You can only charge the cost of the part.
Does the 30k require anything with spark plugs?
Yes it does. So by not changing them you would in fact not have a warrenty aproved service. To keep your warrnety. The work doesnt need to be done by a dealer. But a detailed work order needs to be kept on what has been done to maintain your car.
Skipping any part of the factory outline service can be cause for voiding certain parts if a failure should happen.
But bryan / AutoHQ.
Can you fill us in on this $150 for spark plugs?
If you sell a 30k service for $375
But its not a full 30k service?
For $150 more it would then be a full 30k service?
So are you just discouting labor to get people in the door?
or are you doing less work that is required for the 30k service?
Skipping any part of the factory outline service can be cause for voiding certain parts if a failure should happen.
By law the 30k service you are selling these guys includes the labor replacing the sparkplugs. Which would make those plugs very expensive.
Unless like I posted above you are short cutting the work to cut costs.
--------------------------------------------
Moral of the story people?
1# You get what you pay for
2# If a shop is willing to discount themselfs on cost they are cutting something out somewhere.
3# Do you really want to have someone discounting/taking short cuts on your car?
Or are those spark plugs $150.00 ???
You can not charge more labor to change plugs if you already have the plugs out during the clean and inspect. You can only charge the cost of the part.
Does the 30k require anything with spark plugs?
Yes it does. So by not changing them you would in fact not have a warrenty aproved service. To keep your warrnety. The work doesnt need to be done by a dealer. But a detailed work order needs to be kept on what has been done to maintain your car.
Skipping any part of the factory outline service can be cause for voiding certain parts if a failure should happen.
But bryan / AutoHQ.
Can you fill us in on this $150 for spark plugs?
If you sell a 30k service for $375
But its not a full 30k service?
For $150 more it would then be a full 30k service?
So are you just discouting labor to get people in the door?
or are you doing less work that is required for the 30k service?
Skipping any part of the factory outline service can be cause for voiding certain parts if a failure should happen.
By law the 30k service you are selling these guys includes the labor replacing the sparkplugs. Which would make those plugs very expensive.
Unless like I posted above you are short cutting the work to cut costs.
--------------------------------------------
Moral of the story people?
1# You get what you pay for
2# If a shop is willing to discount themselfs on cost they are cutting something out somewhere.
3# Do you really want to have someone discounting/taking short cuts on your car?
We are giving a full 30k major service for $375. I am cutting out some labor costs for the special.
Concerning spark plugs $35 each.
Plugs are not necessary at 30k, it is only if someone wants to have them changed.
-bryan
Last edited by AutoHQ; 02-09-2009 at 01:12 PM.
02-09-2009, 01:25 PM
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