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the Cost of Subaru Repair

Price 
Location 
Model 
Year 
Submitted by  
Description
$ 3600
Sep 2008
Reno, NV
WRIX
2004
right side door
Labor very expensive  more... close row
$ 30
Aug 2007
San Diego, CA
Legacy
2005
brakes
Minor maintenance performed on brakes  more... close row
$ 195
Dec 2008
San Francisco, CA
Legacy
1995
ABS Braking System
Defective relay in ABS on Subaru  more... close row
$ 1450
Dec 2008
San Francisco, CA
Legacy L
1995
Engine
Oil leak repaired in Subaru  more... close row
$ 1445
Feb 2008
Oakland, CA
Forester
1999
Head Gasket
Expert service and repairs  more... close row
$ 350
Jan 2009
Fort Worth, TX
Outback
2005
oil pan, drain, and attached metal
Oil pan and drain damaged after hitting something on the road  more... close row
$ 280
Jun 2007
Wilmington, Delaware
Legacy GT
2005
New wheel
Replacement of a dented wheel  more... close row

Description of service

After a somewhat minor accident I had a dented front drivers side wheel on my 2005 Subaru Legacy GT. The service included a replacement of the dented wheel, and remounting of the tire, and finally having the entire assembly balanced and mounted.


Review of Service

The service was excellent. The local dealer had a cost estimate within a few hours after taking delivery of the car and the final cost was spot on with their estimate. During the course of the service the dealer also rotated the tires for no additional charge.

There was one minor hiccup during this particular incident: I made it very clear to the dealership that I absolutely had to have the car back and functioning @ 100% by a certain date. The dealer did have to call to request permission to have the wheel shipped overnight for an additional cost of $20.00. I would have preferred that he simply do what was necessary to have the car running by the date specified, however given today's climate I suppose that the call was necessary.


Tips

The obvious tip would be to watch where you're going so that you don't end up in a situation like mine. Otherwise I think that it's important to have a relationship with your local garage. I've been taking my car to this garage since the day that it rolled off lot. The service manager and I are friendly and he knows me by name. I'd like to think that this basic relationship was helpful in getting my repair expedited over others and in the fair price and free tire rotation that I received while the car was in the shop.


$ 23
Apr 2008
Golden, CO
Subaru Legacy
1999
Tune up, brake check & oil change
Oil change, bumper fix, and brake check  more... close row
$ 200
Jun 2007
WIchita, KS
Subaru, Legacy
1993
Brakes
Special service because of delay  more... close row