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2013 Subaru Outback
Mileage
120,998
Service Date
7/18/2024
Services Performed
Pulled the engine and removed the timing cover, both side cam carriers and lower and upper oil pans. Replaced all necessary o rings, and cleaned all of the parts taken off. Re-sealed them with RTV. Set timing per specification and rotated engine by hand to ensure timing was correct. Re-installed engine and bled coolant and filled with new oil and filter. Test drove. Heat and a/c both work great. No leaks visible after a long run time in shop and after test drive. Verified fluid levels after test drive. During removal found OSV on passenger side had cracked/damaged connector, when removing connector, plug broke off. Replaced OSV with new.
Replace PS headlight, both lower fog lights. LED strip in rear is out and needs complete replacement. All 4 marker lights are out – no bulbs for these. Rear tail light out – incorrect bulb for replacement.
Cathy H. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/19/2024
2011 Subaru Outback
Mileage
125,119
Service Date
7/10/2024
Services Performed
Performed inspection, found right rear wheel bearing is near failure. Drivers side is VERY loud as well. Brakes are very rusty, underside is rusty, brakes are OK at this time but rotor condition is poor. No oil leaks visible. Serpentine belt is starting to show pulley marks on smooth side, recommend replacement soon. Recommend both rear wheel bearings, may require additional time due to rust.
Completed replacement of both rear wheel bearings. Rust made removal take longer than normal, but was able to get both sides apart. PS bearing came off in 2 pieces, inner race was cracked. Made sure to torque hardware to spec. Test drove afterwards, no more noise and the wheel is no longer about to fall off.
Laura H. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/10/2024
2019 Subaru Crosstrek
Mileage
63,375
Service Date
5/16/2024
Services Performed
P000A A camshaft position slow response P0011 A camshaft position system performance
Drained the engine oil and changed the oil filter. Filled with 1qt atf and the rest engine oil. Let the engine idle for about 25 minutes and then test drove to move the fluids quicker and get it hotter. Drained again and filled with engine oil. No faults as of now. If the fault comes back for the slow response camshaft bank 1 (P000A) and (P0011). Cam phaser and OCV need replacement.
Meg M. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/16/2024
2018 Subaru Forester
Mileage
33,109
Service Date
9/15/2023
Services Performed
Vehicle started no problem for about 10 starts in a row, completed a battery test and it said "good battery, recharge" meaning the battery could be revived if it was slowly charged long enough. We have seen many issues with this era oem battery – recommend replacement due to age. Put a new battery in and reset the clock, reset the windows and fired it up. Car started just fine and has no issues. Before the battery I put the car in the air and did an underside inspection, no issues were found. Checked engine oil and its right at the full mark. Other fluids and filters are just fine. Pulled codes on the car and they were just voltage codes from the battery being weak, cleared the codes. Set the tire pressure to 35PSI all around and cleared the tpms light. Test drove the vehicle and it drove great. No issues as of now, would recommend trying to drive the vehicle more often to avoid similar issues in the future. Oil service is due in about 1000mi
Joan H. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/16/2023
2008 Subaru Impreza
Mileage
170,739
Service Date
6/14/2023
Services Performed
Vehicle had audible misfire and flashing check engine light on arrival, customer stated they had no idea when plugs where last replaced so we replaced spark plugs and ignition wires due to age. Found 2 spark plugs covered in burnt oil – spark plug tube seals are leaking on both banks. Replaced spark plugs and wires and started engine, misfires are no longer present Battery terminals where corroded – cleaned and sprayed protective spray on terminals. Engine air filter is VERY dirty, recommend replacement soon. Noticed on alternator 1 wire is broken at connector – alternator output 14.2v at idle. Recommend wire repair ASAP, wire is broken at connector so new pin will be required for repair. Checked engine oil level, coolant and tire pressures and set all to correct levels before test drive. Engine oil was about 1qt low o/a – topped up with synthetic 5w30 to full mark. Monitored misfire data while driving, car drove smooth and accelerated easily to hwy speed.
Abigail A. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/14/2023
2009 Subaru Impreza
Mileage
130,508
Service Date
5/6/2023
Services Performed
Scanned faults and found 1 stored in abs/vsc – steering angle sensor. 7 Faults in TPMS (low pressure and no communication). All faults listed as "history". Cleared faults and test drove, no lights came on and got over 35mph 2x. Found PS front shocks is blown and leaking oil, DS lower ball joint is VERY loose – recommend replacement ASAP. During test drive noticed very loud wheel bearing – sounds like LF but need to verify with stethescope. Scoped all 4 wheel bearing with car running in air – DS front and passenger rear are both very loud, PS rear is noisy but not as bad as other 2. Recommend all 4 be replaced sooner than later.
Replaced both lower ball joints with new, replaced castle nuts, torqued to spec and installed new cotter pins.
Replaced front shocks and upper mounts. Installed in vehicle and torqued all fasteners to factory specifications.
Removed wheel hubs from vehicle and replaced both front wheel bearings with new hub/bearing assemblies. Replaced all 4 bolts on DS due to rust.
Performed front end alignment. Set camber and toe within factory specifications. Caster had slight split but not too far to be concerned about. PS front toe had over 2* of toe in. Rear toe is slightly out but rear wheel bearings are needed. Recommend wheel bearings and fresh alignment check after install.
Marcus F. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/13/2023
2019 Subaru Outback
Mileage
43,982
Service Date
3/21/2023
Services Performed
VEHICLE INSPECTION – Customer stopped and got out of vehicle, got back in and noticed a grinding sound while driving. Inspect and advise on repairs if needed.
Scott C. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/21/2023
2009 Subaru Legacy
Mileage
125,327
Service Date
11/30/2022
Services Performed
Removed bumper skin to remove both headlamps. Several push pins were missing as someone has removed skin before. Found some extras and replaced the missing ones. (5) of them. Noticed head gaskets are weeping on both sides while i was underneath. Installed new lamps on both sides and tested functions and they worked. Put old lamps in box and put them in the trunk. Headlight adjustment knobs do not work right out of the box. Contacted company and they will send replacements soon.
Dorrie M. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/30/2022
2018 Subaru Impreza
Mileage
15,780
Service Date
10/18/2022
Services Performed
Oil and filter change. Reset oil, filter, and tire inspection notices. (set @ 32 psi) Fluids are good, no visible leaks. sap and bugs on front bumper and hood on arrival. and 1 small white scuff mark on driver's fender
Wayne T. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/18/2022
2011 Subaru Outback
Mileage
154,224
Service Date
9/28/2022
Services Performed
Pressure tested cooling system. Radiator was full on arrival. Held 17psi for long time with No leaks found underneath, or evidence of any head weep. Temp gauge can climb past normal with a/c on during sustained climbs is possible, even without visible leak. Block test is next test avail.
Customer noted on drop off that 3 studs have broken on 3 different wheels. He would like to replace ALL studs on each wheel with new studs. RR done (5) LR getting new wheel bearing due to noise Need 10 studs and some new lug nuts to complete the fronts.
Replaced rear section and muffler. Flange on rear cat section is VERY rusted but was able to secure using replacement used hardware. Hangers are all in good shape. Installed new gasket at front of rear section and at muffler junction.
LR bearing done. Very rusty/hard fight. Needs new mounting bolts @ next visit. Test drove and its quiet. Replaced all 4 bolts with new oem hardware 9/28 – BP
Sean W. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/28/2022

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