Independent Subaru technicians?

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IN8

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Hi I have an SH Forester diesel with a full Subaru dealer service history. I am wanting to keep it this way or similar and wondered does anyone know of an independent Subaru mechanic in the North West (Sligo)? :thumbsup:
 
There used to be one in ballymote bit he's closed down the nearest now would be jj burkes I think he's in ballinrobe
 
Hi Lads - cheers :thumbsup: I have dealt with all these chaps over the years with Subaru foresters I had in the past - the lad in Ballymote is gone for sure, the folk in Donegal are dealers - and I am wanting to avoid dealer tax so to speak Longford might be an independent now but probably attached to Finnegan's so still dealer tax - any other thoughts? Up North - I know there is a dealer in Enniskillen but it is someone well versed in Subarus whom I can pay direct without 'dealer' tax I am ideally after ...
 
Don't know anyone near sligo.
Is it just service work or something bigger your after.
 
Service Blackstar but someone who knows Subarus and can give me a receipt to keep a service record as such
 
So basically you want to have your cake and eat it!

You might find it difficult to find
 
sorry when I mean 'dealer tax' I mean paying a chap to do the work he is qualified to do (fairly and completely) then paying his employer a profit - I would rather pay a good chap who knows Subaru's a good price rather than third parties - sorry for the confusion
 
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just sounds like your a bit cheap tbh,how much will ya save on the work you need done by not goin to a main dealer or whatever tax paying employer that your on about:ponder:
 
Dude I don't mind paying - I would rather find a good independent first - I had a second car whilst I had a forester XT (I had an S Turbo prior - all serviced by Finnegans Ballymahon and Brownes Donegal - no complaints - work was spot on) - the second car at the time was a Peugeot 406 coupe HDi - I went to a dealer here with a FAP issue - I was quoted €1450 for a replacement FAP plus VAT with a trade in of the FAP being replaced - then service costs along side - all plus VAT. I called with the car to a independent Peugeot chap near Lisbellaw outside Enniskillen - he took the FAP off handed me a power washer and had me wash it out whilst he serviced the engine including timing belt - total charge - £270 sterling which was around €400 at the time - I learned very quickly then the difference and just thought I might ask on here first - if not a good independent I will be going to a dealership
 
IN8 said:
Dude I don't mind paying - I would rather find a good independent first - I had a second car whilst I had a forester XT (I had an S Turbo prior - all serviced by Finnegans Ballymahon and Brownes Donegal - no complaints - work was spot on) - the second car at the time was a Peugeot 406 coupe HDi - I went to a dealer here with a FAP issue - I was quoted €1450 for a replacement FAP plus VAT with a trade in of the FAP being replaced - then service costs along side - all plus VAT. I called with the car to a independent Peugeot chap near Lisbellaw outside Enniskillen - he took the FAP off handed me a power washer and had me wash it out whilst he serviced the engine including timing belt - total charge - £270 sterling which was around €400 at the time - I learned very quickly then the difference and just thought I might ask on here first - if not a good independent I will be going to a dealership
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I can see why. The FAP fluid is extremely toxic and carcinogenic. Of course he'd hand you the washer rather than he risk his health.
 
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