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SSSJDanny · 06-21-2012, 12:16 AM

Sorry I don't know too much about cars. I was wondering if I were to buy the Subaru BRZ if I had to take it to a mechanic, could I take it to Toyota our do I have to take it to Subaru?

DaJo · 06-21-2012, 12:26 AM

Your warranty would only be covered by Subaru. You can bring it to a Toyota shop, but they would probably look at you funny.

SSSJDanny · 06-21-2012, 04:10 AM

Hahaha Thanks, It's just because I'm assuming Subaru would be expensive maintenance If I were to take it to their dealership, rather than Scions.

Pscylo · 06-21-2012, 04:12 AM

Rebadge it to toyota and look at them even funnier when they look at you funny.

russv · 06-21-2012, 10:32 AM

I asked some Scion people about this at the First 86 meet in Long Beach and they said warranty issues would nt be covered.

eriktherod · 06-24-2012, 02:44 PM

Ah... company politics!

fatoni · 06-24-2012, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by eriktherod

Ah... company politics!

how is this company politics? they are two companies. i dont see why it seems irrational that a dealer that wouldnt get compensation would be willing to do the work

seannyice81 · 06-24-2012, 08:21 PM

I don't see how Subaru would really charge you any more than Toyota would and vise-versa. It probably varies more by actual dealership than by brand. Some dealers of the same brand car charge more than others.

My only qualm would be taking it some place where A)decent people work on it, B)they don't have ham-fists, and C)they know what they're doing.

Jonny Rochester · 06-26-2012, 03:52 AM

For Australia: You can take your new vehicle to anyone at all to get it serviced. You can take your Toyota to a Ford dealer if you wish, or any compitant mechanic/workshop that can do the service and stamp your book.

If you have a problem with your new Toyota, you need to take it to the Toyota dealer to have them fix it, if its in warantee period. If you have a problem with your new Subaru, you can't go to Toyota for a warantee claim.

But any workshop can do the service, or retail repair.

Dave-ROR · 06-26-2012, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SSSJDanny

Hahaha Thanks, It's just because I'm assuming Subaru would be expensive maintenance If I were to take it to their dealership, rather than Scions.

The first two years maint are covered by Subaru so I wouldn't worry about it for awhile.

Also, I'm not sure a Toyota dealership is going to be any cheaper than a Subaru dealership.

For non warranty stuff (and maint after the first two years) you can take it to whoever you want.

Dave-ROR · 06-26-2012, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by eriktherod

Ah... company politics!

They are two seperate companies.. it's not politics.

Bonburner · 06-26-2012, 01:11 PM

I'd prefer taking the FRS / BRZ to a subaru service shop - its a boxer engine .. at least subaru guys will have a +1 on the toyota guys in that factor ..
Other than that there should be no difference, especially since its a new platform both companies on a roughly even ground lol

xcelir8brz · 06-26-2012, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

The first two years maint are covered by Subaru so I wouldn't worry about it for awhile.

Where did you get this information from?

Dave-ROR · 06-26-2012, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by xcelir8brz

Where did you get this information from?

Dealership/new vehicle paperwork. They included the "basic" service plan at a price of $0.00 which covers the first 2 years/24,000 miles. My dealership actually covers scheduled maintenance after that for free as well.

I can get the actual name of the contract when I get home, I don't believe I left that stuff in the car.

Opie · 06-26-2012, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by xcelir8brz

Where did you get this information from?

It's a regional incentive. Subaru buyers in the Orlando Region get a Subaru Added Security 2 year Maintenance Plan for free. Covers all the routine maintenance up to the 22,500 mile service. It doesn't apply to all regions in the U.S., check with your local dealer.

Dave-ROR · 06-26-2012, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Opie

It's a regional incentive. Subaru buyers in the Orlando Region get a Subaru Added Security 2 year Maintenance Plan for free. Covers all the routine maintenance up to the 22,500 mile service. It doesn't apply to all regions in the U.S., check with your local dealer.

Good info to know

Jonny Rochester · 06-27-2012, 06:39 AM

All the electrics and technology in the car are Toyota (Denso). So for recoding lost keys, engine trouble codes, ABS etc a Toyota technician maybe more familiar.

If the engine starts leaking oil at the cam box, then Subaru technicians maybe familiar with this (Impreza / Forester ...)

Sportsguy83 · 06-27-2012, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Opie

It's a regional incentive. Subaru buyers in the Orlando Region get a Subaru Added Security 2 year Maintenance Plan for free. Covers all the routine maintenance up to the 22,500 mile service. It doesn't apply to all regions in the U.S., check with your local dealer.

I can confirm I got it free down in Miami too, was surprised, the salesman never even mentioned it. Actually when I got the letter, I scrambled through my papers to double check I was not ripped off and bought it unknowingly.

TheRipler · 06-27-2012, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonny Rochester

All the electrics and technology in the car are Toyota (Denso). So for recoding lost keys, engine trouble codes, ABS etc a Toyota technician maybe more familiar.

If the engine starts leaking oil at the cam box, then Subaru technicians maybe familiar with this (Impreza / Forester ...)

While Denso is part of the Toyota Group, Subaru has been using Denso components. The Subaru ECUs are all Denso, AFAIK. They're more of a Bosch (everywhere) than an AC Delco (GM).

Dadhawk · 06-28-2012, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonny Rochester

For Australia: You can take your new vehicle to anyone at all to get it serviced. You can take your Toyota to a Ford dealer if you wish, or any compitant mechanic/workshop that can do the service and stamp your book.

If you have a problem with your new Toyota, you need to take it to the Toyota dealer to have them fix it, if its in warantee period. If you have a problem with your new Subaru, you can't go to Toyota for a warantee claim.

But any workshop can do the service, or retail repair.

It's pretty much the same in the US as well. Take it to the dealer for warranty work, but you can take it anywhere for maintenance or after warranty repairs.

Most dealers will work on any car, they aren't going to turn down your money, and they do work on used cars in their own lot after all.

I usually go to an independent shop for most work that I don't do myself though.

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seannyice81 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Asphalt FR-S Location: Mid-Atlantic, USA Posts: 74 Thanks: 8 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I don't see how Subaru would really charge you any more than Toyota would and vise-versa. It probably varies more by actual dealership than by brand. Some dealers of the same brand car charge more than others. My only qualm would be taking it some place where A)decent people work on it, B)they don't have ham-fists, and C)they know what they're doing.

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Jonny Rochester Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 1983 Corolla Levin Location: Hobart TAS Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	For Australia: You can take your new vehicle to anyone at all to get it serviced. You can take your Toyota to a Ford dealer if you wish, or any compitant mechanic/workshop that can do the service and stamp your book. If you have a problem with your new Toyota, you need to take it to the Toyota dealer to have them fix it, if its in warantee period. If you have a problem with your new Subaru, you can't go to Toyota for a warantee claim. But any workshop can do the service, or retail repair.

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Jonny Rochester Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 1983 Corolla Levin Location: Hobart TAS Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	All the electrics and technology in the car are Toyota (Denso). So for recoding lost keys, engine trouble codes, ABS etc a Toyota technician maybe more familiar. If the engine starts leaking oil at the cam box, then Subaru technicians maybe familiar with this (Impreza / Forester ...)

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