Toyota or Subaru Dealer for Service

[Veloist]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Do Subaru dealers not work on used cars they sell?

Since there are so many Subaru dealers and they're all independently owned, some may be different when it comes to their used car's postsale service. Generally buying a used car (esp. non-CPO) from the dealership is much like buying a car off the street from a private party but there's exceptions such as CARMAX which have their own service departments.

At my store we only service Subarus. We are a dealership group with multiple brands so used cars that need pre-sale inspections would be brought to the service department of the respective automaker, and if it's a brand we don't own we actually just take it to an independent mechanic lol.

For postsale service we wouldn't do it if it is a brand we don't own. Example we don't own a Honda store so the used Honda owners have to take it to a Honda dealer or independent shop for their routine service.

I'm curious now if anyone has successfully got their FR-S/86 serviced at a Subaru dealer during Service Department Business Hours.

[StE92ve]

Originally Posted by Veloist

I don't know of any Subaru dealers allowing an 86 to be serviced through them. Repair orders need to be sent to Subaru of America, techs need to record the VIN the worked on and vice versa, during business hours.

If a Subaru Service Department is taking in 86's for service, then they're doing it under the table.

I can understand if it's warranty work but refusing regular maintenance?

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Veloist

Since there are so many Subaru dealers and they're all independently owned, some may be different when it comes to their used car's postsale service. .

OK, honestly never really paid attention to it, since I don't normally have my cars serviced at a dealer, as mentioned. I guess it makes sense assuming you are busy enough.

Georgia, as a whole only has a dozen Subaru dealers and half of them are in the Atlanta metro area. I'm guessing some of those more remote ones probably are co-located with other brands and share shop space.

Still, I'd have a hard time running a business where I turned down work!

[Veloist]

Originally Posted by StE92ve

I can understand if it's warranty work but refusing regular maintenance?

Call your local Subarus dealers and check. Like I said, they are all different. I'd be surprised if they allow it.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Veloist

I don't know of any Subaru dealers allowing an 86 to be serviced through them. Repair orders need to be sent to Subaru of America, techs need to record the VIN the worked on and vice versa, during business hours.

If a Subaru Service Department is taking in 86's for service, then they're doing it under the table.

They will work on any car here. It is only warranty work they won't do for others.

[Bowflex]

Originally Posted by Veloist

Call your local Subarus dealers and check. Like I said, they are all different. I'd be surprised if they allow it.

I own a FR-S and got my 60k mile service done at the Subaru dealership. I know they don’t handle warranty work tho.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Veloist

Since there are so many Subaru dealers and they're all independently owned, some may be different when it comes to their used car's postsale service. Generally buying a used car (esp. non-CPO) from the dealership is much like buying a car off the street from a private party but there's exceptions such as CARMAX which have their own service departments.

At my store we only service Subarus. We are a dealership group with multiple brands so used cars that need pre-sale inspections would be brought to the service department of the respective automaker, and if it's a brand we don't own we actually just take it to an independent mechanic lol.

For postsale service we wouldn't do it if it is a brand we don't own. Example we don't own a Honda store so the used Honda owners have to take it to a Honda dealer or independent shop for their routine service.

I'm curious now if anyone has successfully got their FR-S/86 serviced at a Subaru dealer during Service Department Business Hours.

Damnit I missed a whole page!

My Subaru dealership would work on my car. Like I said above just not for warranty.

[FR-S2GT86]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Do Subaru dealers not work on used cars they sell?

I bought my FR-S from a Subaru dealer. But I have yet to require anybody work on it for me.

[alphasaur]

Originally Posted by Veloist

Since there are so many Subaru dealers and they're all independently owned, some may be different when it comes to their used car's postsale service. Generally buying a used car (esp. non-CPO) from the dealership is much like buying a car off the street from a private party but there's exceptions such as CARMAX which have their own service departments.

At my store we only service Subarus. We are a dealership group with multiple brands so used cars that need pre-sale inspections would be brought to the service department of the respective automaker, and if it's a brand we don't own we actually just take it to an independent mechanic lol.

For postsale service we wouldn't do it if it is a brand we don't own. Example we don't own a Honda store so the used Honda owners have to take it to a Honda dealer or independent shop for their routine service.

I'm curious now if anyone has successfully got their FR-S/86 serviced at a Subaru dealer during Service Department Business Hours.

I know my local subaru dealer had no issue doing oil changes when I inquired with them.

[Westen86]

Originally Posted by Veloist

Since there are so many Subaru dealers and they're all independently owned, some may be different when it comes to their used car's postsale service. Generally buying a used car (esp. non-CPO) from the dealership is much like buying a car off the street from a private party but there's exceptions such as CARMAX which have their own service departments.

At my store we only service Subarus. We are a dealership group with multiple brands so used cars that need pre-sale inspections would be brought to the service department of the respective automaker, and if it's a brand we don't own we actually just take it to an independent mechanic lol.

For postsale service we wouldn't do it if it is a brand we don't own. Example we don't own a Honda store so the used Honda owners have to take it to a Honda dealer or independent shop for their routine service.

I'm curious now if anyone has successfully got their FR-S/86 serviced at a Subaru dealer during Service Department Business Hours.

Seriously? Im quoting aftermarket parts for all kinds of cars where I am. Hell, Im quoting and billing aftermarket parts for the make we service. That must only work if you have the market cornered. Meaning youre the only option for Subaru dealer work.

[soundman98]

i've never heard of a dealer that refused to take money from anyone. warranty work is brand-specific, but maintenance items, never..

[Th3rdSun]

Originally Posted by Veloist

I don't know of any Subaru dealers allowing an 86 to be serviced through them. Repair orders need to be sent to Subaru of America, techs need to record the VIN the worked on and vice versa, during business hours.

If a Subaru Service Department is taking in 86's for service, then they're doing it under the table.

This! I actually called the Subaru dealer in my area to ask about servicing my FR-S(can't remember what I wanted them to do),but they refused to services it.

[8inchAzN]

Originally Posted by HaXx

people say that the oem toyota motor oil filters are trash compared to the black genuine subaru ones,
also, a lot of people blames the toyota dealerships for blowing up the motors with the vavle recall bc the yota techs werent familiar working on boxers

Last I checked, the Subaru dealerships near me charge like $120+ for an oil change and 5 quarts Subaru of oil from the dealership costs like $70. Toyota 0-20 is much cheaper and is better and costs like $70 for an change.

[HaXx]

Originally Posted by 8inchAzN

Last I checked, the Subaru dealerships near me charge like $120+ for an oil change and 5 quarts Subaru of oil from the dealership costs like $70. Toyota 0-20 is much cheaper and is better and costs like $70 for an change.

diy

oil costs $19+$7 right now, and the filter+crush washers are always $10.
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