Best place for Subaru service in Montgomery County, MD? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

covance · 06-11-2015, 05:14 PM

I have used the search function and read a few threads on this topic but those threads haven't garnered that many responses and there haven't been replies in a while.

From a lot of Googling/Yelp searches it seems like the Fitzgerland Subaru and Toyota service departments in Montgomery County give pretty bad service.

Can anyone recommend a good service shop in Montgomery County?

Also, am I correct in my understanding that I do NOT need to get my BRZ serviced at a dealer in order to maintain warranty?

Thanks so much for any info!

covance · 06-11-2015, 05:57 PM

Any opinions on Andrewtech for service?

White64Goat · 06-11-2015, 07:28 PM

I hear they are very Subaru oriented for repairs. Have not used them. They are a sponsor for CDC (Capital Driving Club) and believe that some members have used them for service.

coredump4 · 06-11-2015, 07:36 PM

I'm glad your searches gave you the correct impression of Fitzgerald... I was going to warn you off of them anyway. Avoid, avoid, avoid.

jawn · 06-14-2015, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by covance

Any opinions on Andrewtech for service?

My buddy has bought parts for his STI from them, and I've been inside their shop a couple of times. They're definitely Subaru people. I can't speak to their work, but just judging by the employee cars, they're definitely fans.

8ighty6 · 06-20-2015, 04:13 PM

I would also like to confirm that we don't need to get the car serviced at a dealer to maintain the warranty?

Agent 86 · 06-21-2015, 04:04 PM

I haven't had a need to get my BRZ serviced, but I wouldn't take my car to Fitz to get air in the tires. This, despite the fact that we bought our Outback from them. For me, first impressions is important and the lot where they stage you car is a train wreck by itself.

I have visited Andrewtech and wouldn't have a problem taking my car there.

covance · 06-24-2015, 02:50 PM

Ended up going to Andrewtech. Definitely had to wait a while but the employees are all Subaru fans and the reason I currently trust them is they seem to do a lot of work for people who wouldn't trust their cars to anyone - was told they do one turbo install a day. Paid ~$70 for 6,000 mile service on my 2015 BRZ. Will probably do next service here as well over trusting a dealer if they continue to offer good comparable deals like the one I was able to take advantage of

Mr_Hann · 08-10-2015, 02:10 AM

Andrewtech rocks.

I have (selling) a 2007 Impreza 2.5i with 167k. Good people. Been taking it to Andrewtech since my warranty expired. They do exactly what you want (without trying to sell you unnecessary crap), in a decent time, for a decent price.

Revzyuu · 08-18-2015, 08:30 AM

Having Andrewtech install my AOS here next week, heard nothing but good things about them from several people.

AsianStyle · 08-18-2015, 03:08 PM

We really should have a sticky thread stating service places worth going in the DMV. Especially dealerships where we might need to take the cars for warranty work. I know some good places to take our cars for regular service, but for warranty work. I have yet to find a dealership that has left a good impression on me.

Mr_Hann · 08-18-2015, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AsianStyle

We really should have a sticky thread stating service places worth going in the DMV. Especially dealerships where we might need to take the cars for warranty work. I know some good places to take our cars for regular service, but for warranty work. I have yet to find a dealership that has left a good impression on me.

Wait a second...dealerships leave good impressions?

AsianStyle · 08-19-2015, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr_Hann

Wait a second...dealerships leave good impressions?

Haha, well if you need warranty work done you are pretty much SOL.

yohan04 · 08-19-2015, 11:58 AM

MoCo - Andrewtech

Baltimore/Frederick - IAG

VA - MachV

Support your local shops!

06-11-2015, 05:14 PM	#1
covance Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Drives: 2015 BRZ series.blue Location: VA Posts: 182 Thanks: 216 Thanked 59 Times in 40 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Best place for Subaru service in Montgomery County, MD? I have used the search function and read a few threads on this topic but those threads haven't garnered that many responses and there haven't been replies in a while. From a lot of Googling/Yelp searches it seems like the Fitzgerland Subaru and Toyota service departments in Montgomery County give pretty bad service. Can anyone recommend a good service shop in Montgomery County? Also, am I correct in my understanding that I do NOT need to get my BRZ serviced at a dealer in order to maintain warranty? Thanks so much for any info!

06-21-2015, 04:04 PM	#7
Agent 86 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Drives: 2017 Cayman S Location: Maryland Posts: 341 Thanks: 41 Thanked 128 Times in 73 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I haven't had a need to get my BRZ serviced, but I wouldn't take my car to Fitz to get air in the tires. This, despite the fact that we bought our Outback from them. For me, first impressions is important and the lot where they stage you car is a train wreck by itself. I have visited Andrewtech and wouldn't have a problem taking my car there. __________________ … and loving it! Maxwell Smart . Gone but not forgotten 2014 BRZ Limited - 2013 VW Golf R - 2010 Forester XT - 2006 Mazda 3 GT

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06-11-2015, 05:57 PM	#2
covance Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Drives: 2015 BRZ series.blue Location: VA Posts: 182 Thanks: 216 Thanked 59 Times in 40 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Any opinions on Andrewtech for service?

06-11-2015, 07:28 PM	#3
White64Goat Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 13 BRZ CBS LTD MT, 02 WRX Location: Fred. Co. Md. Posts: 2,351 Thanks: 65 Thanked 1,113 Times in 628 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I hear they are very Subaru oriented for repairs. Have not used them. They are a sponsor for CDC (Capital Driving Club) and believe that some members have used them for service.

06-11-2015, 07:36 PM	#4
coredump4 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited MT, 2006 Spec.B Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 67 Thanks: 7 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm glad your searches gave you the correct impression of Fitzgerald... I was going to warn you off of them anyway. Avoid, avoid, avoid.

06-20-2015, 04:13 PM	#6
8ighty6 Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: DMV Posts: 68 Thanks: 28 Thanked 34 Times in 21 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would also like to confirm that we don't need to get the car serviced at a dealer to maintain the warranty?

06-24-2015, 02:50 PM	#8
covance Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Drives: 2015 BRZ series.blue Location: VA Posts: 182 Thanks: 216 Thanked 59 Times in 40 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ended up going to Andrewtech. Definitely had to wait a while but the employees are all Subaru fans and the reason I currently trust them is they seem to do a lot of work for people who wouldn't trust their cars to anyone - was told they do one turbo install a day. Paid ~$70 for 6,000 mile service on my 2015 BRZ. Will probably do next service here as well over trusting a dealer if they continue to offer good comparable deals like the one I was able to take advantage of

08-10-2015, 02:10 AM	#9
Mr_Hann Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: 2015 Steel FR-S Location: DMV Posts: 61 Thanks: 42 Thanked 34 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Andrewtech rocks. I have (selling) a 2007 Impreza 2.5i with 167k. Good people. Been taking it to Andrewtech since my warranty expired. They do exactly what you want (without trying to sell you unnecessary crap), in a decent time, for a decent price.

08-18-2015, 08:30 AM	#10
Revzyuu Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: GBP '15 STI Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 35 Thanks: 17 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Having Andrewtech install my AOS here next week, heard nothing but good things about them from several people.

08-18-2015, 03:08 PM	#11
AsianStyle Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S MT Location: USA Posts: 234 Thanks: 72 Thanked 99 Times in 61 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	We really should have a sticky thread stating service places worth going in the DMV. Especially dealerships where we might need to take the cars for warranty work. I know some good places to take our cars for regular service, but for warranty work. I have yet to find a dealership that has left a good impression on me.

08-19-2015, 11:58 AM	#14
yohan04 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Your sister Location: Maryland Posts: 160 Thanks: 49 Thanked 116 Times in 57 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	MoCo - Andrewtech Baltimore/Frederick - IAG VA - MachV Support your local shops!

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