do any 3rd party garages exist????

[Yan97Impreza]

I bought a 97 Impreza Sport earlier this year and its been f'in great. As I am no petrol head I am looking for a garage that will do the odd bit as it needs it (currently needs an oil pump I've been told) but I cannot find anywhere other than Authorised Subaru garages on the web?! do any 3rd party garages exist that will look at a Subaru? or should I be taking it to the Authorised garages?

Cheers

[phil]

Give us a clue where your based and I'm sure we can find you a garage that will assist

[Yan97Impreza]

<< Give us a clue where your based and I'm sure we can find you a garage that will assist >>

Doh! Sorry should've said. I'm in Bromley. I've been quoted £280+VAT from Waldonway (Subaru Authorised) in Kent to replace the oil pump. Is it a difficult job do you know?

Cheers, I'd appreciate any help.

[phil]

I'm not up on garages in Kent but I'll move this into the Kent Scoobies Forum and I am sure they can help.

If your still struggling contact Xtreme Scoobies here in Essex they are a good bunch

[mark_sheepwash]

No 3rd party garages as far as I know in Kent, You have barretts of canterbury who are authorised dealer and if you're an SIDC member get 10% off as well. Peeps on here have recommended Xtreme in the past and not that far to go from Bromley

Cheers

[Yan97Impreza]

<< I'm not up on garages in Kent but I'll move this into the Kent Scoobies Forum and I am sure they can help.

If your still struggling contact Xtreme Scoobies here in Essex they are a good bunch >>

It doesn't have to be Kent, South London will be fine. Any Garages you know of there? Up until a few months ago there was a Subaru Main Dealer 10min away (Spring Park Motors) but its now a Renault dealer I would've used these just for convenience.

Cheers

[phil]

Give Knowlsey a call at Xtremes then Details here

[granby]

<< It doesn't have to be Kent, South London will be fine. Any Garages you know of there? Up until a few months ago there was a Subaru Main Dealer 10min away (Spring Park Motors) but its now a Renault dealer I would've used these just for convenience.

Cheers >>

Have to agree with Phil, i'm in Eltham but if i want any work done i'll go to Xtreme, a bit of a trek but well worth it

[Brad 2]

Hello mate,

If you get stuck, there is a garage in dover called SVA imports. Ca't remember the tell. no, but web adress is as follows: WWW.svaimpotrs.com

They do all kinds of repairs.

Brad.

[Tiny]

<< Give Knowlsey a call at Xtremes then Details here >>

Yep Xtreme in ESSEX get my vote as well

[kip]

iam with tiny on that one m8

[Xtreme Scoobies]

Thanks for the pointers guys & gals.

To fit an oil pump takes 1.5 hours charges vary from £45 - £60 per hour plus vatremoving the cambelt, oil pump is £139.29 plus vat from dealer or modified pump is £159.99 plus vat, need to top up the oil.

Ball park figures are £206.79 plus vat to £227.49 plus vat (242.98 to 267.30 inclusive)

Though your oil pump is the heart of the car so if this goes..........