J A Blazer Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 My 2000 OBW needs a timing belt job. Any thoughts on who is best? Stohlmann in Tysons clearly has the largest service department, but appears to also be the most expensive. What about Stohlmann -Herndon (formerly Paul Brothers)? TIA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1075 Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Personally, I steer clear of dealers for repairs. The vast majority are too expensive and very inconsistent. I would check for a local repair shop that specializes in Subaru repairs. I don't know of any in NoVA since I'm in MD. I use York Automotive in Mt. Airy, MD. The owner has a Subaru and they are familiar with these cars. They are not the cheapest place around, but when I find someone I trust it's worth it, and they are still cheaper than a dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 for a general maintenance timing belt - don't go to Subaru unless you like spending money unnecessarily. my aunt was quoted $699 for her timing belt only in MD (same engine as yours - 2000 Legacy EJ25). i did not only the timing belt but replaced a timing pulley or two that weren't smooth and the water pump for about $300 in parts. find an honest mechanic and request to use only a Subaru timing belt. if you can't find one of those, then go to the dealer. maybe i should just drive down there and do the belt for you for half the dealers cost!? i'm not familiar with any in the DC area, but further north in MD i am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theflystyle Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 There is also a small dealer in fairfax, farrish.. they have a few dealers i belive in nova. i had a friend buy a late model impreza with no problems there a few years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strakes Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 My 2000 OBW needs a timing belt job. Any thoughts on who is best? Stohlmann in Tysons clearly has the largest service department, but appears to also be the most expensive. What about Stohlmann -Herndon (formerly Paul Brothers)? TIA. Check this out: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=27519 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 There is a great place in Clinton TN. I found this place a few months ago, guy is great and knows it all. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=83903 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theflystyle Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 blazer... i just remembered that i showed you my legacy when i posted a question about my ac giving me issues. i had the green legacy and met with you at your work off judicial. in any case, i took my car to a place called AK auto in vienna which worked on my electrical problem for days and charged me a very resonable amount. my ac is still working, and i really recommend that place. here is a link to them. http://www.akautoservice.com/ in addition, he emailed me after i received my car to remind me to keep my gas tank full to ensure the components insidethe tank stay lubricated, etc. seemed to be very knowledgeble and resonable. i am taking my car there for the timing when needed. -let us know when you do, i want to know what he quotes you as it has been a while since i was there and asked myself. (btw i found him on cartalk.com) -ali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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