subiedoobiedoo Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Brian Page, my faithful, steadfast & reliable mechanic of ten years(& 3 subies) is apparently on vacation/sabbatical from his Burien location until after New Years. Unfortunately, I'm going to need a brake job (F&R/turn rotors) on my '92 Legacy wagon sooner rather than later. Will take the car to Carter's if I have too, but was wondering if someone could recommend a four-star, Seattle-area, indy shop or mechanic instead. I live on Capitol Hill and work downtown, so closer is better, logistically. Thanks! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Mark, you won't do better than Smart Service, just up I5 for you in Shoreline. http://www.smart-service.com/and 206-417-0880. Brian Page, my faithful, steadfast & reliable mechanic of ten years(& 3 subies) is apparently on vacation/sabbatical from his Burien location until after New Years. Unfortunately, I'm going to need a brake job (F&R/turn rotors) on my '92 Legacy wagon sooner rather than later. Will take the car to Carter's if I have too, but was wondering if someone could recommend a four-star, Seattle-area, indy shop or mechanic instead. I live on Capitol Hill and work downtown, so closer is better, logistically. Thanks! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charm Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 I've been really happy with Smart Service since I took the board's recommendations and went their myself. I've never been treated as well as I have there by any other mechanic...ever. Last repair was a cooling system issue. Dealer wanted about $700- Smart Service quoted $450- Did the job for $250-. Speaking of which, I need to call them and see what they'll charge me to replace my steering rack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparklemotion Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 I've had good luck with Scanwest in Greenwood (they just do Saabs and Subes). I would not go to Carter for anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
color-blind Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 I would suggest Pacific Rim over on Stone way, they even have loaner cars. Here is a link www.pacrimauto.com Basically Smart Service and Pacific Rim are the two best Subaru shops in Seattle. You won't go wrong with either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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