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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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