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. Quote 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. Quote 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. Quote 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 Quote 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 Quote 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 Quote 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.