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Old 11-30-2007, 08:53 AM
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Thumbs down Contemporary Chrysler in Milford, NH

Very poor service. Obviously clueless about SVXi.

I brought it in for their advertised "$29.99 inspection!" They proceeded to fail it for "wiper blades streak slightly" and "some play in drivers side front tie-rod". Then it was followed up by "we obviously don't do that here" but I could get it done within 10 days and have them re-inspect it! Oh boy!

This is just as much a rant as a review I suppose. It did legit fail for a "slight rip in outer CV boot", I'll try and patch it with silicone . I already replaced one, I don't have the money to do the other in the 10day limit. Gotta go back to my $50 per inspection guy I guess. At least he always passed it because he knew me and knew I would do the service if he told me it needed something soon.
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Old 12-01-2007, 06:36 PM
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Duh, they're clueless cuz #1 it's not a Chrysler, and #2 it's one of the most oddball Subarus out there lol take it to a Subaru dealer...


(I'm glad in Oregon we don't have inspections like that... Failing for torn CV boots? sheesh... dumb....)
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Old 12-02-2007, 04:24 AM
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Here in San Antonio I dont even get out of the car . Headlights, turn signals, brake lights, horn, done. Oh, I did have to get out once, so the lady could put the sticker on my windshield.
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Old 12-05-2007, 12:13 PM
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I miss htose texan times. $12.95 for full service inspection + green slip. Now in PA i'm paying well over 80$. It's absurd.
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Old 12-05-2007, 12:20 PM
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Headed for way off topic, I take my car to Valvoline Instant Oil Change for inspection. Say what you will about "oil swapping butchers"... These guys don't have incentive to find stuff that's "wrong" with your car, cos they don't do a lot of stuff outside of fluids. Got this tip from my ol' man.
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Old 12-05-2007, 08:43 PM
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My first inspection at Canadian Tire cost me $80, and came out with a $2300 repair estimate. New pre-cats, O2 sensors, replace one wiper, and re-instal the drivers visor (I had removed it because it droops). I repaired the exhaust for about $350, including the jack, jackstands, and tools and took it to the shop my parents use. Inspection cost more, but the mechanic was a really nice guy to deal with, showed me all the problems himself. I had to replace the rear pads and rotors and bring it back. He gave it a quick look (didn't even remove the wheels) and signed the certificate.
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