SVX Network Forums Live Chat! SVX or Subaru Links Old Lockers Photo Post How-To Documents Message Archive SVX Shop Search |
IRC users: |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Need expert svx mechanics advice
I was hoping to get someone's advice on my svx 94. A lot of things have been done from replacing the cooling system to replacing the engine and yet after thousands of $$$ , I still have a car that barely runs. Everytime I take it out of the shop, something happens to it the next day and once it's taken back something else is wrong with it. I'd like to fax or email all the records done to the SVX and would need someone's advice to see if the mechanic is just experimenting w/ my svx costing me tons of $$$ and has no idea what he's doing
I also need some to tell me if the later problems are caused by the work done prior . I believe if things were done wrong it could result to more problems. I am willing to pay a consultation fee. Direly in need of help. |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
You won't get any expert advice from me, but I think the first thing you need to do is find another shop to service your car. At the very least, when Shop A says you need this or that, get an opinion from Shop B.
If you'll post specifics about the sort of problems you're having, there are knowledgable folks here who can offer you solid advice. Also, use SEARCH to unearth a wealth of information. Good luck. dcb Last edited by dcarrb; 08-26-2005 at 11:07 AM. |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
I Can Tell You That Not Even The Dealer Mechanics Are Familiar With The Svx, So You Have To Make Sure That Your Mechanic Do Work At Least In Subaru's. Post The Records Maybe We All Can Help You Out On That. But Up To This Point Is Very Hard To Know Exactly What They Did In You Car. All I Can Tell You Is That Everything Is A Bussines And People Will Do Anything To Make Money. (not Everyone Is That Way)...
|
#4
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
thank you. |
#5
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
|
#6
|
||||
|
||||
A good mechanic is a good mechanic, the make and model of car has little to do with whether or not they can fix something. Being experienced with a particular model makes the work easier/quicker at times but it isn't a requirement to have a job completed successfully. That would be akin to a cook going from Friday's to Chilis and no longer being able to broil a burger or a doctor that can only work on caucasians. Don't get hung up on the SVX being mystical or if someone has SVX/Subaru experience. Personally I'd be hard pressed to allow anyone with less than fifteen years experience do more than basic maintenance on a car.
__________________
ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician w/L1. ASE Certified Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician. Certified EVT (Emergency Vehicle Technician) |
#7
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
A second opinion is never a bad idea. I'm glad I went back to my Swiss guy, 'cause I was a bad accident just waiting to happen. After all, the other guy told me to "keep on driving and let's see what happens"! I had excellent service with my Swiss guy. Guess he spoiled me. But come to think of it, my Canadian mechanic was also that good. Guess I've been spoiled most of my life But SVX's need to be spoiled, too! |
|
|