RW>06 Jun 12 07:35, TOM WALKER wrote to ALL:   
      
   RW> TW> Many years ago I stopped using Bob Baker Subaru in El Cajon becasue   
   RW> TW> he was less than honest.   
      
   RW>As are most dealers.   
      
   RW> TW> Well last year he gave up the dealership and it is now El Cajon   
   RW> TW> Subaru so I decided to try for the 30,000 Mile Maintenance the wifes   
   RW> TW> Subaru needed. According to the vin the vehicle should have the plugs   
   RW> TW> changed evert 30,000. I thought alright even though I considered it a   
   RW> TW> little premature. They charge $160 Labor and $15 EACH for the plugs.   
   RW> TW> The total cost for the 30,000 maintenance was $618.00   
      
   RW>Hmmm. Would have driven off at that price.   
      
   RW> TW> Don't think I will be going there again despite threats of voiding   
   RW> TW> the Car Warranty..   
      
   RW>I think you can keep it within warranty by having an ASE certified shop do   
   RW>the plug swap. Keep the paper work to back-up your service interval   
   RW>record.   
      
   RW>Does Subaru require you buy/use their plugs? You should be able to get a   
   RW>waver to that from the Subaru Area Representative.   
      
   This is my 5th Subaru and they have been so dependable that I don't care   
   about the warranty actually.   
      
   But I forgot the bvest part of the Incidnet.   
   I made an Appointment for their First Time slot, 8:00 AM.   
   They did not finish the car until 5:30 PM!!!!   
      
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