About Subaru Independent Service
Subaru Independent Service is a reliable business that offers good regular maintenance and helpful advice. They provide affordable services, such as replacing brake pads, and complete repairs within a few hours. In addition, they offer practical solutions, like suggesting a $25 scanner from Amazon to diagnose a problem, and are courteous in their interactions with customers. They even went above and beyond to help a customer in need by examining an overheated engine and providing advice on what parts to request at a new mechanic. The owner is friendly and professional, making this local service a great alternative to dealerships.
They are often booked up.. but that's because they're the best. If your repair isn't urgent, these guys are honest and trustworthy, and the quality of their work is unmatched.
No loss of stars due to the wait.. their garage is only so big.
If you own a Subaru, there is no other place you should be going for service and repair. Mechanic is top notch. I simply gave them my error codes and they knew right away what needed to be done. Exceptional service!! Figured out what others couldn't within minutes. I live in L.A. but come to SF a few times a year for work. I'll be bringing my Sub with me for service with them everytime.
Good regular maintenance and advice. Where other shops had charged $150-200 me for a specific diagnostic which came to nothing, they told me I could buy a scanner for $25 on Amazon to check myself when the problem actually arose. Also 3d printed a replacement plastic grippy part so the sun visor would stop randomly falling on my passenger, where the dealership had offered to replace the entire roof.