Independent shop New York City area?

[David Lyons]

Can anyone recommend an honest/competent independent Subaru
mechanic somewhere within a 50 mile radius of New York City?
The dealership where I bought my GT wagon no longer sells Subaru
(Helmut's in Bridgeport CT).

I have very little confidence in dealerships in general and every business
concern in New York City that is even remotely connected to the
automotive industry seems to be run by thieves.

TIA for any suggestions.

Dave L.

 

[Rob Aries]

Sorry I can't help you in your search but I am definitely interested in
responses. I too have had horrible luck with car service in the NYC
area. I just bought a 95 Legacy and want to keep it in top shape...it's
gonna neeed a timing belt pretty soon and I'd like to hear about a good
mechanic that knows Subarus in the Brewster NY area.

Helmuts...that's where, in 1975, I bought (with some help from my
parents) a new '74 DL wagon (leftover). Now I'm on my 3rd Legacy.

 

[FFF]

Can anyone recommend an honest/competent independent Subaru
mechanic somewhere within a 50 mile radius of New York City?
The dealership where I bought my GT wagon no longer sells Subaru
(Helmut's in Bridgeport CT).

I have very little confidence in dealerships in general and every business
concern in New York City that is even remotely connected to the
automotive industry seems to be run by thieves.

TIA for any suggestions.

I have had terrible luck with mechanics around NYC as well. A family friend of
mine opened a small shop in Elisabeth, NJ and, while he doesn't have any Subaru -
specific training, he is an honest and very accommodating man and has done good
work for me in the past.

The only thing is, the shop is 30 minutes outside of Manhattan, but there's a
direct train from Penn Station and you can arrange to be picked up at the
station.

Email me for details if you're interested.

florian

 

[Gary Gladstone]

Try Prestige Subaru

Prestige Imports Subaru
47 Pleasantville Rd
Pleasantville, NY 10570
914-769-5100

I had used them several years ago when living in the Orange County.
The service was very good and the service manager Wayne was a pleasure
to work with.

Gary

 

[RAJP53]

LLL Auto repair in the Park Slope section in Brooklyn, NY. They're on
President Street between 3rd Avenue and 4th Avenue (closer to 3rd, but enter
through 4th Ave). All Asian fellows. Honest and hardworking. Emboy and Sam
are the bosses.

 

[RAJP53]

One more:
Manfredi Motors/Staten Island Motors in Staten Island on Hylan Blvd. They sell
Subarus. The Manfredi's partner have a Subaru dealership and shop on Coney
Island Avenue in Brooklyn. Dependable

 

[Debra Co]

Manfredi Motors/Staten Island Motors in Staten Island on Hylan Blvd. They

sell
Subarus. The Manfredi's partner have a Subaru dealership and shop on Coney
Island Avenue in Brooklyn. Dependable

Manfredi could not find the cabin air filter in my 2002 LL Bean Outback,
despite the fact that the model was already 2 years old. They insisted that
cabin air filters were not even available until model year 2003. I had to
argue a lot, and then persuade them to let me get inside the glove box with the
mechanic and show him where the filter was, so it could be changed. Much
apologizing then ensued.

BTW, Manfredi Toyota/Subaru service center is no longer located on Hylan Blvd.
They are now in a huge state-of-the-art facility at 111 Quintard Street, two
blocks in from Hylan. Showrooms are still on Hylan Blvd.

However, Beltway Subaru on Cropsey in Brooklyn had no trouble locating and
replacing the cabin air filter a full year prior. Their waiting room is very
small and freezing in the winter, however.