Subaru: Parts and Service outside of CASA

**Nicotoy** · April 29th, 2019 03:52 PM

So I ended up buying the bushings and stabilizer links from MI. Then I had them installed at Bridgestone Alabang. Labor and pressing (outsourced) was around 3700. Pressing was done at a nearby machine shop, but the Bridgestone tech seemed like he really knew what he was doing, at least. I was pretty happy with the service. Took around 2 hours.

Too bad my tie rods seem to be due for replacing soon too.

**Jocel5** · November 5th, 2024 11:25 AM

I have a 2022 Subaru XV. They said that the underchasis of subaru is weak. The place that i went not CASA checked my driveshaft and tire rod and said its needed to be repaired and replace. My concern was only the brakes because CASA said i needed to eventually change me brake pads but the mechanics siad that i needed to have my driveshaft repaired and tie rods replace. It’s this normal for a 2 year old subaru ?

**falken** · November 5th, 2024 11:09 PM

Originally Posted by Jocel5

I have a 2022 Subaru XV. They said that the underchasis of subaru is weak. The place that i went not CASA checked my driveshaft and tire rod and said its needed to be repaired and replace. My concern was only the brakes because CASA said i needed to eventually change me brake pads but the mechanics siad that i needed to have my driveshaft repaired and tie rods replace. It’s this normal for a 2 year old subaru ?

Get a 2nd opinion.

**Dr.Kamiya** · November 6th, 2024 02:21 AM

Agreed get a second opinion. I've never heard of Subarus needing driveshaft replacement that early, and I've seen plenty that were regularly driven hard.

To me it looks like that shop is trying to rip you off and you might as well go to the CASA.

**dr. d** · November 6th, 2024 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by Jocel5

I have a 2022 Subaru XV. They said that the underchasis of subaru is weak. The place that i went not CASA checked my driveshaft and tire rod and said its needed to be repaired and replace. My concern was only the brakes because CASA said i needed to eventually change me brake pads but the mechanics siad that i needed to have my driveshaft repaired and tie rods replace. It’s this normal for a 2 year old subaru ?

i agree.
get a second opinion, especially if you do not feel there is anything wrong with the vehicle as you drive it.
good luck.

**Walter** · November 6th, 2024 05:50 PM

Gone are the days wherein people who owned cars knew how vehicles work ... these days, they can't even be bothered to put air in tires by themselves ...