I had my 20 year old Subaru Baja diagnosed at Swedish Automotive, and that diagnosis gave me a good idea as to either fix or purchase/trade. The diagnosis showed the most pressing issues: The rear brakes needed to be replaced with a system flush, and engine leak(s) needed to be fixed at the cylinder heads. After chatting with service advisor Sean, and considering my options, I went with repair instead of purchasing a replacement vehicle - deciding against another car that may have came with unknown issues... and monthly repayments. Working with service advisor Taylor, I dropped my car off and was loaned, for free, a 2000 Volvo wagon (that old Volvo comfortably smelled like every old car my dad had owned, and was quite a capable vehicle). It was a holiday weekend, so the turnaround time was a little longer, hence the free loaner. Even with the holiday weekend, all the work was done within a business week - that included sending the heads out to a machine shop. When I dropped off the old Volvo wagon and picked up my car, Taylor patiently explained what had been worked on, particularly the engine work. All seals, belts, water pump, etc. were replaced. This thorough work is guaranteed for 36,000 miles or three years of normal use. My initial feedback from having the car back on the road is that it's running great, and sounds and feels a lot better. The work done to my old Baja wasn't cheap, and I know Swedish isn't the least expensive shop in town (I've tried a few shops over the years). That said, this experience with Swedish Automotive is a positive one. And would recommend their services, especially if you prefer repair over repayments.
Thank you for trusting your Subaru with us, Berwick. We're glad to hear that our diagnosis helped you make an informed decision. We'll ensure that the repair process goes smoothly, and we look forward to continuing our professional relationship with you.
- Swedish Automotive