Shoddy Service Department - Sal
2 months ago purchased a used 2016 Subaru WRX with 52k. No service records provided including anything from dealership to prep for sale. Just slapped an inspection sticker on it.
Immediately noticed brake system and pedal feel hard as a rock and could not engage ABS under any circumstances. I had suspected particulates in brake lines or vacumn line check valve from brake booster.
Returned to dealer for repair, handed keys to courtesy vehicle that smelled like a grungy hotel room in Daytona Beach after spring break. 4 days later vehicle returned to me with marginal (if any) brake feel. Rotors seemed warped after quick spin with sales associate. Repair ticket stipulated brake system bled (not flushed) and hardware cleaned. NO parts were replaced. What they cheerfully omitted was how much they over torqued each rim (intentional or ignorant). The vehicle shutters violently when under braking at any speed. Thanks Don.
I purchased the vacumn check valve hose myself and installed personally. Brake feel is back but warped rotors remain. I also purchased 4 rotors and pads for my personal mechanic to replace, along with a flush of the brake system.
In summary, if this issue would have been diagnosed from a Subaru dealership it would have never been placed on the lot for sale. Luckily, nobody was harmed by this unsafe vehicle because of their negligence. They flat out blew me off. Buyer beware for the future. They have proven their incompetence.
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