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Hi. If you have any issues with insurance for winter tyres then please feel free to drop me a line. Regards, Dan.

Yeah, nothing ICP, nothing Jap performance parts, struggling with uk breakers….

https://www.carbuyer.co.uk/subaru/outback/reliability

Hi all, would anyone know where I could get a power steering oil cooler from for my Impreza turbo 2000 UK (2000 plate)

Spare part required for Impreza 2000 turbo UK…. Would anyone know someone that may have either a second hand or new power steering oil cooler … I can’t seem to buy one anywhere and don’t really want to go for a universal kit on ebay

Sounds like a headgasket issue :( The reason for the overheating after 1500 rpm is its prob failed next to the turbo, so as soon as turbo builds boost it forces air through the weak point. I would get a sniff test done as a staring point. Hope I'm wrong, but sounds like very typical symptoms :(

Hi. Outbacks /Subarus are still fairly rare in the UK so also consider this US site where Subaru's and Outbacks are very popular, so much more info. https://www.subaruoutback.org/ As I'm on my second Outback, I clearly have a fondness for them. I like their safety, size, comfort, etc. There are quirks however, and the mainstream dealership I've found to be wanting. Look for an independent garage if there's one near by. They're reliable but change the oil much more regularly than the owner's manual suggests (every 6000 miles?) if you want to keep it long term. Great off road, with proper all-season or winter tyres. Reliable and I never had any issues with my last one 50,000 aside from dealership problems. They'll be heavier on brakes and tyres perhaps, and expect to get 30 - 35 mpg if driving on A and B roads with hills. I wouldn't buy one for heavy commuting, or doing local trips to and from the shops. But for safely driving the family around the countryside, and all your gear, in comfort, they're great.

How is your outback doing Andrew?

I have the skinny spare wheel from a 2016 Forester and it needs a new home. Like new, free to anybody who can collect it. I am in the East Coventry area. I also have the rear chassis cross rail that is removed when a tow bar is fitted, also free. Any takers ? David

Mine now, amazing machine

I've had this happen once to me in the last couple of weeks I've owned the car. However, I'd been messing with the auto lock on the powered boot so it might have been that. Hasn't happened since although I've tried to repeat the situation. The OB and maybe other Subarus in the UK (and Europe) have an odd alarm system installed. Have a look in your bundle of booklets you received for something called "Category 1 Alarm System Operating Instructions" for vehicles with smart entry (with selective unlock", if you have one. Also, have a look in the lower dash near to the bonnet release lever. There's a small fuse box which flips down. On the inside lid of the cover you'll find a small key pad. This is where you can control various alarm features. Before you touch however, make sure you have a set of silver stickers on which is printed, headed "IMPORTANT Your pre-programmed PIN is: @@@@@" . I've always steered well clear of touching this in my previous car, but was tempted to see if i could switch the internal alarm off when I left a dog in the locked car. As it was, I found a quicker method which was just to swivel the two spherical 'sensors', either side of the A frame, so they pointed down. The alarm never sounded with a dog left in, so it worked for me, although he was usually quiet and laid in the boot. A more active animal might have triggered it. Hope you get it sorted

Glad you like it, you missed out the best bit, heated seats, XV is the first car i've had thats had them hahaha

Try importcarparts they supply OEM parts as well

Don't tow myself, but here are just a few reviews that suggest it's Ok but not great with the CVT. If I was doing towing myself, I'd go for a Skoda diesel 4x4 like the karoq/octavia. Friend of mine has just picked up a '17 plate Nissan x-trail diesel for pulling her horse trailer. 210 mm of ground clearance and lockable 4x4 option too. Does the job really well. So few diesels on the market now being sold :(

not sure why you should have issues finding one, they are just a typical car battery? have a look on https://www.yuasa.co.uk/ should be able to search for either make/model/engine or by reg number

Welcome :D My folks have just got a new crosstrek (renamed xv haha) to replace their old xv and are really pleased with it, MPG isnt great for similar SUV crossovers even being a hybrid. But thats mainly as its permanent awd. MIght be a cheaper option if you dont need a full size forester? Subaru UK also has a very strange way of selling cars, they have stock of new cars rather than made to order and then seem to swap them between dealers depending on what customers come in. Also only real options are choice from 2 specs and what colour, thats it :S. So you may not be able to get the exact colour/spec, but the flip side is the prices tend to be considerably cheaper than list price, my folks wanted the basic crosstrek in the brighter oasis blue (£37k, only white is a free paint choice :S), but they didnt have any available in that colour/spec, closest was a touring in saphire blue (darker blue) which list is £39k but they got it for low £32-34k (cant remember exactly)

Wagon and saloon front wings are different, saloon has a stepped style profile front wing and the wagon a sloped style, but I'm not sure if the bumpers are the same, but could be its a saloon bumper? Its hard to see cos of the hand in the way as it almost looks like hte bumpers not pushed back far enough. is the one that as originally on the car? (does the paint shop have more than one scoob in and they have painted the wrong bumper?) Did it fit before being sprayed? have you got any other pics?

do you know what those code mean?

I'm looking for a replacement part for the turbo boost tube. XV diesel 2013 150 hp It runs from the turbo up to the intercooler. I'm not sure what the part is called but also can't find a part number for it I was hoping someone might know the part number or better stil where I can find one at a reduced price.

The reason why it is important for me is that I compete in, and support, events in the equestrian world, and attend lots of local agricultural shows too. Practically all of these are held on agricultural fields (meadows/pastures), and particularly with our climate we have plenty of rainfall and muddy gateways to enter and exit. This year, for example, I was marshalling on an equestrian endurance event in the north of England. Just a regional/county event, where some 45 riders arrived in their horse boxes or towing horse trailers and parked on the field. As marshals, we helped them onto the grass field and parked them up. It had rained moderately the night before, and then rained over the course of the event (5 hours). There was only one gateway on and off the field. I'd had enough foresight to drive the OB off the field and park it along the lane during the event so as not to get trapped. As the riders were returning, loaded up and then attempting to leave, the ground near the gateway became 'somme-like', and we had to tow some 20 plus vehicles off with a tractor. I learnt a number of lessons while hitching the chains to the front and undersides of those vehicles: 1. Most of the drivers didn't know what a tow-hook was, or where they might find one in their vehicle. You can picture the frenzy of people, in the rain, opening their trunks and unloading saddles, tack and the rest of their gear, in order to get to the underfloor space. 2. VAG groups cars (Audi and VW, etc.) have a LH thread on their tow hook/eyes! Why? 3. We were towing some pretty hard core 4x4s (Land cruisers and Defenders) off that field as the drivers seemed oblivious to how to use low-range and locking diffs. I'll not comment on the gender of the drivers, but given it was a 'horsey' event you might guess. Well we all have to learn! Anyway - all got off safely, and despite the rain there was good cheer all around and no damage. I hope my tyre choice and the Subaru's capabilities, will lead me to avoid the ignominy of sharing these experiences in the future. But for a supposed outdoor enthusiast's vehicle, this is a serious omission. Further thought. We've had some flooding in the UK recently, and I've been aware from the news of stranded vehicles needing to be towed out of water. I'd imagine it would be much more of a challenge to try and attach a line to the Gen 6 tow eyes, underwater, than the traditional bumper bolt hooks in the front bumper, same goes for a vehicle stuck in deep mud - messy and tricky burrowing under the front bumper. Most vehicles still have the screw in bolt hook, so I wonder why Subaru abandoned this. I wonder if I need to invest in a shackle(s) of some sort. Maybe a galvanised screw pin bow shackle - one that will fit the hole in the plate?

I've had many failed attempts to update maps in my 2019 XV 2.0 Premium and more recently, lost connectivity to the Android Auto App on the car media screen. I saw a post relating to the AA2 auto Wifi Adapter device and invested £49 with Amazon for the AA2 - though not too confident of success considering my very low I/T abilities. The instructions which came with the pack were unhelpful, however, the QR code link to my Samsung S23U was brilliant and in minutes I had the device working. Now I have Google Maps on my media screen, only a small unobtrusive cable from the device to the car USB port and no cables from the phone. I can also input voice instructions for location searches from my steering wheel. Early days yet but working perfectly - highly recommend to others who might have similar problem with the Subaru Android Auto App.

Any recommendation for a garage to carry out an annual service on a 2018 Outback, preferably in West London please? Many thanks

Hi, I have a Impreza Terzo for sale, 88,000 miles and first registered in October 1999 sitting on a S reg. really good condition, was purchased from Scooby Clinic so in great condition. It’s number 276/333 Happy to provide further information if required as well as photos. Blue with gold wheels.

I use Castrol's Oil Selector site to determine specifications for the correct oil (whether you use castrol or another brand), make sure you go by the ACI specs (ACEA C3 / API SN/CF, etc) rather than the weight of the oil (e.g. 5w30) https://www.castrol.com/en_gb/united-kingdom/home/product-finder.html?page=recommendedProducts&id=89704

welcome to the club 🙂