XV propshaft / Steering rack issue

[tomgr7]

HI All,

Looking for some advice please.

 

Recently bought a 2017 XV with 36k miles on it. I was told it was FSH, but was never given any documents. So i'm not sure if this is true or not. I bought it via Evans Halshaw, Hyundai in Gateshead.

In september I decided to get it serviced by an independant subaru garage in hexham (Gilesgate autocare). Used them many times before with no issues. It was also making a bit of droning type noise that I thought might have been a wheel bearing or something and I asked for some diagnosis on this.

 

Anyway, when they serviced/inspected it they found a number of issues and told me to go back to Evans and ask for work under warranty. I've was told that the centre propshaft bearing is worn and this is what is making the "abnormal noise". Also that there is some sort of fault with the steering system and that the "steering is abnormally heavy". It was suggested that this might be the steering rack, but needed further diagnosis.

 

There was some other issues identified as well, corrosion to the brake pipes, exhaust flange, front suspension bushes needed replacing and the engine sump pan is damaged and needed replacement.

 

Long story short after many back and forths I had managed to get Evans Halshaw to inspect the car, but they have come back and said that there is nothing wrong with it at all. So I'm not sure if they are fobbing me off or if the original garage is trying to rip me off. That said, I know that there is something wrong with it as there is a droning type noise when driving over 40mph and the steering does feel heavy. - When compared with the three subaru's I have had in the past.

 

Anyway, I wanted to check if anyone knows of any subaru specialists in the North East? I'm of a view to get a third opinion re the propshaft and steering issues.

 

Also, does anyone know if a propshaft and steering rack faults are common on these cars? Its barely done any miles at 36/37k.

 

Thanks in advance.