Import car parts might be able to help. They usually find anything I’ve ever needed.

3 years of ownersip of my 2020 Gen5 OB and 32,000 miles on the clock. My first Subaru ever, after years of considering them, but opting for a string of Skodas (4x4 1.8T Octavia, x2 Yetis (4x4s) and my partner is on her 4th Fabia). I was commuting them and Subarus have always been relatively thirsty, but that's not an issue for me know as I work from home mainly. All the Skodas were great and serviced for over 20 yrs by a local independent Skoda specialist - never any issues. So the Gen5!! Firstly, I love alot about the car. It's size; it's off-road ability (which is why I bought it); etc. But (and it's a big but) I've used Subaru dealers for the last 3 services and the experience has been dreadful. Apparently, major problems with the NSF brakes wearing out - needing new discs and pads ( in 7,000 miles, and then after 10,000) and despite my arguing with the last two dealers that this is a mechanical problem, with that individual caliper, and not normal symmetrical wear-and-tear, and so a warranty issue, they can't/won't agree. So I've been 'banging my head against a wall' and it leaves a sour taste when I think of Subaru now. The same goes for Subaru UK (ie. the IM Group) - no support and terse emails. Overall, terrible customer service. On most of my vehicles I've driven since the 1980s, I've always had discs lasting 50,000 plus miles - no issues. Maybe it's just this particualr car (I'll be selling it before the next service is due), but the service costs have been around £1000 for the last two services - ridiculous. Anyway, best of luck with yours. As I say, there's alot to like about the full ICE subarus.

Breakers yards? eBay?

Hi, Where would you look for a replacement hatchback door catch for a 2008 Impreza? Local garage finding it hard to source a replacement. Temp fix keeps it permanently locked shut - which is at lease secure! Based west Yorkshire/Lancs/Greater Manchester borders. Thanks. R

morning and hello I just signed up. Looking for help… Long story short: Bought a 2.0 XT Forester in 2007, drove & towed all over France, Spain & Portugal until 2011… came back to UK & sold it to my Dad. Smoke started coming from the engine back about 3 years ago (could be an oil leak from a pipe dropping onto the manifold) so he stopped driving it & it’s sat there in the garden wasting away. Now he plans to scrap it & I’m thinking of taking it back & getting it on the road. It (Bear) starts, runs and moves… should I be concerned about the smoke and (aside from knocking) are there any engine noises I should be wary of when it’s idling. thanks in advance for any tips & advice.