We have stupid DOT inspections here in PA. A few months ago, I brought my forester in to the dealer for it's inspection. They claimed that the left rear shock was leaking and could be replaced under warranty, no charge, and done in an hour. I said fine.
Fast forward a few months and I bring my Impreza in for it's inspection, and I get the same story. Left rear shock leaking, and it could be replaced under warranty. I asked if this was common issue, and the service adviser said it's getting to be. I smelled something fishy and declined. Once back home, I looked at the left rear shock and i didn't notice any more dampness under the shock boot than the right.
Neither car had over 60,000 mi.
Is there any validity to rear shocks going or is this dealer stealing from SOA's warranty system?
Fast forward a few months and I bring my Impreza in for it's inspection, and I get the same story. Left rear shock leaking, and it could be replaced under warranty. I asked if this was common issue, and the service adviser said it's getting to be. I smelled something fishy and declined. Once back home, I looked at the left rear shock and i didn't notice any more dampness under the shock boot than the right.
Neither car had over 60,000 mi.
Is there any validity to rear shocks going or is this dealer stealing from SOA's warranty system?
