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2013 Subaru Forester Edit

Repair Pricing

Near Ashburn, VA
20146

Thermostat Replacement

Fair Repair Range

$583 - $655

Includes parts & labor for ZIP 20146

“Dealer” refers to service centers that specialize in one or two makes and sell those vehicles. As a franchise dealer:
  • They use top-quality manufacturer-recommended or “official” parts
  • Parts usually come with a manufacturer's warranty - ask the dealer about this as details may vary
  • They have the highest level of training and knowledge, and their labor rates may reflect this

Total Estimate:

Parts

$141 - $167


Labor

$442 - $487

“Independent” refers to a service center that services multiple makes instead of specializing. In addition:
  • They don't sell vehicles
  • Because they can use non-official or aftermarket parts, their pricing might seem lower
  • Independents tend to be generalists with a broad level of knowledge and training on many vehicles
Price includes parts and labor

About Thermostat Replacement

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A vehicle’s cooling system uses a thermostat valve to help regulate the engine’s temperature. When the engine is cold, the valve will be closed, bypassing the radiator and allowing the engine to rapidly come up to operating temperature. After that level has been reached, the valve on the thermostat opens to allow coolant to circulate through the radiator. But sometimes, through normal wear and tear or contaminants in the coolant, the thermostat may fail to open, causing the engine to overheat. This will be evident by the temperature gauge climbing into the high temperature (usually red) zone. Remember that a thermostat failure can also be caused by other factors, as well. For that reason, it is important to have a skilled mechanic check all the links in the chain – radiator, coolant pump, hoses and thermostat.

Subaru Auto Repair Near Me

Near Ashburn, VA
20146

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2013 Forester Thermostat Replacement Q&A

Subaru Dealership Repair Options

After leasing or buying your new Subaru, you should consider having repairs handled by your local Subaru dealer. Consider them your first point of contact for proper care, maintenance and repairs because they will have the latest service bulletins and recall notices issued by the factory. In addition, you can be sure they will be using genuine Subaru replacement parts in making a repair.

In the case of a leased vehicle, many lease contracts, including those from Subaru Motors Finance, will require the use of original equipment parts when it comes to making the vehicle whole again.

Training

Subaru-certified repair mechanics have received a variety of training ranging from post-secondary school training and factory certified instruction on the latest tools and techniques. They will continue to take periodic tests to keep certification current.

Loan car policy

Certain Subaru dealers may offer loaner vehicles for their service customers although this is not a required practice. If your Subaru car or SUV is in for collision repair, the extended use of a loaner or rental vehicle may be covered by an insurance policy rider. Read the fine print of your policy for more detail.

Collision repairs

The Subaru Certified Collision Center program ensures that both dealership-owned repair facilities and independent Subaru-certified body shops have the proper training, tools, equipment and facilities needed to repair Subaru vehicles that were involved in collisions. All authorized collision facilities feature protocols developed by Wadsworth International, who designed Subaru’s certification standards.

By selecting a Subaru Certified Collision Center Network member, owners can be assured their vehicles will be repaired as closely as possible to the standards their Subaru vehicles achieved when they were new.

Pricing for Common 2013 Subaru Forester Repairs & Services

Pricing for all 2013 Subaru Forester Repairs & Services