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Old 06-20-2016, 09:12 PM   #1
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I am in desperate need of a Chicagoland WRX mechanic who can diagnose and possibly repair my 2009 WRX. Specifically, the transmission or differential. And, the firewall mounts.
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Old 06-20-2016, 09:21 PM   #2
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http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2241848

Also all the dealerships would be suitable.
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Old 06-20-2016, 09:23 PM   #3
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Those places are usually booked up for months. And, dealerships aren't trustworthy.
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Old 06-20-2016, 09:26 PM   #4
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Not sure why you'd trust a random guy off the internet any more than a dealership, but OK - good luck. That thread is there for exactly this question, and there are reviews of the shops and service centers available. If you really just want some guy, craigslist might be a better approach.
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Old 06-20-2016, 09:34 PM   #5
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Where can I find the reviews?
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Old 06-21-2016, 09:58 AM   #6
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Vendor reviews

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=58

Dealership reviews

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=57

Otherwise, use the search function to search for particular shops/dealerships, etc.

Also, call around. Ask some of the shops what their rates are, what services they excel at, etc. Some prefer tuning/aftermarket support, others prefer maintenance/troubleshooting etc.
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Old 06-27-2016, 11:54 AM   #7
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I am in desperate need of a Chicagoland WRX mechanic who can diagnose and possibly repair my 2009 WRX. Specifically, the transmission or differential. And, the firewall mounts.
I've looked into the firewall repair but haven't had to do it myself. If yours is already bad, that may be the cause of poor shifting/trans problems of course.

The usual dealer fix is to fully reweld the firewall stuff, but there is also a less involved approach of just drilling out the spot welds and replacing with bolts/washers/nuts to secure the area. You might try DIY'ing that if you can.
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