# Subaru Cleveland **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** forester, mechanics, subaru\ **Created:** [March 27, 2010, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-cleveland/46685 "2010-03-27T01:05:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![majcleveland](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b3f665/32.png) [@majcleveland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/majcleveland)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2010, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-cleveland/46685/1 "2010-03-27T01:05:32Z")
Hey- I just spent $2500 on a 90,000 mile check-up and head gasket replacements on my 2002 Subaru Forester at the dealership. I really need to find a good local independent Subaru mechanic in the Cleveland area. I just cannot afford the dealership’s prices. Can anyone help? Please? ---
**Author:** ![common-sense-answer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/common-sense-answer/32/716_2.png) [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2010, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-cleveland/46685/2 "2010-03-27T14:05:36Z")
Have You Tried Searching The Car Talk Mechanics Files ? Click link: > **[Mechanics Files](https://www.cartalk.com/mechanics-files)** > > Car Talk from NPR. Car advice, tips, troubleshooting, and answers to your car questions. Find a mechanic, hear past shows, play the puzzler, join our discussion boards, and learn safe driving tips. CSA ---
**Author:** ![majcleveland](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b3f665/32.png) [@majcleveland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/majcleveland)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2010, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-cleveland/46685/3 "2010-03-27T15:48:02Z")
The mechanic files used list what types of cars the mechanics specialize in, but that feature doesn’t seem to be there anymore. I have some acquaintances who drive subarus so I’m going to start there first and will comb through the mechanics files if need be. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![jayhawkroy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/jayhawkroy/32/33_2.png) [@jayhawkroy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jayhawkroy)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2010, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-cleveland/46685/4 "2010-03-27T16:26:28Z")
You can also find a good quality independent general mechanic. There isn’t much on a Subaru that requires a specialist. ---
**Author:** ![common-sense-answer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/common-sense-answer/32/716_2.png) [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2010, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-cleveland/46685/5 "2010-03-27T20:00:45Z")
Try Stopping At A Couple Of Auto Parts Stores Closest To Where A Convenient Independent Shop Would Be. They Usually Know The Shops That Buy Subaru Parts And Might Know Which Is A Good One. CSA ---
**Author:** ![bscar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bscar/32/34_2.png) [@bscar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2010, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-cleveland/46685/6 "2010-03-27T20:36:01Z")
Maybe not an exact shop, but here’s something to check out: [http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/r-Subaru-Cleveland-m53\_L27014](http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/r-Subaru-Cleveland-m53_L27014) ---
**Author:** ![majcleveland](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b3f665/32.png) [@majcleveland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/majcleveland)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2010, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-cleveland/46685/7 "2010-03-27T21:38:46Z")
That sounds right but I’ve had mechanics in the past tell me they don’t work on Subarus. I don’t know why. ---
**Author:** ![majcleveland](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b3f665/32.png) [@majcleveland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/majcleveland)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2010, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-cleveland/46685/8 "2010-03-27T21:39:56Z")
That’s a great idea. I will try that. Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![majcleveland](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b3f665/32.png) [@majcleveland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/majcleveland)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2010, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-cleveland/46685/9 "2010-03-27T21:42:24Z")
More good information. These responses have been helpful. Thanks.