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Frequently Asked Questions


  • BUSINESS HOURS What does the Holiday Schedule mean?

    We observe seven major holidays during the year and are shut down on New Years Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, July the Fourth, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. We have very limited incoming supply from Subaru on and around those holidays. Please expect some delay in order-filling during these times.


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  • FINDING A PART I can't find a part?
    If you are struggling to find a specific item you can use The CONTACT US button and fill out the form and submit it to us. We strongly urge the use of the VIN number for these inquiries. VIN numbers are 17 characters on the vehicle at the driver's side lower outer windshield. You can also get this number from your registration or insurance card. If you already have a part number you can include it too. If you tell us your zip code we can also quote freight and time frames. There are 100,000 numbers in Subaru's data base so we often use this method to quote prices and sell parts.
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  • INSTRUCTIONS? Where can I get on-line instructions for accessory installs?


    As a dealer we have access to all available subaru accessory installation instructions in PDF form, just email us. We do not however have instructions for hard parts.


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  • INSTRUCTIONS Technical help.

    We can sometimes help you with questions about vehicle problems, codes, general advice, installation or other inquiries we are not mechanics but have some available recourses at our dealership. Some installation notes (for new car accessories) can be obtained at Subaru's home site by clicking through your model and into the accessory area at http://www.subaru.com Also, installation advice for performance parts is available at Subaru's SPT site at http://www.subaru.com/subaru-performance-tuning/index.html 

    We are an SPT dealer and offer all of those parts discounted also.


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  • NAVIGATION Do you have or can you get NAV CDs?


    Try this link direct to Kenwood where you can purchase them on-line.  http://www.kenwood.com/

     


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  • ORDERS Can you combine my new order with a recent previous order to save on shipping?
    Believe it or not trying to combine two orders can be a much more difficult task for us then you might imagine. We understand that you are trying to save but currently cannot stop the operation to search and match orders.
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  • ORDER CONFIRMATION Will I get confirmation of the order?
    Most orders submitted by 2 p.m. EST will ship that day if the parts are in-stock. Occasionally it will leave 1 business day later if a part had to come out of our Boston PDC. Your order number is on the final receipt that appears after you submit the order, this is your confirmation. If you do not get this receipt then there is no order. Keep a copy/record of it for future needs. We ask that you allow us ample time to get the orders out without too many inquiries if possible. We are committed to fast accurate delivery so allow us that time. We know you are possibly anxious to get your order and will do our best to be swift. If you are unsure please email the site after you order and include the order # and we will update you as to the time frame. After the order ships you will get an email from UPS Quantum view with the tracking number(s). This occurs after the first UPS scan once the order ships.
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  • ORDER MISTAKE What if I ordered and received parts and now don't want them?

    All returned orders are charged a 25% return fee. We will accept returns (minus shipping costs) for upto fourteen days after you receive the order. You will be responsible for the freight coming back also, though we can issue a pickup from our end if it helps. Please understand that this is extra work for us so we'd rather you didn't order at all if you are unsure to begin with. Special order parts and electrical parts are not returnable. If you decide to return parts to us for a refund please be sure to put in a copy of the original receipt and a note explaining the reason.All returns need to be in original box/package and be undamaged and unused. Credit card data is not kept (we destroy it) so we may need to recontact you to issue any credits.

    All returns ship to: sp4y, 1 Boston Post Rd, Milford CT 06460 please include a copy of the orig invoice.


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  • ORDER MISTAKE What if I ordered parts and need to cancel immediately?

    Because we are an on-line business it is sometimes hard to stop an order that you have placed on our site. Please take some responsibilty for placing the order and we will work with you to try to stop it if at all possible. Please email us asap and wait for our reply. Remember that once you have placed an order we are working on it as well as others and suddenly cancelling it can cause us some trouble. PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS


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  • ORDER MISTAKE What if I get the wrong parts or have damage?

    Occasionally, we may make a mistake. If this happens you can email us at sales@subarupartsforyou.comwith the order number and date and let us know. We will reply quickly and fix any problem that may have occurred. Any damages can be dealt with case by case, but we will absorb any shipping cost for the error. We may need your assistance in the process and only ask that you help us. We may have to send out a pick up or UPS claim depending on the situation. We cannot be held responsible for any costs that may be incurred due to damage or lost parcels. back to top


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  • ORDER MISTAKE I just placed an order and made a mistake, now what?
    Simply email us at sales@subarupartsforyou.com with your order number and date and let us know what is wrong. We will reply via email as to the status. Most of the time we can easily fix the problem for you. Our Fax is 203 876 6759.
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  • ORDER TIME What if I place an order and it has to be "special-ordered"?


    If an item on your order is not in-stock we will email you on the next business day to notify you that a part or parts on your order has to special-ordered. We will give you an eta (usually an extra 2-3 business days) and if that part is non-returnable you will be asked to email us a reply to acknowledge. Unfortunately Subaru does not allow dealers to return parts that are special-ordered.


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  • ORDERING How does the shopping cart work, exactly?

    The shopping cart is designed to allow you to build or edit your order. Simply select the items from the listings that you want to order and fill your cart. When you are finished you can either checkout or look up freight charges (see faq What are the shipping charges?)  After you choose to checkout continue to fill out all the necessary info then submit the order. The next thing you should see is a copy of your receipt. Please keep this and refer to it. We can only process orders in this manner and cannot take "phone-orders". We do not use "real-time" charges meaning the order you submit is actually an email order that we receive from cart manager and we process in-house at our private store in CT. We also are able to create a custom link for any item or items you would like to buy, please email us for details.

    All orders placed on the site are the property of our store and are binding.

     


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  • ORDERING I don't want to put my credit card on-line so can I just call the order in?
    We strongly urge you to order on the secure Shopping Cart. We have not had one problem in four plus years and over 12,000 orders. We do not use real-time ordering which means that your order is simply an email to our in-house secure computer. The cart assigns the order a number and date and this greatly benefits both you and us. We currently cannot take any orders over the phone. If you’d rather you can write down your parts and fax in the order to us. Include your name, address, zip code, email address, card number and expiration date and telephone number. Fax to 203-876-6759 We will contact you with the total before we process the order to confirm it with you.

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  • ORDERING How do I manually add parts to an order that I am about to place?


    If you need to add a part or parts to an order you are placing it can be done so manually (may save freight costs) by simply typing in the "special instructions" box on the cart before the final submission of the order. Please include a part number and type-in that you approve the addedc cost to the order. Or, we can add a custom link to the site for that specific part. Using email we can assist you on how to go either way If the part is not-in-stock this may slow the order process down, we will email you with eta.

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  • FINDING PARTS How do I find parts on this site?
    Our site is actually very simple. Using the category pull-down menu on the left side scroll down to the one you are looking for and click now the page will automatically reload. Next, using the model pull-down select your model and click. Now there will be a "Year" pull-down box that will appear and do the same by clicking. The site is built to allow you to "zero-in" on parts in this manner. To see the item detail closer simply click the "item description" on the right side of the page and it will take you to that items detail page. On that page you have the option to add the part to your secure shopping cart, or return to the listings.
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  • PARTS Are these parts new and genuine Subaru?

    All of the parts we sell are new genuine Subaru parts except a few odd parts found in the clothes winter items and car care products. We do have a few after-market listings on expensive items and they all are clearly marked as such. Our hard parts and accessories are all exclusively found at Subaru of America or Subaru of New England. Subaru as a parent manufacturer is a division of Fuji Heavy Industries from Japan.

    We are a large dealer in Connecticut that is heavy weighted toward wholesale parts at all levels.


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  • PARTS How do I know if a part is considered "special order"?


    When you place an order on our site we occasionally may have to special-order the part from subaru. When this occurs we will email you to confirm that the part is indeed considered "special-order" and make sure you want to go ahead and get the part understanding that we cannot take it back later. Unfortunately Subaru of New England does not allow dealers to simply return parts after they are ordered and this is why we must have such a policy. We have incorporated a new color scheme to help with this particular concern. All parts shaded green are returnable, most yellow parts are also and most red shaded parts are indeed "special-order"
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  • PARTS PRICE Can you give me a better price?
    Our price structure is already at a wholesale level. We offer the parts at the lowest possible price to you. Please understand that we are operate at a low profit and yet are providing quick and easy parts to your door. Please don't waste your time.
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  • PARTS USED? Do you sell or get used parts?
    In some cases we can assist you with finding a part used. We are not a scrap dealer but have some resources. Any used part we sell is as-is and not returnable. If you are going to inquire about a used part give us a much information as possible like year, model, VIN, colors, etc.. Please give a zip code so we know where you are.
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  • PARTS BODY Can I order body parts?


    We cannot ship large body parts currently like fenders, bumpers etc...in the past we had too many damage problems with carriers and some of the parts are beyond UPS oversize and therefore are far too expensive to try and ship. If you are near to Milford CT and would be able to pick up the parts we can quote you wholesale prices (plus tax). Please include a VIN# and the most detail you can give us.

     


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  • PARTS RETURNS Where do returns get sent to?


    All returns must be sent to subarupartsforyou, 1 boston post rd Milford CT 06460. We do not require RA numbers, but do include a copy of the original packing slip.

    We will accept returns (minus shipping costs) for upto fourteen days after you receive the order. You will be responsible for the freight coming back also, though we can issue a pickup from our end if it helps. Please understand that this is extra work for us so we'd rather you didn't order at all if you are unsure to begin with. Special order parts and electrical parts are not returnable. All accepted returned orders are charged a 25% return fee. If you decide to return parts to us for a refund please be sure to put in a copy of the original receipt and a note explaining the reason.Credit card data is not kept (we destroy it) so we may need to recontact you to issue any credits. Under no circumstances is it okay to call your credit card company and stop payment on any submitted order at any time. The correct way to proceed in the case of a dispute is to email us so we may work it out.


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  • PARTS PRICE Can I get these same prices at the dealership you also have?

    Our website is an entirely seperate business from the dealership we also own.
    The site is designed as a "do-it-yourself" type of
    business where we can offer a discount to someone who can navigate the web to buy his or her own parts. The idea behind it is to allow someone to do all of his or her own  legwork  thereby lowering the cost. Our dealership Parts Department  uses Subaru's suggested retail pricing (like all other subaru dealerships).
    We do not hide who we are on the web because we feel it is reasonable to operate a "wholesale" site and a dealership
    Please do not expect the prices at the dealership to be
    the same as on this website.
    Our Parts Department will gladly work with you or advise you
    in regards to all discounts available to you.

     


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  • PARTS PRICE Why are these parts so inexpensive?
    We use Subaru's Factory List pricing minus discount. Some dealer may choose to ask for more than factory list and this is entirely their prerogative and right. All Subaru dealerships are independent businesses and operate under their own rules. Example: If a mirror lists from Subaru for $139.00 a dealer in another area may quote a customer a higher price like $169.00. We may be quoting 20-30% off of Subaru's factory list price which would be say $111.00. To the average buyer this appears much cheaper. Many dealers do not wholesale
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  • PARTS PRICE How could the prices change from one day to another?
    We are a subaru dealer and are subject to Subaru of America's price tables. As the manufaturer Subaru will transmit price changes every month (usually on the first day). If you looked up a part on the last day of the month and then again after the first of the next month it is entirely possible the price may be different. We cannot be held to any given price from a previous time period.
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  • PAINT Can I buy Touch-up Paint from you for my Subaru?
    We can only get the small touch-up bottle paints from Subaru. We cannot ship them because they are considered hazardous material and you need a special shipping permit. Any dealer can get the paints for you. The code for the paint is on every Subaru, under the hood on the firewall there is a tag. On the tag simply write down the paint code which will be three characters.
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  • PERFORMANCE PARTS Do you have Performance parts?

    We do offer performance parts and are one of few SPT dealers in the U.S. If you are near to Connecticut you can go on the Subaru SPT site  http://www.subaru.com/subaru-performance-tuning/performance-parts.html

    and enter your zip code to search us out from there by clicking on the find a dealer tab. They have a nice site that narrows your search by model year and categories, also. We offer those parts at discounted rates (which some other may not). Most of the SPT parts are on our site also under the pull-down categories that begin with SPT. If you are on the national site and jot down the items you want there you can then cross match them on our site and shopping cart easily. We will ship these items as any other order anywhere in the U.S. Canada or Puerto Rico.


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  • SITE RULES How will the purchase I make at this website show up on my cc statement.


    The purchase you make on our site may show up as Dan Perkins Subaru or Perkins Subaru


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  • SITE RULES Why do my Shipping and Billing address need to match?

    In order to stop some credit card fraud attempts and protect both our customers and ourselves we cannot honor orders where the shipping address is different unless prearranged. Also, when the order is placed from another location we can see the ip address and a red flag will stop the order. Please email us with any further questions.


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  • SITE RULES  Your site says the shipping and billing address must be the same, why?
    After five plus years of internet business we have learned that people who steal credit card info and then buy things on-line will always have differing addresses (for obvious reasons). In a effort to protect both us and you we have decided that the best way to try and control it is to require the order only go to the address of the cardholder. If the billing address is different from the ship to address you can go forward and place the order on our site but beware the order may get flagged, delayed or need more verification. We apologize for the inconvenience but needed to control some losses.
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  • SITE RULES Are all orders placed binding?


    No, there are occasions when an item on the site is either unavailable or has an error in price. We reserve the right to cancel any order or line if need be. We make every effort to avoid such action but sometimes it is unavoidable.
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  • SHIPPING TIME If I place an order on Friday, when can I expect it to ship?

    When an order is placed on a friday it most likely will not be processed until monday. If the parts are in-stock then the order would ship on that monday afternoon. If we have to get parts to fill the order then we will email you with an eta. If you need to know prior to ordering then please email us as early as possible so that we can estimate a time table for you. Please include all pertinent information like the zip code, VIN # etc..


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  • SHIPPING If I place an order and choose 3 day select, how fast do I get the order?


    When you choose UPS 3 day select as the shipping type, it means that when the order is complete and ready to ship it will take 3 business days to travel to you.

    We DO NOT imply, promise or state that the parts will arrive in 3 days from the date of the placed order. If you place an order on a Friday it may not ship until Monday and then it would be no more than three business days to arrive.


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  • SHIPPING What if UPS loses my shipment?
    We make every effort to get you the order as soon as possible and in good condition. Occasionally UPS may lose or misdirect a package. Don't panic! We have the means on our end to chase down a misrouted or lost item. If this occurs please notify us asap and we will chase it for you. Do not open any tracers or claims with UPS we can do it much easier from our side. If they cannot fix the problem in a timely manner we will re-ship. We reserve all final say on how to proceed with any given situation. In the event that we re-ship an order we will need your help/cooperation in regards to retreiving any double orders that may eventually show up at your address. We can issue pick-up tags by email, mail or simple pick-up to complete the deal. In the event that two orders do arrive you are held responsible for contactting us in a timely manner since we reserve the right to charge you for all parts shipped.
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  • SHIPPING PICK UP Can I pick up parts orders at any Subaru dealership?
    No, we are a private business/dealership and choosing the pick-up option on the shopping cart means you will come to our Milford Connecticut location to get the parts. All Subaru dealerships are independently owned and operated in the United States.
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  • SHIPPING Can you drop-ship the order from Subaru of America directly to me?
    No, you have to be a subaru dealer for subaru to ship to you directly.
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  • SHIPPING COST If I'm ordering a lot of parts does it make sense to break up the order to save on shipping?
    No, it actually could cost more to try it this way.
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  • SHIPPING How do Canadian orders work?

    We've decided to ship to Canada due to many requests. All standard UPS Canadian orders are subject to customs and a COD Customs fee. These fees are out of our control and cannot be calculated in advance and have to paid by the recipients at the time of delivery.

    So the only UPS Shipping options to Canada we offer are Worldwide Expedited and Worldwide Express, we are finding that this option is more expensive but seems to bypass the cod fee. On the shopping cart you can click the (Edit Your Billing Information Here) button, and then click the (see rates) button at the top of the next page, simply input your zip code and province to get an approximate cost.


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  • SHIPPING Will all my parts come together and be shipped at the same time?
    We try to put the order together for one shipment but if one part is not in-stock we may ship what we have and then ship the other piece a day later. This is especially true with larger parts, manuals and clothing.
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  • SHIPPING Can you ship overseas?
    No, currently we only ship to the U.S., Puerto Rico, US Virgin Is, and Canada. Please don't email us asking.
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  • SHIPPING COST What are the shipping charges?
    Currently, we use UPS exclusively and offer GROUND shipment, 3-DAY SELECT or 2ND DAY AIR for orders in the USA and Worldwide Expedited or Worldwide Express for Canadian orders. You can select what shipping you'd like at the point of purchase. Shipping costs are simply weight of the order the type of shipping chosen and the zip code to where it is going. Some parts may have slightly higher weights assigned when they are oversize. The shopping cart will calculate the total freight and you will see this information prior to be committed to the order. On the shopping cart you can click the (Edit Your Billing Information Here) button, and then click (see rates) button at the top of the next page, simply input your zip code and state/province to get an approximate cost. Remember that UPS rates start at around $6.00 for a 1 pound item and ground shipping. If you are near enough to Milford Connecticut and want to place an order for pick up you can choose the Customer Pickup option under shipping method. Please use the special instruction box at the end of the shopping cart to advise us of your plans. 

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  • SHIPPING TIME How long will it take to get the parts?
    The time it takes to get the parts depends on your location and our inventory. We carry 7,000 parts and over $300,000.00 in stock as one of New England's biggest Subaru Parts dealerships. When a part is ordered that we do not stock we can often get the part to our warehouse within a day or two. Most accessories are on hand. Shipping time on ground is usually a day or two to New England and the mid-Atlantic area. The central states east of the Mississippi and the middle-South are two to three days. The deep-South, Florida and the Central U.S. area (west of the Mississippi) is three to four days. Mountain states usually four to five days and the west five to six. We do not offer alternate shipping sources like USPS, FedEx, and DHL etc...Also, please do not use a P.O. Box in your ship-to address, UPS cannot deliver to the post office. This will slow down your order since we then have to contact you. Orders placed late Friday or on the weekend will be processed on Monday (unless holiday). Remember that choosing 2nd Day Air means that it will ship out and be to you in 2 days from the time that the item leaves us, not from the time you placed the order.

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  • SUBARU BUCKS? Do you take Subaru Bucks?
    Currently we do except them as payment. We cannot make change for them. The best way to use them is to go forward with your order on the shopping cart and at the end type into the special instruction box that you want to pay a portion with Subaru bucks and state the amount you will send in and whether you want us to wait to get the bucks to process the order or simply charge the whole order and refund the difference when we get the bucks. If you don't specify we will hold the order until the bucks arrive. Send the bucks along with a copy of the invoice to Dan Perkins Subaru Parts Department, attention Subaru bucks 1 Boston Post Rd, Milford CT 06460. You wiil receive an email with a tracking number when the order ships.
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  • TRACKING INFO Can I get a UPS tracking number?
    Yes, all orders automatically get an email from UPS worldship quantum view as long as you provide a proper email address on the order. Some emails can be blocked by spam blockers or servers on your end so be aware. This email will go out to you after the order has been shipped and the items scanned into the UPS system.If you do not get any email within a fair time period go ahead and email us and we will reply with a status.
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  • VIN NUMBER Whats a VIN number?


    The VIN or Vehicle Identification Number is found on all North American Market cars and contains 17 characters. It is present on a plate on the vehicle under the windshield on the drivers side. Some cars also have it in the door jamb and or under the hood on the firewall. It is printed on your registration as well as your insurance cards. It is of no value to anyone so there is no need to fear emailing it for the purpose of verifying parts applications.
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  • VIN NUMBER I need parts but am afraid to provide my VIN #, what can I do?

    Often when you email us for assistance we may ask for the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This number only identifies the specific car (like people have names). The VIN # will allow us to lock-in to the correct part for your car with our subaru computers. Anyone can get your VIN by walking upto your car, it has no value and keeping it secret makes no sense. If you so choose to not provide it anyway we cannot assist you.


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  • WARRANTY What is the warranty on parts I buy from you?
    All genuine subaru parts we sell are covered against manufacturers defects for 12 monthes or 12,000 miles from date of receipt. Parts that are warrantied are subject to inspection by subaru and may be subject to charge-back if they deem the part was installed incorrectly or damaged by the installer. If you have such a claim you must notify us, then re-order the parts and note on the shopping cart special instructions box that you will be sending-in a part(s) that you claim are defective, along with a valid VIN # and date of original invoice, order # and mileage on the vehicle.  You will be charged for the second order. We will email you back regarding the status of your claim. When subaru accepts the claim and pays us we will refund the second order to you in full. We reserve all final-say on any warranty claims. Subaru will only pay for the part(s) and not labor costs.
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  • WHO are you?
    We are Dan Perkins Subaru in Milford Connecticut. The owner is a legendary car dealer who has owned and operated several car dealerships in Connecticut and New York for over 25 years. Dan (as well as all of us) are dedicated to the "customer-first" philosophy in business practices. We are excited about our business and want you to be very pleased with your purchase from us. We run an honest straight forward site that we have been working on continuously for over five years.
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  • WHAT category is Outback?
    On our site we refer to Legacy Outbacks in the pull-down Outback (not Impreza Outback Sport Wagons). All Listings for Impreza Outback Sport Wagons are contained in the model Impreza listings.
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  • WHY dont you have a number look-up feature?


    Our site is built different from most. We use a unique ellimination-scheme which allows you to pick your category, then model, then year to narrow the search down to your particular car. Number searches are not possible because there are too many instances where the same number has several fitments. Even though our site is a do-it-yourself type of site and we can assist you via email if you can't find a part by sending you direct links if you can email us with enough information (VIN numbers always).
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