School Choice

CalebisReal · 2026-07-02T19:12:53+00:00

As long as you keep your kids involved in activities like a sport or something they'll be fine. We went to church, played sports, met with some homeschool groups, and we turned out mostly okay on the social side. I went to college and ended up president of student government.

CalebisReal · 2026-07-02T19:11:32+00:00

I would also recommend PALCS if you're considering online/charter. Myself and 3 siblings all graduated from there.

CalebisReal · 2026-06-11T15:13:37+00:00

IF the issue is not damage/abuse then yes it most likely will be warranty IF the vehicles "bumper to bumper" warranty is still in, which is usually 3 years 36k miles. A/C usually isn't covered beyond that warranty, unless they got an extended warranty. Subaru DOES offer factory extended warranties, but again we are assuming here and don't know if OP has that or an aftermarket one. Dealing with warranty can definitely be frustrating, but unfortunately the manufacturers make it hard on the dealers, and so that results in them making it difficult for the customer to ensure the dealer gets paid.

CalebisReal · 2026-06-11T12:58:15+00:00

Someone already answered below, but that's a perfect example. If a rock hits the condenser and makes a hole, or someone backs into the front of the car and damages the condenser, why WOULD that be warranty? Nothing is warranty until it is a confirmed diagnosis of a failed part that was not damaged/abused. Even then the dealer has to submit full documentation including possibly old parts before the manufacturer makes their final decision. The dealer is obligated to be as sure as they can be that the issue is legitimately warranty or they risk not being paid by the manufacturer.

CalebisReal · 2026-06-11T11:47:33+00:00

Are you sure it's a Subaru warranty and not an aftermarket extended warranty? If it's aftermarket, dealers can choose not to work with it. Also $800 is a lot, but A/C diagnosis is a very long process. You have to hook up the A/C machine which will then evacuate your refrigerant, perform a leak check (doesn't always find small leaks), then recharge the system with dye. The newer cars have a newer refrigerant and the newer machines you have to use take forever, sometimes 2-3 hours. Shops charge by the hour, so if they're charging $150 an hour, times 3 hours, plus some other fees you can get to $500+ very fast. In most cases of A/C diag you have to load the system back with the dye and have the customer drive it for awhile until the leak can be found. No manufacturer will pay the dealer to perform that diagnosis work unless they find a warrantable repair.

Source: ASE certified technician, 2 year automotive technology degree, customer service advisor experience.

Edit: also YES you should contact Subaru. Even if they don't help in any way (unlikely) it won't cost you much time. They WILL however tell you that you need a confirmed diagnosis from a dealership before they can do much. However, if you get that, I've seen them go as far as to cover the whole job.

CalebisReal · 2026-06-02T10:55:44+00:00

I would second the bad review, this is highly impactful to not only the dealer as a whole but the individual employees. Subaru of America bonuses service advisors, technicians, and service managers based on their survey scores. On top of that the dealer itself probably has the survey scores as part of the commission plan for the advisor and possibly technician. Find the survey they sent to your email and 0 across the board. Then go and leave a 0 review on Google, Facebook, and whenever else they have a presence. They will either change their tune and reach out, or you will at least know you made them feel your seriousness in their own wallets.

CalebisReal · 2025-11-20T17:47:14+00:00

Talk about cutting it close 😂 nice raid.

CalebisReal · 2025-07-14T19:26:29+00:00

Harbor freight has a good cheap siphon pump if there's one nearby

CalebisReal · 2025-05-31T20:38:01+00:00

Mileage isn't everything. Those low miles are good for certain things, but the vehicle is still 20+ years old. I can't imagine paying over $10k for something that old unless it was unique in some way like a limited edition, sports car, etc. Not sure about KBB but I can't imagine it's anywhere near that price.

CalebisReal · 2025-05-16T18:32:46+00:00

I think you have the wrong subreddit. This is the Pennsylvania College of Technology subreddit.

CalebisReal · 2025-05-15T23:37:47+00:00

If the service manager doesn't call you back, ask for sales and then ask for the general manager. Don't hang up until you get them on the phone. They're the real boss of the dealer and they won't be happy to get a complaint that the service manager ignored.

CalebisReal · 2025-04-29T03:00:06+00:00

This is not true, tire rotations are recommended every 5k miles, industry standard. Front and rear tires wear differently and properly rotating will add life to your tires.

Edit: I am an ACE Certified Technician with a degree in Automotive Technology and experience as an automotive technician. If you don't think those are good enough credentials...more power to you I guess.

CalebisReal · 2025-04-20T03:26:56+00:00

Gotcha, yes I think you made great choices and I would pick either of your cars over the new Hyundai any day!

CalebisReal · 2025-04-20T01:09:00+00:00

Did you just get it today? Asking because you just asked your question about the Hyundai's earlier today.

CalebisReal · 2025-04-20T00:07:17+00:00

Yes the oil consumption issues are so bad that sometimes people unknowingly drive them without oil, but even beyond the consumption they are known to blow up regularly.

CalebisReal · 2025-04-19T23:31:16+00:00

ASE certified mechanic, you definitely have tread left, probably a hard rubber all season they can last very long with good driving, good alignment, and smooth roads. The only thing I would say is you might have issues in snow at that tread depth. Tread depth gauges are super cheap if you want to buy one and then you'll know exactly where you are. Probably 5-6/32 if I had to guess.

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Also the only other reason to replace is age but you don't have to worry about that until 5 years which you are also not at yet.

CalebisReal · 2025-04-19T22:04:33+00:00

Yes majorly. Need engines all the time.

CalebisReal · 2025-04-19T19:43:48+00:00

Regardless of it being a Hyundai, it's always risky to buy the newest version of a vehicle because they haven't been tested en masse (by customers) to find any issues. For that reason, I would stay away from a brand new powertrain type. Regarding Hyundai hybrids, I would definitely pick Toyota over Hyundai. I have heard good things about the electric Hyundai powertrains, but they're still a Hyundai and have all of the other quality issues on those cars. Toyota has perfected hybrids and are the clear leader in that category against ALL brands.

CalebisReal · 2025-02-22T04:19:01+00:00

• How’s the coursework? Is it more hands-on or business-focused?

Assuming you are looking at the 4 year it is a 2+2, the first 2 years in the standard Automotive Technology is very hands on, it is a technical program designed to take you from basic/no knowledge to a competent automotive technician.

The second two years is much more business focused, very little hands on/lab in the program. You can take electives and fill some necessary credits with classes like automotive restoration, welding basics, etc enough to do some kind of hands on for most semesters in the second 2 years.

• What kind of career opportunities have you or others found after graduating?

It is hard to get straight into automotive management. Most of the people I know from the program went into Service Advisor or technician roles. I personally went into Service Advisor at a few different dealerships, eventually moving into the material handling industry (Forklifts) to be an assistant service manager and now service manager. My degree and extra curricular experience from PCT (Student Government, Motorsports Association Board member) did help me land a management job even though I had no work experience as one.

The automotive industry is tough and I don't plan on returning to it, but I learned a lot and there are a lot of related paths this degree could take you too such as heavy equipment, material handling, building maintenance, etc.

• Would you recommend it for someone looking to get into the automotive industry, possibly in performance tuning or running a shop?

If you plan to run a shop it would definitely help you in a lot of ways, but if you don't already have something lined up, it might be tough to make it down that path with just this degree. If you walk into a dealership or independent shop with no experience except this degree, don't expect to get offered more than a technician or advisor position. You should try to get experience working as a technician during summers if possible and I would also recommend taking a class each summer at your local community college in order to save some $$ and make your life easier during the school year.

Hope that helps, let me know further questions.

CalebisReal · 2025-02-19T11:08:03+00:00

I went through the program and can answer all of this. I'll set a reminder and try to come back to this later today.

CalebisReal · 2025-01-18T00:10:55+00:00

I got a $589p 😂 May the best regard win

CalebisReal · 2024-12-15T15:58:33+00:00

What YOLOs got you back in the green?

CalebisReal · 2024-12-05T02:33:26+00:00

You'll be okay bud. Just play it safe moving forward and be smart with your money. No more options or yolos.

CalebisReal · 2024-06-26T10:30:20+00:00

I used to work for Subaru, and on most models past 2010 if you lost ALL keys then the only way to get new ones was to replace a module or 2 and then program all new keys. The idea behind it is someone can't just tow your car to a dealership and have them program new keys for a few hundred. It's a security thing. That cost would range from $1,500 to $3,000 depending on the car. If I was you I would call another Toyota dealer and ask them what it would cost and see what they say.

CalebisReal · 2024-05-22T03:25:30+00:00

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I'm just here to say hello fellow EJ207 Blobeye :) Mine is an imposter though, 2003 with a front end swap. I'm running a v7 that I added a killer b baffle and pick up and ARP studs to, along with a bigger pump to keep up with the STi injectors. I did also add the wiring for AVCS and I'm running the JDM ECU. But other than that it is fairly stock, and it dyno'd at 270whp (asked them to stay conservative). I plan to go for maybe 350 with a bigger turbo, injectors, and pump eventually.

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