Subaru Impreza 2019 Full Brake Service & Repair Expert

Advice On Your Quote

1. 60k Maintenance & Oil Change (no filters)

• Labor: $306.00
• Normal Range: 0.5 hours, $60–$120
• Verdict: Overpriced.

This should not cost over $300 without filters, especially if it really only takes about a half-hour. Even at a dealer, that’s very high. You should pay $60–$120 max at most places, unless they’re also doing a full multi-point inspection and topping off every fluid (even then, $150 should be generous).

Advice: Call them out on the price. Unless this is bundled with a huge list of other checks (which you should ask to see), get a second opinion.

2. Spark Plugs - Remove & Replace - All

• Labor: $308.00
• Parts: $104.16 ($26 per plug)
• Normal Rate: 1.0 hour, labor $160–$300, plugs $5–$12 each
• Verdict: A bit high, especially labor.

Labor here is padded about $30–$50 over the top of the normal range. Subaru’s boxer engine can make plug access more involved, but most mechanics do it in 1 hour.

Parts: Subaru OE plugs can be pricey (especially iridium ones), but yours are priced toward the dealership end (retail should be more like $60–$80 for all 4).

Advice: Not egregious, but you can save at an independent shop or order plugs online (look for NGK/ Denso recommended types).

3. Automatic Transmission Fluid - Drain & Refill (CVT)

• Labor: $112.00
• Parts: $129.50 (7 quarts at $18.50/qt)
• Normal Range: Labor $150–$300; Fluid $12–$20/qt.
• Verdict: Labor is reasonable. Fluid priced at top dollar, but not crazy.

CVT fluid is expensive and costs more at dealers. Labor is below average—this is one of the fairer quotes on your list.

Advice: Not a DIY for most folks. If you want better pricing, shop around an independent, but this price is typical.

4. Differential Fluid - Drain & Refill - Rear

• Labor: $75.00
• Parts: $32.23 (2.15 qts at $15/qt)
• Normal: Labor $80–$150; Parts $8–$15/qt
• Verdict: Very fair.

Rates are within normal range; you can’t really beat this unless you want to DIY.

Advice: No red flags.

5. Brake System - Bleed

• Labor: $194.00
• Parts: $9.59
• Normal: 0.5 hour, $90–$150 labor.
• Verdict: Labor is high by $40–$100.

Unless there’s a difficult bleeder or ABS cycling needed, brake bleeding is usually 30–45 min. Most shops charge $100–$150 for this whole job, including fluid.

Advice: Ask for an explanation. If it’s just a simple bleed, have it done elsewhere.

6. Differential Fluid - Drain & Refill - Front

• Labor: $75.00
• Parts (Listed as Motor Oil and Oil Filter): $67.62
• Points: Diff takes gear oil, not engine oil or oil filter.
• Verdict: Possible mistake or confusion.

Parts list reads like an oil change, not a front diff fluid change. If it’s an AWD Subaru, the front diff DOES NOT use engine oil or an oil filter.

Advice: Double check what they’re actually servicing. This looks suspicious, or like they confused a front diff and an engine oil service. Clarify and get them to correct. Could be an honest shop error, but shouldn’t be paid as-is.

7. Disc Rotor - Remove & Replace - Front Both

• Labor: $196.00
• Parts: Brake Pads $84.08, Discs $137.98
• Normal: Labor $250–$400; Pads $40–$70; Discs $50–$100 each
• Verdict: Labor is below average, parts are a bit high but not outlandish.

Parts prices are dealer-retail, but not a huge markup, and labor is a deal compared to most shops.

Advice: Not an upsell if you really need new pads AND rotors. Worth checking pad thickness and rotor condition before agreeing—they sometimes upsell rotors when a resurface would do.

8. Disc Rotor - Remove & Replace - Rear Both

• Labor: $196.00
• Parts: Brake Pads $75.88, Discs $132.82
• Normal: Labor $250–$400; Pads $40–$70; Discs $50–$100 each
• Verdict: Same as front: labor is fair, parts at top end.

Pad price is high by $10–$20, rotor price is ok for zinc-coated.

Advice: Same as above—ensure the rear rotors actually need replacing.

Possible Upsells & Notes

• 60k Maintenance charge and Brake Bleed both look high enough to flag as potential profit centers—be wary of added “inspections” or “fees.”
• Differential fluid (front) confusion is a major red flag—make sure they aren’t billing for a service you don’t need or doubling up.
• Brake rotors are sometimes “suggested” even if yours are fine—ask for specs (thickness, runout), not just their word. Pads wear quicker; rotors often last longer unless warped or grooved.
• Price shopping: You could cut this bill 20–30% by picking the right independent shop in Tucson, and even more if you DIY the easy fluids and buy your own parts.