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Subaru Driving Tips Summer 2023

Summertime has finally arrived in the Puget Sound area! I’m sure after what seems like a long, wet winter, this could not have come soon enough. Yes, traffic is back to normal, and the roads are as busy as ever,  but I know we are all looking forward to months of sunshine and hopefully some fun filled vacations! Whether its a week long road trip, through the Olympics, or a

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Subaru Service – About Your Subaru Suspension System

We recently went through a cold, robust winter season, with several snow fall occurrences, below normal temperatures, and even some freezing rain. While spring is almost on the horizon, the impacts from these weather events are sure to affect our road conditions. In a recent poll, it was found that Washington has the 11th roughest roads in the country; and as avid Subaru drivers, I am sure we will both

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Subaru Service, Make Sure Your Subaru Is Ready for Winter 2022

Typically , the weather during winter months in the Puget Sound area is pretty mild, but the 2022 season has started abruptly without warning. Normally, we have it pretty good in terms of experiencing a fairly mild climate, but don’t let the past seasons distract you. Remember just how important it is to Winterize your Subaru, especially with these temperatures. There really is no better time than now to beat

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Subaru Summer Driving Tips 2022

As of now, schools are out for the season, and after a long wet season,  it’s finally Summertime in the Puget Sound area! For those of us that have been juggling work and getting back to to office, this couldn’t come soon enough. Hopefully you have taken some time and planned a Summer vacation! And if your vacation plans includes your Subaru, here are somethings to consider, since there’s just

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Subaru Service, Make Sure Your Subaru Is Ready for Winter 2021

The weather during the Winter months in the Puget Sound area is typically pretty mild when compared to other areas of the country. The west side of Washington state doesn’t often suffer days of snow storms or even prolonged days of temperatures below freezing. In other words, normally we have it pretty good in terms of a pretty mild climate but don’t let the past weather distract you from just

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Subaru PermaSafe Service

What’s That Smell In My Subaru?

Has your Subaru been sitting for sometime now, and you have gone to drive it only to find it smells like an old gym bag when you turn on the AC?  If you are getting this intense aroma coming from your car vents or generally from the interior, it’s probably telling you that your vehicle’s air-conditioner system has grown some sort of mildew, bacteria or mold on it. (or there

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Lets Get Your Subaru Ready For the Summer of 2021 Driving Season

It’s just days before Memorial Day weekend in the Pacific Northwest, the Summer driving season is officially here and it’s time to get your Subaru ready for Summer. Let’s start with tires and alignment. The only part of your Subaru that actually touches the road are the tires, make sure they are in great shape and aligned properly for safety. Be sure to check your tires for depth and pressure

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When Should I Align My Subaru?

  With much anticipated coming of spring, and what looks like a potential light at the end of this Covid situation, many of us in the Pacific Northwest are eager to get our Subaru’s back out on the open road for some Adventures! So you load up your car, get all your family members buckled in, and off you go. Once your Subaru reaches that open highway, and set that

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Subaru Service Information; Why Won’t The Fuel Filler Door Open In My Subaru?

It’s Friday night,  on your way home from a Seahawks game, in a heavy downpour (why wouldn’t it be raining – it is Washington) , and your fuel warning light pings on stating “LOW”. You swing into your local gas station, open your door, pull your fuel door release, and get out of the car, only to discover that the door has opened. So you go back into your car,

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