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Welcome to Subaru News, Suburb Service’s monthly blog! Subaru News is meant to educate, entertain, and engage you in monthly musings on such topics as auto mechanics, Subarus, travel, auto repair, and driving and living in the Lake Forest Park and Shoreline area. Our blogs are released on the first day of each month!

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Can Hand Sanitizer REALLY Explode in Your Car?

In a post-coronavirus world, we're all learning an entirely new set of social norms. Remembering to put on our masks before jetting off to the grocery store hasn't been easy. Going on the hunt for toilet paper? That's our idea of a Saturday adventure with the family. But, learning to navigate the new normal has come with its fair share of questions. Today, we're tackling this one: can hand sanitizer really explode in your car? COVID Question Answered: Can Hand Sanitizer Explode in the Car? If you've been lucky enough to snag some travel hand sanitizer from the store, you might be wondering where it's safe to leave-especially in the summer heat! you might be wondering where it's safe to leave-especially in the summer heat!Rumors have circulated that leaving a bottle of hand sanitizer in a hot car can cause it to explode. We say no way. While nothing is impossible, the likelihood of your hand sanitizer exploding in the hot car isn't very high. In fact, your car won't ... read more

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Why Going for a Leisurely Drive Can Reduce Stress

For many, getting in the car can bring about thoughts of heavy traffic jams, honking horns, and stressed out commuters. If you live in Seattle, you might remember the dreaded daily traffic of the work week and even the hustle and bustle of the weekend roadways. But, according to researchers, taking a nice long solo drive on a long country road, a beautiful mountain bend, or stretch of interstate can actually help you reduce stress and clear your brain of all those creativity-blocking cobwebs. Here are 4 reasons why going for a leisurely drive in your Subaru can reduce stress and improve creativity. 4 Reasons a Leisurely Drive Can Help Reduce StressYou'll get some alone time. Alone time is good for the soul and the mind. Taking a long drive all by yourself will give you a chance to think, breathe, or completely turn your brain off, if you prefer. If you experience any type of social anxiety or pressure around others, a leisurely solo drive can also ... read more

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5 Tips to Taking Great Car Photos for your Instagram or to Sell

Love your Subaru and want to show off your ride? You're going to want to snap some pretty cool pictures for Instagram, especially if it's new. Looking to sell your Subaru? You want it to look stunning-and a great photo can do nothing but impress potential buyers. Whether you're a car guy who loves to show off his ride online or you're a Subaru owner looking to rehome your pride and joy, here are our team's 5 tips for taking great car photos. 1. Chase golden hour. Any photographer will tell you that the perfect time to shoot outside is about two hours before sunset. Also known as "golden hour", this peak time frame will give you the best lighting for shooting objects outdoors. If you can't make golden hour work, shooting on a cloudy day will also help you capture the perfect shot without any light flares or misangled shadows. 2. Avoid shooting at eye-level. To make it artsy, mix up your perspective. Not every photo of your car has to be shot at eye ... read more

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How Hitting a Pothole Can Damage Car Tires & Alignment

Thanks to crazy temperature swings, heavy traffic, and unpredictable weather, cities across the United States have begun experiencing an abundance of potholes. Potholes form when cracks in the roadway expand, and are usually a product of winter's freeze-thaw cycles-plus they're dangerous for your car. Here's how hitting a pothole can damage your car's tires and alignment. What to Do If You Hit a Pothole Similar to a collision, potholes can take a serious toll on your car. Potholes have a sneaky way of damaging your tires, rims, suspension and other steering components without making much of a fuss. If you do hit a pothole, you should take a look at your wheels and tires immediately. 3 Signs a Pothole Damaged Your CarOdd wear on your tire tread. Potholes can sneak up on you; and their damage is not always immediate. Some potholes can leave a strange level of wear to your tire tread-and over time this can become dangerous. Losing tire ... read more

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5 Scenic Drives to Take Around Seattle

As stay-at-home orders have taken effect across Washington state, you've likely found yourself stuck inside the home. You're limiting your non-essential travel...and your car? It's likely been collecting dust in the garage. Here's what you can do to change that scenario. While traveling too far isn't recommended (because traveling to communities where you don't live, even by car, can spread the virus), you can drive around town. Thankfully, you live in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, and scenic drives are just minutes from your front door. Here are the best scenic drives to take around Seattle right now ... read more

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