Lake Forest Park Subaru Repair

In the Seattle winter, you get used to dealing with icy streets and all the safety measures that come along with colder temperatures. Road salt and ice melt can help make driving conditions safer....but they can also leave a mess in your car. Tracking road salt into your Subaru is zero fun for your carpets-especially when it leaves behind salt stains. Thankfully, there's solution to remove salt stains from your car's floor mats and carpets-here's what to do. How to Remove Salt Stains from Car Carpet in 3 Steps When rock salt gets tracked onto your carpets, it can be a pain. Here are 3 steps to removing the mess and getting your Subaru's interior in tip-top condition. Step One: Mix an at-home solution. Mix up a quick at-home solution of items you already have in your home: hot water and white vinegar. Grab a spray bottle. Add 50 percent hot water; then add 50 percent distilled white vinegar. You'll want to mix this right before you plan to clea ... read more

Cats don't always enjoy car rides. Why? Imagine being in their paws. It's likely that the very first car trip your kitten took was to your home (a scary, new place they hadn't acclimated to just yet) or from your home to the vet (somewhere cold and sterile where a large human poked and prodded them for roughly twenty minutes). Not a fun experience, right? Unlike dogs, most cats are never taught to enjoy car trips. Plus, cats associate cars with past experiences. If all of their past experiences are negative, they'll not have an enjoyable ride-instead, they're going to yelp, meow, and be all around anxious. How do you remedy this behavior? Help your cat associate cars with fun. Here's how. Woman with cat in carrier box near car 1. Put them in a cat carrier. First and foremost, put you and your cat's safety first. And the absolute safest way to transport your cat? In a cat carrier. Having a confined space that's all their own will make your cat feel more comfortable in ... read more

Let's say you bought a new car and you're not totally happy with the color. Or, you've had your Subaru SUV for a few years and want to change up the look. What do you do? You have two options-repaint or wrap. Choosing to paint your car might be your first instinct, but don't discount car wraps just yet. What once was reserved for small business advertising is now becoming increasingly popular among the masses. It's actually pretty easy to find a shop near that offers car wraps-even in solid colors! So, what are you to do? Painting and wrapping have their advantages (and some drawbacks, too). Let's discuss the pros and cons of each based on a few important considerations. Painting Your Subaru: Pros and ConsCon: Application How long will it take to paint your Subaru? Well, it depends. A few factors must be taken into consideration-including the type of paint you choose, how many coats you request, and the length of time it takes for the technic ... read more

Does your dog hate riding in your car? How can you tell? Well, if Fido is a big fan of the open road, he'll jump right in when you're ready to ride. If your pup shows hesitation, anxiousness, or gets car sick in your Subaru, chances are he's just not that into it. Car rides are a common dog phobia. Being jostled around in a moving vehicle can be jarring for pets-and their negative reaction to hating the car can be distracting, and a potentially unsafe, for the driver. Want to help your dog overcome the fear of riding in cars? The key is patience and a lot of positive reinforcement. Here are a few tips to get started. 6 Tips for Lowering Your Dog's Anxiety During a Car Ride1. Use positive reinforcement to lure your dog inside. Even the thought of riding in your Subaru can be triggering for your dog-especially if they've previously had a bad experience with cars. What you can do to reverse this is to associate the car with positive things. For ... read more

Most Subaru owners will agree: your tires are a pretty important part of your car. Having good tire tread is what keeps you and your family safe on the road. With good tire treads, your vehicle will be able to handle weather conditions like rain and snow much better. And, overall wear and tear on your car will be minimal (at least from your tires!). So, how do you know if you need a new set of tires on your Subaru? A tread depth gauge is the best tool-but not always readily available. If you don't stash a tread depth gauge in your back pocket (don't worry, most people don't!), then a penny or quarter will do. Here's how. What is and how to do the Penny Tire Test? The Penny Tire Test is an easy way to use your loose change to check your tire tread in a pinch. How do you do it? Grab a penny and point President Lincoln's head down towards the ground. Insert the penny into the grooves on your tire tread. Check to see where Lincoln's head is now. Is it ... read more