Lake Forest Park Subaru Repair

Do your brakes squeal, grind, or grab? Are you experiencing jerky stops? Is your warning light flashing? It might just be time for a brake system inspection. At Suburb Service, we our customer's safety is a top priority-and, while not the most glamorous car part, brakes are an important part of any working vehicle. Here's our philosophy on brake replacement. When Should You Change Your Brakes? For the most part, you can't see your brake system-so it's not always top of mind. Unless a warning light is flashing, you might be inclined to forget your brakes together. But, how often should you change your brakes? And, what do we mean when we say brakes...don't they come in a few parts? They do-brake pads and rotors-and here's when you should change each. When You Should Change Your Brakes On average, brake pads need to be replaced ever 40,000 to 60,000 miles depending on the following conditions. Driving habits Is your Subaru often used by ... read more

After a perfect, sunny day spent hiking the outskirts of Seattle, the last thing you want is to find that your vehicle has been vandalized or robbed. This is the time of year, however, that vandals and thieves run rampant because they know you'll be away on a hike. Don't believe us? Last weekend, some of Suburb Service's own customers hiked the Olympic National Forest's Duckabush Trailhead. When they returned to their cars at the end of their hike, they found broken windows, lost tires, and siphoned gas. Thankfully, all of the owners made it out safely. At Suburb Service, we want to make it our mission to inform our customers of car safety-especially when they go on summer hikes near Seattle. Here's how to keep your Subaru (and yourself!) safe when you're hiking. 5 Tips for Keeping Your Subaru Safe When You're Hiking1. Don't leave anything of value in your car. First and foremost, don't leave anything of value in your car...even your car regi ... read more

Own a Subaru Crosstrek, Impreza, or WRX with a manual transmission? Experiencing left knee aches and pains? We've heard this complaint from a few of our regular customers and we wanted to get to the bottom of it. Is driving a stick shift causing them to have knee pain? Let's find out. Can Driving a Stick Shift Cause You to Have Knee Pain? Subaru manual transmissions are dependable and lightweight. While they allow the driver to take charge of their own personal driving style, manual transmissions also require you to manually shift the gears. Manually shifting gears can take a toll on the knees. Here's why. When you drive a stick shift, your left leg and right arm get quite the workout. When you drive an automatic, you'll operate with your right leg, but your left leg can pretty much just hang out. With a manual transmission, the left leg remains in an active position at all time. Extended to operate the clutch, your left leg can experience tension from the foo ... read more

Have you been delaying your car repair? Thinking about waiting on that oil change or maintenance service for another time? It might be time to reconsider. As the coronavirus continues to affect the lives of people in Seattle and across the world, industries and supply chains are starting to suffer. Car repair shops are among them-and repair parts may soon become scarce. Why You Should Visit Your Auto Repair Shop ASAPAuto Repair Parts Could Possibly Become Scarce Wondering why you need to schedule your repair appointment now...during a global pandemic? Auto industry experts are warning that the coronavirus (COVID-19) may soon have an effect on the availability of auto parts needed for repairs. While the Center for Automotive Research notes that most auto parts are still produced domestically, China, Mexico, and Canada do provide dealers and repair shops with some parts needed to make repairs. From 2010 to 2018, U.S. parts imports from China tripled ... read more

Not changing your motor oil? That's a non-starter. Motor oil needs to be changed at regular intervals, no matter how old or new your car. It's a vital part of keeping your car's engine running properly and you away from the shop. But, what kind of motor oil does your Subaru need? Can you go for the cheap stuff to cut costs or should you invest in a nicer product? Here, we'll discuss why quality motor oil is so important (even if it costs more) and why you should stick to a regular maintenance plan for your Subaru! Why is Quality Motor Oil So Important? Quality motor oil-and we can't stress this enough-is so important. When you're considering a type of oil to purchase, you'll want to make sure the oil meets the American Petroleum Institute service standards. You can identify this requirement by searching for a little seal of approval by the API. The highest API rating for motor oil currently is SM-but different cars require different types of motor oil, so make ... read more