Lake Forest Park Subaru Repair

It's almost impossible to spend a summer in the Pacific Northwest without a sense of adventure. Washington, especially, offers beaches, mountains, extreme sports, and as much hiking as your heart can handle. There's a reason why you'll be sure to spot a Subaru on every street, usually everywhere you turn, even when driving through Seattle. As much as we love our cities and communities, there's a common respect for following the road past city limits and sometimes completely off the beaten path all together. Because we are obvious Subaru lovers, and tend to enjoy off-roading ourselves, we put together a few of our favorite spots, along with a few practical tips to keep your off-roading safe and prepared. Locations to Explore: Walker Valley ORV Walker Valley ORV is located in Mount Vernon, Washington which is just a 70 mile trip from Seattle. As part of the Cascade Mountains, you can take your 4 wheel drive Subaru off road and onto some rough terrain. Day passes are only ... read more

We know you love those long road trips, getting you to your next beautiful destination to explore in the Pacific Northwest. We also know the reality of city traffic, even in Seattle, where you're just aching to get out of your car and on with your day. But sometimes, regardless of the distance, you have to bear down and stay positive while you get closer to being able to step outside and stretch your legs. If you find yourself behind the wheel a lot, we have several exercise suggestions that are safe to perform, good for your body, and will also help pass the time by creating a way to be productive while comforting those pesky body aches. Here are some safe and easy exercises you can do in your car Neck Exercises Turn your neck to one side, hold for five seconds, repeat on the other side. Do this 3-4 times to build rotation flexibility. While sitting straight, look forward, and tilt your head to one side with your ear towards your shoulder. Hold this for five seconds, and repe ... read more

It's summer, and it's hot outside! Not that we are complaining, everyone needs a break from winter in the Pacific Northwest. But, no matter how much you love the heat, we can all agree that it can turn sour when it heats up inside where you would normally have a choice to be cooled off. Especially if the victim of overheating is your Subaru. The summer weather doesn't necessarily determine a vehicle will overheat, but it also doesn't help the already hot situation. So, what does cause your car to overheat? There are so many possibilities, but they all have these two things in common: your engine is overheating, and something is causing a disruption in the cooling process. Here are some of the most common reasons your car overheats Leak in the Cooling System Although a leak sounds bad, it's not actually what causes the actual damage directly. However, when there is a leak, it normally allows air to enter into the cooling system which causes air to be circulated and drops the co ... read more

Quality first That's right, you will not find an oil change advertised for $19.95 for any of our Subarus, and we are not shy in saying so. In fact, this is a deliberate choice on our part, because we value the quality of our work, and the quality our customers deserve in order to keep their Subarus running at optimal levels. Fast isn't always better Many quick, drive thru oil change businesses will offer what seems to be a fantastic price, but in reality you truly do get what you pay for. They use the same one size fits all parts. The quality of oil is normally as low as the vehicle can get away with, without instant damage, and typically for that price, all the surrounding parts remain untouched as they collect dirt and grime. Protect your investment But at Suburb Service, we truly care about your Subaru and you investment. We believe the quality of oil is extremely important, and love to educate on how not all oil is created equal. The best oils require more refinement, whic ... read more

Just because you own a Subaru and balance between city streets and off road trails, doesn't mean you want to take care of your beloved vehicle any less than the best. Generally, most people, including us Pacific Northwesterners, tend to use the one-stop shop car washes. You know, the ones where you take a little ticket, put your car in neutral, and let the machines do the rest while you pretend you're on another planet being attacked by giant alien tenticles as you move through the wash. (Oh, is that just us?) While these car washes are great for a quick solution in a time crunch, they actually aren't so great for the long term maintenance of your vehicle. There's a reason why you won't usually see the pros waiting in line for their five minute wash turn. What do they do? Below, we give you pro tips on how to set your Subaru body up for success, no matter how often you love to explore in the dirt. How to wash your car like a pro Choose Supplies Wisely It's extremely important to ... read more