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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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How To Tie Your Christmas Tree To The Roof Of Your Car (With ZERO Damage)

Ho Ho Ho! Hold up, is it really nearing Christmas time? Do you want to know how to tie your Christmas Tree to the roof of your car without damaging your beloved? We've got you (and your subaru) covered. Celebrating Christmas in the Pacific Northwest has it's own special, beautiful qualities. The great outdoors, the snow, the pine trees, the scenery unmatched. This time of year gives you those unique moments with your loved ones that may be harder to find at any other time. Traditions packed into a few short weeks, such as baking cookies, giving a helping hand to a charity, and decorating the Christmas tree. However, challenges are also along the way - particularly with the tree. Before you figure out how to put it in it's stand without falling over, trim the branches, and string the lights...you actually need to get the huge plant home, safely, with as little damage as possible. We would hate to see you hurt your beloved Subaru, so here are a few tips on... How To Tie (and dr ... read more

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Why Dogs (Really) Love Car Rides

Have you ever wondered why dogs love car rides SO much? Whether or not you have a dog of your own, you've definitely been driving around minding your own business only to see dogs of all sizes hanging out the window like they are on the best ride of their life. Now, we don't recommend this, as just like a child a dog can be seriously injured without restraints in a moving vehicle. But have you ever wondered why most dogs love car rides? If you're like us, you may have been tempted to try it for yourself - stuck your head out the window of your Subaru to see what all the fun is about. Hopefully you chose your seatbelt, because we highly doubt you would have obtained the same thrill they seem to have every single time. We put together a few theories on the reasoning behind your dog's love for car rides Home Away From Home Most breeds are territorial and like to travel as a pack by instinct. When their pack consists of their humans, they automatically feel safe moving at a high pace ... read more

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How to Drive Safely in Fog

Have you ever wondered why dogs love car rides SO much? Whether or not you have a dog of your own, you've definitely been driving around minding your own business only to see dogs of all sizes hanging out the window like they are on the best ride of their life. Now, we don't recommend this, as just like a child a dog can be seriously injured without restraints in a moving vehicle. But have you ever wondered why most dogs love car rides? If you're like us, you may have been tempted to try it for yourself - stuck your head out the window of your Subaru to see what all the fun is about. Hopefully you chose your seatbelt, because we highly doubt you would have obtained the same thrill they seem to have every single time. We put together a few theories on the reasoning behind your dog's love for car rides Home Away From Home Most breeds are territorial and like to travel as a pack by instinct. When their pack consists of their humans, they automatically feel safe moving at a high pace ... read more

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How Long Should New Tires Last?

It's official! We at Suburb Service have added tires to the list of services we provide for your Subaru and maybe your other car or you would be kind enough to tell your neighbor that your favorite repair shop does tires on all mid sized cars. You want to know what's extra special about this? WE PROVIDE FREE SERVICE LOANERS (full coverage insurance is required), so you can either go off to work or go run errands, maybe go to the gym, the coffee shop. Which raises the question: How long should a new set of tires last? This seems like a simple question, yet there are all kinds of different scenarios. Depending on the amount of driving, type of vehicle, type of terrain, weather, and quality of the tire, there could be years of difference from one vehicle to another. So, how do you know where YOUR tires stand? The general consensus is tires should be inspected and possibly swapped out after six years, and for sure replaced ... read more

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5 Essential Autumn Driving Safety Tips

It's almost that time of year again...time to say goodbye to summer and hello to that cool Fall weather. You wouldn't think that your driving habits would change much between the two seasons, but surprisingly, there are a few hazards that you need to be aware of when Fall rolls around. Here are some of our best Fall driving safety tips to help protect you and your family on the road Beware of the Leaves Leaves can be dangerous for two main reasons. First, when leaves become damp or wet they can become slippery. Allow yourself a little more distance between your car and those around you when trying to stop on leaf-covered roads. Secondly, we all enjoy taking photos of the beautiful leaves changing on the trees in the Fall. This can cause somewhat of a hazard when people pull their cars over and park on the side of the road to snap that perfect post card shot of the brightly colored trees. Be aware of people opening doors to cars parked on the side of the road and slow down when passing ... read more

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