Lake Forest Park Subaru Repair

Most of us only think about changing our wiper blades when they start to make a terrible noise or a piece of rubber begins to dangle off one of them. In fact, you should be much more vigilant about your windshield wipers. They are one of the most important pieces of safety equipment on your car, yet one of the most neglected. Contact Suburb Service now if your wipers are not wiping as they should. Here's what you need to know about when to change your wipers and wiper blades, wiper blade options and what can happen if you neglect your wipers. How often do wiper blades need changed? First, there are two options when it comes to your wipers. You can replace just the rubber portion, the wiping part, which is cheaper but may not offer the best results. Alternately, you can replace the entire blade which is the metal arm and the rubber wiping part. This is a little more costly, but will provide much better results. Wipers and/or blades should be changed eve ... read more

Subaru Owner Alert: New Class Action Oil Suit May Affect Some Subaru Vehicles If you own certain makes and models of Subaru, you should be alert to a new issue that's prompting calls for a class action suit over an oil consumption problem that's causing owners to spend big bucks on Subaru repairs and maintenance to replenish fluids lost far faster than they should be. And Subaru of America is being accused of failing to alert owners and even refusing warranty coverage on engine repairs related to the problem. Subaru says this is not what happened and says they've been on top of the issue the whole time. If you own one of these models, you may be affected by oil consumption issues: 2011-2014 Subaru Foresters with 2.5 liter boxer (flat-four) engines 2013 Legacy sedans with 2.5 liter boxer (flat-four) engines 2013 Outback with 2.5 liter boxer (flat-four) engines 2012-2013 Impreza with 2 liter boxer ( ... read more

If you love your Subaru, you should know you're not the only one. There is a nation full of like-minded individuals just like you and it may be fun to hang out with them. Some amateur Subaru Groups are for Subaru owners in general while others are devoted to specific makes and models of the iconic Japanese autos. In addition to exploring these groups, be sure to order a Subaru Badge of Ownership to proudly display how many Subarus you've owned, how much mileage you've racked up and lifestyle icons. What keeps these cars running so long? A lot of it is repairs and maintenance but as these groups show it's also just a lot of attention. NW Subies - Check out the Northwest Subaru Owner's Club for drivers in Seattle, Portland, Spokane, Washington and Oregon. Explore ... read more

You may think because you're driving a car that looks old but runs like a champ from regular repair and maintenance you're safe from car thieves, but if you own a Subaru, that's not so. Seattle police have reported an uptick in Subaru thefts recently, particularly among older models. Some Subarus were outright stolen, while many others were taken for joyrides and then abandoned. But even those that were "borrowed" were banged up, had items stolen and other damage. Older Subarus are targeted because they can often be started with a generic key rather than the specific vehicle ignition key. If your car doesn't have an alarm system because it was a costly dealer option you skipped, you can still protect your Subaru with these five affordable anti-theft solutions ... read more