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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!

Yearly Archives: 2020

5 Best Places To See Spring Flowers In Seattle

Daffodils, magnolias, cherry blossoms-oh my! Springtime is almost here in Seattle, and our sources say the blossoms might start blooming a little bit early this year. If you're looking to track down some beautiful blooms, we've got you covered. Here are the best places to see spring flowers near Seattle. Yoshino Cherry Trees in Bloom by Joe Wolf is licensed under CC BY 2.0The University of Washington Nothing is more stunning than a college campus during the spring. It's graduation season. Students are buzzing with the excitement of ... read more

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4 Phone Apps That Will Make Driving Easier

Driving in Seattle can be a pain, no? From heavy traffic to road construction, you're sure to run into something funky on your commute everyone once in awhile. Thankfully, technology can help. Here are 5 phone apps to make driving easier and safer. 1. Google Maps Need to navigate from point A to point B? Google Maps has you covered. More advanced than the map apps already installed on your iPhone or Android, this map app can give directions, real-time traffic data, and remember your parking location. If your normal commute route is experiencing heavy traffic or there's construction, Google Maps will automatically calculate you a faster route to your destination. 2. GasBuddyGasBuddy is a free phone app that can help you find the cheapest gas in your area fast. Use your current location to identify inexpensive gas right around you, or ... read more

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What’s the Difference Between Regular and Premium Gasoline?

When you pull up to the pump, you can most often expect to put regular gasoline in your car-right? What do the other gasoline options even offer? Is there a difference between regular and premium gasoline? And, which type of gasoline should I be putting in my Subaru? With all of these questions about types of gasoline circling around, we thought it might help if our team of automotive experts took a stab at helping to explain the difference between regular and premium gas for your car. Read on. Premium vs. Regular Gas Explained: What's the Difference? Some cars take regular gas; others take premium. And, the difference between these two grades isn't obvious to the casual car owner. Here, we'll explain the difference to help you avoid misguided spending at the pump. So, what's the big difference? The octane rating. In most states, regular gas is rated at 87 octane. Premium gas is often rated higher, at or above 91. The higher the octane level, the better gasoline c ... read more

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Best Instagrammable Spots in Seattle in 2020!

Ever take trips in your Subaru just for the "gram? Of course you do-it's 2020 after all-and we have insider knowledge of some of the best spots in the city. If you're looking for the most Instagrammable spots in Seattle, read on. Sunset at Alki Beach by sk is licensed under CC BY 2.0Alki Beach Taking your Subaru out for a summer stroll along the coast? Make a pit stop at Alki Beach near sunset for the ultimate Instagram photoshoot. You'll be able to see how beautiful Seattle looks from across Puget Sound, so get ready to snap away.If you're planni ... read more

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Car Meet Etiquette: Here are the 4 Things You Should Never Do

Car meets are slowly becoming a thing of the past-sadly-but they're not over just yet. Out in Seattle and beyond there are still a few diehard car enthusiasts among us. And, what's one of a car maniac's favorite pastimes? Going to a car meet, of course! What's a Car Meet? Car meets are a time for local car enthusiasts to get together to show off their sweet rides and build a community. Back in the day, car meets were a Sunday morning ritual for many small towns across the United States. Car enthusiasts would wake up with the sun and drive to a local Hardee's, grocery store, or parking lot to enjoy their passion, their builds, and talk about their histories with the cars they own. Today, car meets happen less frequently, but they're still important to specialty car owners in 2020. Here Are the 4 Things You Should Never Do at a Car Meet If you decide to go to a car meet in your local area, you'll want to follow an unspoken set of rules. The basic ... read more

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