Lake Forest Park Subaru Repair

Photo by Halie West on Unsplash   We thought we’d take this month to have a fun look back at Subaru’s relationship with dogs in their commercials.    From the early offerings of dogs driving around town, to the Barkley family (Subaru’s official mascot family), to the more emotional and poignant commercials involving humans and our lives with dogs, Subaru is very clearly a dog-loving brand. They’ve even invented a Dog Mode that allows your Subaru to run the A/C with the doors locked while you’re running errands, to keep your pets cool and happy!   Here’s a curated guide to our favorite Subaru commercials featuring dogs!   ... read more

Photo by Steven Striegel on Unsplash   Ready to head out on a new adventure in the Subaru? Lucky for you, your Subaru is the perfect adventure vehicle due to all-wheel drive, comfy seating, lots of cargo space, and excellent fuel economy.   Now is also the ideal time to start planning your summer road trip. Here are a few incredible destinations that are within 100 miles of Seattle:    If you’re looking for a lovely beach to get away to, Birch Bay State Park is an excellent, quiet option. The park is known for its peaceful and serene atmosphere. The park is usually not crowded, which allows for a very private feel. Here you can enjoy a nice walk along the beach, enjoy water activities in the warm water, camping, and other activities. There is so much to do here and lots to explore. One of Washington’s most beautiful ... read more

Photo by Jakob Rosen on Unsplash   Welcome to the new blog! We’re going to talk about the elephant in the back seat: Subaru’s issues with head gaskets.    While most Subaru fans LOVE their cars, one of the most frustrating elements of owning a Subaru has been the company’s lack of accountability for faulty head gaskets. Unreliable material in manufacturing has made the head gaskets a regular issue. These are three symptoms to watch for that may indicate head gasket damage:   Coolant overflow Coolant or oil leaks beneath your vehicle Overheating engine on highway or mountainous roads   ​Many models were affected over a decade… here’s the Subie models that might need he ... read more

Welcome to the April blog for Suburb Service! We’re glad you’re here. We hope you and your family are healthy, happy and hope everything is working out well for you this year, amidst the uncertainty of COVID-19. Staying safe as a family can be tricky in these times, so congratulations to you if you’ve managed to persevere. Most Subaru owners already know that Subarus make good camping vehicles. Their all-wheel drive is good for navigating across difficult terrain that would rule out other vehicles. Some of you who are new to Subarus might be surprised to learn just how adept they are at camping! There are two main lifestyles in Subaru camping. The first is the Cowboy Camper who sleeps in the car itself or in a sleeping bag under the stars, and brings less with them. The second is the Overland Camper who has a proper tent to set up in the wild or a tent resting on the roof of the Subaru. Cowboy Camping is roughing it. It means saving yourself hauling equipment, but ... read more

Do you understand how fundamentally unique your Subaru is? Most Subaru owners know there’s something quite special and unique about their Subaru. You see it in their love and loyalty for the brand. Subaru love is mighty! It’s not your imagination, though, or the special love you are attaching to a car brand that you like. Subarus are very different to most other vehicles.  In most cars, the pistons go up and down as they generate power. It’s the way combustion is done all over the world. But Subaru does it differently. The pistons in a Subaru go side-to-side.  This difference creates some unique advantages to the engine. The biggest in that the engine of a Subaru is easy to remove from the chassis. With the right tools, it can be completely removed, which makes getting to a hard-to-reach area no longer an issue.  When we work on the engine of a Subaru, our auto mechanics don’t worry about how to proceed. They pull the engine right out of your ... read more