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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!

Monthly Archives: July 2018

Top Six Best Scenic Views Near Seattle

Whether your a Seattlite by birth, here by way of relocation, or just visiting, you can't deny the beauty of summertime in the city. Summer in Seattle is something to fawn over. With so many things to do-like shopping at Pike Place Market, lounging at the beach, or sipping a cup o' Joe at the original Starbucks-you can't go wrong. Our favorite summertime activity? Exploring the best scenic views in Seattle to take in the beauty of our city and its surrounding nature. Sure, you could go to the top of the Space Needle to get a scenic view of the city, but any good Seattleite knows there are plenty of hidden lookouts where you can take in the city's beauty. Here, we've tracked down the best places to find scenic views in Seattle. So grab your best pal, climb into your Subaru, and take a drive. Just don't forget your phone-there's no doubt you'll want to snap a few pics of the city's best scenic views!. Where Are The Best Scenic Views Near Seattle? ... read more

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Subaru - 5 of the 10 Best All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Under $25,000 according to Kelley Blue Book

It's no shock that Subarus corner the market in Best All-Wheel-Drive vehicles under $25,000 by providing 5 of the top 10 vehicles out there. Kelley Blue Book's whole purpose is to provide truth to the consumers, so they can informatively buy and sell vehicles in confidence, knowing the true worth and value of each vehicle. The fact that Subarus rank so high, is just icing on the cake of what we've known to be true all along. Which Subarus made the top 10 list this year? We share the 5 Subarus who rank among the best all-wheel-drive vehicles under $25,000 in 2018 2018 Subaru Impreza As Kelley Blue Book states, the Subaru Impreza "remains the go-anywhere, do-anything champion of the compact car segment". Well, yeah! Plus, with the complete redesign last year, it does all those things and more! We are so glad the Impreza is getting it's due acknowledgment. If you own one, you're sure to be swelling with pride right about now. 2018 Subaru Legacy The Suba ... read more

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Take Your Subaru On An Off-Road Adventure

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

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Exercises You Can Do In Your Car

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

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Common Reasons Your Car Overheats

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

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