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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 2026

Who founded Suburb Service, and Why Is Our Subarushop women-led?

Who founded Suburb Service, and Why Is Our Subarushop women-led?

When people first hear about us, one of the questions we get asked is simple but meaningful: who founded Suburb Service, and how did we become a women-led Subaru shop? It is a great question, because our story is not just about fixing cars. It is about legacy, trust, relationships, and doing things the right way. At Suburb Service, our history is part of the reason our customers feel comfortable with us. They know we are not just another repair shop. We have always believed in building something personal, honest, and deeply rooted in our community. That story starts with two people who believed in each other, believed in hard work, and created something lasting. It also continues today through women’s leadership, Subaru expertise, and the kind of customer care that makes people feel seen instead of rushed. Who founded Suburb Service? Suburb Service was founded by Howard Musolf in 1994, and in 1997, he gifted the business to his wife, Candy Johns, as a wedding present. That be ... read more