Lake Forest Park Subaru Repair

It's almost that time of year again...time to say goodbye to summer and hello to that cool Fall weather. You wouldn't think that your driving habits would change much between the two seasons, but surprisingly, there are a few hazards that you need to be aware of when Fall rolls around. Here are some of our best Fall driving safety tips to help protect you and your family on the road Beware of the Leaves Leaves can be dangerous for two main reasons. First, when leaves become damp or wet they can become slippery. Allow yourself a little more distance between your car and those around you when trying to stop on leaf-covered roads. Secondly, we all enjoy taking photos of the beautiful leaves changing on the trees in the Fall. This can cause somewhat of a hazard when people pull their cars over and park on the side of the road to snap that perfect post card shot of the brightly colored trees. Be aware of people opening doors to cars parked on the side of the road and slow down when passing ... read more

There are thousands of crossover vehicles on the market today but none hold a candle to the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek. Everyone is raving about this incredible vehicle and it's not even out on the market yet! A few lucky souls have gotten their hands on some test models and have shared their thoughts with the rest of us in the Seattle area who, unfortunately, will have to wait to see them for ourselves. The Crosstrek is the perfect blend of sleek styling with sporty, off road functionality. It is considerably quieter than most vehicles in its class and with comfortable, cloth seats and an impressive, high-tech dashboard display, you can easily see why the Crosstrek is already a wildly popular choice. Let's talk specs The Crosstrek comes in both CVT and manual options. The manual transmission boasts 6 speeds for better off road driving. The improved steering ratio of 13:1 makes turning a breeze. The Crosstrek also has an emergency hand brake that is a rare but beloved feature in a cross ... read more

"Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat..." Sound familiar? It's almost that time of year again! Kids of all ages will be dressed up to mirror their favorite superhero, animal, or monster while flooding the streets in their Pacific Northwest neighborhoods, in effort to locate as much candy as possible. In this case, "flooding the streets" is not just a phrase, but a reality. While excited, most will run out into the street without looking for cars, under a sense of freedom to explore when so many others are out and about. Because kids will be kids, regardless how many safety instructions are given, we have a responsibility to be extra protective with our precautions as drivers. Whether you're in Kirkland, Lynnwood, or Canyon Park, the scenario is the same. Here are 4 trick-or-treating safety tips for drivers Children have way less visibility than an adult, especially when their vision may be impaired by their costume. Just because you see them, does not mean ... read more