Lake Forest Park Subaru Repair

We know it's scary to think about, but with the Pacific Northwest winters, it's a possibility for you and your vehicle to become stranded in a winter storm if you aren't careful. Actually, even if you are careful, there's still that chance when living in Washington. How would you stay warm with a raging winter storm taking place right outside while you're trapped in your Subaru? Preparation is key. If you're well prepared, even being trapped during a storm can be doable instead of life threatening. You may not have a blast, but you'll be much more secure and calm in the situation. Here are our tips on how to stay alive in a winter storm, just in case! Invest in a cooler and a storage tub Having these two key items will help you prepare immensely for any unplanned mishaps. A cooler will allow you to store food items and water, protecting them from harsh outside temperatures so they will be ready to use when needed. A storage tub will be perfect for the rest of your supplies. Be ... read more

That's right, it's time to talk about snow and ice. Get ready for the Pacific Northwest winter by making sure your Subaru is serviced, tires are checked aired and ready, and you have all the tips you need to handle winter driving. By being prepared, you can spend less time worrying and more time enjoying your surroundings with your family and friends. With holiday parties on the horizon, arriving safely is a must with Washington winter weather conditions. Driving from Seattle to the Kirkland, Kenmore, or over the mountains to Grandma's house, you need to be prepared for unexpected weather. We have key winter driving tips for you to keep in mind while you drive, to ensure you arrive hassle free What's the forecast look like? Before taking off in your Subaru, check the local weather report, as well as the weather report of your destination. Make your decision based on weather conditions - sometimes, it's just not worth the risk. Scrape scrape ... read more

Subaru's are pretty much the best vehicle out there - in our humble opinion. We oughta know, between our personal daily drivers and our free customer service loaners, we have just under 20 incredible Subarus. Especially those of us, living in the Pacific Northwest and braving the Washington elements, we know the benefits of driving a Subaru. But although your Subaru is all wheel drive, intelligently made, and has the mechanics of a champ...we will be the first to say that snow tires are definitely worth considering, especially if you hit the slopes and ski or board. On the way up and back, you will encounter snow and ice, and sub 45 degree temps. Many areas in Washington, whether you're in a city like Seattle or farther out into the country, see ice and snow regularly during the winter,with below freezing road temps, usually with snow and ice accumulation. Even compared to All Season tires, snow tires will noticeably reduce wheel spin and sliding on slick surfaces. But if you ... read more

Baby, it's cold outside! We are ready, is your Subaru? We know you feel it! Winters in the Pacific Northwest are no joke. Living in Washington comes with snow, ice, and frigid winter temperatures. So let's talk about how to winterize your Subaru. Sometimes stepping outside can be downright painful, chilling you to the bones. If you're feeling it, your car is too! You wouldn't expect yourself to sleep outside, becoming basically frozen, and then instantly roar to life on command with the ability to move as fluently as you do the rest of the year, would you? Of course not. Yet we seem to forget that the winter weather affects our vehicles too. This winter, show your Subaru some winter love (and yourself by avoiding a breakdown), and prepare for the cold. Every driver should use these simple ways to winterize their vehicles Replace/ Refill All Fluids It's no secret that fluids freeze. The lower your fluid, the easier to become frozen. Not only do you want to refill the fluids to the ... read more

There's never a good reason to drive without courtesy and respect. Regardless if you're on the road with a car or a bike, both have road laws to follow that need to be treated with care. While cars and bikes have full access to the road, bikes are at a disadvantage since they are much more vulnerable to danger and injury. Not only are they missing key components from a car like airbag, lights, a loud motor, and surrounded by steel, but they are also about one tenth of the size making them hard to see. As a Subaru Service company, we want you to be the safest possible when driving in your vehicle. With our beautiful Washington roads, you're bound to come across bicyclists all over the Pacific Northwest. We took these following tips from ShareTheRoad.AAA so that you can be prepared when sharing the road. Stay alert = avoid all distractions while driving. Yield to bicycles when turning. In bad weather, give bicyclists extra passing room, just as you would other motorists. Look f ... read more