Lake Forest Park Subaru Repair

Everyone's least favorite car fact? When you purchase a new car, the value drops the moment you drive it off the lot. According to Edmunds, most cars drop in value nearly 20% in the first year...but when is the best time to sell your car to recoup the money you put into it? To avoid any major financial loss on purchasing a new vehicle, you'll want to know when the optimal time to sell. Let's break it down. When Is the Best Time to Sell a New Car? When it comes to selling a car, the best time to sell will vary from driver to driver. Many factors can impact the value of your vehicle-like mileage, age, and wear. As your car ages, you'll need to weigh the pros and cons of maintenance versus shopping for a trade-in. Typically, drivers will make a decision after owning their new car for 30,000 to 40,000 miles. This is when most warranties start to expire and when your first major service usually come due. After the 40,000 mile mark, it's common to need more than j ... read more

Summer in Seattle can get pretty toasty. Turning the AC on full blast? Don't mind if you do-except there's a better way to cool down your car and cut fuel costs. It's called the air recirculation button. What Does the Air Recirculation Button Do? Subaru makes and models-like most vehicles of the 21st century-have a little button showing a car and two swirling arrows. This is called the air recirculation button. Fitting to its name, the button shows an image similar to a recycle symbol and helps to recirculate cool air throughout your vehicle. It helps to keep out road pollutants and only provide your with conditioned air. When Should You Use The Recirculation Button? Using the air recirculation button in your Subaru can be a game changer-but you have to know when to use it and when to turn it off. Need to cool down the car's cabin on a blistering hot afternoon? Just need some fresh air inside the cabin? Here's how it works. To cool d ... read more

Are you in the market for a new vehicle and wondering what car color to choose? When purchasing a new Subaru hatchback, sedan, or SUV, you'll want to consider color in your final decision. But, what are the best car colors to buy? We've got the answer. Why Does Car Color Matter? Choosing a car color can seem like a trivial thing. What's the difference in choosing a red Subaru over a silver one? Does it even matter? It does. If you're hoping to resell your Subaru at any point or trade it in for a decent price, you'll want to choose a popular color. While resale value can vary by location, make, and model, car color can also make a difference. A popular color will make your car more attractive to potential buyers down the road. According to Kelley Blue Book (KBB), today's most popular car color tends to remain in demand for at least five years-so you don't have to worry about selling tomorrow! Best Car Colors for Sedans & Hatch ... read more

Have you been delaying your car repair? Thinking about waiting on that oil change or maintenance service for another time? It might be time to reconsider. As the coronavirus continues to affect the lives of people in Seattle and across the world, industries and supply chains are starting to suffer. Car repair shops are among them-and repair parts may soon become scarce. Why You Should Visit Your Auto Repair Shop ASAPAuto Repair Parts Could Possibly Become Scarce Wondering why you need to schedule your repair appointment now...during a global pandemic? Auto industry experts are warning that the coronavirus (COVID-19) may soon have an effect on the availability of auto parts needed for repairs. While the Center for Automotive Research notes that most auto parts are still produced domestically, China, Mexico, and Canada do provide dealers and repair shops with some parts needed to make repairs. From 2010 to 2018, U.S. parts imports from China tripled ... read more

Car batteries die, it happens. As annoying as it can be, it's one of the easiest, quickest things to fix if you have to have a repair! Usually, you can replace the battery on your own, or for minimal cost. But why does the battery die in the first place? We know everything has a lifespan (even on a Subaru), nothing lasts forever. Eventually, the battery will die, it's unavoidable. But knowing what causes the battery to die, may help you prolong its life in the long run. We put together some of the most common causes for why car batteries die Headlights or Dome Lights Left On Yes, this is a simple user error. Yet, it happens all the time! Even for those of us living in Washington, having the experience of the outdoors and motor vehicles, make this error. When you accidentally leave on your headlights, or even a very dim dome light, this bit of constant power left on (especially overnight!) will drain your battery. It's much easier to see when the lights are left in the dark, bu ... read more