Posted on 1/1/2023
Photo by Jakob Rosen on Unsplash New Year, New Me… New Subaru? As the calendar turns into a new year, it’s an excellent time to review where you are and where you want to be in 2023. We hope that the essential things in your life -- family, friends, work, community -- are all going well and that the future looks bright for all aspects of your life. How’s your Subaru? At the risk of being blunt, have we seen you much in 2022, or have you been driving less and trying to reduce service stops? Do you have plans to visit us much in 2023? Have you been keeping up with Subaru’s recommended scheduled maintenance? What upcoming repairs do you need to be concerned with? If you’ve maintained proper ... read more
Posted on 12/1/2022
Photo by Tim Foster on Unsplash Fun For Everyone December brings a wonderful holiday season to its crescendo! Jammed full of holidays and observances, December has Hanukkah, Christmas, Boxing Day, Kwanzaa, and, to finish it off with a bang, the fireworks of New Year’s Eve. There’s something in the holidays for each of us to enjoy, whether as children, parents, individuals, or in our families. We’ve made a list of some of the things we’re hoping to do this year. December 2nd - 23rd Christmas Ships These short cruises offer a bonfire and tree lighting to bring out the kid in all of us. December 8th ... read more
Posted on 11/1/2022
Image by Kati from Pixabay Thank You. In America, this month is all about Gratitude. Just as the first Thanksgiving was about appreciating a long journey to freedom and the people who came to share with us, November is a time for reflecting back on the year and showing gratitude for the people who helped us on our journey through life. The past two years have been great for our Subaru shop. We’ve had wonderful adventures in auto repair. We’ve had a remarkable experience looking after our loyal customers and our new friends, too. We’re looking ahead to an amazing 2023, and considering how to grow ourselves over the next decade without losing the important things we l ... read more
Posted on 10/1/2022
Photo by Kevin Solbrig on Unsplash With Autumn quickly moving in on the West Coast, we're starting to settle into a routine that begins each fall in Lake Forest Park. For many of us, it is born out of values we learned growing up. The Holidays are coming, and many of us still feel the implied threat of "better watch out"! We hunker down and focus on our work. Instead of ensuring we get the toy we want, our rewards run deeper as adults. We're getting ahead so that the holidays don't get us behind. We're making preparations for our kids (or fur babies). We're making some slack for ourselves, so we can have a peaceful transition to winter. October is just the beginning of this ... read more
Posted on 9/1/2022
Photo by moren hsu on Unsplash Autumn is upon us, and with school back in session, our lives are going to get a little bit busier. Summer bids us good-bye, but leaves us with new concerns for the Fall, many of which come from our kids returning to school. We’d like to just say a few words about some of the yearly concerns we see, in the hopes of making this year safer and better for everyone. The back-to-school period is a moment where we are suddenly reminded of how dangerous a crowd of kids walking together on a sidewalk can be for a driver. Children tend to run in and out of traffic when on the way home from school. It is important to be aware of your surroundings and make sure to stay safe ... read more