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Important Tips for Winterizing Your Vehicle


IMPORTANT TIPS FOR WINTERIZING YOUR VEHICLE

Winter magnifies existing problems.  Taking a few simple steps now can save you the headaches and cost of an emergency breakdown later.  Here is a checklist of important tips for winterizing your vehicle!

  • Have the battery and charging system checked for optimum performance. Cold weather is hard on batteries.

  • Clean, flush and put new antifreeze in the cooling system. As a general rule of thumb, this should be done…
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Ask Dave: "Why are repairs more expensive at a Dealership?"

A common question that comes up is, 

That is a common question, but not always true. We shop local repair shops so we can be competitive for things like: oil and filter changes, alignments, tire rotations, tune ups, etc.

Sometimes, people compare prices, but they are not comparing apples to apples, for example, a local shop might advertise brakes installed for one price, say, $99.00 - but…


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Car Tire Tips for Spring


Winter will soon be a memory - or so we hope. Winter weather can be tough on your vehicle and while Spring may not seem to be starting, warmer weather is soon to come. Here are some Spring Car Care Tips to keep in mind for the near future...

  1. Some people delay or don't bother removing their winter tires. While winter tires offer impressive traction on snow and ice, they often compromise stopping performance on…
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Service Announcement


SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:

As many of our long-time service customer know, we have had to discontinued offering 'Lifetime Tires' or 'Tires for Life'. This has come as a disappointment to many who have been part of this program during the time it was offered. However, for those currently enrolled we (Long Subaru) will continue to honor the existing tires for life customers with the following provisions:

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Service Questions Answered: Does it cost more?





 
"Why does service seem more expensive at my dealer?"

That's a great question, one that we get asked from time to time. The short answer is many services are the same price or less!  However, are there some services/repairs that are more expensive at a car dealer as compared to a local shop? The short answer is yes.

The reason we can say that our services are the same or less than other...
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SUBARU MAINTENANCE - WINDSHIELD WIPER CARE






SUBARU MAINTENANCE
WINDSHIELD WIPER CARE

You might take them for granted -- until it rains, snows or sleets and suddenly your safety depends on them. Windshield wipers always need to stay in top condition because you never know when you'll need them to help you see the road.

Wipers take a beating from extreme temperatures, acid rain, road salt, sand, and ice scraper abuse. The rubber can crack, split, tear, become contaminated with road film…
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Sunday Driving: Winter Weather Driving Tips


 

"The thought of a breakdown, an engine not starting or otherwise being stranded is scary as it is, but those things happening in freezing winter weather adds another level of fear," said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. "An investment of an hour or so to have your vehicle checked will pay off and help make sure your winter driving is less frightful and more delightful."

The Car Care Council recommends the following steps...
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How Do Car Recalls Work?




While 96% or Subaru made in the last ten years are still on the road - no car is perfect. Sometimes unforeseen problems can occur. Any error of defect that becomes detected by the manufacturer or reported by the consumer can result in a recall - a notification to the vehicle owners to alert them to the issue.

Some recalls are safety related while others may pertain to minor issues. Either way most manufacturers will...
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