News about Subaru Repair and Service
Subaru is Extending the warranty for Owners of certain Subaru models with the CVT transmission. The extended warranty covers the 2010-15 Legacy and Outback; 2015 Legacy and Outback with 3.6 liter H6; the 2012-15 Impreza; 2013-15 Crosstrek; 2014-15 Crosstrek Hybrid; 2014-15 Forester with 2.5 liter four-cylinder; 2014-15 Forester with turbocharged 2.0 liter four cylinder and […]
Fall is in full swing here in the great North West, before you know it the slopes will be covered with fresh powder, the mountain passes busy, and we may even get low land snow this year depending on which long range forecast you follow. To help you make sure your Subaru is ready for […]
Subaru Secondary Air Injection Recall Subaru is recalling more than 100,000 of its top-selling models in the U.S. because a turbocharger air pump can run continuously, overheat and could cause fires. The recall covers certain 2007 to 2009 Legacy and Outback vehicles, some 2008 to 2014 Impreza’s and certain 2009 to 2013 Foresters. All […]
If you own a 2010-2012 Subaru Outback or Legacy Subaru is offering to replace the Headlights free of charge for 10 years from the date of purchase. Subaru will also reimburse the cost of prior replaced bulbs for affected vehicles as well. If you have an affected Subaru Vehicle you should have by now received […]
I have been receiving some bothersome comments to the Blog and through email as well. Generally speaking when I have 5 or more similar type comments, or questions I like to provide some factual information to help Subaru Owners. Lately I have heard a few instances where the dealer is either upselling conventional cars to […]
I funny thing occurred yesterday at the shop. A customer called us about a Subaru they were looking at. The car was at a local used sales lot who informed the customer they could have it inspected, but just not by us? The customer thought this was kind of odd, especially since the lot […]
The word recall has been mentioned quite a bit in the media lately. I thought it would be a good time to try and explain the difference between a Technical Service Bulletin or (TSB) and a Recall. In the link provided below you will see a typical document provided to all franchised Subaru dealers by […]
As Memorial day approaches, it marks the beginning of the Summer Driving season and for many that means it’s time to either begin or plan a road trip somewhere fun. The last thing anyone needs is a breakdown on the road, especially if it’s a road less traveled (which is very possible if you own a […]
In early 2000 Subaru had some issues with external coolant leaks from the Head gaskets. Subaru issued a Campaign (WWP-99) instructing Subaru Dealers to install a bottle of what they called coolant conditioner, which was essentially stop leak. This kicked the can down the road if you will at best. What we have seen […]
We have encountered a few newer Model Subaru Outbacks (2010 to 2014) with a check device error message when a smart phone, tablet etc is plugged in. This would include my 2012 Subaru Outback. Subaru just a couple of months ago put out a TSB ( Technical Service Bulletin) to help explain this. There is […]
