We talk a lot about head gaskets on this site and a variety of other things. I encourage you to post a topic that you’d like to see covered in our discussions and I’ll see if I can shed some light on it for you. Mike Corbin Independent Subaru Expert
The West Coast Subaru Show is coming up Saturday August 18th www.westcoastsubarushow.com Any customer of Smart Service that is going to the show can pick up a FREE tshirt while supplies last at our Shoreline Location. If there are any left I will bring them to the show to hand out. We have neon […]
One of the most often overlooked items on a Subaru or any car for that matter, are the coolant hoses. Often times we don’t know they’re bad until it’s too late.Steam coming from under the hood is the telltale sign along with the temp gauge heading toward the red. Back in the old days it […]
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): SUBARU / FORESTER 2009-2012 Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. Mfr’s Report Date: MAR 12, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V099000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR Potential Number of Units Affected: 275,000 Summary: SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 FORESTER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 26, 2007, […]
Has your Subaru ever been diagnosed with bad struts? How many of you have ever been in one of those chain tire stores getting a set of tires only to be told that you need new struts and that your worn out struts will wear out your new tires prematurely? It’s a question I […]
Are you looking around for where to buy your Subaru in the Seattle area? We highly recommend buying your new or used Subaru from Joe Spitz. Joe is an exceptional individual I have had the pleasure of knowing since we opened 1999. He the internet sales manager for Carter Subaru of Shoreline. I send all of my customers to […]
Improving visibility One of the most difficult driving conditions to deal with in the fall and winter is visibility. What good is all wheel drive if you can’t see where you’re going? I have a few pointers that can improve things dramatically. Wiper Blades. In our climate, they seem to last around a year or […]
It’s that time again. Smart Service is competing for the Best of Western Washington honors. Your votes in the past have helped us win in 2009 and recieve runner up in 2010. Please vote for us if you can find the time. It’s greatly appreciated by all of us at Smart Service and it really helps get […]
If you’re in the market for a used Subaru it may be prudent to hold off for a while. Since the Japan earthquake, Japanese auto makers have been struggling to maintain supply chains to manufacture their vehicles. Even though many are built in the United States, they still rely on parts built in Japan. It […]
