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Winter driving and specifically pothole damage can take a toll on your vehicle. Icy and unsafe driving conditions, road salt, and low visibility are just a few of the challenges that can compromise your driving ability and endanger your car in the winter months. Changes in temperature can also create hazards as roads thaw and refreeze, creating cracks that eventually turn into dangerous potholes. If you suspect a problem, contact Rafferty Subaru’s service department for winter service to check for typical pothole damage.

Here are some tips on winterizing your car: Check your car's fluids, Invest in snow tires…

One of the biggest concerns most car shoppers have when buying a car is its reliability.  Subaru is always one of the first manufacturers that come to mind concerning the safety and reliability of vehicles.  So the question arises: Why are Subarus reliable and why are Subarus safe?

 

Reasons Why Subarus Are Reliable:

1.  Subarus are the perfect combination of 4x4 truck power and smaller car size. The all-wheel-drive system and in many models you…

With summer just around the corner, everyone undoubtedly is making plans for vacations and weekend getaways. Whether you’re planning a short camping trip, a week at the beach or a long cross-country road trip, you’ll definitely want to make sure that your Subaru is up for the adventure as well! Here, are a few things that you will want to check out to make sure your Subaru is summer ready.

 

Get Your Oil Changed and Tires Rotated

             Some of the most basic maintenance services you can give your car are ensuring your oil is regularly changed and tires…

 

 If you’re a car owner, you know that car ownership requires good maintenance to operate efficiently. Whether the maintenance is a routine oil change or something much more difficult such as replacing the transmission, cars require specialized care to ensure that they’re running safely and properly. Having your car serviced by a highly trained technician means that you’re less likely to face any aggravation with that repair in the future.  Read on to see which is best for you: mechanic vs dealership…

Winterizing your vehicle is a sensible way to avoid the cost and hassle of a breakdown when the weather becomes harsh. The last thing you want is your vehicle to break down in freezing temperatures leaving you stranded. Having a professional check your car before the temperatures drop is a wise idea that could save your life. Go the extra mile and review what it takes to drive safely once ice and snow arrive. For…

At this time of the year, Subaru owners throughout Philadelphia are finalizing plans for what may be the first of several summer road trips. Your choice in a Subaru shows that you're always planning ahead for adventure, so we thought it would be a good idea to compile some of the ways that you can prep your Subaru for that summer road trip.