Preparing Your Subaru for Winter

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…
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Safe Driving Tips for When the Pope Visits Philadelphia

When the Pope visits Philadelphia at the end of September, a number of major road and highway closures will affect traffic in and around the city. In order to drive safely, we've created this cheat sheet about where the Pope will be on which days, and how to avoid closed roadways and congested areas. 

Tips for Safety:
  • Wherever you are in the Philly area, remember that there is likely to be increased traffic in…
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5 Reasons Why Subarus Make the Best Family Cars


When shopping for a new family car, although certain values and features may differ, safety consistently remains the number one concern. Subarus are widely recognized and awarded for their excellence in safety and performance for family cars. We have put a list of reason why Subarus are often praised for excellence in family safety.
  1. Efficient Fuel Economy
    Subaru’s 2015 models have stepped up their fuel efficiency,  making them desirable for active families.

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A Guide to Safe Car Seat Use

Injuries from car crashes are a leading cause of death among children in the United States. Proper use of car seats could have prevented many children's deaths. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 3 out of 4 car seats are improperly installed. With a wide variety of car seats on the market, many parents find purchasing one overwhelming. When making a decision, it is crucial to do some research into finding the…
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How to Save Money on Gas

With the increase of gas prices, especially during the summer months, many travelers look for ways to save money on gas. Whether you make small changes to your driving or shop around for the best gas prices, there are a number of easy solutions to keep some of your hard earned money in your pocket. We have created a listed of tips to help you save money on gas.

1. Drive Smarter
In order to improve your gas mileage, it is best to drive at a smooth steady pace. A car consumes the most amount of gas when it accelerates…
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Why Samsung's New "See-Through" Trucks Might Mean Safer Roads for Everyone

We've all experienced the risk of traveling behind large semi-trucks and trailers and deciding whether we wanted to pass or not. It looks like Samsung is developing a new technology that may someday help reduce accidents and fatalities for cars and other vehicles that must share the highways with trucks.   

The prototype truck developed by Samsung is called the "Safety Truck," which uses technology that allows drivers traveling behind large trucks to see what…
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Rafferty Subaru Hosts a Food Drive to Benefit St. Mark's

 
Rafferty Subaru is hosting a food drive to benefit the pantry at St. Mark's United Methodist Church.

From Monday, June 15th through Tuesday, June 30th, drop off your non-perishable food items in the showroom. We will deliver the donations to our local food pantry.

Also welcome are personal care items (including but not limited to these types of donations):
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Tissues
  • Napkins
  • Soap
Please contact Ann Hettinger with questions at 610-353-6900 x151…
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How to Keep Your Road Trip Eco-Friendly

A road trip is on the agenda for many of Philadelphia's Subaru owners this season, whether it's to go on vacation, visit friends or family, or just get out of the city for a while. While a road trip isn't exactly the most environmentally friendly activity, there are several ways you can reduce your carbon footprint while enjoying the freedom and open roads that summer brings. 

 
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Restaurants and Bars Near Philly Where You Can Bring Your Dog


Although there are many Philadelphia Subaru owners that aren't also pet owners, there are tons of them that are. If you're like most, then you are always looking for dog friendly places that you can take your pooch. Here are just a few of the many restaurants and bars where you can bring your dog in the Philly area.   

 
If you're a dog owner that loves to take your dog wherever you…
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Ways to Prep Your Subaru for Summer Road Trips


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.   

 
As we've previously discussed on this blog, the change of…
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