So you’ve found your dream Subaru. It’s used, and looks like it’s had a few wear and tear repairs over the years, which is normal. Should you purchase it? Not before you obtain a pre-purchase inspection.

Used Car For Sale! Get a Pre-Purchase Inspection First!
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It’s necessary to get a pre-purchase inspection done before buying a used Subaru because you don’t want to end up with a vehicle full of expensive to remedy mechanical and safety issues that are not evident to the casual eye.

Stay safe on the roads in Fall
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School is back in session and football is back on television…that means the fall season is upon us. Here are a few things to check to get your Subaru ready for the fall months, and keep you safe on the road.

Headlights/Other Lights
With shorter days and longer nights, you use the lights in your Subaru more during the fall (and winter) months. For visibility and safety reasons, make sure they are in proper working order by checking your taillights, parking lights, stop lights, fog lights and emergency flashers. It’s important for you to see on the road, as well as for others to see you.

Make sure your brakes are in good working order, get them checked!
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August isn’t just the last full month of summer, it’s also Brake Safety Awareness Month. If you’re planning on taking one last summer vacation before the season is over and before school starts, be sure to have your brakes checked out to keep you and your family safe on the road.

Your vehicle's manufacturer should pay for that recalled part you just replaced.
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So you replaced that expensive Subaru part in your Subaru a few months ago, only to find out that it has recently been recalled. Should you be reimbursed by the manufacturer for the Subaru part you just had repaired?

In short, yes. Your vehicle’s manufacturer will cover the replacement of the recalled part, as long as you went to a qualified mechanic who used original equipment factory (OEM) parts for the repair.

According to this article, “Federal regulations state that automakers are required to reimburse for costs to fix a defect as long as receipts for the repairs are submitted.”