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When you buy a new car or a certified used car, you may be given a choice about warranties. It is important to know what the different types of warranties cover so that you can make an informed choice. A powertrain warranty typically lasts for a longer period of time than a bumper-to-bumper warranty.

Powertrain warranties cover most of what is under the hood. They exclude items of wear, such as the battery. A bumper-to-bumper warranty doesn't actually cover the bumpers, but it covers the exhaust, electronics, audio, heating, cooling, engine, transmission and more. 

When it is raining heavily outside, the water can quickly build up and pond on the roadways. When the roads have a lot of water on them, it is possible for you to hydroplane with your vehicle. However, hydroplaning can be avoided by some safe practices.

When it is raining outside, drive slower than you normally would. Some recommend that drivers go at least five miles under the speed limit in wet road conditions. Don't use the cruise control when its raining. 

Vehicles made after 2007 come equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system. This system is designed to tell you when the tire pressure in one or more tires is either too high or too low. Both under inflation and over inflation can cause problems, so it is important to pay attention to the warning light.

Just because your tire pressure monitoring system light comes on doesn't mean that you have a puncture, and your tire is about to go flat. Air pressure in the tires can fluctuate. 

When your vehicle is driving, it is moving because of the four tires that are beneath it. Those tires need to be in good condition if the vehicle is going to drive as you want it to. You need to understand how you can tell if your tires need to be replaced or if they are good to be used going into the future.

If you notice that your tires slip as you drive, that they no longer keep you in control of the vehicle like they used to, those tires may have worn smooth and they may need to…

No, a serpentine belt isn't a snake that sits inside your vehicle's motor, however it is named after one. The serpentine belt is a long and winding belt that transfers power from the main drive shaft to many different parts of your motor. The belt can become stretched or worn over time, causing it to slip and for different parts of your vehicle to lose power. If you notice this start to occur, we can replace your serpentine belt at Subaru of Spokane.

The serpentine belt helps many different parts of your car function. From power steering, the…

Every 12,000 to 15,000 miles, your vehicle needs to have its cabin air filter changed as well as the engine air filter. These filters are extremely affordable and are actually the most affordable item of maintenance on your vehicle that you will ever need. These air filters can easily be changed out yourself if you are somewhat handy and knowledgeable when it comes to vehicles, but we here at Subaru of Spokane are more than happy to take care of this for you as well.

Changing the air filters on your vehicle will help your vehicle in a…

Ensuring that your vehicle service appointment is done in a timely manner is something that we fail to do. The cause of this could be due to the fact that we are extremely busy and it just slipped our mind.

With winter finally making its comeback here in Spokane, WA, many drivers are already thinking of the amount of road salt they will have to buy in advance due to ice. It’s important to recognize that you are not limited to just road salt for escaping a slippery road situation this winter. Our team can help!

While salt so far is the most useful substance for dealing with ice, it's also very damaging to the environment as well as extremely corrosive and damaging to vehicles if it spills within them or collects in their undercarriage. 

Winter wiper blades are an investment that you will want to make. They will actually save you money, too. If you have to replace your wiper blades every time you reach the end of winter that can get pretty expensive since a new set of wipers is not cheap. All you need to do is get winter wiper blades and simply switch them out once winter sets in.

Tire rotation is essential to the life of your tires and your safety while on the road.

The front end and back end of your vehicle are different weights, and the weight difference causes your tires to wear unevenly. Rotating your tires on a regular basis will help your tires wear more evenly. Uneven wear or tear could cause your tires to fail, resulting in a flat tire or blowout.