This shares the story of one reader's experience, and our Master Technician Brandon's advice. Thanks so much to Kim B for chiming in with your experience regarding DIY oil changes on our Facebook page the other week. The question was: Have you ever tried to change the...
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West Seattle Subaru Repair Experts… and Pups!
We lucked out and had more pups come visit us recently. Both Bowden and Finn stopped in… you saw them in the video, right? Bowden even brought us some coffee! Dog Tested, Dog Approved...right? Speaking of pups, you know how we love our pups here at the shop! That...
An Actual Nest Found in the Air Filter
Surprise, surprise! The things we find under the hood! Have the words “spring cleaning” come to your mind with this beautiful weather back out? It has for us! And not just in the traditional “purge things you’ve been hiding in your house throughout the dark and cold...
Behind the Scenes at Tom’s: What We’ve Found Under the Hoods of Cars, Trucks, SUVs, and Hybrids
Sometimes we find more than the usual suspects of engine, oil, coolant, and battery. We’ve got all kinds of jobs going on at the shop as we work our way deeper into the Spring season. You’d be surprised what we find under the hood and sometimes behind the panels. We...
Rats, Rodents & Critters Under the Hood
It's warm and dry under the hood of your car. An ideal place for a rodent to nest. In the spirit of Halloween, I wish I could say this is a trick, but it’s not. And it’s definitely not a treat to find either! Sadly, we end up finding dead critters (mostly rodents) in...
Nailed It in West Seattle: Tires and More
There are so many things to consider and watch for when it comes to keeping your car running safely. Here are a few things we’ve been working on this week. Thinking they're just helpful enough for you to know about and watch for while you're out and about. Nails in...