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Brown Appliance and Mattress and Stanley Subaru gave Community Closet a van.

It may not seem like much, but a van is a very big deal for the nonprofit. Before the ink was dry on the paperwork making everything official, Community Closet proprietor Jackie Wycoff was already telling Jason Brown and Mark Politte how having the van would free up storage space to allow for faster sorting of donations. That, in turn, would lead to more clothes and goods available for customers and people in need.

Put frankly, simple maintenance tasks keep your Subaru in top running condition which ultimately saves you money, because timely maintenance does more than keep your Subaru running smoothly; it can increase your car's trade-in value, improve its mileage, and save you time and costly repairs down the road.

Coolant

Check the level of coolant in your radiator by looking at the coolant overflow tank. Maintaining proper antifreeze will keep your engine cool in hot weather and prevent damage when temperatures fall as low as 40 below zero.

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Hi, my name is Becky from Stanley Subaru, and this is my top tip on how to save money maintaining your vehicle with 100,000 miles.

Join the 100k Club at Stanley Subaru. It's free! The more mileage on your car, the more money you save. With 100,000 miles, you save 10% off parts and labor. 150,000 and you save 15% off parts and labor. Best of all, it's any make or model, any vehicle, not just Subarus.

The 100k Club, one of the many reasons Stanley Subaru is The Smart Choice. For twenty years…

Shocks and struts are the bits of your car that keep you from scraping the the bottom of your car on the road but also make it so you don't feel every little bump. Without shocks and struts, your vehicle would continually bounce and bound down the road. While it looks fun in rally video, experiencing it going to work is a real bummer.

Since winter is the time of frost heaves and infinite potholes, it's a good idea to check that shocks and struts are in top condition during the winter months.

How They Work

How to…

Where can I get my car detailed? Who in Maine cleans cars like new? Us! How lucky are you?

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Tires for Life has grown to be even better for you

Every dollar you spend on maintenance and repairs at Stanley Subaru is eligible toward tires. When you purchase a new vehicle at Stanley Subaru, we offer you Tires for Life 2.0. There is absolutely no cost to you! We make it available to you as a thank you for being our guest.

Why pay for tires on a new Subaru? Our guests don't.

Road dust, fuel system condensation and engine-oil sludge are unseen enemies that can cause harm to your engine, or prevent it from working at its best. Your best defense? Come get genuine Subaru filter replacements to help ensure that your engine lives a healthy, high-mileage life. When each filter needs replacement varies, but you can always look it up in your manual or on our maintenance schedule.

Oil Filters

Fuel Filters

Air Filters

We all know that tires wear. There are certain things you, as an owner, can do to help minimize this wear and prolong the life of your tires (and save money!).

Keep your tires properly inflated.

This is perhaps the single most important thing you can do.

Why is that light showing up on the dashboard? How do I fix whatever it is telling me to fix to get the light to go away? There aren't a lot of perennial questions for cars, but everyone at some point has heard their car make a ding and had no idea why it was mad at them. Well, no longer! We have the top Subaru dashboard questions answered here, but have no fear: we've also answered the other ones!

When you start your vehicle, the check engine light comes on momentarily to test the engine/emission control system and bulb. The system is self-diagnostic and the light is a way to communicate trouble. The system is designed to function in a "limp home" mode when trouble occurs and the light comes on - and stays on. However, take your vehicle to an authorized Subaru dealer right away.

You take your dog in your vehicle with you because of course you do. Why have a dog if you're not going to spoil it, after all? Camping, hiking, or just sunny days in a park are all great excuses for a drive with your canid comrade. But as a dog owner, you know that a regular vacuum isn't going to pick up dog fur out of upholstery. If you just want your car clear of doggie detritus without necessarily springing for the full shebang to make your vehicle like-new, we offer a doggie detail just for you…

All Subaru vehicles are equipped with maintenance-free batteries. The term "maintenance-free" can be misleading, though, because these batteries do require some attention to keep them clean and efficient.

It is really important to have your car's battery checked by a Subaru-trained technician regularly. A battery check includes examining cable connections for cleanliness and tightness. Loose or corroded connections can drastically diminish your car's starting power.