How to Pick the Correct Car Battery for Your Car

A dead car battery can ruin your day and put important trips or errands on hold. The feeling of turning your keys or pushing the ignition button and nothing happening is beyond frustrating. You will likely need a jump start and a change of plans as you go to buy a new battery, but which one is the best option for your Subaru?

The Facts About Subaru STARLINK

Being connected on the go has always been challenging thanks to Subaru STARLINK technologies. STARLINK lets you connect your devices, receive updates, and navigate easily from the comfort of your driver's seat. Let us take a deep dive into all the amazing features that you can find on all new Subaru vehicles.

How to Safely Replace a Headlight at Home

Driving at night without adequately functioning headlights can be incredibly hazardous and lead to a traffic stop if you are not diligent. While the most common solution would be to take your vehicle to a mechanic’s shop and have them perform the replacement, there is a way to do it at home! Follow the steps below to learn how to replace your headlight bulbs right in your driveway or garage!

 

Post-Winter Car Cleaning Tips to Start Spring Right

If you use your vehicle frequently throughout the winter, then you have most likely noticed the effect that melting snow and salt have had on your car’s interior. Filthy floor mats are a useful indicator that it is time to perform an in-depth cleaning of your car’s interior. Whether you want to get ready for date night, give your significant other a stunningly spotless car as a gift, or just make sure your daily commute is a bit cleaner, follow these car cleaning tips to get your vehicle looking pristine…

The Dog Temperature Range to Ensure Your Pet is Safe

We have all heard stories of pets and children needing to be rescued from a locked vehicle in the summer. What many don’t realize is that in just 30 minutes time, a car in 70-degree weather can skyrocket to over 100 degrees, resulting in heat stroke in dogs. Cold temperatures are just as dangerous, as a car without a heater can turn into a refrigerator. In order to make sure your pup is comfortable and in a safe environment, remember to follow these rules.

What to Look for When Buying a Used Car

The used car market is massive, much larger than the new vehicle market, and each year billions of dollars are spent purchasing pre-owned vehicles. Prospective buyers must find a dealer or private seller, choose from a nearly endless bounty of models and trims, and then compare the condition and vehicle history. With so much information and decision-making involved, it can be an overwhelming experience for first-time buyers.

Winter in northern Illinois is no joke, as lake effect snow can hit the city at any point, dumping tons of the fluffy white stuff on Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. While many native Illinois residents are accustomed to winter driving conditions, transplants and newer drivers can be nervous about the prospect of driving in bad weather, on slippery roads.

When disaster strikes, you want to be in the best position possible in order to make it home safely. In the winter months, one of the most common, yet hazardous scenarios that can occur is a breakdown on the highway. While winter tires and regular maintenance of your vehicle can help prevent such incidents, it is always wise to carry an emergency car breakdown kit.

With winter upon us and winter weather conditions around the corner, driving on roads covered in snow and ice is imminent. The team at Hawk Subaru is here to help provide some helpful tips on how to drive safely once the temperature drops and road conditions worsen properly.