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Did you know that April is National Car Care Month? Performing regular maintenance on your Subaru car is an essential aspect of keeping it running in its best possible condition and will prevent you from having to pay expensive repair costs.

As the seasons change, April is the perfect time for some spring car cleaning and maintenance, and here in our Subaru service center, our mechanics are happy to get your car back into top condition!

The changing of the seasons is an excellent time to take stock of the health of your vehicle. Winter in the Silver Spring area can take its toll on your vehicle, with road salt, snow, and ice. Even if you haven’t been driving as often, regular car maintenance, including oil changes, is essential.

Here at Herb Gordon Subaru, our mechanics encourage you to schedule an oil change as part of your spring car service regimen. 

As the parts of your Subaru car that bring it to a complete stop, brakes are essential for both safety and performance. Brake issues are not something to be taken lightly, and here at Herb Gordon Subaru, our mechanics specialize in Subaru brake repair.

Your car’s brakes consists of more than just the pedal, and thus, there are a few different types of brake repair that can be performed. Here is an overview.  

Minor maintenance services should not take long to complete, and we guarantee that with our Subaru Express Service center here at Herb Gordon Subaru. Whether you need an oil change, tire rotation, or other minor maintenance done on your car, you can stop in at our dealership without needing to make an appointment.  

If you have ever gotten an oil change for your car, the mechanic has likely asked you what kind of oil you want to be put in. While some drivers may automatically default to the regular motor oil, there are a few other types that you may not be aware of.

Each type of motor oil has its unique advantages, and here at Herb Gordon Subaru, our mechanics specialize in all types of Subaru maintenance, oil change included. Here is what you need to know about the different types of motor oil.

Subaru tires are engineered to last, but like any other car part, they wear down over time and eventually need to be changed out. When it comes time to upgrade or replace the tires on your Subaru car, you will find that there are a variety of different types of tires available in our Subaru tire center.

Our friendly mechanics are happy to recommend a set of Subaru tires that fits your needs and driving style, so here is a handy guide to the different tire types.

Oil changes are one of the most common types of car service here in our Subaru service center, and as such, we receive a lot of questions surrounding them. The vast majority of Maryland drivers know that they need to get Subaru oil changes regularly, but what exactly does regularly mean?

Our team of certified Subaru service experts is happy to share their expertise on oil change frequency.

In order to get the best possible performance out of your new Subaru car, it is important to keep up with vehicle maintenance. Even if you do not notice anything superficially wrong with your car, Subaru still recommends bringing your car into a Subaru service center for preventative maintenance to ensure no issues develop.

This concept is called Subaru scheduled maintenance, also known as a Subaru maintenance schedule, and it is one of the many services that we offer here at Herb Gordon Subaru.

With the on-the-go lives that we lead, people often do not have time to wait days for things such as car service. The Subaru Express Service here at Herb Gordon Subaru is fast, thorough, and no appointment is necessary.

Our team of Herb Gordon Subaru service expert mechanics is standing by to get your Subaru car back into top condition. Here is what you can expect when you bring your car into our Subaru Express Service center.

As the only parts of your Subaru vehicle that connect the body to the road, your tires are critically important for both safety and performance. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your Subaru tires with new ones or simply get your existing tires back into top condition, it can be difficult to find a source for high-quality, OEM Subaru tires.

Here at Herb Gordon Subaru, we have a well-stocked Silver Spring, MD Subaru tire center where our experts can outfit your car with brand-new tires.