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Is your Subaru ready for wherever adventure leads you this spring? Enjoy special savings this spring for our Subaru Make Love Last Spring Service Event going on March 1st, 2021 through April 15th, 2021. Did you know, Subaru vehicles that are routinely serviced at their retailer remain on the road longer than ones that are not! Our factory-trained service technicians know your Subaru inside and out. We use specialized tools to help ensure accurate diagnosis and repair and Genuine Subaru Parts that meet tested safety requirements. Let our team check your vehicle's key vehicle components for safety and quality with our complimentary multi-point inspection when you visit! Schedule an appointment online at our Competition Subaru Service Center this season or stop by our Express Service Center where no appointment is needed and enjoy special service savings to make love last! Do I Need To Get An Oil Change If I've Barely Driven My Car? Even if you are not driving as much as you normally would right now, oil changes are still important because oil can break down over time and have a big impact on the overall performance of your vehicle. It is highly recommended to get an oil change every 6 months or 6,000 miles driven for 2015 or newer models. Learn more about Genuine Subaru Oil here. Why Is It Important To Maintain Tires? Your safety depends a whole lot on the condition of your tires – they give you the ability to grip the road, make safe turns, and stop in a safe amount of time. It is important to regularly have your tire's pressure and tread wear checked by a professional. Here at Competition Subaru of Smithtown, we offer many vehicle services including Tire Inspections. With a Tire Center located in our dealership, we can help you find the best tires for your Subaru vehicle. Stocked with all major brands including Bridgestone, Continental, Dunlop, and more, our highly-trained technicians will assist you in finding what you are looking for. Head to our blog to learn more on Tire Tips. Is It Bad To Drive With Check Engine Light On? If a little yellow light illuminates on your Subaru’s dashboard when you are driving, you should get your car checked out as soon as possible. The yellow check engine warning light can mean anything from a loose gas cap to critical engine problems. While you may not need immediate service, never ignore the light. Ignoring the light can seriously damage the components of your engine and leave you stranded on the side of the road. Head to our blog to learn more on your Subaru's Check Engine Light. Stop by Competition Subaru of Smithtown and explore our large inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles. Test-drive vehicles like the 2021 Subaru Outback, 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, or the 2021 Subaru Forester! Be sure to also take advantage of our new Subaru lease specials, service specials, and parts & accessories specials! Contact us with any questions or concerns you may have. We look forward to seeing you at our Subaru dealership located right near Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove and Tesla in Smithtown! Visit us today at 601 Middle Country Road, Saint James, NY.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ Awards identify the best vehicle choices for safety within size categories. Their evaluations help consumers choose vehicles that offer a high level of crash protection and essential safety features. 2021 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award To receive a Top Safety Pick+ Award for 2021, a vehicle must receive ‘good’ ratings in the driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength, and head restraint tests. Vehicles must also receive ‘advanced’ or ‘superior’ ratings for available front crash prevention – vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations, as well as acceptable or good standard headlights. The 2021 Subaru Forester received ‘good’ ratings on all crashworthiness tests including both driver-side and passenger-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength, and head restraints & seats. The model also received a ‘good’ rating on crash avoidance & mitigation tests for headlights and ‘superior’ ratings on front crash prevention for vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian. The model also received a ‘good’ rating for child seat anchors tests for latch ease of use. Learn more about the nine Subaru models that received 2021 Top Safety Pick Awards from IIHS here. 2021 Subaru Forester With its combination of convenient technology, advanced safety, and all-weather capability, the 2021 Subaru Forester is a versatile compact SUV. You get peace of mind on every trip with features like standard EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, and the available DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System. Its long-lasting quality is one reason why the Forester has the highest residual value in its class for five years running, according to ALG, and earned both the best resale value and the lowest 5-year cost to own in its class for 2020 from Kelley Blue Book. Head to our blog to learn more about the Subaru models that received 2021 IIHS Top Safety Pick Awards. Learn more about how the 2021 Subaru Forester and Subaru Legacy scored Top 10 Picks for Best Cars of The Year from Consumer Reports. Stop by Competition Subaru of Smithtown and explore our large inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles! Test-drive vehicles like the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, 2021 Subaru Ascent, and the 2021 Subaru Outback. Be sure to also check out our new Subaru lease specials, service specials, and parts & accessories specials. Schedule a service online or stop by our Express Service Center where no appointment is needed! Contact us with any questions or concerns you may have. We look forward to seeing you at our Subaru dealership located at 601 Middle Country Road, Saint James, NY!

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ Awards identify the best vehicle choices for safety within size categories. Their evaluations help consumers choose vehicles that offer a high level of crash protection and essential safety features. 2021 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award To receive a Top Safety Pick+ Award for 2021, a vehicle must receive ‘good’ ratings in the driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength, and head restraint tests. Vehicles must also receive ‘advanced’ or ‘superior’ ratings for available front crash prevention – vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations, as well as acceptable or good standard headlights. The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid received ‘good’ ratings on all crashworthiness tests including both driver-side and passenger-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength, and head restraints & seats. The model also received a ‘good’ rating on crash avoidance & mitigation tests for headlights and ‘superior’ ratings on front crash prevention for vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian. The model also received a ‘good’ rating for child seat anchors tests for latch ease of use. Learn more about the nine Subaru models that received 2021 Top Safety Pick Awards from IIHS here. Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Benefits The Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid is the Subaru SUV you can plugin when you’re running errands around town or gas up for your long weekend road trip. The Crosstrek Hybrid provides up to 90 MPGe and up to 480 miles of total vehicle range. The Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid is eligible for High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane access in select states, including California, Maryland, and New York, so your commute can be even more efficient and enjoyable. The Crosstrek Hybrid qualifies you for a federal tax credit of up to $4,500 after purchase. There are a variety of other tax credits, incentives, and discounts offered by state and local governments – even from energy utilities and employers. With all that plus an estimated annual gas savings of $600, the Crosstrek Hybrid adds up to a smart investment for years to come. Find out more here. Head to our blog to learn more about the Subaru models that received 2021 IIHS Top Safety Pick Awards. Stop by Competition Subaru of Smithtown and explore our large inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles! Test-drive vehicles like the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, 2021 Subaru Ascent, and the 2021 Subaru Outback. Be sure to also check out our new Subaru lease specials, service specials, and parts & accessories specials. Schedule a service online or stop by our Express Service Center where no appointment is needed! Contact us with any questions or concerns you may have. We look forward to seeing you at our Subaru dealership located at 601 Middle Country Road, Saint James, NY!

The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, Forester, Impreza, and Outback have earned 2021 Best Resale Value Awards from Kelley Blue Book. Over the award’s 19-year history, this year marks the Outback’s sixth win for this segment, the Impreza’s seventh win, and the Forester’s second win. The 2021 Subaru Impreza won Kelley Blue Book’s Best Resale Value in the Compact Car segment. The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek won Kelley Blue Book’s Best Resale Value in the Subcompact SUV segment. The 2021 Subaru Forester won Kelley Blue Book’s Best Resale Value in the Compact SUV segment. And the 2021 Subaru Outback won Kelley Blue Book’s Best Resale Value in the Midsize SUV – 2-Row segment. Visit Subaru U.S. Media Center for more information. Kelley Blue Book’s Best Resale Value Awards recognize 2021 model-year vehicles for their projected retained value through the initial five-year ownership period. These awards are designed to help consumers make more informed car-buying decisions. Stop by Competition Subaru of Smithtown and explore our large inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles. Test-drive vehicles like the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek or the 2021 Subaru Outback. Be sure to also check out our Subaru lease specials, service specials, and parts & accessories specials! Schedule a service online at our Subaru Service Center or stop by our Express Service Center where no appointment is needed! Contact us with any questions or concerns you may have. We look forward to seeing you at our Subaru dealership located right near Tesla in Smithtown and Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove. Visit us today at 601 Middle Country Road, Saint James, NY!

Subaru has been awarded the most IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK Awards than any other brand since 2013. In total, they have been rewarded with 52 TOP SAFETY PICK awards throughout the years. All Subaru models that are equipped with EyeSight Driver Assist Technology have earned a ‘Superior’ rating in front crash prevention. Vehicles must receive these qualifications to be eligible for the TOP SAFETY PICK or TOP SAFETY PICK+ Award: ‘Good’ ratings in each of IIHS’s six crashworthiness evaluations ‘Good’ or ‘Acceptable’ headlight ratings Available front crash prevention that achieves “Advanced” or “Superior” ratings in both vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations The ‘Plus’ is awarded to models that come exclusively with ‘Good’ or ‘Acceptable’ headlights. Subaru 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK + winners: Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Subaru Forester Subaru Legacy Subaru Outback Subaru Ascent The 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK Winners Subaru Crosstrek (with EyeSight and specific headlights) Subaru Impreza sedan (with EyeSight and specific headlights) Subaru Impreza Wagon (with EyeSight and specific headlights) Subaru WRX (with EyeSight and specific headlights) To learn more visit media.subaru.com. Visit our blog to learn more about the 2021 Subaru Ascent IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award. Stop by Competition Subaru of Smithtown and explore our large inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles. Test-drive vehicles like the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek or the 2021 Subaru Ascent. Be sure to also check out our new Subaru lease specials, service specials, and parts & accessories specials. Schedule a service online at our Subaru Service Center or stop by our Express Service Center where no appointment is needed. Contact us with any questions or concerns you may have. We look forward to seeing you at our Subaru dealership located at 601 Middle Country Road, Saint James, NY.