Superior Auto Service

09/08/2026

“Older drivers are more susceptible to vision [issues],” during the transitions between light and dark, emphasizing the importance of illumination-enhancing technologies. Use high beam assist if your car has it.
https://www.aarp.org/auto/driver-safety/fall-driving-tips/

09/06/2026

Ask the Top Mechanics at Superior Auto Service
Our mechanics have many years of knowledge and will answer every question you have about your car. Visit our blog for more tips and facts on how to keep your car running smoothly and efficiently.
https://superiorautoservice.net/ask-a-mechanic/

09/04/2026

While the fall season offers beauty, it also brings a unique set of challenges for drivers. From unpredictable weather to wildlife activity, slippery roads, and the start of the school year, driving PNW roads in the fall demands extra caution and preparedness.
https://superiorautoservice.net/5-rules-driving-pnw-roads-superior-auto/

08/31/2026

Great cars for teen drivers (and older folks too!)
IIHS and Consumer Reports identified vehicles priced under $20,000—including 45 that can be found for less than $10,000—all of which had to have earned strong ratings in crash tests, receive high marks for braking and emergency handling, and include electronic stability control.
https://www.autoweek.com/news/a73289935/safest-used-cars-for-teen-drivers-in-2026-under-20000/

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and Consumer Reports identify 74 new and used vehicles that combine strong crash protection with affordable prices.

08/29/2026

WHAT IS ASE CERTIFICATION?
ASE certification is a benchmark of excellence in the automotive service industry. Administered by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, this program ensures that automotive professionals meet stringent standards in terms of knowledge and skills. Technicians undergo rigorous testing in various automotive specialties to earn their ASE certification.
Your vehicle deserves the best care, and with our ASE certified technicians, you can trust that it’s in capable hands.
https://superiorautoservice.net/ase-certified-mechanic-in-seattle/

08/27/2026

Did you know there were cars that combined electric and gasoline engines as early as 1896?
At today's rate of change, technology-based innovations are often only "first" by a few months . . . or not at all. Car companies develop new features hand in hand with suppliers, who may have multiple customers.
https://www.caranddriver.com/features/g15382751/automotive-tech-history/

08/24/2026

Only 30% of the energy released from burning gasoline turns into energy to run your car, while the rest of the energy is converted to heat, which must be regulated. This is what your cooling system does for your car, while still allowing for the engine to maintain the manufacturers recommended temperature.
https://superiorautoservice.net/cooling-system-and-how-to-maintain-it/

08/22/2026

A worn timing chain and a faulty variable valve timing actuator caused a noticeable rattling noise during startup, a symptom that pointed to wear in critical engine components.
https://superiorautoservice.net/?p=2401

08/20/2026

Here in Seattle, you will need to wash your car more frequently than you would elsewhere:
🔹Wash: Every 2–3 weeks.
🔹Wax: Every 2–3 months, or apply a sealant every 4–6 months.
🔹Quick Detailer Touch-Up: Following heavy rainfall or parking near trees.
Wash and Wax tips 👉 https://superiorautoservice.net/seattle-car-wash-wax-tips-superior-auto/

08/17/2026

It’s only a slight exaggeration to say that Outback is the company’s key profit generator, especially here in the United States. Forester may do more volume, but Outback’s more affluent buyers are Subaru’s most coveted.

The Subaru Outback has kicked its early 2026 sales slump, and the WRX is simmering, too.