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How To Defrost Your Windshield
January 9th, 2020
If you don’t have a garage or the space to keep your car stored away from the winter conditions, you know how much of a pain it is to defrost your windshield on those frigid mornings. Sure, you can use an ice scraper to defrost your vehicle but you’ll likely end up with frozen or frost-bitten fingers and who wants to roll out of bed to exert unnecessary energy and time? Our Subaru of Morristown dealer serving the Parsippany area is here to fill you on in a little trick we’ve stumbled across over our years of research.
Easily Defrost Your Windshield
While your vehicle’s defrost feature won’t only waste fuel, it’ll also take quite a while to yield significant results and could be the reason you are late to work. Luckily for you, Ken Weathers, a Knoxville, Tennessee, weatherman came up with a simple and cost-effective solution to defrost your vehicle in seconds that doesn’t require any tools or winter gloves. In his studies, Weathers discovered that household items such as isopropyl or rubbing alcohol and water can be mixed together to create a spray that will instantly clear the frost off your windshield. Here’s how it’s done:
Begin by mixing ⅓ part water and ⅔ part isopropyl or rubbing alcohol together into a spray bottle. The next step in the process is to simply spray the solution onto your windshield or windows and you’ll notice that the ice disappears instantly. You’ll now be ready to begin your commute without using any tedious defrosting tools or wasting precious fuel.
We know the Parsippany area can get cold at times but with rubbing alcohol having a freezing point of 138 degrees below freezing, this windshield defrosting solution can be kept in your vehicle year-round and you won’t need to worry about it freezing up on you. This homemade mixture will also be effective on doors and door handles in the event that they are frozen shut.
If you have any further questions about defrosting your windshield or would like to speak to a trained professional about our inventory, maintenance services, parts and accessories specials or more, please don’t hesitate to contact us at Subaru of Morristown near Parsippany today!
New Years Resolutions For Your Car
December 4th, 2019
As this year and this decade come to an end, many of us are writing down our New Years Resolutions. Whether yours is to break a certain habit or to finally establish a regular gym routine, you are likely planning to start out in 2020 with high hopes and new expectations.
If you’re looking for a productive and manageable way to put your best foot forward this New Year, you can also set resolutions to take care of your car! Learn more from our Mendham area Subaru dealer.
Realistic Resolutions for Your Subaru
- Clean it out and Prep Your Emergency Kit — It’s never too early for some spring cleaning, and your Subaru is the perfect place to start. You spend a lot of time in your vehicle, and it is that much easier to get to and from without having to worry about clutter and crowding in your passenger seat and center console. This is also an opportune time to put your ice scraper, extra gloves, and other supplies in your trunk, just in case of an emergency in winter weather. Also, check to make sure your spare tire is in tow!
- Check Your Glove Compartment — Go through your glove compartment and make sure all of your docs are up to date. There is nothing worse than getting pulled over and having to shuffle through multiple registration and insurance cards to find the current one. Take a minute to clear it out now and save yourself the stress later on!
- Check Your Tires — Especially during the winter, it is vital that your Subaru’s tires have enough tread to make a complete stop. You can use the penny test to see if you are due for new tires. To do this, simply place Lincoln’s head down on the tire tread; if you can see all of the sixteenth president’s head, it’s time to replace your tires. You may also want to consider springing for winter tires, which can improve your stopping distance and traction when winter weather strikes the Mendham area.
- Treat Yourself to a Detail — It is a new year, so why not make your Subaru feel like new? Spring for a detailing and have your car cleaned and polished from the outside in. Schedule service at Subaru of Morristown and allow our professionals to give your ride the royal treatment.
Schedule Service at Our Mendham Area Subaru Dealer
If you are looking to get your Subaru up to speed in 2020, the technicians at Subaru of Morristown are here to help. We can take care of any regular maintenance such as oil changes and brake inspections, as well as helping you with touch up paint jobs or detailing services.
Looking to make an even bigger leap? Feel free to browse our new inventory and trade in your current ride for one of our 2020 models. New year, new Subaru, new you! For more information, don’t hesitate to contact us today.
Which Subaru Has a Third Row?
November 26th, 2019
The Subaru Ascent is your go-to model if you are looking for a vehicle with a functional and spacious third row. Seat up to seven or eight passengers in this year’s model, depending on whether you are opting for second-row captain’s chairs or bench seating.
This model is truly versatile, and when springing for the captain’s chairs (standard on the Touring and available on both the Premium and Limited), you maintain easy access to the third row, as well as a more luxurious ride for those in the second row. Up to 153.5 cubic feet of passenger volume further adds to comfort levels, and you can also take along any and all necessary gear thanks to additional cargo space, extra-wide rear door openings, and underfloor storage.
At Subaru of Morristown, we are happy to help you explore more of the Subaru Ascent, so take a look at some additional specs below.
What Else Does the 2020 Subaru Ascent Have to Offer?
The Subaru Ascent is built to last, offering 8.7 inches of ground clearance, and standard symmetrical all-wheel drive. Your passengers can recline in the comfortable interior, and you can select from varying finishes such as Slate Black Cloth, Slate Black Leather, Warm Ivory Cloth, Warm Ivory Leather, and Java Brown Leather.
All those aboard can also stay connected thanks to Wi-Fi capability, which comes standard at each trim level. You will also stay powered up on the go via eight available USB charging ports throughout the cabin of your Subaru Ascent.
Still not sold? Safety is just another reason to choose Subaru. Standard EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology is designed with you and your family in mind, aiming to keep you safe and confident through features such as Automatic Pre-Collision Braking, Lane Keep Assist and Sway Warning, and more.
Schedule A Test Drive at Subaru of Morristown
If you are intrigued by all that the Subaru Ascent has to offer, don’t hesitate to contact Subaru of Morristown to schedule a test drive today!