Summer weather is perfect for road trips and adventures, and there’s no better companion than your four-legged friend. After all, your dog might be the only one on Earth who loves spending time outdoors even more than you do!

Of course, traveling with your pets calls for some added planning and preparation. While no pet owner wants to think about the worst case scenario, it’s important to plan out your adventure in a way that keeps your pet safe.

Along the Way

Your Subaru is designed for your protection. In addition to advanced active safety systems to help you avoid accidents, though, you also rely on passive features like your seat belt without giving it a second thought. You should certainly provide the same safety for your pet, whether it’s a harness that buckles into the seat belt receiver or a crate that ties down in the cargo area.

In many accidents, being thrown around the cabin is actually what causes injuries for many pets. This also keeps your pet secure after an accident, when their first reaction may be to flea from the vehicle even if it isn’t safe to do so. By using an appropriate harness, you can keep your pet safe and secure.

Once You Arrive

You wouldn’t want to get caught on a sunny day without plenty of water, and neither do your furry friends. Any time you’re headed on a long drive or a day outdoors, be sure to bring water specifically for your pets. The pet supply store offers many options, from collapsible bowls to bottles with built-in drinking dishes. Bear in mind that your pup will likely drink more than usual due to heat and exertion, so bring plenty of water along to keep everyone hydrated and happy.

As long as you take the time to plan for your adventure and keep everyone safe and happy, your four-legged pal is sure to make a perfect copilot. For more information on how to tackle summer road trips safely, be sure to contact Subaru of Morristown by calling (866) 910-3466 today!

When you start the search for a new vehicle, the team at our NJ Subaru dealership knows that safety tops your list of necessities. After all, you can’t truly feel at ease on the road unless you know your vehicle has your and your passengers’ safety built in. This is especially true when you’re traveling with children.

If you’re shopping for a Subaru, you already know that Subaru takes safety seriously; that’s why the latest Subaru models in our NJ showroom make installing a child seat easy. Even so, it’s still important to double check that you’re using the right car seat for your child and that it’s always installed properly.

Use a Rear-Facing Seat

For infants and small children, a rear-facing child seat is absolutely necessary for their safety. Similarly, the back seat is the safest place for children whether they’re in a car seat, booster seat, or big enough to just be buckled in.

Always check your child seat’s manual to ensure that it is the proper size and type for your child. Which seat you should use will change as your child gets older and heavier, so be prepared for these changes; some seats are designed to change with your child’s needs.

Consult the Expiration Date

You may not know it, but car seats carry an expiration date based on when they’re made and what they’re made of. This is to ensure that older seats don’t stay in use beyond the timeframe they’re guaranteed to perform appropriately. Consult your seat to double check that it’s inside of the acceptable range. If it’s past its date but you purchased it recently, you should be able to exchange it for a new one.

Check Your Buckles

The straps and buckles that hold your car seat in place should all me in good shape and, of course, must be installed correctly. Be sure that they’re snug and in the correct place. Even if you’re confident in your installation, it never hurts to have the seat double-checked; many firehouses and EMT stations offer a free safety seat check for your peace of mind.

To learn more about all that Subaru does to help keep you safe, or to set up a test drive in a new vehicle at Subaru of Morristown, be sure to contact us by calling (866) 910-3466.

Summer is upon us, which means that hot weather is here to stay. Whether you love heading down the shore to enjoy the sun or prefer to hang back and enjoy the shade, one thing is for sure: the hot summer weather can put your vehicle under a lot of stress.

If you want to ensure that your car is prepared to deal with the rising temperatures, then it’s time for a visit to our Madison area Subaru service center. Our experts know just how to help you protect your car against the added stresses that come with hot weather.

Coasting Through Summer

Summer weather is all about cruising and enjoying the sun, and preparing your car for summer at our Madison area service center can help protect you against unexpected issues.

The most important thing you can do is ensure that your car’s cooling system is in good order. While your vehicle runs at around 200º, it depends on outside air to transfer heat away from the radiator and keep things relatively cool. When the outside temperature rises, this can be more difficult to do; if your cooling system is falling behind, it can be downright impossible.

Our team can check your coolant levels, make sure all of your hoses are in good shape, and ensure that your radiator and fans are working properly to help keep your car from overheating when the thermometer starts to rise.

Of course, you want to ensure that you and your passengers are nice and cool, too. While some components of your cabin air conditioning, like the thermostat, overlap with your engine cooling system, others are entirely independent. Checking things out beforehand can help you avoid a scenario where you end up sweating it out this summer.

To get things in order before summer really starts to heat up, schedule a visit at Subaru of Morristown! Be sure to contact us by calling (866) 910-3466 today.