Prepare Your Subaru for Winter near Chicago, IL

Prepare Your Subaru for Winter near Chicago, IL

Chicago winters are known for their intensity, so you must prepare your Subaru to handle the conditions. McGrath Evanston Subaru is ready to go over some tips, then you can schedule an appointment with our skilled service team. 

Tire Care

Between snow storms and icy rainfall, soon the roads will be coated in precipitation which is dangerous for drivers. Not to mention, trucks will also begin placing salt onto the streets to help with traction. However, all of this can begin to damage your tires. So, you will need to make sure they have enough tread to handle the elements. If they do not, you may find yourself skidding or sliding. As you can imagine, this can be treacherous, so make a trip to our location so we can rotate or replace any necessary components. Since the cold season is so well known in Illinois, we also recommend looking into winter tires. We can assist you with this. 

Heating System

The temperatures in the city are known to plummet to well below freezing. While you are sure to want to stay home when this happens, it isn’t always possible to avoid cruising down Michigan Avenue. So, one feature that is a must to keep working properly is the heating system. Before the cold comes to stay, you should meet with our technicians so we can determine the status of this component. We will check the coolant levels along with the thermostat. By doing so, we will ensure that you can travel during the winter season with a warm and relaxing cabin. 

Battery Test and Replacement

Much like the heating system, the battery is integral to traveling safely during blizzard-like weather. Not to mention, the aforementioned system won’t even work if this component is out, along with the other features inside your Subaru. Cold temperatures deplete the power in your battery at a higher rate, so it is vital that you routinely visit for us to check in on this component. The reason for the declining strength is because your cell relies on chemical reactions to keep you running across I-290. When chilly climates hit, the discussed responses will be slowed or altogether stopped. So, it is to your benefit to visit our location for a battery test. If a replacement is required, we can assist you! 

 

When Should You Schedule Winter Maintenance?

  • In order to best prepare your Subaru for the cold, we recommend planning a visit before the winter officially arrives.

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Testimonials

5 Star Service! A couple shout-outs. Jeff helped us get moving on a build sheet and purchase order, and was extremely communicat

Brian Frank
7-26-2022
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

5 Star Service! A couple shout-outs. Jeff helped us get moving on a build sheet and purchase order, and was extremely communicative and friendly! We loved working with him while we waited for our car. Derek helped us finalize the order and all of our information, and did a great job. Ken was fantastic on the day-of walking us through all the information on our new car and having a smile throughout! Really incredible staff, as well as a really incredible car!

Eddie my service guy was exceptional.

Julie Sevig
7-26-2022
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Eddie my service guy was exceptional. He originally got a “no” from the warranty company about my coverage, but called them back and talked to a supervisor. He persisted and got my repair covered, as it should be. It said it right there on the contract. He also worked with me on the best price for tires. Eddie was great! My only snafu was in picking up my car (the next morning because there was no courtesy driver available). I paid, then waited 10-15 minutes for my car to be driven up, which it never was. I finally walked around and found it, right outside the garage and tracked down someone to just give me my keys. Clearly, there was a mess up in communicating to someone to get me my car, even though both the cashier and a guy whose attention I was able to get said it should be coming soon.

They care about keeping our Subaru in the best running condition. Thank you for caring!

mark kandel
7-26-2022
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

I bought this 2010 Forrester for my sister 12 years ago. We have taken our car to Evanston Subaru for all our service needs and have always been treated well. I recommend this dealership. It is staffed with good people and competent mechanics. The facility is always clean. This is noticeable. They even wash my car without being asked.. When the service personnel recommend areas needing attention, I trust them for caring for our safety. They care about keeping our Subaru in the best running condition. Thank you for caring!

George worked with my budget for an oil change and back brake replacement. Extremely kind.

Silvia Nebel
7-26-2022
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Great. I called first so it would be OK to get my 2018 Subaru Forester towed in because the engine oil light came on, with a message on my dashboard. George told me since I didn't have an appointment it would be worked on the next day. (The towing service was great). They found a quart of oil missing, and some other things to fix. George worked with my budget for an oil change and back brake replacement. Extremely kind. Then they always fill the tires with air, and give a free carwash before I go. The technicians worked really hard in 104 degree weather. I waited in the waiting area: free coffee, water and a granola bar. Thank you!

Every experience I've had at this location has been great and I'm sure everyone who works here is wonderful.

Mickey Novak
7-26-2022
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Every experience I've had at this location has been great and I'm sure everyone who works here is wonderful. That said, Eric is a cut above — he's just incredible. We recently had to get a good amount of work done on our 2015 Forester which had not been taken in for some time. Eric walked me through several different options for repairs and servicing, all with different price breakdowns, and made sure I understood what each service/repair was and why he recommended it. He also worked with his service manager to get me a great deal by not charging to replace our AC condenser which had stopped working. I had stopped going to this location because we moved and it wasn't as convenient, but after this most recent experience with Eric I will only take my Forester here. Wish I could give more than 5 stars!

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