Fix any problem on any Subaru with one phone call

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East Valley Auto Rebuild a.k.a. “TheSubaruGuru.com”

Seattle’s Independent Subaru Experts Japanese Import Service Center

Fight Mediocrity! Drive a Subaru…

When are the two best times to know a really good mechanic… before you need him and… when you need him.

About East Valley Auto Rebuild: The sensible dealership alternative for your vehicles maintenance and repairs. We guarantee all work in writing.

We are a full–service automotive shop located in Kent Washington. “Mark Bryant” (our fearless leader) has been working on Subaru’s for over 25 years , we have a team of expert professional technicians who have a combined knowledge of vehicles and Subaru’s of over 70 years!

We provide outstanding service , our clients are our biggest asset .

Our 1st  passion is Subaru cars and SUV’s, we service all makes and models of cars and trucks foreign and domestic . Our regular clients really value Mark’s honesty, our low labor rates, and our entire team’s knowledge and integrity plus our ability to get the job done right the first time.

Business location is at : 8005 S. 222nd Street, Kent‚WA. 98032. Call Right Now: 253–872–7468, fax: 253–872–6580 –  Mark’s private unlisted cell phone number is:  206–618–2392

About our labor rates: our clients tell us they are the best in the Valley‚ they are so low we dare not publish them here‚ you can call us and we would be happy to tell you about our very affordable rates.

We can rebuild ⁄ re-manufacture any Subaru engine on the planet and will ship it anywhere in the world. All of our work comes with a written guarantee.

We specialize in getting ridiculous amounts of horsepower out of Subaru engines. Just tell us how fast you wanna go. We can make your Subaru scream…

Here are a few of the services we provide:

• Major ⁄ minor tune-up ask about our ‘super−tune up’
• Engine re-manufacturing ⁄ shipping ⁄ world wide export
• Special fleet maintenance programs for Isuzu,Dodge‚Ford‚Chevrolet‚Toyota‚Nissan,GMC trucks
• Brake inspection ⁄ repair ⁄  brake pads ⁄ rotors ⁄ ABS trouble shooting diagnostics
• Complete transmission service ⁄ complete rebuilds ⁄ manual ⁄ automatic
• Air-conditioning service ⁄ preventive  maintenance ⁄  recharge ⁄ trouble shooting
• Tires ⁄  aluminum wheels  ⁄  hub caps
• Front end ⁄ rear end ⁄ wheel alignment  ⁄  high speed wheel balancing
• Complete drive-line maintenance ⁄  transfer case repair ⁄ overhaul ⁄
• Head Gasket specialists ⁄ repair ⁄ replacement ⁄ Head gasket failure prevention
  
• High–performance goodies for your ’subie’  −  you name it − we got it
• Auto glass repair ⁄ replacement
• Auto glass window tinting  ⁄ glass coating ⁄ tint removal
• Power window switch ⁄  electric motor repair
• Window ⁄  power regulator
• Complete Diesel engine service ⁄ repair ⁄ cars ⁄ trucks ⁄ RV’s
• CV boots ⁄ joints ⁄ axle repair ⁄  replacement
• Hard to find Subaru parts ⁄ manuals
• Subaru Accessories ⁄ bike racks ⁄ storage racks ⁄  luggage racks ⁄ snowboard ⁄ ski racks
• Re−manufacturing of cylinder heads
• Water ⁄ oil pump seals ⁄ repair ⁄ replacement
• Coolant pressure test ⁄ radiator flush ⁄ re−fill
• Engine over heating diagnostics
• Oil change − leak inspection ⁄ detection
• Loaner cars for our customers: call 253–872–7468 for availability
• Towing  ⁄  vehicle storage ⁄ salvage ⁄ used parts
• Complete welding services ⁄ fabrication ⁄ mig ⁄ plasma ⁄ laser ⁄ Gas ⁄ induction
• Valve grinding ⁄ resurfacing  ⁄ valve job
• Intake manifold gasket repair  ⁄  replacement
• Turbo charger repair ⁄  inter-cooler maintenance ⁄ repair ⁄ replacement ⁄ heat exchanger
• Audio ⁄ video equipment for your Subaru or any other vehicle
• Navigation systems ⁄ satellite radio equipment
• Used pre−owned Subaru’s with lots of unused miles remaining
  
• O2 senor diagnostics repair ⁄ replacement
• Ignition trouble shooting diagnostics  ⁄ repair
• Water pump leak detection repair  ⁄  replacement
• Strut repair ⁄ replacement ⁄  front ⁄ rear
• Shock Absorber repair ⁄ replacement ⁄ installation
• Rear differential gasket repair ⁄ replacement
• Carburetor adjustments  ⁄  repairs  ⁄  rebuilding  ⁄  trouble shooting ⁄ cold air intake system
• Fuel pump repair ⁄ replacement ⁄ fuel filter replacement (can you $ay preventive maintenance)
• Crankshaft ⁄ camshaft repairs ⁄ regrinding
• Timing belt ⁄ scheduled replacement ⁄  repair/ timing chain ( huge preventive maintenance item)
• Auto detailing   ⁄  reconditioning
• Valve grinding −Valve adjustment
• Flywheel true turn ⁄ resurfacing of flywheel  ⁄  balancing
• Bumper to bumper complete vehicle inspections
• 169 Point pre-purchase inspection for your next used Subaru (all vehicles) you are considering buying–this could save you big bucks! We will check all major components ⁄ systems of the vehicle so you will have no surprises
• Electrical diagnostics trouble shooting ⁄ repair
• Speedometer repairs
• Drive axle ⁄ seal repair ⁄ replacement
• Ignition lock repair ⁄ replacement− re-keying ⁄  ignition switch
• Fog lamps ⁄ replacement bulbs ⁄ light bars ⁄ off-road lighting accessories ⁄ installation
• Auto Body Shop ⁄ Collision Center ⁄  Repair ⁄  Insurance Claims welcome
• Clutch repair ⁄  hi–performance augmentation  ⁄ installation  ⁄ upgrade ⁄ replacement ⁄ hydraulic ⁄  Subaru
• Custom exhaust ⁄ headers ⁄ installation ⁄ repair ⁄ manifold

If you do not see what you are looking for on this list, just give us a call because we can fix whatever problem you have on your vehicle.  Call: 253-872-7468 right now.

If you’re nice to your Subaru she will be nice to you. It is very common to see Subaru’s with 300,000 plus miles on them.

“Seattle’s all wheel drive specialists”… you’ll save with the “Seattle Subaru Guru” without sacrificing quality

Here is a short list of some of the other vehicles we service:

Lamborghini,Oldsmobile,Peugeot,Pontiac,Ferrari,Isuzu,Trooper,Amigo,KIA,Hyundai,Toyota,Nissan,Acura,Honda,Volkswagen,Audi,Porsche,

Chevrolet cars,SUV’s and truck : Avalanche ,Aveo, Camaro, Cobalt,Colorado Crew Cab, Extended Cab,Regular Cab, Corvette, Cruze, Equinox ,Express 1500 Cargo Van,1500 Passenger Van,2500 Cargo Van,2500 Passenger Van,3500 Cargo Van,2500 Passenger Van, HHR, Impala, Malibu, Trucks: Silverado 1500Crew Cab, 1500 Extended Cab,1500 Regular Cab, 2500 HD Crew Cab, 2500 HD Extended Cab, 2500 Regular Cab, 3500 HD Crew Cab, 3500 HD Extended Cab, 3500 Regular Cab, Suburban 1500,2500,Tahoe Traverse,Volt,

GMC Acadia, Canyon Crew Cab, Canyon Extended Cab, Canyon Regular Cab ,Savana 1500 Cargo,Savana 1500 Passenger ,Savana 2500 Cargo,Savana 2500 Passenger,Savana 3500 Cargo,Savana 3500 Passenger Reviews Sierra 1500 Crew Cab, Sierra 1500 Extended Cab ,Sierra 1500 Regular Cab ,Sierra 2500 HD Crew Cab,Sierra 2500 HD Extended Cab ,Sierra 2500 HD Regular Cab, Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab,Sierra 3500 HD Extended Cab,  Sierra 3500 HD Regular Cab,Terrain ,Yukon ,Yukon XL 1500, Yukon XL 2500,

Ford E150 Cargo,E150 Passenger, E150 Super Duty Passenger, E250 Cargo, E350 Super Duty Cargo,E350 Super Duty Passenger , Edge, Escape, Expedition, Expedition EL , Explorer, Explorer Sport Trac ,F150 Regular Cab, F150 Super Cab, F150 Super Crew Cab, F250 Super Duty Crew Cab, F250 Super Duty Regular Cab, F250 Super Duty Super Cab , F350 Super Duty Crew Cab, F350 Super Duty Regular Cab , F350 Super Duty Super Cab , F450 Super Duty Crew Cab , Fiesta, Flex , Focus , Fusion ,Mustang , Ranger Regular Cab , Ranger Super Cab ,Taurus ,  Transit Connect Cargo , Transit Connect Passenger,

Chrysler 200,300, PT Cruiser, Sebring ,Town and Country vans,Dodge car and truck glass: Avenger, Caliber, Challenger, Charger, Dakota Pick Up regular cab, Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Durango, Grand Caravan, Caravan Cargo, Passenger Van ,Journey, Nitro ,Viper, Fiat 500,

HUMMER H3,HUMMER H3T,

Infiniti EX,FX,G,M, QX,Q 45,

Jaguar XF, XJ Series,XK Series,

Jeep Commander Compass, Grand Cherokee,Liberty,Patriot,Wrangler,

Kia Forte ,Optima ,Rio, Sedona ,Sorento,Soul, Sportage,

Land Rover LR2, LR4, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport,

Lincoln MKS,  MKT, MKX, Lincoln MKZ , Navigator, Navigator L,  Town Car,

Lotus Elise, Lotus Evora, Lotus Exige,

Maserati GranTurismo ,

Maybach 57, Maybach 62,

Mazda CX-7, CX-9,  MAZDA2,  MAZDA3,  MAZDA5, Mazda MAZDA6 ,  Miata MX-5,  RX-8,  Tribute,

Mercedes-Benz C-Class, CL-Class,  CLS-Class,  E-Class,  G-Class,  GL-Class,  GLK-Class,  ML-Class,  R-Class,  S-Class,  SL-Class,  SLK-Class,  SLS-Class,

Mercedes-Benz S-Class coupés 380 SEC to 560 SEC (W 126)

1981

1991

Mercedes-Benz compact-Class saloons 190 to 190 E 2.6 (W 201)

1982

1993

Mercedes-Benz 200 D to E 60 AMG (W 124)

1984

1995

Mercedes-Benz estates 200 TD to E 36 AMG estate (W 124)

1985

1996

Mercedes-Benz 200 CE to E 36 AMG coupé (W 124)

1987

1996

Mercedes-Benz cabriolets E 200 to E 36 AMG (W 124)

1991

1997

Mercedes-Benz SL roadster 300 SL to SL 73 AMG (R 129)

1989

1998

Mercedes-Benz S-Class 300 SE to S 600 long (W 140)

1991

1998

Mercedes-Benz S-Class coupés S 420 Coupé to CL 600 (W 140)

1992

1998

Mercedes-Benz C-Class saloons C 200 Diesel to C 55 AMG T (W 202)

Mercury Grand Marquis,  Mariner,  Milan,  Mountaineer,

MINI Cooper,  Cooper Clubman, Cooper Countryman,

Mitsubishi Eclipse, Endeavor,  Galant,  Lancer, Outlander,  Outlander Sport,

Nissan 370Z,350Z,300ZX Altima, Armada , cube , Frontier Crew Cab,  Frontier King Cab,  GT-R, JUKE, LEAF, Maxima, Murano, Pathfinder, Quest, Rogue  Sentra, Titan Crew Cab,  Titan King Cab, Versa , Xterra, Frontier Regular Cab,

Porsche 911, Porsche Boxster, Porsche Cayenne, Porsche Cayman, Porsche Panamera,

Dodge: Ram 1500 Crew Cab, Ram 1500 Quad Cab, Ram 1500 Regular Cab, Ram 2500 Crew Cab, Ram 2500 Mega Cab, Ram 2500 Regular Cab, Ram 3500 Crew Cab, Ram 3500 Mega Cab, Ram 3500 Regular Cab, Ram Dakota Crew Cab, Ram Dakota Extended Cab,

Rolls-Royce Ghost , Rolls-Royce Phantom,

Saab 9-3, 9-5,

Scion tC,Scion xB,Scion xD,

Smart fortwo pure coupe, passion coupe, passion cabriolet,

Subaru Forester,Impreza,Legacy GT Turbo,Legacy Outback Limited,Wagon GT,Turbo,Outback ,Forester, Impreza, Legacy,Outback,Justy,WRX STI 2.5i Premium Outback Sport, Tribeca, 2.5i, SE, XT, GT, specB, WRX, STI, Outback Sport, Limited, LL Bean, Baja, SVX, Brat, Loyale, 360,

Toyota 4Runner, Avalon,Camry,Corolla, FJ Cruiser, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Matri , Prius,RAV4 , Sequoia, Sienna,Tacoma Access Cab,Tacoma Double Cab,Tacoma Regular Cab, Tundra CrewMax,Tundra Double Cab, Tundra Regular Cab, Venza ,Yaris ,

Volkswagen CC ,Eos ,Golf ,GTI,Jetta,New Beetle,Passat,Routan,Tiguan, Touareg,

Volvo 140 ,Volvo 142, Volvo 144, Volvo 145,Volvo 164,Volvo 240 ,Volvo 242, 244, 245,Volvo 260 ,Volvo 262C, 264, 265,Volvo 340 ,Volvo 343, 345,Volvo 360,Volvo 440,Volvo 460,Volvo 480,Volvo 740,Volvo 760,Volvo 850,Volvo 940,Volvo 960,244,240,740,gl,gle,turbo,760 gle,turbo,780 v 6 coupe,turbo,940 glt,se,turbo,s 40,v 40,c 30, c 70, s 40, s 60,s 80,V 50,V 70,XC 60,XC 70,XC 90,

Acura MDX,RDX,RL,TL,TSX,ZDX,

Honda Accord, Accord Crosstour , Civic,CR-V , CR-Z R, Element , Fit , Insight,  Odyssey, Pilot ,  Ridgeline,

Cadillac CTS ,DTS,Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, SRX,STS,Fleetwood,Eldorado,

Lexus CT 200h,250, Lexus ES,250,300,330,350,240,fwd 300,330,350, Lexus GS,300,350 f sport,,400,430,awd, 430,450h,350,350 awd,350 awd f sport,gs 460, Lexus GX 470,460, Lexus HS, Lexus IS 250,350 F Sport,250 awd f sport,250c,350 c f sport,  Lexus IS F 250 awd f sport,250 c, Lexus LS 460,460 awd,460 l,460 l awd,460 sz sport,Lexus LX 450,470,570, Lexus RX 300,330,400h,350,450h,270, Lexus SC 300,400,430,

Audi TTS Quattro,TTRS,S5 Quattoro,S3 Sportback Quattro,S4 Quattro,S5 Quattro, RS 5Quattro,S6 5.2 Fsi Quattro,Rs6 5.0TF Si Quattro,S8 5.2Fsi Quattro,S2,RS2 Avant,S6,S6 Plus,RS4Avant,S8 Quatto,A3,A4,A5,A6,A8,Q5,Q7,R8,S4,S5,S6,TT,TTS,

Here is a brief history about the the vehicle we are so good at fixing: The Subaru:

“Subaru“ (スバル?) is the automobile manufacturing division of Japanese transportation conglomerate Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI).

Subaru is internationally known for their use of boxer engines in most of their vehicles above 1500cc as well as their use of the all wheel drive drive-train layout, first introduced in 1972, that became standard equipment for mid-size and smaller cars in most international markets as of 1996. They also offer many turbocharged versions of their passenger cars, such as the Impreza WRX.

Subaru is the Japanese name for the Pleiades star cluster, which in turn inspires the Subaru logo and alludes to the six companies that merged to create FHI.

FHI started out as The Aircraft Research Laboratory in 1917 headed by Chikuhei Nakajima. In 1932, the company was reorganized as Nakajima Aircraft Company, Ltd and soon became the primary manufacturer of aircraft for Japan during World War II. At the end of the Second World War Nakajima Aircraft was again reorganized, this time as Fuji Sangyo Co, Ltd. In 1946, the company created the Fuji Rabbit motor scooter with spare aircraft parts from the war. In 1950, Fuji Sangyo was divided into 12 smaller corporations according to the Japanese Government’s 1950 Corporate Credit Rearrangement Act, anti-zaibatsu legislation, but between 1953–1955, four of these corporations and a newly formed corporation Fuji Kogyo, a scooter manufacturer; coach-builders Fuji Jidosha; engine manufacturers Omiya Fuji Kogyo; chassis builders Utsunomiya Sharyo and the Tokyo Fuji Dangyo trading company  decided to merge together to form the Fuji Heavy Industries known today.

Kenji Kita, the CEO of Fuji Heavy Industries at the time, wanted the new company to be involved in car manufacturing and soon began plans for building a car with the development code-name P-1. Mr. Kita canvassed the Company for suggestions about naming the P1, but none of the proposals were appealing enough. In the end, he gave the car a Japanese name that had been his personal favorite from childhood: Subaru. “Subaru”, originally pronounced “Sumaru”, means “to get together” or “to tie together”. The first Subaru car was named the Subaru 1500. Only twenty P1s were manufactured due to multiple supply issues. From 1954 to 2008, the company designed and manufactured dozens of vehicles including the 1500 (1954), the tiny air-cooled 360 (1958), the Sambar (1961), the 1000 (which saw the introduction of the Subaru boxer engine in 1965), the R-2 (1969), the Rex and the Leone (1971), the BRAT (1978), Alcyone (1985), the Legacy (1989), the Impreza (1993), the Forester (1997), the Tribeca (2005), and the Exiga (2008).

“Nissan” had acquired a 20% stake in 1968 during a period of government-ordered merging of the “Japanese auto” industry in order to improve competitiveness under the administration of Prime Minister Eisaku Sato. Nissan would utilize FHI’s bus manufacturing capability and expertise for their Nissan Diesel line of buses. In turn, many ”Subaru vehicles”, even today, use parts from the Nissan manufacturing keiretsu. The Subaru automatic transmission, known as the 4EAT, is also used in the first generation Nissan Pathfinder. Speculation has suggested that it was Subaru that introduced Renault to Nissan, when Renault asked for assistance in all-wheel drive (AWD) technology, and when FHI told Renault to discuss their plans with Nissan, the discussions may have been a contributing factor to the currently successful Renault-Nissan alliance. Upon Nissan’s acquisition by Renault, its 20% stake was sold to General Motors.

On October 5, 2005 “Toyota Motor Corporation” purchased 8.7% of FHI shares from General Motors who had owned 20.1% of FHI since 1999. GM later divested its remaining 11.4% stake, selling its shares on the open market to sever all ties with FHI. FHI previously stated that there might have been 27 million shares (3.4%) acquired before the start of trading by an unknown party on October 6, 2005, and speculation suggested that a bank or perhaps another automaker was involved. After the purchase, Toyota announced a contract with Subaru on March 13, 2006 to use the underutilized Subaru manufacturing facility in Lafayette, Indiana, and Toyota announced plans to hire up to 1,000 workers and set aside an assembly line for the Camry model, beginning in the second quarter of 2007.

During the brief General Motors period, a “badge engineered” Impreza was sold in the United States as the Saab 9-2X. An SUV (Subaru Tribeca / “SAAB 9-6X”) was also planned but the SAAB version did not proceed.

Subaru in the United States

Subaru of America was established in 1968 in Philadelphia by Malcolm Bricklin and associates. It relocated to Pennsauken, New Jersey shortly thereafter and moved to its current headquarters in Cherry Hill, New Jersey in 1986 when Fuji Heavy Industries acquired full ownership.

In 1989, “Subaru” and then-partner Isuzu opened a joint factory in Lafayette, Indiana called Subaru-“Isuzu” Automotive, Inc., or SIA, which initially manufactured the Subaru Legacy and “Isuzu Rodeo”. In 2001, Isuzu sold their stake in the plant to FHI for $1 due to flagging sales and it was renamed Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. SIA has been designated a backyard wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation and has achieved a zero-landfill production designation.

In the 1970s, the company decided to expand its model range from small kei class vehicles like the Rex and Sambar and begin to develop larger, mainstream passenger cars like the Leone, and when ‘Subaru’ continued in their efforts, and introduced the Legacy in 1989, it was a sales success and a new direction for the company. Subaru decided to offer more products due to the Plaza Accord agreement of 1985 which made the value of the yen stronger in exchange rates to the dollar, which had an effect on Subaru sales in the USA. The creation of the Legacy was influenced by Subaru’s desire to compete with successful Japanese car-makers “Toyota”, “Nissan” and “Honda”, and the Legacy was targeted against the “Camry”, Stanza, and “Accord”. The Legacy was considered mainstream in its appearance and a departure from previous vehicles, which had earned a reputation of being “quirky”. It was perceived by some as Subaru’s attempt to compete with new luxury brands Lexus, “Infiniti” and “Acura”, as Japanese vehicles were increasing in popularity, particularly in the USA. Subaru continued their new direction with the controversially styled Alcyone XT (1985), the GT six-cylinder SVX (1992), and the Impreza (1993).

From 1995 to 2000, ‘Subaru’ ran a series of advertisements for the newly developed ‘Subaru Outback’ which starred Paul Hogan, well known for his “Crocodile Dundee” film character. The advertisements were intended to highlight Subaru’s “All wheel drive”, and depicted the Outback in a number of rugged Australian locations. The tagline “the world’s first sport utility wagon” was successfully used by Subaru, though the “AMC Eagle” had tried much the same idea, with less success in the 1980s.

Fight Mediocrity! Drive a Subaru!

The Subaru Guru services the following areas in and around Seattle Washington:

Puget Sound,Kirkland,Bellevue,Tacoma,Algona,Kanaskat,Hobart,Renton,East Renton,Highlands,Normandy Park,Tukuila,Puyallup,Federal Way,Auburn,Kent,Maple Valley,Enumclaw,Edgewood,Bonney Lake,Des Moines,SeaTac,Issaquah,North Bend,South Hill,Buckey,White Center,Covington,Lakeland North,Lea Hill,Black Diamond,Ravensdale,Pierce county,Kitsap,King county,98002,98409,98204,98312,98033,98133,98372,98057,98101,98102,

98103,98117,98121,98030,98055,98112,98424,98004,98033,98074,98053,98006,98166,98022,98022,98027,

98401, 98402, 98403, 98404, 98405,98406,98407,98408,98409,98411,98412, 98413,

98415, 98416,98417,98418,98419,98421,98422,98424,98431,98433,98442,98443,

98444,98445,98446,98447,98448,98464,98465,98466,98471,98481,98490,98493,