The battery in your car provides the power for the starter to get your car going in the mornings. It provides power to the headlights and other important electronic components in your vehicle. If the battery is going bad, you may not be able to start your car.

There are some signs when your battery needs to be replaced. If you notice that your car's engine is cranking more slowly when you go to start it, that is often a sign that you need a new battery.

Why worry about an exhaust leak? The gas will still pass through the system and out the back, won’t it? While that question may have some truth to it, there is a larger truth that you must take into consideration. Any leak in your exhaust system will affect the performance of your vehicle, and a leak in your exhaust system may be deadly to you and your passengers.

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When you think about the alternator in your car, what you need to know is that it has to do with the power in your vehicle. Without an alternator, your battery dies fast and you are left without the ability to drive your car.

When it comes to the move over laws there is a lot more at stake than your car or acting on a common courtesy. Workers, emergency responders, tractor trailers, tow truck drivers and pedestrians who may be experiencing car troubles all benefit from this simple life-saving rule. The act of simply moving over can save your life or someone else's.

It can be overwhelming sometimes to think about all of the different things that you need to accomplish each day. Between going to and from work, running errands, making meals for your family, getting to and from activities and trying to find time to relax with those that you love, the last thing you want to consider is something like scheduling routine maintenance for your vehicle.

We here at Diablo Subaru of Walnut Creek want to make this process as easy for you as we possibly can. 

For the longest time, people took their cars in for oil changes every 3,000 miles. However, nowadays, this generally is not necessary. Here at Diablo Subaru of Walnut Creek, we know that some cars only need oil changes every 10,000 miles. Even the cars that need the most frequent oil changes typically only need an oil change every 5,000 miles or so.

You could be wondering how you can tell when your oil should be changed. There are actually a few ways to tell this. If you check your vehicle's manual, this information should be listed…

It can be hard to decide whether it's better to have all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. One is not necessarily better than the other, but it can help you to decide by figuring out what you want to drive. If you like to drive a truck or SUV, then you'll get four-wheel drive. If you like crossovers or sedans, then you will probably get all-wheel drive.

Many drivers choose to lease a new vehicle instead of buying for the many benefits of leasing. Like getting a new car every couple of years or having lower maintenance costs. But your lease is coming to an end and what should you do when the lease is up on your car? You have several options of what to do about your lease ending. Diablo Subaru of Walnut Creek can assist in making the best choice for you.

Keeping your car well maintained is easy if you are doing the little things that can save you a lot of money in the long run. Here are the reasons you need to have the car tires rotated and balanced frequently.

Parallel parking can be intimidating, even for experienced drivers. Here are the steps you should take to parallel park with confidence.

• Find the right space that will fit your vehicle.
• Check your rearview and drivers side mirror to make sure there's not another car coming and turn your signal on.