The Shop Outback

06/25/2026

Just a reminder that The Shop Outback will be closed for vacation from 6/26/26 until 7/20/26.

06/22/2026

Did some routine maintenance on a Camry today. The car needed fresh spark plugs, an oil change and a couple air filters. The customer also had an issue with the alarm system going off randomly. Traced the issue back to an old aftermarket alarm system. Removed the alarm system and returned the car to stock. Problem solved.

06/19/2026

Did a wheel bearing on a Forester this morning. If you notice a loud humming sound that seems to be the loudest at 40mph, then you may have a bad wheel bearing. Eventually these become a safety issue if the bearing develops play in it. If you’re not sure, just ask. I’ll be happy to take it for a ride and give you my opinion. Call or text 724-740-8009 for an appointment.

06/15/2026

Just a quick heads up. The Shop Outback will be closed from June 26th through July 19th, reopening on July 20th. I’ll be on vacation and not taking calls or texts.

06/14/2026

Not sure if anyone has seen my ad on the Hugger Mugger placemat. Check it out next time that you’re at Hugger Mugger Tasty Recipes.

06/11/2026

This is a picture of a drain hose from a sunroof. Appears that something was eating it. First time I’ve ever seen this part chewed up. Fortunately it can be replaced with off the shelf vinyl hose from the hardware store. The hose is close to six feet long in the car.

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

Big job earlier today on a 2013 Outback. Low mileage car that hadn’t had any of the manufacturers recommended mileage interval maintenance done. Serviced front and rear differentials, transmission fluid, brake fluid, coolant and spark plugs. This was probably the cleanest Outback of this generation that I’ve seen in a while. This customer will get many more miles from this one.
Do you get sticker shock when the dealer tells you the cost of the recommended maintenance? I’m your solution. Fifteen years at Subaru dealers, a year at Lexus, two years at Saturn and over a dozen years in the aftermarket. I’ll tell you what you need and what can wait. Call or text 724-740-8009 for an appointment. Estimates without diagnostics are free.

06/11/2026

Had a 2015 Forester in the shop today. Issues were that the tpms light was always on and the keyless entry didn’t work. Customer also mentioned a grinding noise on turns.
After some diagnosing, I found that the tpms light and the keyless entry issue were one and the same root cause. The keyless entry module was the culprit. The grinding noise were the original brakes. Simple fix’s, albeit not cheap. This one will be back on the road tomorrow. Sometimes electrical issues can be simple, sometimes not. If you need service on your Subaru or other Asian vehicle, call and schedule an appointment. 724-740-8009

06/09/2026

Good day for AC repairs! If your car’s air conditioning isn’t working, contact me for diagnosis and repair. Call or text 724-740-8009 to schedule an appointment. Stay cool this summer!!

* I can only service cars with R134a refrigerant. Use google or look at the sticker under your hood to determine what you have. ( Or call me and I’ll find out 😉)