Timing Belt Replacement

Hi Guys: I commute to Vancouver from Squamish and I recently visited a garage in the city and they told me I was overdue for my timing belt replacement. The quote was over $1300 and there were many other parts listed other than the timing belt itself. Is it imperative that I replace my timing belt now or can I just wait until it breaks and have it towed in? Are these other parts necessary? What is an interference engine? I’m confused and need some help please. – Sasha Hi Sasha: First lets back up a little so that you…

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I can’t get my parking lights to shut off

Hi Guys: I can’t get my parking lights to shut off on my Subaru. I have tried everything. I think I am having an electrical issue. Please help! John Hi John: This is a common issue with some vehicles (such as Subaru’s) that have parking light switch on the top of the steering wheel. You must have hit it by accident while cleaning or reaching to reset the trip odometer. Subaru doesn’t require you to physically turn your lights off when you turn off the vehicle. This switch is very handy if you are parked on the side of a…

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