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The Subaru WRX nameplate has long been associated with performance since its inception as a homologation race car in the early 90s. For 2022, the WRX name returns in the form of a track-tuned package that represents years of rally experience. With an improved SUBARU BOXER® engine, modern technology features, and cutting-edge safety equipment, the 2022 Subaru WRX brings an exhilarating driving experience to drivers near Pittsburgh. Bowser Subaru is proud to help our local drivers find the new Subaru of their dreams. Learn more about the 2022 Subaru WRX below or begin your search by browsing our new 2022 Subaru WRX inventory today. What Is New For 2022? Subaru began building the 2022 Subaru WRX on the Subaru Global Platform, which has helped the WRX achieve higher body rigidity, a lower center of gravity, and increased chassis strength for better safety. The all-new 2022 WRX has also received a new 2.4-liter turbocharged engine that provides 271 horsepower and a new powerband that holds all 258 pound-feet of torque from 2,000 to 5,200 rpm. Around the exterior of the 2022 WRX, drivers will notice an aggressive and athletic look with textured fenders that aid aerodynamics. Inside the cabin, drivers will find a new D-shaped steering wheel, leather-wrapped accents, and an available 11.6-inch STARLINK® multimedia display that combine to create a premium experience. Drivers who opt for the new Subaru Performance Transmission will also be able to use driver assistance features through EyeSight®, such as Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Centering Assist, and Pre-Collision Braking. Custom Order Your Subaru Today Interested in laying claim to a 2022 Subaru WRX near Pittsburgh? Bowser Subaru is proud to help drivers custom order their new Subaru vehicles by choosing the trim, color, and options they prefer. Begin the reservation process by contacting one of our sales representatives or visiting our showroom today in Pleasant Hills, PA!

The Pittsburgh area is well-known for having rough roads once the snow melts, and unforeseen potholes can easily knock your wheels out of alignment. Bowser Subaru is proud to help our customers get back to doing what they love by providing quality wheel alignment services. Even if you don't see any damage visually after hitting a pothole or curb, there may be some underlying signs you need an alignment. What Is A Wheel Alignment? Vehicle alignment services ensure the suspension and steering components of a vehicle are at their factory-specified numbers. When our technicians perform an alignment, they adjust the contact angles between the tire and road to improve the safety and performance of your Subaru. Signs You Need an Alignment If you experience one or more of the following signs, you should have your alignment inspected as soon as possible. Driving a vehicle that is out of alignment can cause excessive wear to other components. Angled Steering Wheel: If your steering wheel is pointing left or right while you're driving straight, it's likely that your vehicle needs an adjustment. Damaged components such as a bent control arm can also cause your vehicle to pull to one side on a flat road. Steering Wheel Vibration: When holding onto your wheel, you shouldn't feel vibrations from the road. When you drive over a pothole, hit a curb, or run over debris, your wheels can become misaligned. Vibrations are not always present at lower speeds and may also be related to worn-out mounts or bushings. Lack of Steering Response: If your vehicle feels loose when steering, your Subaru may have a wheel alignment issue that needs immediate attention. Having a responsive steering wheel is critical to your safety on the road. Uneven Tire Wear: With proper rotations and regular alignments, your tires should wear at an even rate. If you begin seeing increased wear on the edges of your tires, you may need an alignment to prevent premature replacement. Bowser Subaru is Here For You Bowser Subaru is here to help drivers throughout the Pittsburgh area by providing top-tier Subaru maintenance services such as alignments and tire services. Schedule an appointment today by using our online service scheduling tool or by contacting our service center in Pleasant Hills, PA!

If you plan on hitting the slopes of Hidden Valley Report this winter, a new Subaru can get you there comfortably and conveniently! Subaru models have a lot of features that help them perform well during the winter, including Subaru Symmetrical AWD and available X-MODE. Subaru SUVs, in particular, have a lot of interior space to accommodate skis, snowboards, and boots. Before you hit the slopes for some skiing or snowboarding, come to Bowser Subaru to find a new car and all the gear you need for winter travel! You will find us here in Pleasant Valley near Pittsburgh and the Allegheny Mountains! Great Choices for Winter Travel The Subaru brand maintains an outdoorsy, adventure-oriented reputation, with many Subaru models coming designed to tackle the tougher challenges ahead, including winter driving. Like the Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, and Ascent, Subaru SUVs provide high ground clearance and standard Subaru Symmetrical AWD, enabling you to traverse tougher trails and head to Blue Knob easily, even on a snowier day. Select trims of many Subaru models also feature a dual-function X-MODE, which allows these cars to pull themselves out of deep snow when needed easily. Subaru models, especially their SUVs, have spacious and flexible interiors, with plenty of space for skis, snowboards, and any other winter gear you bring to Boyce Park. Many new Subaru models, like the Outback, come standard with roof rails and racks enabling you to store additional items on top when needed. To keep yourself and your passengers comfortable on the way, Subaru models come available with features like heated front seats and remote engine startup, allowing you to preheat your car before heading out to the mountains. Shop Subaru Today If you need other winter gear, like all-weather floor mats, mudflaps, or pet traveling accessories, Subaru has you covered. You can order genuine Subaru winter parts and accessories online with our parts store at Bowser Subaru. Otherwise, you can check out our latest inventory and find the right Subaru you need for your winter adventures in Pennsylvania. Schedule a test drive and visit Bowser Subaru in Pleasant Hills, PA, learn more!

Every Pennsylvania driver must have their vehicle inspected annually. Now, if you're anything like many Pittsburgh, PA area drivers, then chances are your state inspection due date always seems to creep up on you when you least expect it. So, if you want to avoid penalties, it's best to get your vehicle inspected in a timely manner at a PA State Inspection station near Pittsburgh, PA like ours here at Bowser Subaru. Now, there's any number of outstanding reasons to turn to our Pleasant Hills, PA service center for your PA State Inspection. For one thing, we employ a team of highly trained ASE-certified technicians to perform all inspections. So, if there are any issues that might prevent your vehicle from passing inspection, you can rest assured that your vehicle is in the best possible hands to rectify those issues. With our impressive selection of OEM parts on hand, we can give you a fair and competitive estimate on the repairs your vehicle might need to pass inspection. Plus, if you bought your vehicle from us here at Bowser Subaru, you'd be hard-pressed for a reason to have your vehicle inspected elsewhere. You see, we offer shoppers free PA State Inspections for the lifetime of their vehicle ownership(*). So, whether you purchased a new Subaru or a used car from us, you can always come to our service center for your state inspection needs. Best of all, it's only too easy to schedule your state inspection with us. Just use our website to set a service appointment that fits your schedule and you'll have your state inspection settled in no time at all. Feel free to do so today to see why so many Pittsburgh, PA drivers trust Bowser Subaru with all their state inspection needs. (*) Lifetime State Inspections cover state inspection fees, but exclude state emissions testing fees

If you’re looking to sell one of your vehicles near Pittsburgh, PA, let Bowser Subaru help you get paid more quickly. As a trusted car buyer in Pleasant Hills, PA, we make it easy to get paid for your vehicle when you’re looking to sell. You can even start with an online quote so you know what we’ll offer for your vehicle before you ever leave the house. Get started on selling your car near Pittsburgh today! Avoid the Online Marketplaces When you’re thinking of selling your car, you might be tempted to try and sell it yourself through an online marketplace. However, with the sheer number of listings, it is easy for your listing to get buried unless you continue to relist periodically. Not only that, but the number of lowball offers and no-show appointments do nothing but waste your time as you try to get your vehicle sold. And then you still have to sort out all of the sale paperwork on your own to ensure things go smoothly. Instead, you can visit Bowser Subaru, and we’ll buy your vehicle from you in as little as one business day. Get a Quote Online Start with our online vehicle appraisal, where you tell us as much information about the vehicle as you can. This will give us a baseline offer that will be good for up to two weeks. From there, pay us a visit and we’ll go over the vehicle in person to determine the condition and final quote. If you accept, you’ll be handed a check for the value as soon as you hand us the keys and ownership paperwork. It’s that simple, and you’ll have the money you were looking for plus some extra space in your driveway in no time.

As winter weather picks up in intensity, so too will the quantity of salt and brine used to keep our Pittsburgh roads clear of ice and snow. And while those substances are great for ensuring the safety of our roads, they also do a number on the underside of your vehicle. With salt comes accelerated corrosion and rust on everything from your exhaust and suspension components to the body and frame of your vehicle. Undercoating services from Bowser Subaru can help protect your vehicle against this extreme corrosion, so you can drive with confidence this winter. What is Undercoating? Undercoating is a fluid substance that coats the components on the underside of your vehicle. It is a captive layer that prevents salt water from contacting the parts and panels under your vehicle, so the salt never has a chance to begin oxidizing or rusting coated components. It is a liquid shield that sticks to your vehicle after being sprayed on, and acts as a buffer against the harsh road salts and brines you’ll encounter all winter long. Why Undercoating is the Right Choice While for some it might be easy to stay home when the roads are snowy and salted, many have no choice but to get out there and run errands, go to work, and take the kids to school. That means your vehicle is being tracked through these harsh chemicals on a near daily basis, accelerating rust and corrosion and shortening the viable lifespan of your vehicle. Non-coated vehicles that are driven daily can start seeing rust and corrosion within the first three to four years in some cases. Undercoating helps reduce the risk of driving in winter, by preventing these harsh chemicals from reaching the underside of your vehicle.

So you’re getting close to the end of your current Subaru lease, and you aren’t quite sure what to expect. At Bowser Subaru, we offer Pittsburgh drivers an easy and straightforward way to return your leased Subaru. We’ll even walk you through the process so you always know what to expect. From 30 days out to the day your Subaru lease return is due, we’re here to help ensure that your Subaru lease end process is smooth and simple. We Accept All Subaru Leases Whether you leased your Subaru from us or not, we’re here to help Pittsburgh Subaru lessees navigate the lease return process with ease. We accept all leased Subaru models from any dealership, so don’t hesitate to make an appointment or contact us to help with your lease return process. What to Expect There are several steps you can, and should take in order to ensure that your Subaru lease return goes smoothly. For starters, you should schedule a lease-end inspection 30 days before your lease return is due. That appointment will allow our team to go through your vehicle to check for any damage beyond normal wear and tear, calculate your mileage to ensure you’re aware of any overages, and we’ll let you know about any potential lease return penalties you may owe as a result. That way you’re more prepared for your lease-end date, and can more easily move toward what to do next. On your lease-end date, simply bring your vehicle, keys, and paperwork to our dealership. We’ll sort through the paperwork for you, so you can simply focus on finding your next vehicle, whether it’s another Subaru from us or you’re looking to move in a different direction. We’re always here to help, so don’t hesitate to reach out!

If you're looking for an affordable used car in the Pittsburgh area, we have plenty of great choices for you here at Bowser Subaru. Our great selection of used cars includes some high-quality choices from Subaru and low-priced vehicles from other brands. If you're looking for some great deals and bargains, you will find them here at our dealership in Pleasant Hills, PA. Shop for a used car today at Bowser Subaru, proudly serving the greater Pittsburgh area. Reliable, Affordable Choices Our used inventory currently has over 200 vehicles in stock, ensuring everyone who visits us can find a bargain for themselves. We offer a variety of low mileage used cars in Pleasant Hills, which have only been lightly used and will provide you with many more years of excellent driving. We are also a top distributor of Subaru Certified Pre-Owner cars in the Pittsburgh area. Each of these Subaru CPO models has been put through a detailed quality-assurance inspection and comes backed by a CARFAX vehicle report, with plenty of warranty coverage as well. All of our used cars have also undergone a similar inspection process to ensure they meet today's safety and value standards. Each of these pre-owned choices comes with a free Experian AutoCheck so that you can learn more about their ideal conditions and high market values. Lots of Great Choices Available Whether you seek a sedan, SUV, pickup truck, or something in-between, our dealership has some great choices. Our used inventory has hundreds of quality cars in stock, with various familiar brands available, including Nissan, Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Hyundai, and Jeep. If you're looking for the most affordably priced of these choices, we encourage you to check out our bargain inventory, the vehicles of which are all priced below $15,000. Shop and Save on a Used Car Today Bowser Subaru has so many affordable used cars in stock. We invite you to find yours today and visit our dealership in Pleasant Hills, PA, for a test drive. Get a great deal and a reliable car when you shop with our store near Pittsburgh today. We hope to see you soon!

Now is a great time to get a new Subaru in the Pittsburgh area. The demand for new vehicles from this brand is high, so if you have a particular model or trim level that you're interested in, we highly recommend contacting us at Bowser Subaru to complete the reservation process. You can contact us online or visit our dealership in Pleasant Hills, PA, to place your order with one of our sales representatives. You will find Bowser Subaru located south of Pittsburgh in the suburb of Pleasant Hills. See What's Coming up from Subaru This year, we will see the arrival of many excellent new Subaru models, including the Wilderness, trims introduced on the Forester and Outback. Shoppers can check out our incoming vehicle inventory to see what will arrive here in Pleasant Hills soon. These in-transit vehicles are fresh out of the factory and on their way to our new inventory. Making a reservation with our sales team allows you to claim one of these in-transit vehicles using a refundable deposit. If you don't see the particular trim level or color you seek, let our team know. We can help you place a custom order with the factory and get the exact trim, color, or interior pattern you want. Meeting with a sales representative in person allows you to learn more about extra features you might need and check out some color and interior fabric samples. Check Out all the Latest from Subaru Making a reservation lets you enjoy all the latest from Subaru this year, including the 2022 Subaru Outback, which now features the more outdoor-friendly Wilderness Edition trim. The 2022 Forester also comes available with this trim level, a restyled front grille, and increased towing capabilities. Reserve Your New Subaru Today You can shop our incoming inventory to see what's about to arrive here at Bowser Subaru. We invite you to contact our sales team, who can help you order the new Subaru you're looking for with our reservation process. Shoppers can visit Bowser Subaru at 1001 Clairton Blvd in Pleasant Hills for a test drive. We look forward to meeting with you!

If you drive a Subaru in the Pittsburgh area, you can get top dollar for it through the Subaru Guaranteed Trade-In Program (GTP). The GTP helps ensure you get the most value from your Subaru, letting you save on your next purchase. Qualified Subaru models must be ten years old at most and must have fewer than 100,000 odometer miles. With this program, you will enjoy peace of mind knowing that you got the best value for your Subaru, which you might not have received from a private buyer. Take advantage of the GTP here at Bowser Subaru in Pleasant Hills, PA. We proudly serve the greater Pittsburgh area. How to Get Your GTP Value in Pittsburgh, PA To receive your GTP estimate, first, enter your 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN). The VIN is a code unique to your Subaru, and you can find it on the title or registration. With the VIN, you will have the most accurate appraisal of your Subaru, which you can then apply to your purchase of a brand-new Subaru or used car. You can view your Subaru's GTP value after 12 months of ownership onward; it will remain valid for eight years past the vehicle's original warranty date. Generally, your Subaru should have fewer than 100,000 miles and should be a newer model, no older than eight to 10 years old. Start Your Deal Online After you get your Subaru's GTP estimate, you can start your deal from your home in Pittsburgh. The GTP is a great way to save on another new or used Subaru. You can structure your deal online by calculating your estimated monthly payments and applying for financing approval. We have plenty of new Subaru cars and used vehicles to choose from, with various special offers and discounts available on both. Get Your GTP Value Today We invite customers all across greater Pittsburgh to take advantage of the Subaru Guaranteed Trade-In Program. Visit Bowser Subaru in Pleasant Hills, PA, to start your deal and take your next car for a test drive. See you soon!

The winter season will soon find its way to Pittsburgh, which means, for many Subaru drivers, the time has come to shop for winter gear. Here at Bowser Subaru, we have all the latest winter accessories you need to get prepared for the cold months ahead. All of this gear comes from the Subaru brand, so it will all fit your vehicle best and carries a long-lasting guarantee. Whether your Subaru needs a remote starter, a roof rack, floor mats, or any other winter gear, we have it all here at Bowser Subaru. Shoppers in greater Pittsburgh can order genuine Subaru accessories online and pick them up here on Clairton Blvd in Pleasant Hills. Winterize Your Subaru with the Right Gear Subaru models, especially their crossovers, have a longstanding reputation for outdoor savviness. Almost all new Subaru cars have standard Symmetrical AWD, and many have high ground clearances to aid in off-roading. However, as the winter months approach, sometimes extra protection is a necessity. At Bowser Subaru, we have all the right gear to prepare you for the winters in Pittsburgh, including waterproof first aid kits, all-weather floor mats, rear bumper protectors, mudguards, skid plates, and so much more. We even have seasonal Subaru merch like beanie hats and sweatshirts to keep you looking stylish and feeling comfortable this season. When shopping for winter gear, it always helps to buy directly from the brand. Genuine Subaru accessories will fit your new or used car best, eliminating the hassle of searching through generic-brand aftermarket components looking for a close fit. These Subaru accessories also carry the brand's legendary long-lasting guarantee so that they will provide plenty of usefulness for the next couple of seasons. Shop for Subaru Winter Gear Today We invite you to order new Subaru accessories today here at Bowser Subaru. Our dealership is a great source in the Pittsburgh area for Subaru winter gear and genuine OEM accessories. You can visit us here at 1001 Clairton Blvd in Pleasant Hills to pick up your accessories or visit our service department for custom installation. We hope to see you soon!

As the winter months approach, the time has come to focus on your Subaru and its tires. While most Subaru models come standard with AWD, no drivetrain would be as helpful without a healthy set of tires. During the winters in Pittsburgh, deep snow and drifting happen often and sometimes without warning. Fortunately, we have a variety of winter tires made to fit your Subaru here in Pleasant Hills, PA. You can order through our tire store and schedule a service appointment at Bowser Subaru for custom installation. Order your winter tires today at Bowser Subaru. The Right Tires to Fit Your Subaru Buying tires from a Subaru dealership like ours guarantees you find compatible matches that will fit your car and will last. You can order tires online according to the year, make, and model of your car or by the tire's exact size, which you will find stamped on the front of your old tires. Our tire center will give you a list of compatible matches, including one or more types of winter tires. Winter tires have special grooves to help keep snow from building up in them and causing a loss of traction. At Bowser Subaru, we carry winter, all-season, and other types of tires from some of the top brands, including: BD Goodrich Bridgestone Goodyear Dunlop Tires Pirelli Extra Protection on the Streets in Pittsburgh Even winter tires built for the snow can still fall prey to random road debris. Fortunately, every tire we sell comes backed by our free 24-month Tire Protection Pan, valid only at Subaru dealerships such as ours in Pleasant Hills. This protection plan lets you get your tires patched or replaced if needed when you run into random damage from nails and other road debris. This plan also includes complimentary roadside tire assistance, so you never have to get stranded in the cold. Get New Tires Today We invite you to order your winter tires today at Bowser Subaru. You can schedule an appointment with our on-location service center near Pittsburgh, PA, for custom installation. Visit us today to learn more!