Placer Subaru Blog

Have you ever wished getting your state inspection could be easier? If so, choosing Placer Subaru helps you save time, money, and energy. Our Subaru service center serves Townsend, MT, and surrounding communities as a state-authorized inspection site. We have the experience, tools, and certification necessary to get your vehicle an inspection sticker quickly and affordably.

See how easy it can be to get your inspection sticker when you choose us.

At Placer Subaru, maintaining your Subaru SUV or sedan is an all-encompassing affair. And by sticking to the prescribed maintenance schedule of your Subaru Crosstrek, enhanced is overall vehicle health and vitality.

Near Townsend, our factory-trained technicians only need to reference your Subaru Outback Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). And from that, all the servicing and maintenance procedures unique to your Subaru are learned, then performed.

For some, the thought of purchasing a new vehicle is wrought with complexity. One mitigating factor is affordability, if not the sole inhibition.

At Placer Subaru, the greater Helena community is assured of affordability in the gently used Subaru SUVs currently in-stock. This should allay any concern in terms of being able to afford unrivaled Subaru values and attributes. And saved is the money likely spent on a would-be, new car payment each month.

If you are in the Townsend, MT area and are interested in the many accessory options for your Subaru, stop by Placer Subaru to check out how you can customize your vehicle. Whether you want to customize your vehicle to accommodate your pets, or you want to make sure that your Subaru has additional protection on the exterior, there are plenty of accessories to make your Subaru custom.

Helena Valley Subaru owners often have some confusion concerning the optimal frequency for changing automotive oil. When it comes to taking care of your Subaru vehicle, oil changes are significant, but some local drivers are still unsure about scheduling this type of automotive service.

Your Subaru’s oil has some important responsibilities, such as keeping your car’s engine cooled and lubricated. If you do not tend to your Subaru vehicle’s oil effectively, you will suffer consequences like corrosive buildup poor functionality. To prevent such conditions, make regular oil changes

Did you know that you can order genuine Subaru parts right from Placer Subaru, your local Helena Subaru dealership? Not only can you order essential Subaru parts like new wiper blades, brakes, and oil filters, but you can also order fun accessories to make your life much easier, such as a convenient roof rack!

Every year starting on November 19th, 2020 until January 4th, 2021, Placer Subaru takes part in the Subaru Share the Love event. During the Share the Love event, for every vehicle purchased or leased, we'll donate $250 to the customer's choice of charities. This year, we chose to support the Florence Crittenton charity as our hometown pick. The Florence Crittenton charity provides comprehensive services and nurturing programs that engage and empower children, young adults and young families around Helena, MT and the surrounding areas to build productive lives. 

Are you currently driving a Subaru vehicle, but you want to upgrade to a newer, or different model? At Placer Subaru in Helena, MT, it's our mission to help everyone drive the vehicle that best fits their needs and accommodates their lifestyle. Whether you're needs change and you need to upgrade to a new Subaru SUV from your Subaru car or you want to be able to enjoy the most advanced technology, safety and convenience features, with our Subaru Guaranteed Trade-In Program, it's never been easier to upgrade to the vehicle you want the most. 

When you bring your vehicle into Placer Subaru in Helena, MT, to have it inspected, we will look at your tires to see the condition they’re in. Between inspections, you can choose to check your tires at home. The penny tread test is a straightforward and fast method of assessing your tires. You can do this as often as you like. Let’s take a look at how this is done.

The 2021 Subaru Forester continues to be a great fit for any driver in Helena, MT, offering tremendous capability to help you get around in any weather and take on any terrain with the utmost confidence, all while enjoying a comfortable and accommodating ride. For 2021, the new Forester receives many updates and additions to help it fit the needs of any driver better than ever before. Enjoy a bevy of new safety features and options throughout the lineup, allowing you to stay more confident and connected on every outing in Townsend, MT.