Folsom's Independent Subaru Specialists
Subaru is where our family of shops started. Joe Brazil opened Sacramento Specialty Automotive in 2001 as a Subaru-only shop. When Folsom Automotive Service, formerly Folsom Auto Center, joined the family in 2019, that Subaru experience came with it to Bidwell Street. Drivers from Folsom, El Dorado Hills, and Granite Bay bring us their Outbacks, Foresters, Crosstreks, Imprezas, and WRXs for everything from oil changes to engine work.
Subaru Repairs We Handle in Folsom
- Head gaskets and EJ25 engines: We know the head gasket concerns on older EJ25-powered Subarus, and we check for related problems while the engine is apart so you don't pay for the same labor twice.
- Timing belts: Many older EJ-series engines use a timing belt that has to be replaced on schedule. We replace the belt, tensioners, idlers, and water pump together where it makes sense.
- CVT service and diagnosis: Most newer Subarus use a Lineartronic CVT. We use the correct fluid and diagnose shudder, hesitation, and whining before they turn into a transmission replacement.
- Symmetrical AWD: Differential and transfer fluid service, wheel bearings, and axles, plus tire checks that protect the drivetrain.
- EyeSight and electrical diagnostics: Warning lights, driver-assist faults, and electrical gremlins on today's Subarus.
- Scheduled maintenance: Oil changes with the correct specification oil, coolant, brake fluid, spark plugs, and filters at Subaru's recommended intervals.
Ready for Highway 50, Tahoe, and Everyday Commutes
A lot of Folsom Subarus spend the week on Highway 50 and the weekend heading for the Sierra. Symmetrical AWD is only as good as the parts underneath it: Subaru recommends keeping all four tires closely matched in size and wear, because uneven tires strain the drivetrain. Before a winter trip, we'll check your tires, brakes, battery, coolant, and wipers so your Subaru is ready for the mountains.
Why Folsom Subaru Owners Choose Us Over the Dealer
- High-quality OEM or OEM-equivalent parts.
- Clear explanations and photo updates, so you know what we found and why it matters.
- A 36-month/36,000-mile nationwide warranty on our work.
- 24/7 drop-off, a free local shuttle, and discounted rentals.
