Subaru of America Continues Support of National Car Care Month; April Begins Nationwide Focus on Vehicle Maintenance

CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 1 -- Subaru of America, Inc., the only manufacturer to have all-wheel drive as standard equipment on every vehicle they make, today announced its continued support of National Car Care Month (NCCM), a nationwide effort by businesses, civic groups, government, the media and the Car Care Council focusing motorists' attention on the need to maintain and repair their vehicles. NCCM is an annual event designed to increase public awareness about the benefits of preventive maintenance. Starting in April and continuing through May, Subaru of America, Inc. is working with its dealers to host free car care clinics for owners of Subaru vehicles.

"Car Care Month is an important opportunity for Subaru dealers to educate customers about the benefits of regular maintenance of their vehicles," said Ginny Newkirk, fixed operations advertising and communications manager, Subaru of America, Inc. "We encourage Subaru owners to come into our dealerships that are offering service clinics as part of Car Care Month. At these clinics, they will receive a no obligation professional diagnostic check-up of their vehicle's condition. The inspection includes a check-up of all major operating systems with a written report of the vehicle's condition."

According to the Car Care Council statistics, 77 percent of all vehicles are in need of some kind of maintenance. Past National Car Care Month clinics found 22 percent of vehicles had low or dirty engine oil and 13 percent had low tire pressure - which can contribute to reduced performance and gas mileage.

Subaru owners should contact their local Subaru dealers for available clinic dates and times. Owners can contact 1-800-SUBARU-3 or visit www.subaru.com to locate a Subaru dealer in their area.

About the Car Care Council

The Car Care Council, a non-profit organization created over 25 years ago, promotes National Car Care Month and educates motorists to be "Car Care Aware." April is the perfect time for motorists to get their cars properly serviced before the warmer weather and vacation trips. Through this nationwide event, the Car Care Council aims to improve highway safety, air quality and fuel conservation. The Car Care Council can be found on the web at www.carcare.org.

About Subaru of America, Inc.

Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered near Philadelphia, the company markets and distributes all-wheel drive Subaru vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of nearly 600 dealers across the United States. Subaru is the only manufacturer to have all-wheel drive as standard equipment on every vehicle they make. Subaru has been the best-selling import wagon in America for the past 20 years, based on R.L. Polk & Company new vehicle retail registration statistics calendar year-end 2002.