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 car company that features Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive as standard equipment on every vehicle in its product line, 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.

The NCCM annual event and the "Be Car Care Aware" slogan are designed to increase public awareness about the benefits of preventive maintenance. Throughout the month of April, Subaru of America, Inc. is supporting its dealers that are hosting free car care clinics for owners of Subaru vehicles.

"National 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 NCCM. 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 major operating systems and a written report of the vehicle's condition."

According to the Car Care Council statistics, 86 percent of drivers believe regular car maintenance is extremely important to driver and passenger safety. Yet a survey of last year's NCCM inspections showed that 9 out of 10 cars had one or more systems, products or fluids that required attention. Past National Car Care Month clinics found 38 percent of vehicles had low or dirty engine oil and 54 percent had over- or under-inflated tires -- 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 the 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 in Cherry Hill, N.J., 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 car company that features Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive as standard equipment on every vehicle in its product line. For additional information please visit www.subaru.com.