About this episode
A Subaru owner shares a detailed account of a recent accident where their car was rear-ended after stopping suddenly to avoid hitting a small dog. Despite significant damage to the hatch, bumper, and muffler, the car remains drivable and structurally sound. The episode also covers a weekend spent replacing a front axle on a Subaru Outback and troubleshooting a dying battery and possible starter issue. The host reflects on the challenges of car repairs, the value of manual transmissions, and emphasizes cautious driving.
In this edition of the Subie Scoop I talk about my accident and the work on my son's Outback.
Jeep Cherokee
"...s the guys because it was a I think it was a Jeep Cherokee I guess the bumper is low-ish or something becaus..."
Subaru Outback
"...front axle on the passenger side of my son Luke's outback his 3.6R so we changed out the axle because the b..."
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