Winter, for many drivers, is a time of great concern, and it’s no wonder why. Cold temperatures, icy roads, snowfall; the winter months offer hazards you won’t experience any other time of the year.

That’s why so many drivers in Washington DC and Silver Spring like driving in a Subaru. With perks like standard-all-wheel drive, the Subaru lineup is well-suited to handle the harsh conditions of winter. Even behind the wheel of a Subaru, however, there’s things you’ll need to do to get ready for winter. That’s where the service team at Fitzgerald Subaru comes in.

Your Source for Snow Tires, Winter Service and More

When you visit our Rockville-based dealership, you won’t just find new Subaru cars waiting for you. We also offer an onsite service center that can take the lead on all your winter service needs.

If you need help installing your winter tires, our service team can help with that. We can likewise perform other valuable services. You’d be amazed how much even a simple inspection can do to help you care for your car in the run-up to winter.

If you need help finding the winter tires for your vehicle, we can help with that too. Our parts center has access to the winter tires that many North Bethesda and Gaithersburg drivers need.

Schedule Your Winter Service Appointment at Fitzgerald Subaru

Does a round of winter vehicle service sound like something your vehicle could benefit from? Get in touch with our service team and schedule an appointment. We can tell you more about our available services and help you set up a time for your visit.

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If adventure regularly calls to you, the new 2020 Subaru Outback will make an excellent companion for you. The Outback is a crowd favorite among Washington, DC drivers thanks to its well-roundedness, versatility, and off-road capability, so we encourage you to swing by our Rockville Subaru dealership to get a closer look at the 2020 Outback to see what’s new!

What’s New for 2020?

The 2020 Subaru Outback is still the same exceptionally capable SUV you know and love, but it enters the 2020 model year with a full redesign to freshen things up and throw in a generous handful of improvements.

So, what are a few of the most notable changes? Here are a few of the 2020 Outback’s standout updates:

• New Interior: The inside of the Outback is more comfortable than ever thanks to the redesigned cabin. With premium touches like high-quality soft-touch materials, available Nappa leather upholstery, contrast stitching, and more, the new Outback seeks to add a little luxury to your adventures around Silver Spring.
• Massive New Touchscreen: A new feature to the 2020 Outback is an available 11.6-inch touchscreen that makes it easy to take control of your in-cabin experience. It’s even compatible with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto!
• Subaru DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System: For the first time ever, the Outback offers this available driver focus technology which helps to keep drivers alert and aware. Nothing replaces driver focus, but it never hurts to have a little help.

Learn more about the new 2020 Subaru Outback for sale near North Bethesda when you visit our Subaru dealership serving Gaithersburg for a test drive. We’ll be happy to walk you through all the exciting changes that come with this new model and get you behind the wheel so you can experience them for yourself!

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We understand that making decisions can be tough, like where to take your significant other to dinner this weekend or how many t-shirts to pack for vacation. That’s why we want to take a little stress away and make it easy for you to choose your next Subaru with the numerous new models rolling out today including the 2020 Subaru Legacy, 2020 Subaru Ascent or 2020 Subaru Outback.

If you’re looking for a nice, mid-sized vehicle with great gas mileage for the Washington, DC area, then rest assured, you’re in luck. The 2020 Subaru Legacy rides through the city at up to 27 miles per gallon and 35 miles per gallon on the highway.

This stylish vehicle features a standard All-Wheel drive with a sleek Nappa Leather interior. After a long day of ice skating or snowman building in Rockville, you can be sure to find warmth with the comfy heated seats featured in the Touring XT version. You can test them out yourself at our dealership.

Do you consider yourself an adventurous person? How does traveling to your favorite destinations in a safe, reliable vehicle sound? If that’s music to your ears, then you won’t be disappointed by the 2020 Subaru Outback. This vehicle features the Subaru DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System to keep you and your passengers safe on your wildest adventures. With its All-Wheel drive system, you’re capable of going through nearly all terrains around Silver Spring with ease, making for your smoothest journey.

The phrase “bigger is better” is no rumor when it comes to the 2020 Subaru Ascent. This beast of a vehicle can tow up to 5,000 pounds, all while fitting a family of seven or eight, with its three rows of flexible seating for your ease around North Bethesda. Safety is also important, which is why this vehicle includes standard EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology, aiding you to be alert every time you’re on the roads of Gaithersburg. This SUV is known for its long-lasting quality and its family-oriented design.

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The Subaru Ascent sport utility vehicle offers seven or eight seats for families that seek luxurious amenities and next-generation technology. Imported from Japan, this three-row vehicle gives drivers in Washington, DC access to smartphone connectivity, premium entertainment, and reliable safety functions.

Technology Features for Everyone

Powered by the STARLINK technology, the Subaru Ascent’s Entertainment Everywhere system gives the rear passengers great options for enjoying videos and music during trips. Two Apple iPads with WiFi capability are integrated into this optional bundle. These signature tablets come with durable cases from the OtterBox Defender Series. Operating on wireless Bluetooth technology, dual headphones by Harman Kardon may be connected to the iPads.

Additionally, Harman Kardon designed the Ascent’s sound system that consists of 14 speakers. Derived from the GreenEdge series, the digital amplifier blasts just less than 800 acoustic watts throughout the cabin. This Subaru SUV also has best-in-class music services, including SiriusXM All Access and iHeartRadio. You can use an Android smartphone or iPhone to stream music on Aha Internet Radio or Pandora. Don’t forget about the abundant audio channels on HD Radio and AM/FM radio. A data-type USB port is also optimized for MP3 players and other portable electronics.

Safety Aids for You and Yours

The luxurious Ascent SUV at Fitzgerald Subaru in Rockville also has highly responsive safety technologies that are powered by the EyeSight Driver Assist platform. The signature bundle includes the Pre-Collision Braking that prepares you for an unavoidable crash in Silver Spring.

The Adaptive Cruise Control measures and adjusts your following distance in real-time as you drive around North Bethesda. This lavish Subaru SUV also has Reverse Automatic Braking that identifies obstacles behind and beside you. If you need extra visual cues for parking, check out the images from the Rear Vision Camera.

The live videos appear on the 8-inch monitor that’s paired with the STARLINK Multimedia system. Additionally, the infotainment system’s touch screen shows content from the 180-Degree Front-View Monitor that’s standard in the Touring edition.

Visit us at Fitzgerald Subaru to test drive any of our Subaru Ascent models today!

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The latest Subaru Forester comes with standard EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology, which is an innovative safety suite of advanced features. At Fitzgerald Subaru, we are proud to serve Washington, DC, and beyond by carrying a large selection of new Forester models that come with highly sophisticated safety and multimedia features.

Discover a new sense of confidence and convenience when driving with your family in the Silver Spring area.

What is EyeSight®?

EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology monitors traffic movement to increase confidence, awareness, and convenience. This system uses two dual color cameras that scan the road for possible dangers. Thanks to EyeSight®, advanced passive safety features, and steering responsive headlights, the Forester was named a 2019 Top Safety Pick Plus, which is the highest possible rating the IIHS gives out.

You will discover a new sense of safety when driving in the North Bethesda area with the four core features that come with EyeSight®. These safety technologies include:

• Pre-Collision Throttle Management
• Lane Keep Assist and Sway Warning
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Pre-Collision Braking

SUBARU STARLINK™ Multimedia

The STARLINK™ Multimedia system comes standard for the new Subaru Forester and offers sophisticated infotainment features. The Forester also comes with standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ smartphone integration. By utilizing smartphone integration, you can use your phone’s key functions to get directions, make phone calls, and more without distracting from driving.

Your daily driving in the Gaithersburg area will become more enjoyable and dynamic when you have the features of the STARLINK™ Multimedia system. Some of the available features that are offered include:

• Voice Command
• TomTom Navigation
• HD Radio®
• Pandora® Integration
• Bluetooth® Hands-Free Connectivity and Audio Streaming

If you want to learn more about the Forester’s technology features, check out our inventory of new Forester SUVs and come to our location in Rockville!

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The Fully Redesigned Subaru Forester

If you are looking for a compact SUV that brings you capability, nimble handling, with the modern technology and safety features that you love, the Subaru Forester is the perfect choice. Plus, the Forester was entirely redesigned for this year, so you’ll get new features and more to love. New features for you to love include:

• Standard EyeSight® safety
• Standard symmetrical all-wheel drive
• Excellent fuel economy
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Maximum cargo capacity of 76.1 cubic feet

The Subaru Forester stays true to it’s classic looks, but brings you a more modern design and feel thanks to a refreshed exterior design with chrome accents, matte black lines, and a sleek look. Inside you’ll find high-quality materials and soft-touch points that never feel cheap. If you opt for the Touring trim you’ll feel like royalty sitting inside this downright luxurious SUV thanks to options like leather upholstery, a hands-free power liftgate, heated front and rear seats, and more.

The New Subaru Outback

Washington DC area drivers have loved the Subaru Outback for years and it’s easy to see why. One of the most exciting things about this capable SUV is that it brings you a long list of standard features that often times you have to spend extra to get on competitors models.

• Standard symmetrical all-wheel drive
• EyeSight® Driver Assist technology standard
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• 8.7-inches of ground clearance
• Class-leading cargo space
• Available 256-horsepower engine

All of these features and more have made the Subaru Outback a favorite choice for years because Subaru has continually upgraded and updated the features and technology to stay one step ahead of the competition here in Silver Spring.

Test Drive a New Subaru Here in Rockville

One way you can easily compare these two capable SUVs is to take each of them for a test drive here at Fitzgerald Subaru in Rockville! We’ll help you pick out the perfect one, right here quickly and easily.

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It may be hard to believe that the Subaru Outback first hit the road 25 years ago and ever since the Outback has been taking Washington, DC drivers on amazing adventures. No matter where the road may go the Subaru Outback delivers safe and reliable performance that you can count on and the 2020 Subaru Outback is larger, more efficient, more powerful, safer, and even more ready for amazing adventures.

This past year Subaru of America became the largest partner of the National Parks Foundation and the all-new 2020 Subaru Outback is more connected the parks with a brand new app. The new Chimani app equips the Outback with comprehensive guides to more than 400 national parks in the U.S. and also includes park history as well as highlights written by local traveler experts to help drivers fully experience everything America’s most beautiful lands have to offer. Other new tech features of the 2020 Outback include 4G LTE Wi-Fi connectivity, an 11.6-inch touchscreen multimedia display, Subaru DriverFocus distracted and drowsy driver mitigation system and the latest version of EyeSight Driver Assist Technology. Which has added Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering and EyeSight Assist Monitor with head-up display.

Outback lovers from all around Gaithersburg will be happy to hear that a turbo BOXER engine option is available with the 2020 Outback. The powerful 2.4L four-cylinder turbo generates 260 horsepower and can also tow up to 3,500 lbs. While the base 2.5L four-cylinder BOXER engine has been redesigned to be more efficient and more powerful with 182 horsepower and 33 highway mpg. Inside the 2020 Outback is a more spacious interior with more premium material options. There is now 109 cubic feet of seating for 5 with a maximum cargo space of 75.7 cubic feet.

The exciting 2020 Subaru Outback is scheduled to arrive later this year during the fall. We will be sure to keep Silver Spring drivers posted about when they can expect to come to Fitzgerald Subaru for a test drive. In the meantime, we have a great selection of well-equipped and adventure-ready 2019 Subaru Outback models to choose from at prices you will need to see to believe.

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Memorial Day is right around the corner. Is there anything fun planned for the long weekend coming up? Like a trip to the lake or hosting a family barbecue? Whatever is on the docket for the Memorial Day holiday, make it special with a new or used vehicle from Fitzgerald Subaru, serving the Washington DC area. With Memorial Day appearing at the end of May, it’s typically the holiday that kicks off the summer season. If you and your family look forward to a summer filled with outdoor fun and adventure, you should have a car built to enjoy it with you.

This Memorial Day, the Fitzgerald Subaru team wants to see you behind the wheel of a new or used Subaru that will top off your summer of fun near Silver Spring. For all the summertime activities you love – kayaking, biking, picnicking, swimming, etc. – you will love having a Subaru to get you there. With the adventurous theme pulsing through the Subaru lineup, there’s a car or SUV with everything you’re looking for to make the most of the warm weather.

With brand-exclusive features like Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, the SUBARU BOXER® engine, and SUBARU STARLINK™ tech and safety, you’ll know your Subaru Ascent has the tools to improve any trip or activity you have planned for Memorial Day – whether near your Gaithersburg home or beyond the Maryland border. The fun of any trip starts with the drive, so make all future drives from the inside of a Subaru Forester or Impreza.

Before you start the long Memorial Day weekend, check out savings for your future Subaru Outback with new Subaru promotions at Fitzgerald Subaru. You can also explore the specials we have running on used vehicles near North Bethesda. In addition to better summer transportation, we also want to help you save. Snag a deal on a new or used Subaru in time for Memorial Day today.

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