Merry Christmas to the members of the Subaru Owners Club
Enjoy the festive break and see you back here in 2025

Thanks for the feedback Brian

Unfortunately, Halfords knocked down the discount level earlier this year and we need to see this level remain stable before printing new cards with this % printed on it.

Hi goatboy ....welcome to the Club

Premium Membership does still get you discounts including Halfords (which unfortunately has just been lowered to 8% discount) and they send through seasonal offers like one we posted up today for 15% discount on Touring equipment 

Also other online offers are posted up periodically which you can access as Premium

The forums have gone quieter over time but will surely have a revival in the future as the level of knowledge and information on here is far superior to that on social media

Good to have you onboard and thanks for sharing your build thread

Hi

Here you go!  https://uk.subaruownersclub.com/forums/forum/89-subaru-exiga-club-forum/

Regards,  Admin

Hi Pete

Sorry, you're right....here is the link to the new section

https://uk.subaruownersclub.com/forums/forum/85-subaru-levorg-club/

We are now offering members a chance to upgrade to Premium Membership with an incredible 30% discount on normal subscription fee for a limited period only.   The sooner you sign up the more you can save!

USE CODE: SALE30

GET PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP HERE

In addition to all the benefits Premium Membership brings you will be sent a Halfords 15% Discount Card before Black Friday so you can benefit from even more discounts in-store*

This can represent huge savings if you were planning to buy something for your car, leisure or home.
* 10% discount on Bikes. Applies to in-store purchases only

APOLOGIES!!!

We have had some Spammers sign up and got past the Spam Defence system which has allowed them to send messages to the members.
We have not put measures in place to stop these Spammers signing up and are in the process of cleaning up the site.

Unfortunately, Spammers seem to be getting clever to ways to infiltrate the site and as soon as it occurs we aim to eradicate them as soon as possible

Admin

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Unfortunately you need to present the card in person at the store and if they are remaining contactless then it may be difficult to obtain the discount at this present time.
However it may be worth phoning your local store and asking if they could make an exception in this instance, worth a try at least

So when you are finally released from lockdown and able to drive your car....what music will you play in the car?

As we are in lockdown and trying to find things to occupy our time, polishing the car seems quite popular with the majority of us.

So, what do you think is the best Polish to use on your paintwork?

Car enthusiasts, young and old alike, have a little more time at home these days

Sorry it doesn't feature any Scoobys, but hopefully your little ones will be happy with pictures of Audi in the short term to keep them occupied

Simply print out as many different pictures as you like and get colouring 🙂

Download a copy to print out and get colouring! (click link below to start download)

documents_original_6974-AudiColoringBookforonline (1).pdf

Original article source:  Audi News https://twitter.com/AudiNews/status/1241129753140252681

With all the bad news thats going around lately,  let's all keep our chin up with a bit of music.

Let's run a "Your song of the day" using YouTube videos

Pop a new song up daily and keep it going!

FINAL SALE OF ALL SUBARU STOCK CLOTHING

Most sizes available at the moment. Not many left so be quick!

We have some Club T Shirts we are selling at up to 65% off RRP
Grab a bargain while you can before they are all gone!

T SHIRT  SIZE:  S / M / L / XL / XXL  COLOUR:  GREY  PRICE:  £9.99 (usually £19.99) - FREE DELIVERY
https://shop.drivn.co.uk/product/sale-subaru-owners-club-official-grey-t-shirt-must-go/

DaveRAC   we've bumped it up on Facebook again to see if that draws in any more punters.
Let us know if you have any suggestions of how we can assist further in drawing people in.

Cheers,  Trevor

On 4/1/2019 at 11:29 PM, Jesse James said:

What is the password for?
 

 

Enter the password after selecting Subaru Owners Club tickets (in the dropdown menu) 

Share this on Facebook and other social media site if you want....hopefully should draw in some more interests to fill the stand

Speed limiting technology looks set to become mandatory for all vehicles sold in Europe from 2022, after new rules were provisionally agreed by the EU

Do you agree with this or not, will it save lives? 
Have your say now....vote in the poll 

DaveRAC  let us know what you need in the way of promotion through the site and social media and we will see if we can boost the attendance.

Welcome to the Team  Tidgy

RALLY CARS ON ICE - Lapland, Finland - February 2019

Here's your opportunity to participate in a unique experience where you get to drive Rally Cars on ice in Lapland, with Finnish National level racing drivers teaching you the basics of driving fast on ice using rally driving techniques.

This is an experience for any Subaru enthusiast to enjoy and the Subaru Owners Club is looking into arranging this for a group of 10 people in total to participate in the February 2019 event.

To show your interest in this unique event, please leave your name as a reply to this thread and an idea of which package options you would be interested in.

Event itinerary:

Day 1 

• arrival to Lapland, Kemi airport
• welcome dinner at a Reindeer farm Lappish TeePee
• short Reindeer ride

Day 2

• ice driving track day, full day from 09:00-16:00 / 9am to 4pm
• lunch and refreshments at circuits
• dinner in the Kemi Snowcastle

Day 3

• Snowmobile safari 09:00-11:00 / 9am to 11am
• departure from Kemi airport

Track day itinerary on day 2: 

08:45 - 09:00     Arrival time to ice circuits
09:00 - 09:30     Driver briefing and fitting of Helmet
09:30 - 12:00     Driver training starts / Ice driving
12:00 - 13:00     Lunch 
13:00 - 14:30     Training continues / Ice driving
14:30 - 15:00     Snacks & coffee 
15:00 - 15:45     Skills test
15:45 - 16:00     Diploma and event ends

Ice Driving full package includes:

• 1 x full track day on ice circuits from 9:00-16:00 (9am-4pm)
• 1 to 1 driver training
• 2 persons sharing 1 car with 1 instructor
• Cars used: Subaru WRX STI rally training car (studded tyres)
• Snowmobile safari / single driver booking
• 2 nights hotel accommodation in single room bookings
• Helmet hire for driving (your personal helmet is recommended for a perfect fit)
• Finnish National level rally driver as Instructor
• Lunch at circuits
• Coffee at circuits
• Unlimited petrol
• Group transportation services in Kemi (airport and hotel)
• Dinner in the Kemi Snowcastle (no alcohol included)
• Dinner at a Reindeer farm (no alcohol included)
• Ice driving diploma

Ice Driving ONLY package includes:

• 1 x full track day on ice circuits from 9:00-16:00 (9am-4pm)
• 1 to 1 driver training
• 2 persons sharing 1 car with 1 instructor
• Cars used: Subaru WRX STI rally training car (studded and spiked tyres)
• Helmet hire for driving (your personal helmet is recommended for a perfect fit)
• Finnish National level rally driver as Instructor
• Lunch at circuits
• Coffee at circuits
• Unlimited petrol
• Ice driving diploma

Event dates to choose from:
Group 1 / 11th - 13th February 2019 / 10 drivers per event
Group 2 / 13th - 15th February 2019 / 10 drivers per event
Group 3 / 15th - 17th February 2019 / 10 drivers per event

Price for ice driving only: 
980€ per person, when 2 persons sharing 1 car (vat tax 24% included)

Price for ice driving only: 
1480€ per person, when 1 person per 1 car (vat tax 24% included)

Price for full package: 
2280€ per person, when 2 persons sharing 1 car (vat tax 24% included)

Accommodation:
We have many options available starting from 100€ per night.
We can arrange4-star hotel accommodation with our partnership prices as single or double room bookings.
The top end seaside villas go for 650€ per night.

Flights:
Flights from London to Kemi with Norwegian, Finnair, BA or KLM normally between £150-£200 return. The earlier you book the cheaper it will be. 

OPTIONS THAT CAN BE ADDED TO YOUR BOOKING:

Accommodation option 1

• Add seaside villa to your booking:
• Villa booking 650€ per villa, per night 
• (2 people in 1 villa) 

Accommodation option 2

• Add Snowhotel / Snowcastle to your booking:
• Double room booking 295€ per night 
• (2 persons per 1 room)

Our apologies for the late response.

We have discussed breaking the forum down into more dedicated sections for each model but believe that this would be extremely difficult and could lead to many broken threads. 
However, we are constantly looking to improve the site on an ongoing basis (new front end, news and video sections have just been introduced as well as shifting the site over to 'https' for added security) and will hopefully keep introducing new aspects to improve the overall user experience.

With regards to the search facilities. Not sure if you have tried this to enhance the search but if you click on 'Advanced Search' in the search bar, top right of the page and it brings up further search options....may be useful to find what you're looking for?

The Subaru Impreza has an image problem. While its name has connotations of lairy wings, bonnet scoops and gold alloy wheels, in recent years it’s been transformed into a sensible Toyota Auris rival

Subaru has grown up but admits it has a “rally hangover” to get over. It wants to be seen as a forerunner in safety technology, known for its no-nonsense four-wheel drives and a spiritual replacement for Land Rover now that the British brand has moved upmarket. It’s more Volvo than hot hatch. While the Impreza name badge might be Subaru’s best known, it accounts for a tiny part of the firm’s sales in Europe – the Outback, Forester and XV all sell in bigger numbers here.

The new 2018 model is based on an all new platform, set to underpin more Subaru models in the future. Just two powertrains will be coming to the UK in the first instance: 1.6-litre and 2.0-litre petrol boxer engines, both paired with a CVT Lineartronic transmission and four-wheel-drive.

First impressions

Bland from some angles and plain ugly from others, it’d be a stretch to describe the new Impreza as attractive, in our eyes. Typically Japanese in its approach, the Impreza is lower, wider and longer than before, giving it a more conventional appearance than its almost MPV-esque predecessor. It’ll be available in a choice of six colours in the UK: the standard white, while the rest are available for £550 – the only optional extra available from the factory.

Most buyers won’t be too fussed about the Impreza’s colour or design, however. They’ll care more about how safe it is. It’s scored record-breaking results in Japanese crash tests, thanks in part to a 40 percent increase in body strength as well as a host of innovative safety systems.

One of which is Eyesight, which made its debut on the Subaru Outback. This acts as, ahem, a second pair of eyes for the driver, monitoring other vehicles, pedestrians and lane markings. It consists of a range of tech to help avoid or reduce the severity of a collision, including: lane keep assist, a mildly annoying lane departure warning and pre-collision braking. This all do largely as they say on the tin.

Another clever feature is the pre-collision throttle management which, if you’re parked and go on the accelerator towards a wall or another car, will cut the gas and ask if you really want to drive forwards into said wall or car.

First seat

While it’d be a push to describe the new Impreza’s interior as ‘premium’, it’s certainly a significant step up from the outgoing model. Typical Subaru buyers want an interior that can cope with wet dogs and muddy wellies, so will forego soft-touch materials in favour of an interior that will stand up to a bit of abuse.

Having said that, there are more soft-touch plastics than before, and there’s certainly plenty of kit. An eight-inch infotainment screen dominates the dash, offering Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as well as a DAB radio. It’s worth noting that there’s no sat nav as standard – indeed, you can’t even pay extra for one. Subaru reckons sat navs are a thing of the past; why would you want to pay £1,500 for a bit of kit that will soon get updated, when your phone will do a better job?

You can’t spec leather seats, either, but the heated fabric front seats are perfectly comfortable, while those in the back are unlikely to complain about a lack of space. Practicality is something the new Impreza does very well: the 385-litre boot is decent, while access is easy. If you’re looking to transport bulky objects, the rear seats do fold down 60/40, but not entirely flat.

First drive

We mentioned the two engine choices available in the new Impreza in the UK. The entry-level 1.6-litre provides a meagre 114hp… it’s adequate around town, but soon starts to feel strained at higher speeds, hampered in part by the CVT transmission. If the majority of your miles are below around 40mph, it’ll be fine – it’s smooth to drive, with little vibration through the pedals or steering wheel.

We’d opt for the larger 2.0-litre, however. For an extra £1,000, you get 156hp and paddles to mimic conventional gear ratios. While still vocal when pushed, it’s much happier accelerating towards motorway speeds. Although Subaru admits that it’d be nice to offer a manual option, the CVT is necessary for its complex EyeSight system to work.

We suspect that the chassis is excellent, but neither powertrain really does it justice. The majority of its customers like four-wheel-drive for the extra security it offers in all conditions, says Subaru, not necessarily because they want to drive fast on twisty roads or even venture far off road. The steering is fine – nicely weighted – and the suspension does a commendable job of soaking up lumps and bumps.

Economy wise, the Impreza is acceptable, no more. The 1.6-litre returns a combined 44.1mpg, dropping to 42.8mpg for the 2.0-litre (a sacrifice worth making, in our opinion). That equates to 145g/km and 152g/km CO2. No diesel or front-wheel-drive models make it a difficult choice for fleet users, a market Subaru probably ought to be tapping into if it wants to extend beyond its current niche.

First verdict

The 2018 Subaru Impreza is fundamentally a good car. You get the impression that a lot of time, money and effort has gone into engineering it to be safe and last longer than a rival European hatchback. Subaru customers are very loyal, and we can see why they’d trade their old Impreza in for a new one. It’s much better than its predecessor. The interior is a marked improvement, while the drive is safe if a tad unrewarding.

Attracting new customers to the brand might be where it’ll struggle, however. The powertrains let it down, not offering the choice of competitors. It’s not particularly good in any area, either, unless you really want four-wheel-drive and Subaru’s EyeSight safety system.

Whether the Impreza is a success will come down to the price. Starting at £23,995 for the 1.6 (the 2.0-litre is £24,995), it’s getting close to the equivalent BMW 1 Series and Audi A3. Sounds like Subaru’s shot itself in the foot? Let’s not jump the gun just yet. It’ll come down to finance deals, because that’s how most of us buy new cars. We’re yet to find out how much it’ll cost each month but, unless it’s surprisingly cheap, we suspect only a loyal few will part with their cash for the new Impreza.

Star rating verdict: ★★★☆☆

Five rivals

• Honda Civic
• Mazda 3
• Toyota Auris
• Citroen C4 Cactus
• Ford Focus

Prices

Subaru Impreza 1.6 SE Lineartronic £23,995

Subaru Impreza 2.0 SE Lineartronic £24,995

In pictures: 2018 Subaru Impreza