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Are you having problems with your Subaru WRX? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest Subaru WRX issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the Subaru WRX in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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Subaru WRX 2019: What is my cars towing capacity?

Subaru doesn’t offer a towbar for the WRX, and there isn’t any on offer in the aftermarket. There is talk of a towbar being made available at some point in the future, but at the moment there’s no provision for towing with the WRX.

What is the most expensive Subaru?

The most expensive Subaru is the WRX Spec R listed at $57,790. For more info on the latest models, check out our pricing and specs page, and you'll find all Subaru reviews and news here

Subaru Australia recalls more than 121,000 vehicles: Forester, XV, Impreza, and WRX models impacted
Subaru has launched a major 121,754-vehicle recall to fix a potential fault which can cause the brake lights to fail (though the brakes themselves will still work), with every Forester, WRX, Impreza and XV sold over a particular timeframe impacted.
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How to make a Mazda 3 faster?

While there are ways to make your Mazda 3 quite fast it is not cheap or easy, and will require extensive involvement from experts. You would be far better served to look for a second-hand factory turbocharged high-performance Mazda MPS model, or buying a Subaru WRX, or Volkswagen Golf GTI, to get your high-performance kicks.

How to make a Toyota Corolla faster?

The best way to make a Toyota Corolla faster is to trade it in on a Subaru WRX or Volkswagen Polo GTI. While Japanese cars are known to be loved by boy racers for their easy ability to hot up, the last few series of Toyota Corolla have next to no options for hot-up parts as these cars focus on excellent reliability rather than tar-burning performance. If you have a need for speed, consider looking to the Subaru WRX for a practical four-door Japanese go-fast car, or a Volkswagen Polo GTi for a fast car at a similar price point to a Corolla.

Factory vs. Aftermarket: which oil is better?

I would use the factory recommended oil, at least while the car is under warranty. Once the warranty has expired you could use the Mobil oil and shouldn’t experience any problems.

Subaru, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, Ford, Mazda, Toyota models recalled
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced its latest round of safety recalls, with models from Subaru, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, Mazda, Toyota and Ford affected.
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What oil to use in an MY18 Subaru WRX?

Use a 5W-30 from any of the premium brands.

Subaru, Land Rover and Volvo headline recent recalls
Volvo, Subaru, Land Rover, Citroen and GM have issued safety recalls for some vehicles due to defective manufacturing issues.
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Subaru Impreza 2015: High cost of cutting new keys

This is not the first time we've heard of this problem, although the Subaru costs seem high. Company spokesman David Rowley responds: "We will be contacting the customer directly, due to the extenuating circumstances, to try to get a fair and reasonable outcome. We're also evaluating the creation of an emergency kit of these components to lower the customer costs on the rare occasion that such an event occurs."

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