Straight talk, no sales pitch
Everything I'd tell you if you sat across my desk — buying, trading, and driving in Bellingham and the Pacific Northwest.
Buying Guide
Dealership vs. private party, what to check before you buy, and how to get a fair deal on a Subaru in Whatcom County.
Read the guide →New vs. Used
The real math on depreciation, warranty, and PNW wear — so you can pick the smarter buy for your budget.
Read the guide →PNW Driving
Rain-slicked Chuckanut, snowy Baker Highway, muddy forest roads — here's why all-wheel drive isn't optional around here.
Read the guide →Certified Pre-Owned
What CPO actually covers, what the inspection includes, and when it's worth the premium in Bellingham.
Read the guide →Trade-Ins
How dealers really value trade-ins, the tax advantage most people miss, and how to prep your car for appraisal.
Read the guide →Meet Geordie
Who I am, why I joined Dewey Griffin Subaru, and the promise I make every customer who walks through the door.
Read the story →Ski Season
Cargo room for gear, AWD for the highway, and which models handle the Baker run best — from a guy who makes the drive.
Read the guide →Used Cars
A local's checklist for shopping used cars in Whatcom County — inspections, pricing, WA taxes, and where the good cars are.
Read the guide →Comparison
Size, snow chops, towing, and value compared for local drivers — plus which one to test drive first.
Read the guide →Winter Driving
Subaru's snow lineup ranked by clearance, AWD, and value — plus the tire talk that actually matters.
Read the guide →Financing
What lenders check, how to boost your approval odds, and what to bring — including thin credit and first-time buyers.
Read the guide →Selling Your Car
The real math on private sale vs. trade-in — including Washington's trade-in sales-tax credit most sellers miss.
Read the guide →Why Geordie
Pressure-free buying, after-sale accountability, and the price myth — why buying from a person beats buying from a lot.
Read the guide →FAQ
Pricing, trade-ins, financing, test drives, warranty, certified pre-owned, hours, and location — answered straight.
Read the FAQs →Service Areas
New and used Subarus for Ferndale drivers — minutes down I-5 at Dewey Griffin Subaru in Bellingham.
Ferndale page →Service Areas
Straight down the Guide Meridian — Subaru sales for Lynden, no border traffic, no Seattle drive.
Lynden page →Service Areas
An easy I-5 drive south — Subaru sales for Blaine, Birch Bay, and Semiahmoo.
Blaine & Birch Bay page →