Subaru has announced that all its models are to come with three years free servicing as part of a new sales drive.

The offer runs from February 1 to April 30.

All items listed in the Subaru owner’s service and warranty book are free of charge – including labour.

This and other initiatives – such as the 24-hour test drive programme – are aimed at increasing Subaru sales from last year’s 8,823 units to around 11,000 cars.

Apart from the free servicing offer, all models will have a six year/60,000 mile warranty plus three years’ paintwork and now 12 years’ anti-corrosion cover (with inspections) and three years’ free membership of Subaru Assistance.