Bob Alvine is the President and General Manager of Premier Subaru. Bob started the business in August, 2000 with the desire to create a Subaru dealership that would consistently exceed the expectations of customers. Bob also wanted a company that was active and invested in the community in which it serves. Bob is a graduate in Finance from the University of Rhode Island (and a Rhody Basketball Fan) and has a MBA from the University of New Haven. Bob started his career in the banking industry and worked in various positions in Commercial Lending and Finance. Bob is active with the University of Rhode Island Alumni Association, The University of New Haven, the Branford Chamber of Commerce (Board Member), the Amity Club of New Haven and other community organizations. Recently, Bob was named to the Board of Directors of the Better Business Bureau of Connecticut.
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August 08, 2026
I was able to get a very fair deal on a pre-owned Outback2.5i Limited and the salesman made great efforts to get finance terms within my budget 5 Stars for effort all the way 5 Stars for being very Outback2.5i Limited and the salesman made great efforts to get finance terms within my budget 5 Stars for effort all the way 5 Stars for being very personable and pleasent and the showroom is really great also to top it up a notch they suprized me by installing a brand new set of Premium Bridgestone tires all four! Shout out Markus and Parker great guys ! More
Other Employees Tagged: Parker Pearlstein, Jack Basciano, MARCUS ZIKARAS
August 04, 2026
Marcus was a pleasure to do business with - my first time buying a car on my own and he made it as simple as possible in addition to being a fun conversationalist. I’d also like to recognize Andi and Rodney buying a car on my own and he made it as simple as possible in addition to being a fun conversationalist. I’d also like to recognize Andi and Rodney who both went above and beyond. We got my Grandmother’s Subaru here at Premier in 2012 and it’s been a great car so when it was time for me to replace mine this is the only option I even considered for my Crosstrek! More
Other Employees Tagged: Rodney Pomerleau, Andi Vilches, Parker Pearlstein, David Jones, MARCUS ZIKARAS
February 13, 2026
The Premier Subaru Dealership worked with me to match all other quotes I had received from other dealerships and created the path for me to buy a new Subaru Forrester. I appreciate the smooth transition fro other quotes I had received from other dealerships and created the path for me to buy a new Subaru Forrester. I appreciate the smooth transition from contacting, test driving, paperwork and financial assistance. I can highly recommend Premier Subaru More
Other Employees Tagged: Jack Basciano, Jeremy Sommers , Rick Marino
January 07, 2026
Fourth vehicle purchase with this dealer. The staff are knowledgeable, professional, responsive and work to make sure that customers make a purchase decision that we can feel genuinely happy The staff are knowledgeable, professional, responsive and work to make sure that customers make a purchase decision that we can feel genuinely happy with. Rodney in finance presents information clearly so that it is easy to understand, and so that one can feel sure they’ve made a financially responsible and sound purchase. The service staff and lifetime powertrain warranty have kept my vehicles running well for 25 years. Happy to recommend. More
Other Employees Tagged: Rodney Pomerleau, Parker Pearlstein, Brian Galaz, Nick Koumoutseas , Baylee Kentner, Andy Pazmino, Ralph Ruiz
October 02, 2024
this was our third car from this great dealership. second in 8 months not by choice. Everyone was so great. second in 8 months not by choice. Everyone was so great. More
Other Employees Tagged: Andi Vilches , Jake Guercia, Matt Keeney, Rick Marino
August 07, 2024
Needed to help my son who needed a car but didn't have good credit . So we passed our 2017 to him and needed to get a replacement in a hurry. Bob Alvine and his sales crew worked out a deal so we purchase good credit . So we passed our 2017 to him and needed to get a replacement in a hurry. Bob Alvine and his sales crew worked out a deal so we purchased a car today. They were very customer friendly and receptive to what we needed. WE wound up with new 2025 Outback . More
Other Employees Tagged: Rodney Pomerleau, Parker Pearlstein , Ralph Ruiz
July 24, 2024
Tim, I absolutely love my new Subaru! ! I'm so glad I chose Premier Subaru to trade in my 2017 Forester and purchase my new 2025 Forester. Everyone I met were so helpful and so friendly!! ! I'm so glad I chose Premier Subaru to trade in my 2017 Forester and purchase my new 2025 Forester. Everyone I met were so helpful and so friendly!! Many thanks to Rich Marino, Eleanor, Taylor, Andi and yourself for making this transaction such a pleasant experience! Customer satisfaction is truly at the top of your list under the leadership of Bob Alvine! More
Other Employees Tagged: Tim Harris , Eleanor Carrano, Taylor Frawley, Rick Marino
July 02, 2024
Worked with me and were fair without being pushy and accepted what I declined that was optional accepted what I declined that was optional More
Other Employees Tagged: Rodney Pomerleau , Eleanor Carrano, Matt Keeney
June 26, 2024
Greatest car buying experience ever! The entire Premier Team was welcoming and excited for us. Thank you. The entire Premier Team was welcoming and excited for us. Thank you. More
Other Employees Tagged: Andi Vilches, Parker Pearlstein, Jack Basciano , Rick Marino, Dmitriy Naumovich
May 20, 2024
The best dealership I’ve ever been to. Matt is awesome. Every one so friendly. Matt is awesome. Every one so friendly. More
Other Employees Tagged: Rodney Pomerleau , Matt Keeney

