Robert Alvine | Page 13
President and General Manager
Premier Subaru
155 North Main Street
Branford, CT 06405
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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March 03, 2018
Comfortable and confident Purchasing a car at Premier Subaru was easier than ordering coffee at a Seattle based coffee shop. Early on a Saturday morning my husband and I we Purchasing a car at Premier Subaru was easier than ordering coffee at a Seattle based coffee shop. Early on a Saturday morning my husband and I were greeted by Bob Alvine. The three of us had a lovely conversation. It was obvious how much pride this man takes in his staff and business -- something both my husband and I really admire and appreciate. A short while later Margarita Martinez came over to meet us. She confirmed information I had shared through the Premier website before sending a product specialist over to meet us. I do not know if the sales team is vetted out on rotation or if our specialist was chosen specifically for us, but the match could not have been better. Ted Astarita was incredibly kind and easy going. His product knowledge is extensive and I was presented with a great deal of information yet did not feel overwhelmed at any point during our visit. I was interested in three 2017 Foresters that were on the lot. There was plenty to like about the first car I looked out. As I gathered information on the 2017 I realized I wanted to do a side by side comparison with a 2018 Forester in the same trim package. Ted brought my husband and I over to an '18 and went over some of the features that were not present on the '17. Both cars were great and really met all of the items on my wish list. Now it was time to crunch numbers. Dollar for dollar and mile for mile, it made sense for me to go with the 2018 Forester. Three days later I went to pick up the car. Ted went over every inch of that vehicle with me to be certain I understood where and what all of the features were and how to activate them. It's a good thing he followed up with a phone call and email a day or two later. I forgot some of what he told me. There is a lot to take in. Ted is, by far, the most down to earth person I have ever purchased a vehicle from. Shopping and purchasing a vehicle at Premier Subaru is what the new definition of car shopping should be. Everyone that walked by us said hello and smiled. Every member of the staff that I worked with was polite, friendly and professional. I am happy to say I purchased a new car from Premier and even happier to tell anyone who asks. More
Other Employees Tagged: Adam Arsenault, Ted Astarita, Margarita Martinez, David Taylor, Josh
January 30, 2018
Purchased a hard-to-find certified pre-owned Outback Bob Alvine and his team worked to find us the exact car we wanted, then made the whole process easy, fair and transparent (the opposite experience of Bob Alvine and his team worked to find us the exact car we wanted, then made the whole process easy, fair and transparent (the opposite experience of what one might expect in most dealerships). Ted Astarita was our salesman and point of contact, and was super-helpful, with a no-pressure attitude and only interested in our complete satisfaction. This is our second Subaru from Premier, and we speak from experience when we say that their service after the sale is also excellent. We could not possibly give Premier Subaru a higher recommendation. Thank you, Chris & Crystal Hiza Milford CT More
Other Employees Tagged: Adam Arsenault, Ted Astarita, Will Petrillo
January 30, 2018
Excellence and Efficiency I have purchased my second Subaru from Premier and my family have also gravitated to Subaru. Service is always a positive experience. Kevon did a gr I have purchased my second Subaru from Premier and my family have also gravitated to Subaru. Service is always a positive experience. Kevon did a great job in helping with model selection. And there was never a sense of overselling or impatience. Thank you. More
Other Employees Tagged: Rodney Pomerleau , Kevon Morin
December 28, 2017
Absolutely the finest experience we have ever had Honestly, there are no words in our language that can properly thank you! Services provided equalled the preparation for flight as Navy Pilot. Dmitr Honestly, there are no words in our language that can properly thank you! Services provided equalled the preparation for flight as Navy Pilot. Dmitriy reminded me of the Mother Hen Crew Chief I had...who said, "I always bring 'em back ALIVE. Bob, what on earth could we say to properly thank him? Spending time with him was an incredibly humbling experience.! Rodney, perhaps the most thorough professional in all my experience, and one phenomenal 'salesman' LOL And once again, Dmitriy became 'family' for us and being able to make him laugh, was a huge gift, for us. More
Other Employees Tagged: Rodney Pomerleau , Dmitriy Naumovich, Joseph Zerbo
December 27, 2017
Positive Experience - as Always at Priemier I have just purchased my 5th Subaru through Premier ('18 /CrossTrek). My first was in 2009 - an Outback Wagon. Prices have always been very competiti I have just purchased my 5th Subaru through Premier ('18 /CrossTrek). My first was in 2009 - an Outback Wagon. Prices have always been very competitive - by a lot. Service has been perfect, not only in the quality of the work but in the way the staff treats you. That's why I keep coming back. Thanks, Bob and staff! More
Other Employees Tagged: Rodney Pomerleau , Brian Iaguessa, Dmitriy Naumovich
November 28, 2017
My experience Nadine was awesome such a pleasure to work with and really made me feel comfortable about my purchase. She made the process so easy and made everythin Nadine was awesome such a pleasure to work with and really made me feel comfortable about my purchase. She made the process so easy and made everything easy to understand More
Other Employees Tagged: Nadine Mezzano
November 16, 2017
Only insecure boys will belittle a Woman. "The minute you think you can belittle others because you think you're better than them is the same minute you've proven your worst". Mr Alvine, You "The minute you think you can belittle others because you think you're better than them is the same minute you've proven your worst". Mr Alvine, You are a very Pompous Pilgarlic person. Within hours of leaving your lot having been given a 100% guarantee that my car was fixed, my car only became worse. You clearly have no social skills and have no knowledge of how to speak to people. It's clear by your disappearing act that you hide behind your employees to defuse the chaos you antagonized. A person such as yourself should be grateful to have such wonderful service & customer service team, who can defuse & talk calmly on your nasty behalf. They were respectful, something you were not. Take a lesson, and have them rub off on you. You're a very fortunate little man to have such BIG hearted people make up for your short comings. Not 1 thank you for you. Stacey J. Grant More
September 13, 2017
Purchase a new car Met with Bob Alvine to discuss our needs and he assured me they would do what was necessary to make sure we were pleased with our new vehicle Met with Bob Alvine to discuss our needs and he assured me they would do what was necessary to make sure we were pleased with our new vehicle More
Other Employees Tagged: Adam Arsenault, Ibrahim Shlash
July 27, 2017
Great service! Every one I dealt with went out of their way to help me. I wouldn't go anywhere else. This is the second car my family has purchased here. Every one I dealt with went out of their way to help me. I wouldn't go anywhere else. This is the second car my family has purchased here. More
Other Employees Tagged: Craig Armistead, Brian Lavin
July 25, 2017
Just bought a '15 WRX After running through countless dealerships in search of my "ideal" car, I decided to pay Premier Subaru a visit. The entire staff was very friendly, After running through countless dealerships in search of my "ideal" car, I decided to pay Premier Subaru a visit. The entire staff was very friendly, and Bryan (my salesman) was of great help. I just walked off the lot with a 2015 WRX and couldn't be happier with the service. Thanks guys! More
Other Employees Tagged: Adam Arsenault, Brian Canell, Sean Gadar

