Robert Alvine | Page 15
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 04, 2017
Purchase of New Car After contacting several Subaru dealerships, Premier Subaru offered the best pre-sale and sale service. No high pressure sales. Quite negotiable. The After contacting several Subaru dealerships, Premier Subaru offered the best pre-sale and sale service. No high pressure sales. Quite negotiable. The best price offered in southern CT. The owner reached out and recommended us to an excellent sales representative. Overall, a wonderful experience for something that could be otherwise very stressful. More
Other Employees Tagged: Rodney Pomerleau , Lucas Pannone, Rita Ruhland
March 01, 2017
Eight Subaru cars and counting! Bill and Karen My wife and I have bought eight Subaru cars from Premier over the years and we are contemplating a ninth.(Several WRXs,several FORESTE Bill and Karen My wife and I have bought eight Subaru cars from Premier over the years and we are contemplating a ninth.(Several WRXs,several FORESTERs, and one STi). Our loyalty to the dealership is both practical and personal:practical because Subaru vehicles are sturdy ,reliable, and durable( I got 240,000 miles on my STi over a ten year period with the original engine and clutch); and personal because the staff-sales, service and Bob Alvine in particular -has been helpful, friendly, reliable ,available and knowledgeable.We have worked with Barbara Mullen, Gary Christiansen, Robert Burgess, Johnny Rodriguez and Bob Alvine over the years and more recently with Brian Laguessa, Ted AStarita, Dale Messinger, and Jason Jarkes. Bob Alvine was very helpful when he helped my wife through the stressful circumstances when her Forester was totaled- while parked -by a runaway vehicle.There is nothing "slick" about this dealership. It is 'First Class' all the way. I believe that the persistent class of the Dealership is a reflection of Bob Alvine's judgment and commitment to high standards of quality and engagement with his customers. More
Other Employees Tagged: Johnny Rodriguez , Adam Arsenault, Ted Astarita, Robert Burgess, Gary Christiansen, Brian Iaguessa, Jason Jarkes, Dale Messinger, Barbara Mullen, Will Petrillo, David Taylor, Joseph Zerbo
February 28, 2017
enjoyable Everyone was knowledgeable, they explained everything to me in detail and also said that if I forgot or needed more info to come in and they would be Everyone was knowledgeable, they explained everything to me in detail and also said that if I forgot or needed more info to come in and they would be more than happy to tell me about the car. I might take them up on that since the car I bought has lots of features. More
Other Employees Tagged: Adam Arsenault, Jason Jarkes
February 01, 2017
Excellent dealership/salesman Everyone was very nice. Got what I was looking for and problems were solved. Salesman was able to get exactly what I wanted and calls to check up on h Everyone was very nice. Got what I was looking for and problems were solved. Salesman was able to get exactly what I wanted and calls to check up on how the car is running. More
Other Employees Tagged: Scott Collins, Jeff Lambert, David Taylor, Rob Weljkovic
December 31, 2016
Staff worked to get me into a safer car The staff at Premier worked to help me get out of a lease with a potentially unsafe Subaru Crosstrek (hybrid system crashed three times in two years w The staff at Premier worked to help me get out of a lease with a potentially unsafe Subaru Crosstrek (hybrid system crashed three times in two years while traveling high rate of speed). When they realized there was more to my situation than just getting out of a lease, they contacted Subaru and asked for more credit towards a new vehicle, and they were successful in this. They were professional and helpful in a tough situation, proving they are always willing to go the distance for the customer. More
Other Employees Tagged: Rose Elias, Rob Weljkovic, Joseph Zerbo
December 30, 2016
Great Experience This is my second Subaru with Premier and I couldn't be more satisfied with the entire experience. The team that Bob Alvine has put together was prof This is my second Subaru with Premier and I couldn't be more satisfied with the entire experience. The team that Bob Alvine has put together was professional in every way and I left very satisfied with how they handled every element of this purchase. I plan to be a long- term customer of Premier Subaru. More
Other Employees Tagged: Lucas Pannone, Rita Ruhland, Rob Weljkovic
December 27, 2016
Purchase of Forrester 2017 Jason the salesman was very helpful. I tend to ask a lot of questions and he answered all of them. I examined maybe seven cars and drove two Forrester Jason the salesman was very helpful. I tend to ask a lot of questions and he answered all of them. I examined maybe seven cars and drove two Forresters. I returned four times and he was very helpful each time. Gary Christiansen in Service and David Taylor also were very helpful and understanding. I also worked with Mr. Alvine who resolved some questions that I had. He was very helpful and supportive. Everything was handled in a professional and thorough manner. Thanks. More
Other Employees Tagged: Gary Christiansen, Jason Jarkes, Will Petrillo, David Taylor
November 30, 2016
Easy Deal I was looking for a new vehicle to replace my 2004 Forrester. I wanted a Subaru but a different model. As I walked in the door there was Jason Jarke I was looking for a new vehicle to replace my 2004 Forrester. I wanted a Subaru but a different model. As I walked in the door there was Jason Jarkes. He listened to what I was looking for described the different models and what they had to offer. I went home to think about it and when I came back, I chose the Crosstrek. Jason made the entire process simple. He was very knowledgeable about the big things as well as the small. I have been a customer of Premier Subaru for 12 years and haven't been disappointed yet. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jason Jarkes, Rob Weljkovic
September 25, 2016
Dedicated Employees I know shopping for a car is tough, especially when it's your first (my case). Loan approvals, credit check, time, etc.. Well long story short after t I know shopping for a car is tough, especially when it's your first (my case). Loan approvals, credit check, time, etc.. Well long story short after the entire process, I bought the car I wanted at Premier Subaru. To begin with, Eloise Fullington did an amazing job in Sales following up with me and making sure that everything on her end and my end were up to par. Later, after the vehicle was all ready and set, Rob Weljkovic the Financial Services Manager did outstanding job in handling the purchase. The signing went by very quick and Rob explained everything very descriptively and answered any questions that arose in the process. Soon after the signing was complete, it led to having a nice talk with the Quality Control Manager, Joe Zerbo, in assuring me that if I still had questions to contact him and ask away. By far, as a drove home I felt that this was best experience I've received. And I assure others that when if you are to choose Premier at Brandford CT, you won't go wrong with your decision. Thank you Premier Subaru Team and Robert Alvine! Also, a great thanks to the employees that worked behind the scenes, your work will not go unrecognized. More
Other Employees Tagged: Eloise Fullington, Rob Weljkovic, Joseph Zerbo, Francis (for picking me up)
September 11, 2016
I love my Subaru Legacy LTD Bought a certified used car with very low mileage.Off course I did had some concerns, but was quickly resolved by the dealer personnel and managemen Bought a certified used car with very low mileage.Off course I did had some concerns, but was quickly resolved by the dealer personnel and management. They made every effort to make sure I'm satisfied with my car. My salesman was Jeff Lambert. I recommend this dealer to everyone who needs a realiable Certified used car with AWD, and I can't wait to drive it this winter. More
Other Employees Tagged: Rodney Pomerleau , Jeff Lambert, David Taylor
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