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 28, 2024
Clean, comfortable, with the most welcoming crew of sales and service folks. Matt Keeney in sales is top notch. and service folks. Matt Keeney in sales is top notch. More
Other Employees Tagged: Parker Pearlstein, Matt Keeney
March 15, 2024
My relationship with this dealership is really close to my heart:from the owner to sales and my special friend Andi who’s been part of my journey through cancer back in the beginning of Covid. I can’t than my heart:from the owner to sales and my special friend Andi who’s been part of my journey through cancer back in the beginning of Covid. I can’t thank her enough for all the special things she’s done and helped me with. I am really thankful for this wonderful facility that I consider my family. More
Other Employees Tagged: Rodney Pomerleau, Rachael Kudej, Andi Vilches
February 21, 2024
Tim Harris was a pleasure to work with, no pressure, good listener, and found us just what we were looking for and within our budget. Thank you!! listener, and found us just what we were looking for and within our budget. Thank you!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Jack Basciano, Tim Harris
January 24, 2024
Matt is awesome. Doesn’t make me haggle, gives me a great deal every time I go in. I was in and out with a new car in 90 minutes. Thanks buddy and I’ll see you in 30 Doesn’t make me haggle, gives me a great deal every time I go in. I was in and out with a new car in 90 minutes. Thanks buddy and I’ll see you in 30 months! More
Other Employees Tagged: Andi Vilches, Laurie Anne Alvine, Parker Pearlstein, Jack Basciano, Matt Keeney
January 13, 2024
Everyone was awesome esp. Matt and Andi Bob manages a great team of people. Good work all around. Matt and Andi Bob manages a great team of people. Good work all around. More
Other Employees Tagged: Andi Vilches, Parker Pearlstein, Matt Keeney
November 27, 2023
Mt thermos control valve was defective and the Forester is a little over 3 years old. Bob Alvine called me and asked me to bring the car in. This repair was not covered under the warranty and the cost was is a little over 3 years old. Bob Alvine called me and asked me to bring the car in. This repair was not covered under the warranty and the cost was $1500. Premier went out of their way to make this right and covered the entire repair except the diagnostic fee. Premier is changing my perceptions of car dealerships. I would highly recommend Premier to anyone buying a car. It's nice to know that there are still people out in the world who value doing the right thing and going the extra mile. More
Other Employees Tagged: Cristal Bello
November 01, 2023
Idly efficient with state of the art technology. A helpful sales staff that always dealt with any problems bringing it to positive outcomes. An efficient and communicative service department, very a A helpful sales staff that always dealt with any problems bringing it to positive outcomes. An efficient and communicative service department, very accommodating and informative and communicative. More
Other Employees Tagged: Johnny Rodriguez, Andi Vilches, Parker Pearlstein, La'Trell Alson, Eleanor Carrano , Maegan Collazo, David Jones
October 19, 2023
dealer went beyond my expectation on this repair. facility is so clean and comfortable. repair was supposed to take 2 days but only took a few hours. they even washed my car when done! facility is so clean and comfortable. repair was supposed to take 2 days but only took a few hours. they even washed my car when done! More
Other Employees Tagged: Johnny Rodriguez, La'Trell Alson, Nick Koumoutseas
October 18, 2023
I have been buying cars here for over 20 years. I have been to 3 Subaru dealers and have always found Premier to be honest, willing to make any issue right and willing to listen. I have pretty de I have been to 3 Subaru dealers and have always found Premier to be honest, willing to make any issue right and willing to listen. I have pretty demanding requirements including color and they have always found a way to get me what I wanted. This time, more so. with gratitude More
Other Employees Tagged: Jack Basciano, Dmitriy Naumovich
October 07, 2023
Premier made it painless and easy, because despite my love of Subaru and this amazing Wilderness Crosstrek, I was still nervous. Thanks for being a great dealer on my 3rd purchase from you. love of Subaru and this amazing Wilderness Crosstrek, I was still nervous. Thanks for being a great dealer on my 3rd purchase from you. More
Other Employees Tagged: Rodney Pomerleau, Matt Keeney