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Stanley Subaru wins Stellar Care Award for fifth year


Stanley Subaru wins the Stellar Care Award for the fifth year in a row.
 
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Every year, Subaru evaluates dealers everywhere on rigorous standards that cover everything from building maintenance to how guests are treated to how effectively vehicles are serviced. Stanley Subaru was honored this year with our fifth Stellar Care Award, passing the most demanding quality requirements ever.
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Good news pouring out of Stanley Subaru!

 

We are happy to say the state of Maine confirms that we have some of the best possible water you can drink! Not only was everything good and at acceptable levels, we had some of the best possible readings in almost every category! Which means not only is our water great, but whenever you have tea, coffee, or cocoa, you're getting some great quality brew!

We also have loads of great news from our service department! Chris Williams passed his final ASE in December and is officially Subaru Master Certified!
 
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How did Vespa become Vespa? What does Vespa mean? Do I need a motorcycle license to drive one?


How did Vespa become Vespa?

Piaggio (the company that makes Vespa) started as a timber machining company in 1884. When airplanes got off the ground in the early 1900's, Piaggio started with the wood and canvas planes that were taking flight. Piaggio found great success as a plane manufacturer, becoming one of Italy's largest producers of airplanes and seaplanes...

The history of Piaggio in a gif:




Do you need a motorcycle license to drive a Vespa in Maine?

Maine has two different classes of scooters, motor scooters and mopeds...
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Safest performance compact on the planet? Rally champion? BRZ STi? Yes, yes, and yes!


So much Subaru news has been coming out, it's hard to keep up with it all! Here's a smattering of the Subaru news you need to know!

The Subaru WRX is getting EyeSight

EyeSight is part of what makes Subaru unmatched in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Picks (see the the rankings here, where Subaru is the best of the best). Torque News seems pretty excited:


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What does Consumer Reports say about Subaru? What car is the Consumer Reports People's Pick?




It's always a good year to have a Subaru, but 2015 is spectacular. Not only is every Subaru model an IIHS Top Safety Pick, Consumer Reports has had some glowing things to say.



People's picks:

It's a sweep; Subaru took 49% of the total votes for best vehicle! From Consumer Reports:

Winner: Subaru Outback (25 percent [of votes])
The redesigned Subaru Outback hits a sweet spot, with refined manners, benchmark safety scores, available advanced safety equipment, easy-to-use infotainment system, and ample passenger and cargo space. Factor in standard all-wheel drive and respectable fuel economy, and you have…
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What's the best crossover? How does the 2015 Crosstrek compare? Comparison to other top vehicles



 

The 2015 Subaru Crosstrek is simply the best car for doing.

The Crosstrek outperformed all other vehicles in the IIHS testing: besting the Prius in both Small Overlap Front Crash Test and Collision Mitigation and Prevention. In fact, the only vehicle in its class that could compare is the Subaru Impreza. Read more about Subaru's stellar 2015 IIHS ratings here.

Roof rails? Standard.

The Crosstrek has the best towing capability around.

The Crosstrek has…
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What cars are the safest? The 2015 Subaru line up sweeps IIHS Top Safety Picks.


 


For the sixth year in a row, Subaru is the only manufacturer to earn Top Safety Picks from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for every vehicle in its line up. The Impreza, XV Crosstrek, Legacy, Outback, and Forester each earned Top Safety Pick + and are once again the only vehicles in their classes to earn a Superior rating on Crash Mitigation and Prevention.

So, what does that mean?

From the IIHS:

IIHS tests evaluate…

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Where can I rent a Subaru?



You can rent a Subaru right here! 

We are pleased to announce a new, public car rental in Ellsworth! Stanley Subaru will be offering new Subaru vehicles including Subaru Foresters—the 2014 Motor Trend Sport Utility of the Year, an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ winner, and the only vehicle in its class to get a Superior rating on collision mitigation and prevention.

 

 

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Stanley Subaru Shares the Love with the Grand Theatre in Ellsworth



 
Gail La Rosa Thompson, Executive Director of the Grand and Tony Murray

Stanley Subaru and Subaru of America will donate $250 to charity for every new Subaru sold at Stanley Subaru from November 20, 2014 through January 2, 2015. As part of Subaru's 7th annual Share the Love event, guests can choose which charity their donation will support.

Over the last six years, Subaru of America has donated $35,000,000 to charities…

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Automotive News featured Stanley Subaru!



Below is a reproduction of an AutomotiveNews.com article.

Maine store's free tires bring customers back
Perk builds loyalty to Stanley Subaru

 
If new-vehicle buyers follow Subaru's recommended maintenance schedule and have the work done at Stanley Subaru, the dealership replaces their tires for free when they wear out. "A happy service customer will buy more cars from you," says John Hutchins, who manages the store's business development center.
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As thank you for 15 years, we're offering you 15/15/15 deals!


Stanley Subaru turns 15 years old this month, so for the whole month of October we are going to donate $15 for every 15-minute test drive to Maine Coast Memorial Hospital's Mammogram Scholarship Fund. That's every test drive, every day, for the entire month of October. No purchase necessary. Just stop by, say hi, enjoy trying out a new car, and we'll donate $15. It's that easy.

 
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6 Fast Facts About 2015 Subaru Outback and 2015 Subaru Legacy



6 Fast Facts About the 2015 Subaru Outback and 2015 Subaru Legacy: Sneak Peeks From the Subaru Dealer's Meeting in Seattle

 

1. 2015 Subaru Outback comes with built-in tie downs inside the roof rails. Finally!

 

2. 2015 Subaru Outback comes in a new color: Wilderness Green Metallic.

 

3. 2015 Subaru Legacy comes in a new color: Lapis Blue Pearl.

 


 

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