Dan Perkins Subaru Blog

Safety is often a word that is synonymous with Subaru, which comes as little surprise as each model in the new Subaru fleet comes standardly equipped with a  plethora of features to have you feeling secure behind the wheel. As a result, the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) has lauded many Subaru models with their designation of Top Safety Pick.

The latest models to join this prestigious group for the 2014 year are the…

While the release of new models is always an exciting subject to write about, it is equally as important to analyze just how well these models are performing in dealerships like ours, and others around the U.S. For this reason, the Subaru brand puts out a sales report every month, tallying the sales figures for the month as well as year to date, and compares them to previous months.

The most recent sales report…

Big auto events take place around the globe every year, but we tend to get particularly excited when an auto show is held not only on American soil, but also not too far from our home turf of Milford, CT.  Of course we are talking about the New York Auto Show being held in the Big Apple this week, where the Subaru brand chose to debut the long-awaited 2015 Outback. Before we go into the…

Here at Dan Perkins Subaru, we always have our ears and eyes open for news concerning the latest award or distinction a model in our new Subaru lineup has earned. Today's post is dedicated to the 2014 BRZ, which was just named to Automobile Magazine's list of All-Stars for the second year in a row.

The BRZ was named to the prestigious list after being compared against every new vehicle that is currently…

Fall driving can be unpredictable because of weather changes and the end of daylight saving time. To be safe and aware on the roads this fall, follow these guidelines:

1. Watch out for leaves: Once leaves become wet, they can present slippery and dangerous driving conditions. Be sure to watch for patches of wet leaves on the road or on road lines. Dry leaves can also present a problem to your vehicle. Avoid parking your vehicle near leaf piles to prevent fires that could start from your vehicle's catalytic converter.
   
   
2. Stay alert on the road: The end of daylight saving…