Reliable Subaru Springfield Missouri

Reliable Subaru is now serving Springfield Missouri

2010-01-21T11:31:00.000-08:00

Reliable SUbaru SPringfield Missouri

2010-01-15T08:39:00.001-08:00

Fuel efficient imports, popular RVs keep Reliable Imports going strong

Craig Reiserer, managing partner of Reliable Imports and RV, is an optimistic person. "I won't tell you the past year hasn't been challenging. I've been in this business for 32 years, and I've seen this kind of economy before," he said. "But our dealership's done extremely well in spite of the economy, and things could certainly have been a lot worse."

One reason for his optimistic outlook is because the three brands of new vehicles sold at Reliable Imports and RV-Hyundai, Subaru, and Mazda-have done better than bigger brands during the current recession. "The three manufacturers I represent did very well this year," said Reiserer. "I think part of that is because these brands have always made fuel efficient vehicles; when it became clear that fuel efficiency was the big issue for the future, they were already well positioned in the market. They've shown that they're the manufacturers of the future. They've all grown this year, because these manufacturers recognized that it was time to step forward a few years ago and work on creating new fuel technologies."

While some brands have struggled to remain pertinent in the automotive industry, Reiserer looks at the accolades that prove his brands are the wave of the future. "They have a lot going for them," he said. "Hyundai is one of the two companies with the largest increase of market share; the Elantra is highest in J.D. Power and Associates' initial quality for all cares; the 2011 Sonata is already getting a lot of attention; and Subaru is a zero landfill manufacturer.

"Actually, Subaru's just having a banner year in arguably one of the toughest car markets in recent years," he continued. "Reliable Subaru is up 750 percent in the month of October over the prior October, in terms of sales. We're number one in the South Central Region, and have actually tripled this market share over the previous year. The products are almost totally redesigned, too; the oldest model is only two years old. The new ones are really catching on, and 75 to 80 percent of people getting a new Subaru are trading in an old one, which fuels our preowned inventory. All Subaru models are all-wheel drive, which is especially good this time of year. They've always been bulletproof cars with a niche following of people who knew how good they were; now, the new look is appealing to more mainstream customers."

Some other citations:
SUBARU
• Subaru of America, Inc., received three Residual Value Awards from ALG for the 2010 model year: Best Mainstream Brand; Best Compact Utility Vehicle for the Forester; and Best Midsize Utility for the Outback.
• Subaru of America, Inc. was recognized as the only manufacturer with a Top Safety Pick winner in every vehicle class in which it competes by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
• The Subaru Outback has been named MOTOR TREND'S 2010 Sport/Utility of the Year.
• Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com named the 2009 Subaru Impreza one of its 2009 Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000.
• The 2009 Subaru Forester today was named to the "Best Family Cars for 2009" list by Parents Magazine and Edmunds.com.
HYUNDAI
• Hyundai has just topped the latest U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fuel economy report, making it the most fuel-efficient automaker in America.
• Hyundai's flagship Genesis sedan was named the "Near Luxury Car" segment leader in Strategic Vision's 2009 Total Value Index(tm) and was the 2009 North American Car of the Year.
• Popular Mechanics honored the Genesis Coupe with a 2010 Automotive Excellence Award in the "Fun to Drive" category, and is a Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com pick for one of the "10 Most Fun Clunker Replacements."
• The Sonata was named "Best Budget Family Car" by ConsumerSearch.com.
• Automotive research and consulting firm AutoPacific named the Hyundai Genesis and Hyundai Elantra 2009 Ideal Vehicles in their respective categories.
MAZDA
• The 2010 MAZDA3 was named the Best Mid-Compact Car for value retention by ALG, a leading provider of data and consulting services to the automotive industry, with the MAZDA6 sport sedan and CX-9 crossover SUV ranked their in their respective classes.
• The Mazda brand was ranked third in predicted resale value by ALG.
• The all-new 2010 MAZDA3 was named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
• The Mazda CX-9 has been named the top of its class and received the AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Award.

• Jim O'Sullivan, president and CEO of Mazda North American Operations, and managing executive officer for Mazda Motor Corporation, was named the 2009 Automotive Executive of the Year, receiving recognition for his excellence in automotive leadership.

"We're also having solid RV sales. Manufacturers are hiring back people in anticipation of growth, and companies are building more fuel efficient RVs across the board," Reiserer continued. "Our RV service and parts department is doing very well; we have the facility to handle these big 40-foot RVs, which makes us very convenient for people traveling in the area."
Along with the quality products and service provided, Reiserer points out other factors that have worked in Reliable Imports and RV's favor this past year. "As a company, we're doing some things to improve. Service and parts are now open until midnight, we're actually in the process of hiring more salespeople now in anticipation of the spring sales market," he said. "The family man with a couple of children is finally learning that working in the car business is a good career; that allows us to hire, long-term, higher quality people.

"Service and parts continue to grow as people keep their vehicles longer and take better care of them," he continued. "We anticipate being able to continue upgrading the facility, and continuing to offer our customers more services. We recognize the importance of keeping our customer database coming back to us.

"Cash For Clunkers was an amazing success for us, and especially for Hyundai, because so many of those vehicles qualified. Plus, our cars are pretty affordable anyway. That promotion helped clear out cars, making room for our new remodeled inventory," he said. "Probably 75 percent of my cars are already 2010 models, and that makes it truly a good time to buy an automobile. The manufacturers are offering great incentives, and we're aggressive because we know it's a buyer's market and we're responding accordingly."

Reiserer thinks that 2010 is already looking better than 2009, but still manages to find the silver lining in the past year's clouds. "I feel very fortunate that Reliable Imports and RV is part of the Van Tuyl organization; this down time is a good time to grow, and we've maintained a financially solvent state that's allowing us to do so," he said. "And the other thing about tough times is that it tends to make the employees pull together. It makes them appreciative of what they've got, and basically just makes them better employees. By focusing on teamwork and doing what it takes to keep the dealership successful, we've all grown together, and that can only benefit our customers." This Story was brought to you by the Springfield NewsLeader

2010 Subaru Outback Springfield Missouri

2009-11-16T22:00:00.000-08:00

Subaru Outback Named 2010 Sport/Utility of the Year.

Subaru First Automaker with two consecutive MOTOR TREND Sport/Utility of the Year Titles

Cherry Hill, NJ, October 15, 2009 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that the Subaru Outback has been named MOTOR TREND's 2010 Sport/Utility of the Year^®.

The Subaru Outback's victory follows the Subaru Forester's win for the 2009 award, making Subaru the first automaker to win two consecutive MOTOR TREND Sport/Utility of the Year^® awards.

MOTOR TREND editor-in-chief, Angus MacKenzie, said "The 2010 Subaru Outback offers a unique combination of comfort, efficiency, versatility and value. It boasts car-like refinement, drivability and gas mileage on the road, yet is as capable in the rough stuff as all but the most off-road focused sport utilities. Thoughtfully engineered, cleverly detailed and competitively priced, the Subaru Outback is a terrific all-rounder with broad appeal."

"We are doubly proud and honored to receive the MOTOR TREND 2010 Sport/Utility of the Year^® award for the second consecutive year" said Thomas J. Doll, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Subaru of America Inc. "To win the 2009 award for the Forester was wonderful enough, but to have won for the 2010 Outback this year is truly an outstanding achievement. The Subaru Outback is an icon of performance and capability and was the original SUV alternative. Now with its improved power, economy and increased dimensions it is the complete package."

Speaking to Subaru of America's sales success as the top performing automaker of 2009, Doll noted, "The success of our business is founded not only on our outstanding products, but also on the commitment and dedication of our retail sales network and great sales and marketing programs. We are absolutely thrilled that MOTOR TREND has added their validation to the Subaru brand."

Priced from $22,995, and produced at Subaru's zero-landfill plant in Lafayette, Indiana, the all-new Subaru Outback is available with either a 170-hp 2.5-liter four cylinder boxer engine or a 256-hp 3.6-liter six-cylinder boxer engine. The 2010 Outback is built on an all-new platform featuring a 2.8-inch longer wheelbase (now 107.9 inches) that improves ride and interior space, especially rear seat legroom. The 2010 Outback also features increased hip and shoulder room.

Living up to Subaru's legendary safety record, the Outback offers cutting-edge safety technology, including Subaru's ring reinforcement safety system, front, seat-mounted side, and side-curtain airbags and ABS. Subaru Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) system, which incorporates stability and traction control systems with a roll-over sensor, is also standard equipment.

The Subaru Outback was recently named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS).

To judge contenders for the award, MOTOR TREND's editorial staff conducted an exhaustive three-phase testing process. Phase one of the process includes a full tech check and weigh-in, then full track testing to establish baseline data for acceleration, braking, and handling. Phase two involves three days of road loops offering a range of road surfaces and traffic conditions to evaluate ride and handling, engine and transmission smoothness and responsiveness, wind and road noise, and ergonomics. A dirt-track section tests traction, stability, and braking control systems. In phase three the judges debate and deliberate. This year, the editors updated and expanded the judging criteria to six new categories:

Design Advancement - well-executed exterior and interior styling; innovative vehicle packaging; good selection and use of materials.
Engineering Excellence - total vehicle concept and execution; clever solutions to packaging, manufacturing and dynamics issues; cost-effective tech that benefits the consumer.
Intended Function - how well the vehicle does the job its planners, designers, and engineers intended it to do.
Efficiency - low fuel consumption and carbon footprint, relative to the vehicle's competitive set.
Safety - a vehicle's ability to help the driver avoid a crash, as well as the secondary safety measures that protect its occupants from harm during a crash.
Value - competitive price and equipment levels, measured against those of vehicles in the same market segment.

MOTOR TREND's Sport/Utility of the Year^® is not a comparison test and is only open to all-new or substantially upgraded vehicles that have gone on sale in the 12 months from November 1 of the previous year. MOTOR TREND looks for the pick of each year's crop of new SUV's, and does not revisit vehicles that have been on sale for the past few years.

About Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, NJ, the company markets and distributes Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of approximately 600 dealers across the United States. Subaru boasts the most fuel efficient line-up of all-wheel drive products sold in the market today based on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy standards. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill production plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation.

Subaru Safety

2009-09-08T11:08:00.000-07:00

Subaru Named The Only Manufacturer With 2009 IIHS Top Safety Picks for All 2010 models

PRNewswireCHERRY HILL, N.J.CHERRY HILL, N.J., Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ --

The all-new 2010 Subaru Legacy and Subaru Outback have been named 2009 'Top Safety Picks' by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety.To qualify for Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must earn the highest rating of "good" in the Institute's front, side, and rear tests and be equipped with electronic stability control. Criteria to win are tough because the award is intended to drive continued safety improvements such as top crash test ratings and the rapid addition of electronic stability control, which is standard on the Legacy and Outback."Building safe vehicles is one of the things our customers have come to know and expect from us," said Tom Doll, executive vice president and COO, Subaru of America, Inc. "To have this endorsement by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety for every Subaru vehicle in our line-up is a tribute to our engineers and reinforces to consumers that we focus not only on manufacturing fun-to-drive vehicles, but also vehicles that are durable and dependable.""Recognizing vehicles at the head of the class for safety helps consumers distinguish the best overall choices without having to sort through multiple test results," says Institute president Adrian Lund.About IIHSThe Institute's frontal crashworthiness evaluations are based on results of 40 mph frontal offset crash tests. Each vehicle's overall evaluation is based on measurements of intrusion into the occupant compartment, injury measures recorded on a Hybrid III dummy in the driver seat, and analysis of slow-motion film to assess how well the restraint system controlled dummy movement during the test.Side evaluations are based on performance in a crash test in which the side of a vehicle is struck by a barrier moving at 31 mph. The barrier represents the front end of a pickup or SUV. Ratings reflect injury measures recorded on two instrumented SID-IIs dummies, assessment of head protection countermeasures, and the vehicle's structural performance during the impact. Injury measures obtained from the two dummies, one in the driver seat and the other in the back seat behind the driver, are used to determine the likelihood that a driver and/or passenger in a similar real-world crash would sustain serious injury to various parts of the body. The movements and contacts of the dummies' heads during the test also are evaluated. Structural performance is based on measurements indicating the amount of B-pillar intrusion into the occupant compartment.Rear crash protection is rated according to a two-step procedure. Starting points for the ratings are measurements of head restraint geometry -- the height of a restraint and its horizontal distance behind the back of the head of an average-size man. Seats with good or acceptable restraint geometry are tested dynamically using a dummy that measures forces on the neck. This test simulates a collision in which a stationary vehicle is struck in the rear at 20 mph. Seats without good or acceptable geometry are rated poor overall because they can't be positioned to protect many people.

Reliable Subaru Springfield Missouri

2009-08-28T07:16:00.000-07:00

Reliable Subaru is Proud to announce that we are now extending our great service to the Springfield Missouri area. We have the best selection of new and pre owned Subaru vehicles in the Springfield Missouri region. Come see why we are the best Subaru dealer in the region at 438 S Ingram Mills Rd Springfield Missouri 65081. You can also visit our website http://www.reliablesubaru.com/.Here are just a few reasons to buy from Reliable:

#1-Product Selection
Over 10 Acres of Vehicles to Choose From-Something for Every Budget!New and Preowned Units-Nearly every make and model to choose from!

#2-Convenience
We offer convenient Hours in Sales and the only Service Department in the area open until midnight for easy drop off and pick up! You can also shop online or schedule a service appointment anytime at http://www.reliableimports.com/. We are also a full service windshield repair facility. We can service all makes and models and have a mobile van that can assist you with these repairs.

#3-Dealership with a Reputation For High Trade In Values
Because we are a high volume dealer, we are always in need of quality used vehicles and to get them we offer exceptional trade-in values.

#4-Custom Financing
With over 17 lenders available and over 50 million to loan, we will help find the finance package that works best for you. We are a high selling dealer and that helps assure you get the most competitive rates available.

#5- Customer Service
A commitment to offering friendly, courteous service to all our customers is a hallmark of our dealership. Our Experienced, Friendly Staff is always ready to assist you with any need. And our factory trained technicians insure the job gets done right the first time.

#6-No Hassle, Credit Repair Center
We have dedicated credit repair employees that want to work with you to help restore your credit if needed.

#7-Exceptional Service after the Sale
Our goal is to not only have you continue to buy from us, but for you to feel comfortable sending your friends and family into our dealership.

#8-Quality Sales and Service
From the minute you purchase a vehicle to when you need it serviced, we have an exceptional team that will make sure you have a quality experience anytime you visit our dealership.

#9 Extended Service Package
Piece of mind when you are on the road is important. Our dedicated finance team can provide you several options and the finest coverage in the industry.

#10 Factory Trained Sales Staff
Customers have different needs and preferences for their vehicles. We make sure our sales staff attend special factory training on a regular basis, so they can provide the finest product presentations to you – our customers. This training, along with their constant in-house training, assures you of correct, up-to-date information on all products that they offer.

#11 Parts and Accessories
We have a huge inventory of parts and accessories. If you’re looking to repair or improve your vehicle or RV we can help you.

2010 Subaru Legacy Is Now on the Reliable Subaru Lot!

Your wait is over, come see the new 2010 Subaru Legacy at Reliable Subaru just off Chestnut Expressway and Hwy 65 in Springfield. It’s time that you actually felt something when driving a mid-sized sedan. The all-new Legacy offers a dynamic drive, is intelligently engineered, and thoughtfully equipped. It’s the appealing alternative for switched-on educated buyers who are looking for something different. The combination of a SUBARUBOXER® engine and Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive offers a superb feeling of control, balance and confidence.
A true driver’s sedan, the new 2010 Legacy invites you to feel the difference. A completely redesigned, modern take to the Legacy results in a taller, wider, longer and roomier interior. Under the hood, an available LINEARTRONIC™ CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) provides better fuel economy and quicker acceleration. The Legacy 2.5GT boasts a turbo engine and increased horsepower. Come see the 2010 Subaru Legacy now for viewing on our lot at Reliable Subaru just off Chestnut Expressway and Hwy. 65 in Springfield!