Subaru Parent Company Celebrates its 60th Year!

Fuji Heavy Industries turns 60!

A lot of people are unaware, but Fuji Heavy Industries initially started as an aircraft company, going through various names before settling on FHI. In 1958, it flew Japan's first jet-powered trainer, which is the same year that it unveiled the Subaru 360 minicar.

The Subaru 360 was both rear-drive and rear-engine, and was joined later by the 1000, which was Subaru's first front-engine and front-wheel drive vehicle. In 1971, the Subaru Leone came about, which offered a combination of all-wheel drive and a flat-four engine - what we're familiar with today.

If you'd like to see "some of Subaru's most noteworthy machines", check out Autoblog's full article here. And if you're interested in joining the Subaru family, take a look at our new Subaru inventory here!

All information and image via Autoblog

Burlington, Vt. Rated No. 2 on Kiplinger's 10 Great Places to Live

Kiplinger (a finance and business magazine) recently composed a list of 10 Great Places to Live, and put Burlington, Vt. at the forefront with a No. 2 spot! With a metro-area population of 211,261, an unemployment rate of 3.5 percent, and a cost of living index at 122.5, Kiplinger can tell just by little details that Burlington, Vt. is a great place to be living in.

"Hugging the eastern shore of Lake Champlain, Burlington offers a cozy New England feel and stunning beauty, plus a vibrant and varied economy," the article said. With IBM, UVM, Fletcher Allen and other growing companies, there are lots of opportunities and less unemployment.

As we all know, green living is important here - as is our school system, which is ever improving and more sought after than ever. Kiplinger also highlights our love of farm-to-table food (very true!), mentioning Farmhouse Tap & Grill and Skinny Pancake.

We're happy to see that a national magazine has taken notice of our wonderful city! Burlington has been ranking high on many charts; it was recently named the No. 1 place to raise children by Children's Magazine, and Vermont has been named in the top-10 happiest states by many different publishers.

Great place to live in one of the happiest states. Now we all know the unofficial state car is the Subaru - check out our selection of Subarus here!


All information via Kiplinger, images are from us!

Subaru Stellar Care Award

Only the most dedicated Subaru dealers earn the Subaru Stellar Care Award; it's one of the greatest honors in the eyes of our company. Only an elite group of Subaru dealers achieve this recognition each year. The list is long and the expectations are high; we meet annual objectives established by Subaru of America, Inc., which include:

Facility
Our Sales and Service Departments must conform to Stellar Care standards for cleanliness and comfort inside and out. You're more than a customer. You're our guest.

Sales Operations
From meet and greet to test drive to delivery, our sales consultants must earn customer-generated performance scores that meet or exceed Stellar Care Award objectives.

Service Operations
Highly skilled, factory-trained technicians and a state-of- the-art facility with the most current diagnostic and repair equipment available help us maintain ongoing Stellar Care Award scores.

Training
Today's automotive technology is more complex than ever before. Our technicians must stay on top of the latest training and techniques in order for us to maintain Stellar Care status.

Finance Department
Our team of financing professionals specialize in assisting customers with their unique credit and insurance needs. Positive feedback from customers helps us maintain our Stellar Care status..

Want to be a part of our Subaru family? Take a look at what we have to offer on our Burlington Subaru homepage, contact us, or view our new Subaru models here.

5 Unusual Tips for Staying Cool

Heat wave? Try these stay-cool tips:

Mother Nature Network posted these unusual but effective ways to stay cool this summer (or this week; it's been so hot!). Check out the list below, and if all else fails - hop in your Subaru for an AC-filled drive :)

Go tropical
Dress like the locals do in tropical areas; loose, lightweight cotton and linen clothing. The "Mexican wedding shirt", called the guayabera, is designed to wisk moisture away from skin, while wearing it untucked helps with air circulation.

Cool that pulse point
Cooling your pulse points naturally cools you down; splash water on your wrists, or on your face to get your temples.

Don't eat: Graze
Large meals "force your body to stoke its metabolic fires"; break your eating up into smaller and more frequent meals to avoid the post-eating drowsiness and temperature rise.

Eat to sweat
Spicy foods can help you cool down, which is said to be because they can make you sweat without actually raising your body temperature - and sweating is our No. 1 way to cool down.

Stay cool under the covers
Can't sleep in the heat? Put ice water in water bottles under your ankles and the back of your knees. You can also bag up your sheets and put them in the freezer for a couple of hours before bed. Your body will be cooled if your head is cooled first, so try a cool and absorbent pillow of cotton versus latex or down.

Do you have a good trick or tip for staying cool? Write it in the comments below!


All information via Mother Nature Network image 1 via Rusty Zipper image 2 via The Kitchn image 3 via Zazzle

Burlington Subaru July Specials

Check out our July Subaru Deals & Specials!

Subaru Summer All-Wheel Drive Away Sales Event
Going on now at Burlington Subaru!
Save up to $2,014 on select 2014 Subaru Foresters with the model code EFE02; offer ends July 31, 2013!

Subaru Certified Pre-Owned Specials
7-year/100,000 mile powertrain plan
No deductible
Factory-backed coverage
CARFAX Vehicle History Report and Buyback Guarantee
24/7 Roadside Assistance
152-Point inspection and reconditioning

Pre-Auction Used Car Specials
Check out a pre-auction vehicles and get extra, extra savings! Last chance vehicles at their lowest prices, ever.

Vermont State Inspection Coupon**
$34.95** plus tax and shop supplies with coupon
Perform Vermont State Inspection in accordance with Vermont's requirements!
Make sure you print the coupon here! 
**There's fine print to this coupon :) Read it here.
Offer ends July 31, 2013.

Save 15% off All Subaru Accessories**
Make sure you print the coupon here!
**There's fine print to this one as well, read it here.
Offer ends July 31, 2013.

Two New Owner Reviews of the 2014 Subaru Forester

2014 Subaru Forester Driven Review

Two new owners of the 2014 Forester gave their reviews to Subaru Drive Magazine. See what they had to say below, and if you'd like to be a new owner too - shop our 2014 Subaru Forester inventory here :)

Exterior

• Current styling makes them ride with their heads high
• More visibility
• The remote tailgate opener impresses the crowd*
• Larger but with distinct Forester features

Interior

• Loaded with electronic goodies
• All the "buzz-word" applications
• Intuitive and creative interior updates
• Bluetooth connectivity
• Push-button start/proximity key*
• Multi-function screen*
• EyeSight*
• Harman Kardon stereo*
• GPS system*

Mechanical - the Drive

• The new CVT gives increased efficiency*
• All driving conditions are enjoyable
• Responsive steering
• Smooth brakes
• Felt safer merging onto a highway with the smooth transmission

*Features available on

All information via Subaru Drive Magazine

How to: Connect BlueConnect to Use Bluetooth in your Subaru

Get Subaru Bluetooth Connectivity with BlueConnect

The type two Bluetooth system is a Genuine Subaru Accessory called Blue Connect, which is available in all Subaru model lines when they're not equipped with a factory Bluetooth system. Watch the video to see how to use the BlueConnect system in your Subaru, and read more below about the Bluetooth technology!

What is Bluetooth?

• It's a technology that allows two devices to transfer data between one another over short distances.

Which Subaru vehicles can BlueConnect be installed in?

• The 2012 Outback 2.5i and 3.6R
• The 2012 Forester 2.5X and Tribeca 3.6R
• It comes standard on the 2012 Tribeca 3.6R Limited and 3.6R Touring
• The 2011 Outback without the Harman Kardon Audio package
• The 2011 Legacy without the Harman Kardon Audio package
• The 2011 Impreza
• The 2011 Forester
• The 2011 Tribeca

If you have any more questions, check out the video below, and feel free to give us a call at Burlington Subaru any time at (802) 448-3880!



All information, including video and bullet point list via Subaru, image via Subaru

Happy 4th of July from Burlington Subaru!

Did you know...

On June 2, 1777, a convention of 72 delegates met at Westminster and adopted the name "Vermont" for our state. These delegates set a time for a meeting just a month later, and on July 4, the Constitution of Vermont was drafted - it was the first written constitution in North America to provide for the abolition of slavery, suffrage for men who did not own land, and public schools.

The 4th of July means independence in two ways for us Vermonters; for when our country gained independence from Great Britain, and for when we gained independence as a state. Happy Independence Day VT!



Info via History of Vermont and the History Channel, image via Church St. Marketplace

Burlington Subaru Staff Feature: Wade Houston

Wade Houston: Burlington Subaru Sales

Wade Houston, a lefty who speaks Spanish and wakeboards, loves to play basketball and tennis. His favorite season is summer, favorite food is Mexican and if he could have any car it’d be the Bentley Continental GT. Wade loves selling cars because he gets to meet new people; he’s a huge fan of selling the used Subaru WRX, as well as the 2014 Subaru Forester, but he loves Burlington Subaru in particular because of his great coworkers. The background of Wade’s computer is currently a picture of Lake Champlain, which is both his backyard and his favorite Vermont destination

Check out these seven things you may not have known about Wade:

1. If he could travel anywhere in the world it would be to Abu Dhabi
2. His favorite restaurant is the Belted Cow Bistro
3. He owns BVT – the clothing company
4. He’s been to every island in the Caribbean
5. He cuts hair
6. He predicts the weather
7. The Ben & Jerry's flavor that best describes Wade is "everything but the..."

Come see Wade (also known as “Wayne”) at Burlington Subaru today!

What to do if your Dog is Overheating

Tips for keeping your pup cool in the summer

Summer in Vermont hasn't been too hot just yet, but we're just getting started! Of course, we want to spend as many hours as possible outside with our canine companions - so how do we tell if they've been outside too long?

It's a good idea to bring clean water for your dog,
and hang near the water's edge so they have easy access!

Early signs that your dog might be overheating:

• Panting (dogs pant frequently, but if you think they're panting excessively due to heat, start taking steps to cool them down right away)
• Excessive drooling
• Unstable on their feet, or collapsing
• Blue, purple, bright red or pale gums (this is from lack of oxygen)
• Vomiting, diarreah or disorientation

Many veterinarians recommend having a digital thermometer at home for your dog; their temperature should rest between 101 and 102.5, while anything above 105 is very dangerous. As expected, longer-haired dogs are at higher risk of overheating, as are dogs with flat faces (Bull dogs, Pugs, Boston Terriers, etc.). Because of their facial structure, it's difficult for them to pant as effectively.

Mine gets a little crazy ;)

What to do if your dog is overheating?

• Cool them off before going to the vet
• Douse them in lukewarm water (not too cold; it can constrict their blood vessels)
• Move them to shade or to an air conditioned area
• Get them water, but don't make them drink it - dogs cool down primarily through panting so they may be too focused on panting to drink
• Continue cooling until panting slows and their temperature has reached 103, then take them to the vet

And remember, never leave your dog in a hot car! Even with the windows cracked, your car can gain 50 degrees of heat in just 15 minutes depending on the heat outside.

We hope you're enjoying the warm(er) weather with you pooch so far! Hopefully we'll get past this rain to enjoy some more outdoor sunny days :)


All information via The Canine Training Center