National Press Release

Carter Subaru of Ballard Will Hold Grand Opening Festivities Throughout December

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced the opening of Carter Subaru of Ballard, located at 5201 Leary Ave NW, Seattle, Washington. This dealership marks the second Carter Subaru facility in the greater Puget Sound area. Located in the heart of Ballard, the new dealership will offer added convenience and additional service capacity to Subaru owners living in the nearby communities of Ballard, University, Queen Anne, Fremont, Inter-bay, Capitol Hill and Downtown Seattle.

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"This is a tremendous opportunity for Subaru and the Carter organization. While other automotive manufacturer sales are declining across the U.S., Subaru is gaining market share and increasing sales, due in large part to our fuel-efficient AWD line-up including the 2009 Forester - Motor Trend's 'Sport/Utility of the Year' and our outstanding dealer network," says Jim Pernas, regional vice president. "We did a lot of research to evaluate the potential before adding the new dealership in Seattle. As the opportunity emerged for Carter to open Subaru of Ballard, we were convinced we had a winning combination."

"With our easy access to downtown, our second Subaru Dealership in Ballard gives us a great opportunity to better service our Subaru family we've come to love over the past 30 years," says Dealer Principal, Sara Carter. "Our longstanding partnership with Subaru Northwest Region, coupled with our experience in Ballard makes this opportunity a no-brainer. We're looking forward to now offering two great locations for Subaru sales and service in Western Washington."

About Carter Subaru

Wade Carter II opened Carter Subaru in 1976 at 17225 Aurora Ave N, and the store is still at its original location. In 1982, the dealership began its "Hassle-Free" Loaner Car Service and has built a reputation of "Hassle-Free" Service through various philanthropic contributions, community programs and by always placing the customer first. In 1990, the dealership entered the prestigious Chairman's Roundtable - a recognition which Subaru of America awards to the Top 25 Dealers in the Nation. Currently, Carter Subaru is the #5 Volume Subaru Dealer in the nation and the #1 Volume Parts and Service Dealer.

For more information about Carter Subaru, visit www.cartersubaruofballard.com.

    Contact:
    Heather Ward
    Subaru of America, Inc.
    856-488-5093
    hward@subaru.com

    Jim Pernas 
    Subaru of America, Inc.
    503-262-1260
    jpernas@subaru.com

SOURCE Subaru of America, Inc.