OpenRoad Auto Group adds Subaru to its portfolio of dealerships with acquisition of Wolfe Subaru on Boundary
OpenRoad Auto Group adds Subaru to its portfolio of dealerships with acquisition of Wolfe Subaru on Boundary
January 22, 2020 (Vancouver, B.C.) – OpenRoad Auto Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Wolfe Subaru on Boundary, a highly trusted dealership for Subaru sales and service. As of today, Wolfe Subaru on Boundary will be renamed OpenRoad Subaru – Boundary and will join B.C.’s largest automobile dealership group.
“Subaru Canada is proud to partner with Christian Chia, CEO of OpenRoad Auto Group, and we look forward to solidifying OpenRoad’s reputation for offering an exceptional buying and service experience that customers expect with the Subaru brand,” said Don Durst, Senior Vice-President, Operations at Subaru Canada. “Over the past decade, Subaru has experienced tremendous growth and we’re excited about working with OpenRoad Auto Group and the representation they will bring to the Vancouver area.”
Located at 1325 Boundary Road in Vancouver, Wolfe Subaru on Boundary was founded in 2014 by the late Gordon Wolfe and Mike Hacquard of Wolfe Auto Group. As a premier Subaru dealer and family-run business, Wolfe Subaru is known for its centrally located, friendly dealership with a huge selection of new and used vehicles, and an efficient, full-service maintenance and repair shop. The dealership has received numerous awards including the 2019 Dealer Rater Consumer Satisfaction Award for delivering outstanding Customer Service, as rated by online consumer reviews.
“We’re honoured to carry on the legacy that Gordon Wolfe and Mike Hacquard created at Wolfe Subaru on Boundary,” said Christian Chia, CEO of OpenRoad Auto Group. “We believe that the Subaru brand is an ideal fit for our group of dealerships, and we look forward to continuing Wolfe’s tradition of providing an exceptional Subaru car buying and ownership experience for all.”
Much of the Wolfe Subaru staff will remain employed by OpenRoad under the new leadership of Danny Xi, General Manager, and Brad Beckett, Area General Manager. All OpenRoad Subaru customers will now have access to the Club OpenRoad loyalty program which offers a range of perks and rewards, including points redemption up to $2,500 off a new car purchase.
The future continues to look strong for the Subaru brand in Metro Vancouver. Subaru Canada reports strong growth of Subaru sales in the region with an established, loyal customer base and growing popularity of models like the Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek and Ascent. The Japanese auto maker is known for its brand promise, “Confidence in Motion,” meaning that Subaru owners can be assured that they’ve chosen a quality product comprising of superior levels of innovation, engineering, safety, capability and reliability.
For more information about OpenRoad Subaru – Boundary, visit subaruboundary.ca . High resolution photos and interviews are available upon request.
ABOUT OPENROAD AUTO GROUP
OpenRoad Auto Group is British Columbia’s largest automotive dealership group with over 1,600 associates representing 22 quality automotive brands at 33 full-service retail locations, including 26 B.C. dealerships, three collision centres, and four luxury automotive brands in Bellevue, Washington. OpenRoad Auto Group offers car buyers and owners an experiential automotive retail service. With sales and service in multiple languages, OpenRoad Auto Group encourages a car buying experience based on openness, participation and expertise. With a focus on transparent and innovative business practices, OpenRoad associates are empowered in their roles in order to establish lifelong relationships with car owners. The company’s corporate philosophy is rooted in Unlimited Possibilities Ahead for their clients, their associates and partners. OpenRoad is proud to be one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, a CADA Laureate, and the recipient of multiple Canadian Best Employer Awards. openroadautogroup.com
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