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AutoNation Subaru Carlsbad

(5,190 reviews)
Sales hours: 9:00am to 8:00pm
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Monday 9:00am–8:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am–8:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am–8:00pm
Thursday 9:00am–8:00pm
Friday 9:00am–8:00pm
Saturday 9:00am–7:00pm
Sunday 10:00am–6:00pm
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New (866) 662-8042 (866) 662-8042
Used (866) 667-3607 (866) 667-3607
Service (866) 663-5061 (866) 663-5061

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(5,190 reviews)

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Very nice experience, I would definitely recommend this

Very nice experience, I would definitely recommend this dealership’s to my friends and family

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  • Overall experience 5.0
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  • Shopped for a new car
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Excellent purchasing experience.

Excellent purchasing experience. Our personal 3rd Subaru. First electric. So far, loving it!! Drives like a dream and no worries about future gas prices.

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  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a new car
  • Did make a purchase
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I had a great experience with every representative at the

I had a great experience with every representative at the dealership at every step from sales to finance. I got helped by Brandon who was the Costco rep.

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  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a new car
  • Did make a purchase
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Hi Danya, thank you for your positive review. We're happy to have been of service to you. Don't hesitate to call us if you ever need anything. Be safe on the road!

The high safety and comfort ratings for the 2025 Forester

The high safety and comfort ratings for the 2025 Forester brought me in and the fabulous ride sold me on the car. George and Matt worked hard to get me the scarce Premium Hybrid in white, keeping me informed of their search efforts. Early one morning I received a text that one had just become available and I was on my way! I love the car.

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  • Overall experience 5.0
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  • Shopped for a new car
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I never gave permission to be included on this

I never gave permission to be included on this solicitation list. I’ve repeatedly asked to be removed from this email solicitation list, and haven’t been. I will keep giving 1 star ratings as long as I’m solicited.

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  • Overall experience 1.0
  • Does not recommend this dealer
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Norma was very helpful and professional.

Norma was very helpful and professional. She kept me informed and the mechanics completed the work in a timely manner I have nothing more to add

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  • Overall experience 5.0
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  • Came in for service or repair
  • Did not make a purchase
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Hi Donna, we are pleased to hear you had such a positive experience with us! Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything additional we can do for you.

I had a great experience getting my Subaru Forrester

I had a great experience getting my Subaru Forrester serviced. My advisor (Norma) was very friendly - explained everything very well and made sure I was on board with the service to be provided. While I intended to wait during the service, Norma advised that they would provide a loaner car for me because the planned services would take longer than I anticipated. After the technician had reviewed my vehicle additional areas of concern were identified that needed attention. Norma contacted me and sent a summary of the additional service necessary and got my approval to proceed. I will continue to take my Subaru to this dealer for future services.

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  • Overall experience 5.0
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  • Came in for service or repair
  • Did not make a purchase
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Hi Julie, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. Feel free to stop by if you ever need any more help.

Our experience with Subaru Carlsbad has been absolutely

Our experience with Subaru Carlsbad has been absolutely wonderful! From working with Ricky Sentina in Sales to our Love Encore visit with Manny Morataya, everything has been top notch! Manny took the time to walk us through all the features and functions of my Subaru Outback Wilderness?s - and there?s a lot to learn! He was patient, very knowledgeable, and made sure we felt confident with the vehicle. The entire Subaru Carlsbad team has been fantastic, and we highly recommend them if you are in the market for a new car.P.S. I absolutely love my Subaru Outback Wilderness! Mike & Emily

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  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a new car
  • Did make a purchase
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Hi Emily, we are delighted we could provide you with a positive experience! Your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it. Thank you again for taking the time to let the world know about your positive experience. Have a great day!

This was the first service for my new Subaru Crosstrek.

This was the first service for my new Subaru Crosstrek. Everyone was pleasant to work with. The car was ready on time as promised. I will continue to come to Carlsbad even though I live in San Diego

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I had a 9:00 am appointment.

I had a 9:00 am appointment. after waiting 20 minutes to even check my car in , I notified the technician, Tyler, that I had a non-negotiable meeting at 11:00 am. I could have dropped my car off then, but he assured me, the 6000 mile service would only take one hour. I waited in the waiting room for over an hour, then went to double check my car was at least almost done. My car had not even been looked at, in 2 hours. I had to leave immediately to make my meeting, and now I need to reschedule service. would it have been so hard to communicate that you were running two hours behind? I have no problem dropping my car off, or waiting for it in person. However, I need a clear timeline. It's an oil change, for god's sake. Tyler could have texted me at any time, or walked into the waiting room and given me a head's up. I could have left my car and made other arrangements. Such, awful, xxxxty, service. If the service was not already prepaid when I bought the car, I would never be back. after my "free" service is over, I will never spend another dime at your shop.

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  • Overall experience 1.0
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