Boise Subaru's water-wise landscape project

Larry H. Miller Subaru would like to thank its partners at the Idaho Botanical Gardens and WillowGlenn Landscape for helping us bring to life

our water-wise landscape project.

Larry H. Miller Subaru is committed to being a leader in environmental initiatives while continuing to reduce our own footprint. From our Subaru’s built in our zero-waste factory, to our involvement with Idaho Botanical Garden and the World’s Center for Birds of prey- being green isn’t a trend, it’s who we are.

What is a Water-Wise landscape?

Water-Wise landscaping is a planning and gardening technique that allows you to:

• Reduce your landscape water usage by 50% to 60%
• Spend less time on garden maintenance
• Create a beautiful natural garden

How did we do it?

Our partnership with the Idaho Botanical Gardens exposed our team to the possibility of doing more to conserve water. Not only could we do more to conserve water at the dealership, we could bring in native drought tolerant plants that would enhance the appearance of the store.

Toby Mancini, the Director of Horticulture at the garden, came to Larry H. Miller Subaru. He looked at our space, understood what we wanted to accomplish, and created a plan to make it all work.

Toby then put us in contact with Jason Doran with Willowglen Landscape. Jason and his team took the Larry H. Miller Subaru vision, Toby’s plan for the space, and made it a reality. It was clear that Jason cared about the project. He and his team created a beautiful space that our employees and customers will enjoy for years to come.

You can see the original plan and photos of the project from start to end below. 

Larry H. Miller Subaru Boise ALS Challenge and The LHM 1000

Seriously, August was a busy month for Larry H. Miller Subaru Boise. First off, we had been planning all month for a used car tent sale called the LHM 1000. What we also had come up was the ALS Ice Bucket challenge that came to our store. The senior Vice President for the Larry H. Miller Automotive Group, John O’Brian, challenged our General Manager to do the challenge. Below, you can see how this challenge turned out and how our GM, Ty Leuthold, took the challenge, along with other members of our staff. We did want to conserve water, so we didn't all get dunked with a bucket of ice water. Well, okay, you'll just have to play the video below to see what happened. 

On to the topic of the LHM 1000! This is a giant used vehicle sale that we love to do a couple times of year. The pre-owned vehicle sale can range from being done over the Memorial Day weekend at Expo Idaho in Boise, or in June. And this month we decided to do it over the Labor Day weekend. Why not, right?

You won’t find a better deal on a used vehicle than at this sale. We always put a lot of inventory on the ground at Expo Idaho in Boise for the LHM 1000, because we want people to come down and to see a wide selection of vehicles that they can choose from. We also have onsite lending, where customers can get approved for the vehicle that they’re looking for on the spot. The last great part about the LHM 1000, is that we stock the place full of food and goodies while customers are here.

View Idaho's used and pre-owned vehicle inventory here.

We love being a part of this sale every year! As you can see, we've teamed up with two other Larry H. Miller stores: Larry H. Miller Honda Boise and Larry H. Miller Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Boise. Remember as always, we are a Larry H. Miller Dealership, which means that we are Driven By You!

Larry H. Miller Subaru Boise Selected for Automotive News’ Best Dealerships to Work For

***PRESS RELEASE

BOISE (July 7, 2014) – Larry H. Miller Subaru Boise was named a Best Dealership to Work For by Automotive News for 2014, the only store in the state of Idaho that was selected.  For the third year, the industry publication identified dealerships that excel in workplace satisfaction amongst employees, talent retention and provide a high-quality work setting.

“We pride ourselves on providing an outstanding work environment and supporting our employees so they may achieve success, and it’s exciting to be recognized on a national level by Automotive News,” said Ty Leuthold, general manager of Larry H. Miller Subaru Boise. “At LHM Subaru Boise, we thrive on teamwork, offering great benefits and opportunities for advancement.”

Automotive News and Best Companies Group partnered to identify car dealerships in the U.S. and Canada that have excelled in creating quality workplaces for employees. Employer and employee surveys were filled out and then compared, delivering quantifiable results. Notable areas where Larry H. Miller Subaru Boise was recognized include:
·      Flexible work schedule
·      College tuition assistance for dependents of full-time employees
·      Employee participation with local nonprofit organizations and charitable activities including a coat drive, Rake Up Boise, and an annual community day of service
·      Fit for the Future corporate wellness program including help with weight management, healthy living tips, and incentives including reductions in health insurance premiums
·      Career development/job training programs
·      Team-building events throughout the year such as bi-weekly friendly basketball games for employees
·      Sustainable practices that include a solar-powered charging station for customer cell phones and tablets, energy-efficient lighting and low water landscapes in partnership with Idaho Botanical Gardens

Larry H. Miller Subaru Boise is located at 9380 West Fairview Ave. in Boise.

About Larry H. Miller Dealerships
Larry H. Miller Dealerships has a strong legacy of giving back to communities where it does business. Through its charitable organization, Larry H. Miller Charities, more than $300,000 has been donated to qualified nonprofit organizations throughout Boise since 1997.

Subie (Subaru) Summer car care tips

Summer is filled with road trips and enjoying the beautiful weather. Sometimes, it’s easy to forget a few routine items during your summer because you’re out enjoying the fourth of July holiday or something else that might be occupying your time. With that being the case for some of us, we thought it would be best to pass along to you some summer car care tips that you might be able to use. Here are the top ten car care tips from your favorite Subaru Dealership in Boise, Idaho, Larry H. Miller Subaru Boise.

10.check tire pressure

With rising temperatures, it can fluctuate the tire pressure.

9.check oil

With warmer weather, older oil has a hard time keeping engine and other parts cool.

8.De-Winterize your car

Take off snow tires, clean undercarriage and a regular tune up

7.check hoses and belts

Check them for cracks and dried up parts. The winter conditions tend to cause cracks in tubes and belts

6.change air filter

Your filter can get clogged with salt and thick debris.

5.Change windshield Wipers

The summer is known to have big rainstorms, so prepare now

4. Check your brakes

It’s just important to check them often!!!

3. Check coolant and radiator

Check for obvious reasons…It’s summer, got to keep your car cool!

2. Check your battery

The summertime heat can speed up the chemical reaction within the battery, and dramatically shorten its lifespan.

1.maintain your A/C

Keep this working all summer, and you’ll be cool all summer long!

As always, let us help you check all of these items out if we can. Our service department is always ready to help and they’re always a click away to schedule your next service appointment.

Our main source for these summer car care tips come from: http://auto.howstuffworks.com/car-driving-safety/accidents-hazardous-conditions/summer-car-maintenance.htm

We will be a part of the LHM 1000 up here in Boise! Awesome!

In the middle of June, the LHM 1000 will take place up here in Boise Idaho.  At Larry H. Miller Subaru Boise, we are more excited than ever, because of that savings that are going to be passed along to you. We do this all year long with amazing deals on our new Subarus that are inventory, but now we're geared up to pass along more massive savings with used vehicles.

If you don’t happen to know a lot about the LHM 1000, it is a giant pre-owned and used vehicle sale where we will pass along an amazing inventory of vehicles along to you, as well as some awesome deals. Awesome, right? For more information on this amazing sales event, please feel free to visit this website to find out more details: http://www.lhmauto.com/lhm-1000-idaho.htm

We look forward to seeing you at the great event during the middle of June 2014! And remember, at Larry H. Miller Subaru Boise – we are Driven By You. 

Don't forget to schedule your next oil change with us or any maintenance work that's needed. You can do so online 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Click here to book your next appointment. 

  

The 2014 Larry H. Miller Day of Service

On Friday, April 25th we attended the annual Larry H. Miller Day of Service. This was the 5th annual event and we at Larry H. Miller Chrysler Subaru Boise lent our services and volunteered to help the Boys and Girls Club set up as much as we could for their annual charity event. It was Larry's wish that we do all that we can to enrich our communities around us. And on this day, we hope to have moved one more step closer to doing so. Here is a picture of us from that day and you can view more pictures by visiting our Facebook page.

Larry's famous quote: "Go about doing good until there is too much good in the world." 

Schedule your next service completly online!

At Larry H. Miller Subaru Boise, we're not interested in making things more difficult for our customers. In fact, we love to look for ways to make things more easy and convenient. Proof of this lies in the pudding, by pudding we mean our website. What we mean is that you can easily schedule your next service appointment with us online! It's as simple as that and even more easy to do! Feel free to schedule your next service appointment during any time of the day or 24/7. 

Come to Larry H. Miller Subaru Boise for any of your Subaru car repair and servicing needs. Don't risk the performance and well being of your car with anyone else. At Larry H. Miller Subaru Boise we know cars inside and out. Our Boise dealership's car repair experts will get your vehicle serviced as quickly as possible. To expedite the process even more, please submit our online service appointment form.