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The Best Subarus for Families

What does Parents Magazine say about Subarus as family cars?

Parents Magazine is one of the top-read magazines for families, so when they tout four of Subaru’s vehicles as being top family car picks, that’s news to bank on. When your family is off on a fun-filled road trip, Subaru Ascent, with its third-row seat and room for eight is the unsurpassed family vehicle for mud or anything else the elements can throw at it.

 

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The Best Summer Road Trips on the East Coast


Living and growing up in the Delaware Valley, it’s been my experience that every family takes at least one long road trip, exploring the highways up and down the east coast. These are family memories, and they can be wonderful or horrendous, depending on road conditions and weather. For instance, it isn’t very much fun to be stuck in a tent at the beach during a tropical storm, but your kids will have amazing memories of dolphins and wild horses on Assateague Island if the weather is perfect. This post will explore the best and worst highways up…
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5 Reasons Why Subarus Make the Best Family Cars


When shopping for a new family car, although certain values and features may differ, safety consistently remains the number one concern. Subarus are widely recognized and awarded for their excellence in safety and performance for family cars. We have put a list of reason why Subarus are often praised for excellence in family safety.
  1. Efficient Fuel Economy
    Subaru’s 2015 models have stepped up their fuel efficiency,  making them desirable for active families.

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A Guide to Safe Car Seat Use

Injuries from car crashes are a leading cause of death among children in the United States. Proper use of car seats could have prevented many children's deaths. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 3 out of 4 car seats are improperly installed. With a wide variety of car seats on the market, many parents find purchasing one overwhelming. When making a decision, it is crucial to do some research into finding the…
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Oh, Deer! How to Avoid Accidents During Deer Season


The temperature is dropping.  Earlier and earlier each day to starts to get dark.  The leaves have begun to fall to the ground.  You are driving home after a long day at work through the nicely tree lined road.  All of the sudden you see the giant deer running into the road.  Oh no….thank goodness my Subaru stopped, you think.There seems to be a way to prevent the deer from sneaking out from…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The Rafferty family is an expansive one. Of course it consists of Bob, Jillian, and all of us here at the dealership, but it also includes our friends, neighbors, and everyone who walks through the doors of our dealership. We care about our customers and we always treat them as part of the Rafferty family. And families always look out for each other.
As most of us know October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Did you remember to wear your pink? More importantly, did you remember to set up your appointment to be screened? It is the most common cancer…
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Sunday Football Recipes from the Rafferty Subaru Family


All of us at Rafferty Subaru wanted to share our favorite Sunday football recipes with our customers. Recipes are a family tradition, and all of you are part of the Rafferty Subaru family!

Recipes:

6 Layer Chip Dip
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Hot Wings
Peanut Butter Balls
Pulled Pork in the Crockpot
Snack Mix

6 Layer Chip Dip

Ingredients 
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15-ounce…
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Seatbelt Safety for Furry Friends


Seatbelt Safety is something that is talked about a lot. We all know that the driver and all passengers should be strapped in whenever the vehicle is moving. Subaru vehicles make sure you know. If the driver or front seat passenger is not strapped in, then a beeping sound continues until the seat belt is buckled. Safety is something that Subaru takes very seriously. All of our vehicles have a minimum of six air bags.

But are you thinking about all the passengers in your vehicle? What about man’s best friend? When taking you pets with you make sure…

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