Upgrading your Vehicle the Right Way

Every 2 ½ year’s families are looking to upgrade one of their vehicles which sits in their driveway.  This could be a car or truck that has high mileage or even a minivan that is in need of some repairs.  It may be that sports car or jeep that has lost some of its luster, and with the weather turning favorable; a new ride might just make that commute much more enjoyable.

Whatever your reason is to replace your current vehicle, Huffines Subaru located at 5150 S Interstate 35 E in Denton, Texas has a great opportunity for you to upgrade your vehicle the right way.

As you review your current vehicle, know that dealerships are looking for high quality, late models, and pre-owned vehicles.  Dealerships want to acquire these cars, trucks, or suv’s to help put other drivers not looking for a new vehicle into these models.  The vehicle can be any year, make or model with high or low mileage.  As long as the vehicle is in good condition; you will have an opportunity to upgrade and experience tremendous savings for you and your family.

Did you know that a five mile per gallon increase will save an average of $50 per month according to FuelEconomy.gov?  In addition to the gas savings you could have by upgrading your vehicle; the cost of maintenance and repairs is on average of $70 per month according to AAA.  So as you consider trading in your vehicle, calculate your potential monthly savings by adding your monthly payment savings plus the monthly fuel and repair savings to find out what your estimated total monthly savings will be.

This is how the Vehicle Upgrade Month works at Huffines Subaru Denton.  With no obligation to you spend 15 to 20 minutes talking to one of our vehicle experts.  Preview the new vehicle that you desire.  The North Texas Dealership will present you with an offer to buy your vehicle and then with an exchange offer.  In addition, the dealership will offer to pay today’s service bill if you exchange into the new vehicle.

Therefore the benefits you will receive are as follows:

• Above market value for your vehicle.
• Low monthly payments.
• Reduced cost of driving.
• Longer and more comprehensive warranties.
• Better finance terms.
• Reduced maintenance and repair costs.
• Increased miles per gallon.
• New comfort and entertainment technology.
• Increased safety and security.

For more information about Huffines Subaru Denton and upgrading your vehicle visit http://www.huffinessubaru.com or contact the dealership at 940.321.2504.

Huffines Subaru Denton has tickets for the DFW Auto Show

The Huffines Auto Dealerships have discounted tickets for the public to attend the DFW Auto Show which begins March 26, 2015 ending March 29th.

The DFW Auto Show will be held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center (formerly the Dallas Convention Center).  It is one of the most anticipated annual events in the Metroplex and is the ideal opportunity for consumers to compare styling and pricing of every major line make under one roof in just a few hours.  The DFW Auto Show was conceived in 1982, and now boasts more than half a million square feet of new cars, trucks and SUV’s at the convention center.

Dallas Cowboys great, Roger Staubach was the 2015 keynote speaker for the DFW Auto Show and shared his passion of putting others ahead of one’s self.  Mr. Staubach was the Heisman Trophy winner while playing football for the United States Naval Academy in 1963.  His college highlights included the Maxwell Award, UPI College Player of the Year, Walter Camp Memorial Trophy the same year.

He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 1964 in the 10th round (129th pick) of the NFL draft as well as in the 16th round (122nd pick) of the AFL draft.  However, he honored his commitment to the U.S. Navy including serving a tour of duty in Vietnam before joining the Cowboys in 1969.

While with “America’s Team”, Staubach led the Cowboys to victories in Super Bowl VI and Super Bowl XII being named Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl VI.  He became the first of four players to win both the Heisman Trophy and Super Bowl MVP and was named to the Pro Bowl six times during his 11-year NFL career.  In 1985, Roger Staubach was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

For more information about tickets to the DFW Auto Show or any of the great deals on vehicles contact Huffines Subaru Denton at 940.321.2504 or visit the website at http://www.huffinessubaru.com.

Fairy Tales and Huffines Subaru of Denton

A fairy tale is a type of short story that is typically found in oral and literary form and features characters not found in real life because of their magical or enchanted attributes and characteristics.  They are stories that are relished by both young and old alike.

A fairy tale is also used to describe something with unusual happiness or a story that is far-fetched because it is not only not true, but couldn’t possibly be true.  In modern times, ideal circumstances are said to have a “fairy tale ending.”

Your fairy tale won’t have to begin with ”once upon a time,” but can take place in current times at a real establishment if you visit Huffines Subaru of Denton.  They strive for excellence and implement all of their skills and knowledge to accommodate every customer’s individualized needs.

Every customer that visits Huffines Subaru of Denton achieves a happy ending and the fairy tale is passed down from one happy customer to the next.

The Huffines Auto Dealerships have been satisfying customers and forming lifetime friendships for over 90 years. They have been honored as the Auto Dealership Group of the Year, by the Consumers Choice Award for Business Excellence for the last five years. Their customers tell them they are a great place to do business. In 2011 and 2012, The Dallas Morning News awarded them the honor of the Top 100 Places to work in DFW. Their team members tell them they are a great place to work.


For more information, questions or comments contact them at 940.321.2504 or visit www.huffinessubaru.com.

The History of Subarus

The Subaru has been one of the most popular cars on the market, especially since the 1990’s. Fuji Heavy Industries built the first Subaru in 1954, the Subaru 1500. 20 of these were built that year with rigorous private testing done with a few taxi drivers and the initial feedback was outstanding.

Fuji continued to produce Subaru’s and got a major breakthrough with the first import into America in 1968. The Subaru 360 was small, but Americans could see the potential in the brand and continued to import the vehicles.

1974 Japan produced the first 4x4 Subaru, with only a pull of the handle making the vehicle switch to 4x4. The US Ski Team then chose the Subaru as the car of choice in 1976 which prompted Subaru to rise to the 5th most imported car in 1977.

In 1993, 25 years after the first import bought the Impreza to the market. The Impreza continued to be improved upon each year as more varieties were introduced.

Fast forwarding to 2009, Subaru have four main versions, the Impreza, Outback, Forester and Legacy. These have continually evolved and in 2012 there were 336,441 Subaru’s sold in the USA, with the Outback back the most sold with 117,000.

The Subaru continues to impress the American market. With 630 dealers across the states that trend is set to continue. In a testimony to how sturdy the Subaru is, over 90% of all-wheel-drive Subaru’s sold in the last 10 years are still on the road today.

At Huffines Subaru Denton, we believe you should expect a hassle free experience during the car shopping process. We take pride in serving our greater McKinney, Dallas and Plano customers to the highest level possible.

2014 DeliveryMaxx Dealer Group of the Year

DeliveryMaxx’s Dealer of the Year Award Program recognizes a select number of car dealerships throughout the United States for outstanding customer satisfaction in the dealership’s online reputation. 

The 2014 Dealer Group of the Year is Huffines Auto Group.  The auto group boasts 8 locations in North Texas and exemplifies the values that modern car dealers strive to achieve.  Consumers have more choices than ever, and Huffines goes above and beyond taking care of their customers by doing more than just selling a vehicle, rather by helping the customer find the right vehicle for their family’s needs and providing exceptional service creating customers for life.

The Huffines Auto Group covers many different makes such as Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, RAM, Subaru, Chevrolet, Hyundai and KIA and has locations in Plano, McKinney, Lewisville, and Denton.  The group was founded in 1924 and is now celebrating their 90th anniversary.

Huffines qualified for consideration to receive the award by maintaining outstanding customer satisfaction and providing informational social media content advantageous for consumers to make informed automotive buying decisions.  Minimum qualifications for the DeliveryMaxx Dealer Group of the Year Award requires a minimum of 50 new reviews during the previous calendar year with an overall average online rating greater than 3.75 with 5.0 as the highest possible score combining all review sites per location.  For more information about the DeliveryMaxx Dealer of the Year Award Program visit http://www.deliverymaxx.com/dealer-of-the-year.html 

Exceptional customer service can be found at any of the locations of the 2014 DeliveryMaxx Dealer Group of the Year, Huffines Auto Group.  They can be reached by calling by visiting http://www.huffines.net 

Huffines Subaru of Denton – Dealer of the Year

Huffines Subaru of Denton proudly serves the North Texas community with a high commitment to customer service.  Due to this commitment to providing superior customer service to all who shop for a new or used vehicle, or bring their existing auto in for service, they have been honored as the DealerRater Texas Subaru Dealer of the Year – for the third year in a row.

The DealerRater’s Dealer of the Year Award Program was initiated in 2009 and Huffines Subaru Denton has won the coveted award in 2012, 2013, and now 2014.  Through this award program a select number of car dealerships throughout the United States and Canada are awarded for outstanding customer satisfaction as expressed through customers’ online reviews.

In order to qualify for the 2014 Award, dealerships must have a minimum rating greater than 4.0 on a scale of 5.0 as the highest possible review rating for the 2013 calendar year.

The Huffines group has been serving Texas customers since 1924 – this year celebrating their 90th anniversary.  The 2014 Texas Subaru Dealer of the Year, Huffines Subaru Denton features a wide selection of new and used cars, however they do much more than just car sales.  The facility also features an outstanding auto repair service, auto parts and financing departments delivering customers a comprehensive car ownership experience.  You can experience superior customer service by visiting 5150 S Interstate 35E in Denton, Texas or give them a call at 940-321-2504 today!

Huffines Subaru Denton Reader’s Choice Awards

The Huffines Auto Group has been fortunate to be a member of the North Texas Community since 1924 and for over 88 years they have worked hard to treat their customers the way they want to be treated and providing an exceptional experience to everyone who walks through their doors.

And we at Huffines Subaru Denton have been fortunate to have our customers voice their approval by nominating us for the Lewisville Reader’s Choice award for best Import Auto Dealership, Pre-Owned Dealership, and best Sales Person!

The polls are open now you and you can click here to vote now!

Thank everyone for your continued support through the balloting process and we hope you and your family have a joyous holiday season!

Huffines Nominated for Readers’ Choice Awards

Huffines Auto Dealerships has been fortunate enough to be a part of the North Texas community since 1924.  With 8 auto dealerships in Plano, Denton, Lewisville, and McKinney, Huffines Auto Group has over 800 team members today.

A lot has changed in 88 years, but one thing that has always remained constant is the core value that J.L. Huffines Sr. instilled when he opened the very first Huffines location, “Treat the customer the way they want to be treated.”  A simple philosophy, but one the group takes very seriously.  The emphasis put on this principle is evident as Huffines Auto Group has had the honor of winning The Auto Dealership Group of the Year, by the Consumers Choice Award for Business Excellence for the last five years and has been recognized by The Dallas Morning News as one of the Top 100 Places to Work for the past three years, as well as numerous other awards and accolades.

Now, the Star Local Media Publication Group has opened voting for their annual Readers’ Choice Awards, allowing people in the community to recognize their favorite places to do business, and Huffines has been nominated for the ballot.  Star Local Media publishes several local newspapers such as the Allen American, Coppell Gazette, Frisco Enterprise, Lewisville Leader, McKinney Courier-Gazette, Mesquite News, Plano Star-Courier, and Rowlette Lakeshore-Times.

Voting is open now through December 30th at midnight and the award winner will be announced in the publication on January 26, 2014.  All you have to do to vote is go to this link:

http://starlocalmedia.com/vote-for-your-favorite-business/article_d172f00e-577b-11e3-848b-001a4bcf887a.html

Choose your publication, enter your name, and begin voting for your favorite businesses in a selection of categories, so be sure to cast your vote for your favorite local businesses!

Huffines since 1924 supporting the local community.

Don’t Miss Out on Tax Benefits at Huffines

An expanding and strengthening economy may mean the end of the line of December 31, 2013 for some stimulus-type tax breaks.  The overall code Sec. 179 expensing limit is slated for a drastic reduction next year.

Therefore small businesses planning to purchase a vehicle at the beginning of 2015 may want to consider pushing up their purchase plans.  This year will be the last year you are able to deduct as an expense, rather than to depreciate, up to a specified amount of the cost of a new or used vehicle placed in service

Bottom line, you can get a much bigger tax deduction on a new or pre-owned vehicle purchase before December 31st, as opposed to next year.  If you’re worried about purchasing the vehicle earlier than you expected, fear not.  The friendly professionals at Huffines Subaru Denton can work within your budget to get a vehicle your business can afford and you can even defer your payments until after the New Year.

To see how easy it is to save money, visit our showroom at 5150 S Interstate 35E in Denton, Texas or give us a call at 940-321-2504 today!

Winter Car Care Tips Courtesy of Huffines

It is beginning to feel like winter, and this weekend we are under a Winter Storm Warning here in North Texas.  Expect plenty of sleet and freezing rain tonight and into the weekend, and on behalf of everyone at Huffines we encourage you to stay safe.

We hope all of our friends and family in the terrific North Texas community stays bundled up and warm in this weather.  If you don’t have to go anywhere this weekend it is a good idea to push back the shopping trips and just stay inside and watch some movies next to the fireplace.

And for those of you who do have to drive be extra careful as those roads will be slick!  Be sure to leave extra early so you have plenty of time to take on the ice at a slow and safe pace.

This is the worst time of year to have trouble with your vehicle, so Huffines will be open regular business hours in case you have any trouble.  Our service and body center will be open 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Monday – Friday and 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM on Saturday in case you need us.  We’d prefer you to stay safe and inside, but we are there for you when you need it.  Courtesy of Huffines own, Erin Thompson, enjoy this video of some winter car care tips, so you don’t get stranded in this cold weather!

Just remember to stay safe!

Subaru Levorg Concept

Subaru unveiled its new Legacy car line when it unveiled the new Levorg concept car at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show.  The concept stands for “Legacy”, “Revolution”, and “Touring” and is designed to combine practicality and sports car handling.  The Levorg is expected to hit the Japanese market next year.

Subaru says that the Levorg has been designed for high aerodynamic efficiency and uses a body with ultra-high tensile steel for light weight and rigidity.  The heaxagonal grille and sleek headlights define its character as a sports car.

Under the hood is a new 1.6-liter horizontally-opposed direct injection turbo version of the legendary Subaru Boxer engine.

Subaru’s innovative EyeSight driver assist system has been updated for the Levorg and now features greater visibility and wider viewing angles for the Active Cruise Control and Pre-Collision Braking Control systems.  The next generation EyeSight introduces a new Active Lane Keep System.

Inside the Levorg you will find piano black and metal trim, ice-blue lighting on the instruments and a LCD color display that provides constant updates on vehicle status.

The Levorg goes on sale in Japan early next year and there is no word yet on a U.S. release date, but the impressive concept further proves how innovative Subaru is as a company.  To see the latest and greatest in Subaru’s impressive line of vehicles, visit Huffines Subaru at 5150 South Interstate 35E in Denton, Texas or give us a call at 940-321-2504 today!

Subaru WRX is Scorching

Subaru is on fire and the WRX has it burning even hotter.  This week at the Los Angeles Auto Show the 2014 Subaru WRX had its world premiere.

The rally-bred car did not disappoint.  It rides on an entirely new platform to make it stiffer and more agile and it has bigger brakes and a performance tuned suspension.  The new torque vectoring system reduces understeer for the all -wheel drive car.  This helps with the new 268 horsepower 2 liter turbo engine and the 6 speed manual transmission.

The car is much roomier with an extra inch on the wheelbase.  This gives the car a bolder overall look.  KBB Analyst Karl Brauer said “Subaru fans are possibly the most dedicated in the automotive world and WRX fans are the most dedicated within the group.  The latest version is a visual stunner with even more advanced performance technology.  The order line forms to the left.”

Subaru also marked the 25th anniversary of the Legacy with a stylish Legacy concept to show future design for the car.

Subaru has been growing faster than the competition with a 28.1 % increase in sales vs. the industry overall growth of 8.4%.  This is in large part due to the redesigned Forester and all new XV Crosstek.  They are also working on a Crosstrek hybrid that will be the car company’s first gas-electric car.

For more information on these and the many new vehicles Subaru is unveiling, come by Huffines Subaru Denton 5150 South Interstate 35 E Denton, Texas or give us a call at 940-321-2504 today!

Star Local Media’s Readers’ Choice Awards are Underway

Star Local Media is a media company comprising of 14 community newspapers and websites serving suburban North Texas including the Allen American, Lewisville Leader, Plano Star-Courier, and The Colony-Courier, among several others.

Every year Star Local has an annual readers’ choice awards which allows readers to nominate and then afterwards vote for their favorite businesses to be honored in a special congratulatory section in January papers.

The awards are organized by publication so that each community has the opportunity to recognize outstanding businesses in their area.  Three to five nominated businesses in each category will be included on the final multiple choice ballot, which will be run through December.

The period for nominating is running now through November 30th at midnight, so don’t forget to nominate your favorite local businesses by visiting http://starlocalmedia.com/extras/readers_choice/ and fill out the form today!

Dallas Morning News Names Huffines one of the Top 100 Places to Work

“It is important for me to create an environment that our team members really enjoy.  That’s what we strive to do, is have Happy Team Members.” – Ray Huffines

The Dallas Morning News recently released the list of the “Top 100 Places to Work” in the DFW Metroplex for 2013, and for the third straight year, Huffines makes it onto the coveted list, and ranking inside of the “Sweet Sixteen.”

In 1924, Mr. J.L. Huffines Sr. founded the Huffines Motor Company in Denton, Texas based around two principles: “Treat the customer the way they want to be treated,” and “Support the local community.”  His philosophy has been followed every day since and the 800+ member team of the 8 area Huffines Dealerships believes what Mr. Huffines believed.  When you help someone purchase or service a vehicle, you are making a friend.  Perhaps that is one reason why the employees at Huffines enjoy what they do so much.

Huffines priority on value, integrity, loyalty, hard-work, and honesty isn’t just intended for the customers and the community.  Rather, these moral philosophies begin with the interactions between the team members and is then able to extend everywhere else.

“The Huffines vision states the Huffines experience leaves our customers, our community, our team members, and our peers saying ‘Wow!’”

We are truly thrilled to be a part of the community and to be honored as one of the best places to work in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area, and without the hard-work and dedication of each and every single employee it would not be possible.  And on behalf of everyone at Huffines we would like to thank our terrific family of customers for supporting us and allowing us to go to work serving you.

For more information about Huffines Subaru of Denton visit http://www.huffinessubaru.com 

Huffines Auto Group Video Testimonial - Byan Zatopek, Addison & Caroline Schuyler, Oak Point, TX

Huffines Customers know what they want and where they can get it.  The best customer service is at Huffines!

Huffines Subaru Labor Day Celebration!

August is almost over and the first Monday of September is just around the corner, the day we celebrate Labor Day!

You deserve to relax and have a good time and enjoy a summer style cookout, so Huffines Subaru Denton would like to invite you to come visit us on Labor Day, Monday, September 2nd, to enjoy some good food and great fellowship.  We will be cooking on the grill as way to say thank you to all of our customers and everyone in our great community.

The parts and service department will be closed, but our sales department is open from 9am-6pm.  Come out and take a demo drive in any one of our new or pre-owned vehicles for your chance to win a $100 gift card!

We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday and when you’re out and about on Labor Day, be sure to drop by Huffines Subaru at 5150 South Interstate 35 E in Denton, Texas for some food and fun!

Huffines Auto Group Video Testimonial - Katie Igleisas, Lewisville, and Richard Rogers, Rockwall

Katie Iglesias and Richard Rogers describe their experiences as members of the Huffines family of customers

Huffines Subaru Denton Offers the Highest Demanded Vehicles

Subaru has a problem other auto makers would love to have.  They’re selling too many cars.  Subaru-brand sales in the United States are up 27% through the first seven months of 2013, and is on track for a sixth-straight year of sales gains.

What does this mean to you?  For Subaru consumers and potential consumers the high demand is nothing but good news.

The good news for you is the high demand is a strong statement towards the quality and reliability you receive when you make your new car a Subaru.  The demand also means that when it’s time to trade it in, you will receive top dollar.  The higher the demand, the better the re-sale value, and no other brand has a higher demand than Subaru.

For the fourth consecutive year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has recognized Subaru as the only manufacturer with a “Top Safety Pick” for all models and 96% of all Subaru vehicles built in the last 12 years are still on the road, that’s a level of quality that is unrivaled.

The awards and 5-star reviews Subaru receives all contribute to the increased sales and demand for the automaker.  There’s truly no better time to become a Subaru customer and the best place to get a great deal is at Huffines Subaru.

No one has been providing Subaru’s to Texas customers longer than Huffines Subaru and we have all the great vehicles in Subaru’s line-up waiting for you!  Come visit our showroom at 5150 South Interstate 35E in Denton, Texas or give us a call at 940-321-2504 today!

History is being made in Denton Texas

Denton was named in honor of John B. Denton, a preacher and lawyer, who was killed in a 1841 battle led by General Edward H. Tarrant against the Keechi Indians.  The city was incorporated in 1866 and with the creation of the Texas and Pacific Railway in 1881 brought an influx of people to the area.

Many of the buildings were originally constructed in the 1920’s including Huffines Motor Company.



On May 5, 1924 Huffines Motor Company opened for business in downtown Denton. J.L. Huffines, Sr. founded the company on two principles which are still the benchmark for all decisions made at the dealerships – treat the customer the way they want to be treated and support the community.

Mr. Huffines always believed that when he sold someone a vehicle he had made a friend. Passed from father to son, to grandson, Mr. Huffines' philosophy has formed the solid foundation on which every Huffines dealerships are grounded, small town friendliness and a strong commitment to please each and every customer which would serve the dealership group well over the last 85 years.

In 1968 Denton, Texas had yet to experience the rapid growth that is seen today.  Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport wouldn’t open for another 6 years, “Mean Joe Greene” was preparing for NFL stardom with the Pittsburgh Steelers finishing up an illustrious career playing for North Texas State University, and Texas Woman’s University had yet to accept men to any of its collegiate programs.


During the same time Subaru of America was founded as the US sales and marketing subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI) of Japan.  Subaru is known for its use of the unique boxer engine design on all models with a symmetrical all-wheel drive capability for most models.

By 1989 Denton, Texas had more than doubled in size, and the former county courthouse was still looking plush from restorations made three years earlier for the Texas Sesquicentennial.  North Texas State University was called University of North Texas; Denton had only one high school in town, and the “Redbud Capital of Texas had recently been named No. 58 out of the “Top 100 Best Places to Live in America.”  In the same year Huffines Subaru was added to the Huffines Chevrolet Lewisville location calling the nearby city home for 20 years.

When 2009 rolled around, Denton boasted four high schools, two high school football State Championships by Ryan High School (Guyer didn’t win their championship game until 2012), and Huffines Subaru moved to the city that Jim Lehrer (TV Journalist), Phyllis George (Miss America 1971), Pat Boone (Singer/Actor) Roy Orbison (Singer), Don Henley (Rock Musician) and Dr. Phil (Author of 5 #1 best sellers/star syndicated TV show) have called home.  Huffines Subaru joined their sister dealership, Huffines KIA, at 5150 I-35E South in Denton, Texas.

Under the tutelage of General Manager, Robert Goodwin; the North Texas dealership has a highly knowledgeable, all-Subaru Certified staff.  The staff consistently provides customers in the Dallas and Ft. Worth area a friendly and familiar face to help with every automotive need.

Huffines Subaru is the oldest Subaru dealership in the State of Texas and continues to achieve new records every month.  Huffines Subaru Denton as experienced 143% growth over last year during the month of July and for the past 7 months has maintained 90% growth.  Because of the outstanding customer service; Huffines Subaru has been named the Texas Subaru Dealer of the Year in 2012 and 2013 by Dealer Rater.

Subaru is both practical and fun to drive.  The automaker crafts vehicles whose all-wheel-drive powertrains and available turbochargers facilitate sharp performance.  Incongruously, most Subaru vehicles are discreet and versatile enough to serve as competent family haulers, and the brand is known for boasting some of the best crash test scores in the automotive world.

Huffines Subaru Denton has 8 Models to choose from; The Outback, Legacy, Forester, Impreza, Impreza WRX, Tribeca, BRZ and the XV Crosstrek.

Huffines Subaru Denton is located at 5150 South I-35 E in Denton, Texas.  More information can be found by visiting www.huffinessubaru.com or by calling 940.321.2504.  “We are proud to share and be part of Denton’s great history and welcome everyone to come see what it is like to be treated how you want to be treated” says, Robert Goodwin, General Manager of Huffines Subaru Denton.

Huffines Auto Group Customer Video Testimonial - Chad Faith, Allen, Texas

Chad Faith of Allen, Texas describes the type of service one can receive at Huffines!