AutoNation Subaru Carlsbad are honored to receive the 2026 Subaru Love Promise HEART Award.
In recognition of our commitment to our customers and community.
We are honored to be nationally recognized by Subaru of America, Inc. for our dedication to living the Subaru Love Promise.
The 2026 Subaru Love Promise HEART Award recognizes Subaru retailers who use the principles of HEART: Honesty, Empathy, Appreciation, and Respect to earn your Trust.
We have been recognized for providing exemplary customer service and staying committed to our community.
Here at AutoNation Subaru Carlsbad, we love making a positive impact on the lives of all of our customers, employees, and neighbors. We thank you for your support.
What is the Subaru Love Promise®?
The Subaru Love Promise® is our vision to show love and respect to all people at every interaction with Subaru. Subaru and our retailers believe every day gives us an opportunity to positively impact the world around us - by how we support each other, our customers, and our community. Together, we are committed to making the world a better place. The Love Promise is what makes Subaru More Than a Car Company® and a Subaru retailer More Than a Car Dealer®. It sets a standard that we are committed to living every day.
What is the Subaru Love Promise Community Commitment?
At AutoNation Subaru Carlsbad, we believe in being a positive force in our community, not just with donations, but with actions that set an example for others to follow. We aim to make the world a better place through several key initiatives that help support and protect people, pets, and our planet:
How is AutoNation Subaru Carlsbad dedicated locally to the Love Promise?
AutoNation Subaru Carlsbad believes in making a positive impact on the communities in which we live and work. We uphold that belief through our Love Promise Community Commitment and the Subaru Love Promise.
Rancho Coastal Humane Society, SPOT Saving Pets One at a Time
San Diego Parks and Recreation, Oceanside Public Beaches
Jefferson Elementary School, Calavera Hills Elementary School
Community Resource Center North County (CRC)
Tri-City Medical Center, Ronald McDonald House of San Diego
Love Promise Stories from AutoNation Subaru Carlsbad
Subaru and AutoNation Subaru Carlsbad believe in making a positive impact on the communities in which we live and work. We uphold that belief through our Love Promise Community Commitment. Every month, we select inspiring stories from customers and partners from around our area who strive to support our collective commitment and feature them here
Autonation Subaru Continuing to Share The Love! - Deborah M
For the 3rd year in a row, The Community Resource Center, has been the beneficiary of the Subaru "Share The Love" program. The CRC impacts more than 8,600 people each year, with emergency assistance, domestic violence emergency shelter, counseling, housing stability, access to healthy food and compassionate care. And we cannot thank Autonation Subaru of Carlsbad enough for their continued support .
The Great Tree Give-Away - Don E
For the second year in a row, Autonation Subaru in cooperation with Subaru of American, and partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation, provided 100 trees to customers to plant at their homes. The tree selection consisted of 4 trees that the customers got to choose from. They were the Mountain Moon Dogwood, the Southern Magnolia, the Eastern Redbud, and the Moonglow Magnolia. As a retailer, we are very proud of our partnerships, and more so being able to help and impact our local community.
Shoes for the Children - Stephanie M
On January 21st, team members from Autonation Subaru of Carlsbad provided 132 pairs of shoes and socks to children in need through North County's Operation Hope Shelter located in Vista. Operation Hope provides services such as: Emergency Shelter Service – safe temporary shelter for families with children and single women experiencing homelessness. Transitional Support & Case Management – individualized goal planning, housing navigation, employment support and stabilization services. Youth Programming – Academic support, enrichment activities, and life-skills development for children in shelter. Pantry of HOPE – food distribution serving both shelter residents and local community members in need. Community Resource Referrals – connections to healthcare, childcare, legal aid, and mental health resources. We are very happy to have Autonation Subaru as a partner with +the Subaru Loves to Help program. Their donation of shoes and socks as well as their time spent ensuring each child receives a pair of shoes and socks was greatly appreciated by the families. Thank you.
Building a Better Community thru Adopting a Classroom! - Aaron N
In conjunction with Adopt A Classroom and Subaru Loves Learning, Autonation Subaru of Carlsbad once again participated by adopting 6 classrooms at Calavera Hills Elementary School. Each year, teachers go out of their way to ensure the children under their care have the items neccessary for the school year. Funds were provided to help teachers offset these expenses. A yearbook was presented to the principal, Aaron Nelson by Manny Morataya. The yearbook contained words of encouragment from guest at Autonation Subaru of Carlsbad.
Forever Homes - Elizabeth A
On Saturday, October 25th, we had the pleasure of being hosted by Autonation Subaru of Carlsbad. Through their generous support of a donation and their location, we were able to find forever homes for several of our dog and cat rescues. We also did microchipping on site during the event. Raising Canes also had a table set up and supported the event with handouts and Sweet Tea. It was a good chance to get the dogs out and show them in a different enviroment. Again, thank you to Autonation Subaru. We look forward to next year.
Spreading Hope - 1 Tote At A Time - Donald E
We are grateful to our parent company, Autonation, for providing tote bags and care items to be delivered to a cancer center in the community. We chose to deliver the totes to the Tri-City Medical Center which services the cities of Oceanside, Carlsbad, and Vista. Autonation Subaru of Carlsbad’s sales team worked together assembling the totes for delivery. The totes were then presented to the Tri-City Hospital Foundation for their patients undergoing chemotherapy Treatment. Deborah Trusty of the Tri-City Hospital Foundation received the totes from Don Elliott, Autonation Subaru’s Love Promise Champion.
Saving Lives Thru Blood Donations - Raymond W
As we enter this season of giving, we are reminded of the lfe-saving impact that a single blood donation makes in our community. One reason why people don’t donate is that it is not convenient for them. So, we want to thank Autonation Subaru of Carlsbad for the opportunity to bring our Blood Mobile to their dealership for the day. So on behalf of Selina and Makai, both blood recipients, and the San Diego Blood Bank, Thank You!
SD Ronald McDonald House - AutoNation Subaru Carlsbad - Tasha M
In the last few years, AutoNation Subaru Carlsbad has partnered with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and San Diego Ronald McDonald House through the Subaru Loves to Care initiative. The partnership has involved delivering blankets, 10 patient care kits, and messages of hope to cancer patients. The items were delivered to the oncology staff at the hospital on July 16th, 2025, by Autonation Subaru Carlsbad for distribution to patients in treatment.
Sand, Surf, and Subaru's - Robin R
It was another beautiful weekend on the water at the Oceanside Pier. The Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club held their 40th Annual Surfing & Beach Festival on August 8 - 10, 2025. The club, thru their members, promotes and fosters the amateur sport of surfing with emphasis on good sportsmanship & citizenship. Also improving the public image of the surfing community, and supporting the conservation of the coastal enviroment. It's from events such as this, that we are able to support several local charities like the California Surf Museum, the Scholastic Surf Series, and local school surf teams. We want to give a large "Mahalo" to Autonation Subaru of Carlsbad, who has been a consistent supporter every year of the OLSC.
To See a Child Smile - Kim M
The San Diego Ronald McDonald House provides a "home away from home" for families whose children are being treated for serious, often life-threatening conditions at local hospitals. We know that the best medicine is a family that is all together sharing moments that matter. We are very fortunate that for the past few years, Autonation Subaru of Carlsbad, thru the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, have again chosen us as the recipients of 80 customized heart-shaped blankets for pediatric patients undergoing cancer as well as other treatments. Patient Care Kits were also delivered along with a "Message of Hope" board. The messages of hope were notes from their customers wishing them well. Our thanks go out to Autonation Subaru of Carlsbad for their contnued support.
