Learn More About Balise Subaru
Balise Subaru Is Here To Serve Our Community
The investment in a new or used car represents a lot of different things to different people. So, whether you need a car to get to work in Providence, East Greenwich, Coventry, Pawtucket and Johnston, an SUV to fit your family in South Kingston, or you want a vehicle that makes a statement about who you are and where you are going, the Balise Subaru team understands. Buying a car is an important life decision. So why do so many Rhode Island drivers choose our new Subaru dealership? The answer is clear when you step into our West Warwick showroom: impeccable service! We are proud to serve our community through both automotive needs and charitable initiatives. Learn more about our community engagements by visiting our Love Promise page.
We Offer A Wide Range Of Inventory & Services
Of course, you expect that a Subaru dealership will carry the most recent and relevant new models (Forester, WRX, Impreza, Crosstrek, Outback), and carefully select used cars. Yet, our goal is that you will remember how you were treated. This is true if you come in for routine maintenance like an oil change, or simply to buy a filter for your Outback. Frankly, it's part of our mission to support you in every step of the car ownership process. That is why we offer:
- A plethora of car loan and Subaru lease options
- Genuine Subaru parts and accessories
- A fully staffed car service and maintenance center


In other words, Balise Subaru is ready to support you now, and for many miles down and around I-95. Used these directions from North Smithfield RI., or these more general dealership directions to visit us at 561 Quaker Lane in West Warwick, Rhode Island and tell us how we can support you, today.
The History Of Balise Automotive
Company founder Paul E. Balise grew up on a farm in Hatfield, Massachusetts. In 1919 he purchased a welder and began fixing farm equipment and automobiles from his backyard garage. Then he opened the Hatfield Garage and became an associate Chevrolet dealer in Hatfield.In March of 1929 Paul moved to Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts and opened a Chevrolet dealership and Used Car Outlet in Chicopee. In the early 1930's he moved the Chevrolet dealership to Main Street in the South End section of Springfield, Massachusetts. A few years later Balise Chevrolet moved into a former Dodge dealership on what is now East Columbus Avenue.James E. Balise, one of Paul's ten children, became President and Dealer of Balise Motor Sales in 1958.
In August of 1971, under Jim's leadership, Balise opened one of the first Honda automobile dealerships in North America. Balise Honda originally operated out of the East Columbus Avenue location alongside Balise Chevrolet. In May of 1985 Balise Honda moved to a new facility on Riverdale Street in West Springfield and a few years later Balise Chevrolet moved across the street to its present location on Hall of Fame Avenue.Jim's son, James E. Balise, Jr. (Jeb), became President and Dealer of Balise Motor Sales in 1986. Today, Balise is one of the largest retailers of new and used automobiles in New England. Headquartered in West Springfield, Massachusetts, the organization employs over 1000 associates at facilities in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island.
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Balise Subaru
561 Quaker Lane
West Warwick, RI 02893
- Sales: 401-780-3490