Ryan was born in Wiesbaden, Germany and grew up in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland (just south of Washington, D.C.) right on the Chesapeake Bay. He graduated from Northern High School and also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Photography and Computer Imagery from Shepherd University. Ryan started working for New Motors in March of 2017 after relocating with his wife and their two "fur babies, Oscar (dog) and Chauncey (cat)." Ryan believes that automobiles are an extension of someone's personality and are more than just a means of transportation. In college, his senior project focused on that relationship photographing people and their modes of transportation together. After graduating from college, he married his high school sweetheart and has moved from one end of the country to the other. Before working at New Motors, he was the Photography Editor for a transmission parts company. Ryan's loyalty to the Subaru brand lead him to eventually sell them! He looks forward to meeting you!
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109 Reviews of Ryan Franklin
October 18, 2025
We’ve had great experiences with sales people, the service dept & the Subaru new car manager. service dept & the Subaru new car manager. More
Other Employees Tagged: Stephen Kolenda
October 02, 2025
Awesome experience for the purchase of my 2025 Subaru Ascent there was no pressure and it was stress free from the start of looking at the vehicle to the end of the purchase. I would recommend everyone Ascent there was no pressure and it was stress free from the start of looking at the vehicle to the end of the purchase. I would recommend everyone to check out New Motors. More
Other Employees Tagged: Mike Francis , Michele Happy
October 02, 2025
New Motors still has a personal touch when so many dealers just go through the motions. I recently purchased a new Legacy from Steve Kolenda . This is the 2nd Legacy I've purchased from him. I am a dealers just go through the motions. I recently purchased a new Legacy from Steve Kolenda . This is the 2nd Legacy I've purchased from him. I am an anxious person and having confidence in the people I'm dealing with is very important to me. Steve and all of the team at New's made me feel so comfortable. They really go above and beyond...I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for a great new car from a trusted dealership. More
Other Employees Tagged: Stephen Kolenda , Noah in service dept. and Nate in finance
September 30, 2025
Great experience with Adam. Knowledgeable and friendly. Returning customer from six years ago. Nice to see that the dealership rewards good employees within the company. Easy t Knowledgeable and friendly. Returning customer from six years ago. Nice to see that the dealership rewards good employees within the company. Easy to make car appointments. More
Other Employees Tagged: Adam Yingling
September 22, 2025
Had purchased a subaru outback from New Motors many years ago and returned when looking for a new used outback recently. Did not start off well as the car I had made a preliminary offer on was not available ago and returned when looking for a new used outback recently. Did not start off well as the car I had made a preliminary offer on was not available when I arrived. Lack of communication between departments was the bottom line. Sales manager was very apologetic and assisted in finding a new used outback that met my criteria. Brendan (sales) was very nice and worked with me to get me into a new used outback More
Other Employees Tagged: Brendan Eisinger
August 02, 2025
Had a great car buying experience at New Motors Subaru in Erie, PA on July 31, 2025. Shane Harney initiated the sale for me and Mike Francis spent hours facilitating the buy. Mike was instrumental in getti Erie, PA on July 31, 2025. Shane Harney initiated the sale for me and Mike Francis spent hours facilitating the buy. Mike was instrumental in getting me up to speed with all the “bells and whistles”! He took time to make sure I knew my way around the instrument panel, pared my IPhone and got me connected with My Subaru! Very patient and unhurried… Michelle Happy did a great job with the financial end of things! General Mgr., Andrew Volant, was the key to getting the numbers where they needed to be. All and all, this buying experience was very easy and relaxed and I would recommend New Motors for anyone interested in buying a Subaru! I’m one happy customer… Jack Pianta More
Other Employees Tagged: Andrew Vollant, Joe Armbruster, Allen Yingling, Mike Francis, Shane Harney, Keisha Hines, Nick Dylewski, Beth Moski
July 08, 2025
Everyone was kind and courteous and very informative. I loved the follow up review of all the new features and how to access them. I loved the follow up review of all the new features and how to access them. More
Other Employees Tagged: Andrew Vollant, Beth Moski
February 05, 2025
I recently purchased a new Subaru Forester. When I arrived I was met by Adam Yingling who walked me through the sales process. He exhibited professionalism and provided a level of confidence wi When I arrived I was met by Adam Yingling who walked me through the sales process. He exhibited professionalism and provided a level of confidence with his knowledge of the vehicle. By far this was the easiest and most comfortable transaction I have been a part of. I will highly recommend anyone looking to purchase a vehicle to Adam. Kudos to New Motors for providing a pleasurable experience. More
Other Employees Tagged: Seth Murphy, Beth Moski , Adam Yingling
January 25, 2025
Everyone was very accommodating and nice to be around especially Stephen Kolenda. He was really great. especially Stephen Kolenda. He was really great. More
Other Employees Tagged: Stephen Kolenda, Beth Moski
January 24, 2025
Recently I completed the purchase of my 2025 Outback at New Motors, with sales person Shane Harney. I was delighted to drive it home. Shane is very personable, professional and knowledgeable. He helped New Motors, with sales person Shane Harney. I was delighted to drive it home. Shane is very personable, professional and knowledgeable. He helped me make my decisions on what I wanted on the vehicle and which package I would need. There was no pressure from him as you may expect in sales. I have owned several Subarus, having purchased my first in 1980. New Motors has treated me well, and that is I kept returning in the past 45 years. Furthermore, the service department is top notch. Aside from the purchase, we had time to talk in general. Our conversations were enjoyable, as he is not just a car sales person. More
Other Employees Tagged: Shane Harney , Michelle Happy

