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www.thisiskent.co.uk/motors
Friday, October 14 2005
Performance
Car of the Year
we test the very best
Page 6
Inside
driven this week
plus our motorcycle feature
on two wheels
See page 10
driven - by product activity
driven - by used cars
driven - by dealers
Tested - Mercedes’ new M-Class.
Guidance - on buying a used MINI
Focus - on dealer demonstrator bargains
See page 16
See page 17
See page 22
Plus - spotlight on buying new and
used Superminis, pages 4 and 20
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Edited by
Jonathan
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driven - By Product Activity
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2
Your Guide To New Car Deals &
Forthcoming New Models
22 Dealer of the Week
30 Customer Testimony
24 Buy A Demonstrator
31 Area Map
3
New Car Preview
4
New Car Category Spotlight
25 Cars of the Week - Highlights of
the Week's Used Car Stock
5
New Car Prices
26 Dealer Stocklist Report
6
Driven - AutoFeature
8
The Business - Van & Pick-Up Focus
28 Local Business Feature My First Car
10 On Two Wheels - Our Motorcycle & Scooter
Round-up
in driven
this week
FORTHCOMING
NEW MODELS
17 Used Car Model Guide
14 New Car Woman's View
20 Used Car Category Guide &
Scheme Report
18 Classic Cars
[Spring] / Ford Focus ST [Jan ’06 - est]
Citycars & Superminis
/ SEAT Leon [Nov ’05-est] / Vauxhall
New Fiat Punto [Winter ’05 – est] / Astra Sporthatch [March]
Hyundai Getz 1.6 diesel [Sept ‘05] / Medium Range Family Cars
Mitsubishi Colt CZ3 [March] / Fiat Croma [Summer - est] / new
Mitsubishi I [Dec ’05 est]/ Peugeot Hyundai Sonata [April] / Mazda6 MPS
1007 [July] / Peugeot 107 [July - est] [Sept] / Skoda Octavia Estate [Mar] /
Peugeot 207 [early ‘06]
Toyota Avensis D4-D 180 Clean Power
Family Hatchbacks
[June]
Ford Focus ST [late ‘05] / Honda Civic Sports Cars, Hot Hatches &
[Winter ‘05] / Hyundai Elantra 2.0 VGT Coupes
diesel [Sept ‘05] / new Hyundai Accent Audi TT [late ‘05] / BMW M5 [May] /
[August ‘05] / Peugeot 307 (facelift) BMW M6 [late ‘05] / Cadillac XLR
[May ‘05] / Rover 45/MG ZS [Jan ‘06] [March] / Chrysler Crossfire SRT6
NEW CAR DEALS LIST
Citycars & Superminis
Chevrolet –The special edition Kalos Ikon is in showrooms. It comes with power steering, anti-lock brakes
and three years’ free servicing.
Citroen – The C2 starts from £6,495, which includes
savings up to £1,500. Finance is available at 5% APR
and no deposit is required with Elect 3 finance.
Kia – A £1 deposit scheme and 7 days’ free driveaway insurance are being offered along with one Medium Range Family Cars
year’s free insurance on the LX and the special edition Citroen – The C5 comes with 0% finance if you put
Glamour Picanto
down a 35% deposit. Prices start from £12,395.
Family Hatchbacks
Renault – A saving of £3,580 can be made on the
Alfa Romeo – Various finance deals available on 147 Laguna Expression. Laguna 2005 Dynamique comes
and 156 including three years’ free servicing. 5% with three years’ 0% finance and a £2,630 saving.
Renault - A saving of £3,580 can be made on the
deposit and 4% APR.
Audi – The new look A3 3-door is arrives at show- Laguna Expression. The Laguna 2005 Dynamique
rooms. New alloys and sport styling options available. comes with three years' 0% finance and a £2,630 savCitroen – All C4 customers are entitled to £1,500 saving.
SEAT - £1,000 saving on the Toledo.
ing with 0% finance over 3 years with 35% deposit.
SEAT – The new Leon is set to make its showroom Skoda - All Octavia models are reduced in price. Save
debut in September. There is a choice of 12 models £700 on petrol models and £300 on diesel equivalent.
Vauxhall - Vectra: 0% finance on Breeze special ediwith five engines and five trim levels.
Ford - All Focus models - £650 customer saving. tion and on selected other Vectra models. The new
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12 Caravan & Motorhomes - definitive Road
Tests
16 New Car Road Test
driven
Convertibles
Executive Cars
Bentley Drophead Coupe [Summer ’05Alfa 157 Sportwagon [Sept - est] / est] / Mazda MX-5 [November] /
Jaguar X-TYPE high performance Nissan Micra C+C [Sept ’05 ]
diesel [Spring] / Jaguar XJ Series diesel MPVs
[July] / Mercedes CLS [Spring]
4x4s
Honda FR-V [Nov] / Hyundai Trajet 2.0
Audi Q7 [early ‘06] / Chevrolet S3X VGT diesel [Sept ‘05] / Mazda 5
[late ‘05] / Cadillac SRX [March] / [August ‘05] / Mercedes B-Class [Oct
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0 VGT diesel [Sept ‘05] / Mercedes R-Class [Early ‘06]
‘05] / Honda CRV diesel [Spring] /
Hummer H3 [Summer-est] / new Jeep
Grand Cherokee – [July – est]
Vectra will make its showroom debut on the 1st of finance deals on the Grand Vitara 5-door and bigger
October.
XL-7 with specific deposits and monthly payment
plans.
Sports Cars, Hot Hatches & Coupes
Convertibles
Alfa Romeo – Selected GT coupe models are available through a PCP deal with monthly payments of
£299.
BMW – A new dealer advertisement featuring the
320Cd ES Coupe will soon be available offering 5
years’ servicing and maintenance.
Chrysler – Crossfire Roadster prices now start at
£25,995.
Ford – All Streetka models will receive a £1,700 customer saving. Also available with a low 7.9% APR.
Executive Cars
Audi – Free lifestyle packs are available on the A4
saloon and Avant SE and S line. A luxury pack is
available on the V6 and V8 A6 derivatives.
Saab - Three year’s free servicing on the 9-3 Sport
Saloon plus £1,200 towards a finance deposit and
£1,000 towards fuel expenses. The TiD also comes
with three years’ free servicing and contribution
towards the financial deposit.
4x4s
BMW – The new BMW X3 makes its showroom
debut on September 17th.
Jeep – Dealers are offering a 24-hour test drive on the
all-new Jeep Cherokee. The new Grand Cherokee is
now on sale at prices from £29,495.
Suzuki – A £2,000 customer saving can be made on
the Grand Vitara 3-door SUV. There are also 0%
MPVs
Chevrolet – A special edition Tacuma is available with
a family pack featuring a double portable DVD player
and darkened rear windows.
Chrysler – Grand Voyagers now include Stow ‘n’ Go
seating which folds into the floor.
Citroen –Xsara Picasso models are available with a
£3,400 saving and 0% finance with 35% deposit.
Citroen - All C8 models are available with £3,000 saving and 0% finance with 35% deposit
Kia - All Sedona models come with £1,000 cashback
and a free in-car DVD. The new Sedona SE+ comes
with electric windows, and leather interior.
Vans & Pick-U
Ups
Isuzu – There are savings of £1,640 on the Rodeo and
a free Smartnav worth £850.
Proton – 0% finance or a £1 deposit is available on the
Jumbuck range.
THE LAUNCH
LOWDOWN
by Dave King
new car dealer preview
The new Peugeot 407 Coupe
see it first at
Caffyns Peugeot of Sevenoaks
The new Peugeot 407 Coupe really is a step into the future for this rapidly growing brand. It's a car designed and
developed to really push the barriers of technology, while at the same time offer a stylish alternative to those buyers
who previously might not have considered a car from this marque.
Local dealers Caffyns Peugeot of Sevenoaks are excited about the new opportunities for conquest sales that this
model will bring and have been gearing up to make sure that potential buyers are well looked after, both before
and after purchase.
FACTS AT A GLANCE
The Car: the new Peugeot 407 Coupe
The Dealership: Caffyns Peugeot of Sevenoaks
The Number to Call To Get Behind The Wheel: 01732-740740
Where You Can Go For A Test Drive: 80 London Road, Sevenoaks
How We're Bringing
The Car To Market
The People Who Will
that owners of other car to sell - it's also about just like buying a new car
Be Selling This Exciting Mercedes models have a great used car opportu- - for of course a fraction
been aware for some time nity," observes Mr Bray. of the overall price."
"This is one of the most New Model
significant cars we've The sales team behind that this exciting new "Customers who don't Our Dealer History
seen from our franchise
in many years" says
David Bray, General
Sales Manager of Caffyns
Peugeot of Sevenoaks. "It
really enables us to tap
into a whole new breed of
buyer within its market
segment."
"We've spent a great deal
of time and care and
decided on the best way
to make people in this
area aware of the car,
something which clearly
will be an ongoing marketing process."
this car have as much talent in depth as the car
itself. Adam Smith presides over a team run by
General Sales Manager
David Bray, including
Mark
Drayton
and
Stephen Wick. Business
queries will be in the
hands of Alison Davis,
Business & Finance
Manager.
The Reaction Of Our
Customers To The Car
"Already we've had a
huge amount of positive
reaction to this car," says
David Bray. "We found
class entrant was on its
way and they've been
asking us questions about
it for the last six months."
"What's been most interesting however, is the
number of enquiries
we've had from owners of
other marques. These are
the kind of people we'd
never previously have
expected to see in. "
have the budget for this
car will also be interested
in models like these. All
this means that there really has never been a better
time to trade up to a used
Peugeot. So wide is our
access to stock that we
can match nearly every
request for engine and
model or trim specification that a used car cusThe Opportunities That tomer is likely to make.
This New Launch Has
When you add that to our
Created For Used Car
long renowned standards
Customers
of used car preparation,
"This model launch is not sales and service, the
only about having a new whole experience will be
Who Are The Key People To Talk To:
Bray
General Sales Manager - David
"Our dealership is one of
the best respected in the
area," observes David
Bray, "and for good reason. We have outstanding
facilities both in sales,
service and all aspects of
after sales support . A car
is the second biggest purchase you make in your
life. In buying one, you
need to know that you're
buying more than just a
chunk of metal: you need
to buy a package of people and service. And
that's what we are here to
provide."
PEUGEOT
Caffyns Peugeot - First For Peugeot in Sevenoaks
Join Us For The Launch Of The Year's Most Exciting
Sports Coupe
Peugeot's new 407 Coupe will be
unveiled at our showrooms on Tuesday
November 23rd.
Join us for a champagne reception at our
showrooms and be amongst the first to
admire - and drive - this stylish new sports
coupe.
Call 01732-740740 for your personal
invitation.
CAFFYNS PLC
London Road Sevenoaks Tel: 01732 740740
THE DRIVE OF YOUR LIFE
new car category spotlight
Superminis
CAR: Mazda2 range
PRICES: £8,885-£10,495 - on
the road
INSURANCE GROUPS: 2E-6E
CO2 EMISSIONS: 149168g/km
PERFORMANCE: [1.25] Max
Speed 101mph / 0-60mph
15.1s
FUEL CONSUMPTION: [1.25]
(urban) 32.8mpg / (extra
urban) 56.5mpg/ (combined)
44.8mpg
STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Twin front airbags
WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE?:
Length/Width/Heightmm
3925/1680/1545mm
CAR: Citroen C3 range
PRICES: £9,195-£12,895 - on
the road
INSURANCE GROUPS: 2-5
PERFORMANCE: [1.4i] Top
Speed 105mph
FUEL CONSUMPTION: [1.4i]
(urban) 34.4mpg / (extra
urban) 56.5mpg / (combined)
45.6mpg
STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Twin front airbags,
ABS [exc LX]
Length/Width/Height
3850/1667/1519mm
CAR: Kia Rio range
PRICES: £8,000-£9,500
[approx] - on the road
INSURANCE GROUP: 3 [est]
CO2 EMISSIONS: [1.4]
157g/km [est]
PERFORMANCE: [1.5 TD] 060mph 11.5s / Max Speed
110mph
FUEL CONSUMPTION: [1.5 TD]
43mpg (average) [est]
n/a
CAR: Suzuki Swift range
PRICE: £7,499 - £9,750 - on
the road
INSURANCE GROUPS: 4-6
PERFORMANCE: [1.3] 060mph 11s / Max Speed
109mph
FUEL CONSUMPTION: [1.3]
45.6mpg (combined)
STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Twin airbags, ABS with
EBD and brake assist
Width/Wheelbase cm
169/239
4
MAZDA2 RANGE - TWO TRUE
It's strange how much more sense a car design
can make when it's inserted into another manufacturer's product range. Take the surprisingly
desirable Mazda2 we're looking at here, originally designed as a Ford but now much more
comfortable as a Mazda.
So, down to the basics. There's a decent selection of Ford-sourced engines - a 75bhp 1.25, an
80bhp 1.4 and a 100bhp 1.6-litre petrol unit,
plus a 68bhp 1.4-litre common rail diesel. Prices
start at £8,885, spreading across three trim levels (S, Antares and Capella) to around £10,500.
Only one five-door body style is available and
that tall shape means it looks and feels spacious.
You might even mistake this for a car from the
next class up. None of this is an illusion either.
There's a useful 267-litre luggage compartment
which grows to 1044 litres when you fold down
the rear seats.
CITROEN C3 RANGE - CIT UP AND BEG
As babies, we're hardwired to recognise faces
from a very early age. Citroen bill their C3
model "the friendly face of motoring" although
when confronted with such a wacky visage,
most infants would probably dive for the duvet.
It's certainly a big face, the huge headlamps and
pumped up grille dominating, and its one that
we're growing extremely accustomed to.
C3 prices start from £9,195 for the entry-level
1.1-litre version or £10,895 for the 75bhp 1.4litre petrol model, rising through 90bhp 1.4-litre
SensoDrive petrol (which is available in economical Stop & Start or XTR faux 4x4 form),
110bhp 1.6-litre petrol found in the sporty VTR
and a couple of HDi diesel variants to top out at
£12,895. Right plumb in the middle of the small
car sector in other words, an area of the market
which has increased by some 30% over the last
five years.
NEW KIA RIO RANGE - RIO REVISITED
Everything about Kia's latest Rio has been
redesigned. That styling, for example, should go
down well, featuring as it does a bolder nose, a
more dynamic profile and a neater interior.
Comfort-wise, there's more headroom, legroom
and shoulder room, especially in the rear. From
a safety perspective, there are now twin front,
side airbags, active head restraints and the electronic stability programme, ESP.
Some things don't change. The Rio still revels in
its shameless affordability, with prices starting at
around £8,000 for the entry-level model.
Customers can choose from two body styles - 5door hatch and 4-door saloon - two equipment
levels (LX and EX), two petrol engines (1.6 and
1.4 litres) with manual or automatic transmission, and, for the first time in the Rio range, a
diesel engine (1.5 litres) with a manual gearbox.
SUZUKI SWIFT RANGE - A SWIFT TO BE PROUD OF
The first good thing to say about the Suzuki
Swift, priced from £7,499, is that it's no bad
looker. Rather than being an amorphous blob,
the Swift has a pronounced bonnet line and a
very shapely contour along its shoulders. A wide
airdam and big headlamps give the car a distinctive 'face' and the big wheels at each corner of
the car give the impression that it's solidly planted to the road.
The entry-level option is a 92PS 1.3-litre petrol
unit that will probably be the biggest seller, this
is the only engine available in 3-door form. Next
up is a 102PS 1.5-litre petrol powerplant and
topping the range off is the 65PS1.3-litre DDiS
diesel. Fuel economy is key in a car like the
Swift and averages of 45.6mpg and 43.5mpg for
the two petrol engines respectively is a good
showing. Better still is the diesel's 61.4mpg.
THE
LOWDOWN
by Andy
Enright
Warton Hall
Garage
Warton, Carnforth
01524 732107
Sales and Service
Castle Motor
Company
Part of the Caledonia
Group
Mellishaw Lane,
Morecombe
Tel: 01534 62939
PYE
MOTORS
Lancaster & Morecombe
Ovangle Road
Tel: -1542 598598
www.pyemotors.co.uk
John
Wilding
Ltd
Banbury Garage,
Westgate, Morecombe
Tel: 01524 831163
www.johnwildingsuzuki.co.uk
driven
new car price guide
ALFA ROMEO
4x4 - Compact
Family Hatchback
Executive Car - Compact
Estate - Medium
Executive Car
Coupe - Medium
Coupe - Medium
Convertible - Sports
Tuscon 5dr
147 3 & 5dr
156 4dr
Sportwagon 5dr
166 4dr
GT 3dr
GTV 2dr
Spider 2dr
£13995
£13660
£14810
£17500
£20833
£20995
£20380
£20790
-
£18695
£22750
£27520
£28560
£28383
£26695
£26590
£28300
Family Hatchback
A2 5dr
Family Hatchback
A3 3dr & 5dr
Executive Car - Compact A4 4dr
Estate - Medium
A4 Avant 5dr
A4 Cabriolet 2dr
Executive Car
A6 4dr
Estate - Large
A6 Avant 5dr
4x4 - Ordinary Estate Car-based Off Roader
AllRoad 5dr
Luxury Car
A8 4dr
Coupe - Medium
TT 2dr
Roadster
TT Roadster 2dr
£12715
£15515
£18765
£19915
£24615
£24535
£26510
-
£13695
£24890
£36975
£38125
£40275
£45000
£46270
£27760
£47930
£21090
£22240
-
£40575
£77360
£30110
£32360
AUDI
BMW
Family Hatchback
Estate - Medium
Coupe - Medium
Executive Car
Estate - Large
Coupe - Large
Convertible - Luxury
4x4 - Compact
Luxury Car
Roadster
4x4 - Luxury
1 Series 5dr
3 Series Saloon 4dr
3 Series Touring 5dr
3 Series Coupe 2dr
3 Series Convertible 2dr
5 Series 4dr
5 Series Touring 5dr
6 Series 3dr
6 Series 2dr
X3 5dr
7 Series 4dr
Z4 Roadster 2dr
X5 5dr
£15995
£19900
£23040
£20995
£26860
£25925
£27925
£46285
£51865
£25010
£48150
£22755
£36190
-
£26515
£32120
£33290
£44275
£44600
£62705
£47775
£80755
£59365
£35050
£82925
£31840
£59000
7
7 CSR 2dr
£15200
£27450
-
£36200
£33950
CHEVROLET
Citycar
Supermini
Family Hatchback
Saloon - Compact
Estate - Small
MPV - Mini
Matiz 5dr
Kalos 3/5dr
Lacetti 5dr
Lacetti 4dr
Lacetti 5dr
Tacuma 5dr
£6095
£6995
£9495
£10495
£10995
£10995
-
£7695
£9995
£12495
£11995
£12995
£11995
Neon 4dr
PT Cruiser 5dr
PT Cruiser 2dr
Voyager, Grand Voyager 5dr
Wrangler 3dr
Cherokee 5dr
Grand Cherokee 5dr
Crossfire
Crossfire 2dr
300C 4dr
£12685
£12995
£17495
£18495
£15730
£17995
£28695
£24995
£25995
£25750
-
£13985
£17220
-
£32020
£18600
£23520
£34695
£34335
£35335
£32995
CHRYSLER JEEP
Family Hatchback
MPV - Mini
Convertible - Affordable
MPV - Large
4x4 - Compact
4x4 - Family
4x4 - Luxury
Coupe - Medium
Executive Car
CITROEN
Citycar
Supermini
Supermini
Family Hatchback
Medium Range Family Car
Estate - Medium
MPV - Supermini
MPV - Mini
MPV - Large
Focus 3/5dr
Focus 4dr
Focus 5dr
Mondeo 4/5dr
Mondeo 5dr
C-MAX
Galaxy 5dr
GT 2dr
£10895
£14970
£12845
£15800
£16800
£13490
£19460
£120000
-
£18525
£17975
£18525
£24300
£25300
£18990
£25615
New Fords
for Less!
David Ian Ltd
Morecombe 844666
C1 3/5dr
C2 3dr
C3 5dr
C3 Pluriel 2dr
C4 3/5dr
C5 5dr
C5 5dr
Berlingo Multispace 5dr
Xsara Picasso 5dr
C8 5dr
£6495
£7995
£9195
£12295
£11095
£14995
£16095
£9895
£13395
£18995
-
£8445
£11995
£12895
£13895
£18495
£21595
£22595
£11795
£17095
£26775
John Wilding Ltd
Banbury Garage, Westgate,
Morecombe
Tel 01524 831166
Supermini
Family Hatchback
Family Hatchback
MPV - Mini
4x4 - Compact
4x4 - Compact
Roadster
Performance Sportscar
Supermini
Supermini
MPV - Mini
Family Hatchback
Coupe - Compact
MPV - Large
4x4 - Compact
4x4 - Compact
4x4 - Family
Jazz 5dr
Civic 3dr
Civic 5dr
Accord 4 dr
Accord Tourer 5dr
FR-V 5dr
HR-V 5dr
CR-V 5dr
S2000 2dr
NSX 2dr
£8800
£10200
£11200
£16800
£17800
£14900
£15300
£17400
£26800
£60300
-
£11700
£16950
£15800
£21800
£22800
£18000
-
£23000
£27800
£66300
Getz 3/5dr
Accent 4/5dr
Matrix 5dr
Elantra 5dr
Coupe 3dr
Sonata 4dr
Trajet 5dr
Santa Fe 5dr
Tuscon 5dr
Terracan
£6995
£7995
£10995
£10995
£14795
£14495
£15495
£17996
£13995
£18495
-
£10145
£10995
£12195
-
£18795
£17495
£18545
£18995
£18695
BATEMANS ISUZU
STATION SQUARE,
GRANGE -OVER-SANDS
C6 3dr
£45850
-
£51850
DAIHATSU
Citycar
Supermini
MPV - Supermini
4x4 - Compact
Coupe - Compact
Charade 3/5dr
Sirion 5dr
YRV 5dr
Terios 5dr
Copen
£5695
£6995
£9495
£8995
£13495
-
£6995
£8395
£11495
£10495
Panda
Punto 3/5dr
Idea
Stilo 3/5dr
Croma 5dr
Stilo Multi Wagon 5dr
Barchetta 2dr
Doblo 5dr
Multipla 5dr
Ulysse 5dr
£6595
£7595
£9995
£9995
£15745
£12500
£11995
£9095
£13295
£17595
-
£11295
£16495
£24950
Ka 3dr
StreetKa 2dr
Fiesta 3/5dr
Fusion 5dr
£7095
£12710
£8295
£10145
-
£11295
£13960
£13595
£14475
FIAT
Citycar
Supermini
MPV - Mini
Family Hatchback
Estate - Medium
Estate - Small
Roadster
MPV - Supermini
MPV - Mini
MPV - Large
£9195
£12295
£12495
£14395
£21995
£14600
FORD
Citycar
Roadster
Supermini
MPV - Supermini
£13655
£16995
£21525
£22475
£19495
£27000
£28800
£46820
£28350
£31950
£42975
£71520
£28045
£58510
£14710
£22885
£31305
-
£20190
£22795
£48765
£49715
£27950
£64430
£65930
£90260
£58960
£62490
£70570
£95990
£50530
£97690
£18710
£38405
£44730
HL GORNER g
LIMITED
Old Road, Clapham via Lancaster
Tel: 015242 51000
[email protected]
MINI
Supermini
MINI 2dr
MINI Convertible
£10780
£13325
-
£15180
£14625
MITSUBISHI
Supermini
Saloon - Compact
Estate - Small
MPV - Supermini
MPV - Large
4x4 - Compact
4x4 - Compact
4x4 - Family
4x4 - Luxury
Colt 3/5dr
Lancer 4dr
Lancer 5dr
Carisma 5dr
Lancer Evo IX 4dr
Space Star 5dr
Grandis 5dr
Outlander
Shogun Pinin 3dr
Shogun Sport 5dr
Shogun 3/5dr
£7499
£9999
£10499
£10999
£27999
£8999
£18499
£16999
£12999
£16999
£21499
-
£12999
£10749
£11999
£11999
£32999
£12249
£23699
£18749
£13599
£21999
£32499
Executive Car
Luxury Car
Coupe - Large
X-TYPE 4dr
X-TYPE Estate 5dr
S-TYPE 4dr
XJ Series 4dr
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£22165
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£41995
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£49995
£74995
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£7998
£9750
£10995
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£14995
£14495
£18995
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£7295
£8998
£11990
£11995
£13995
£19295
£18495
£23995
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£21625
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£38000
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£39450
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£7575
£8780
£9640
£10750
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£11900
£12600
£9750
£16400
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£6810
£8965
£11995
£7295
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£12775
£14620
£16995
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£16845
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£25100
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Performance Car of the Year
Testing Times
"So let me get this right" queried the PR man. "You want to book one of our cars and drive it across Europe with
two days at a test track, two days at the Spa F1 circuit and then take it to the Nurburgring?" I could tell this wasn't
going very well. "It'll come back destroyed" he went on. I took that as a no. After all, this wasn't an ordinary test and
ordinary cars weren't going to last the course. That's why we selected six of the best.
You May Have Seen 'Road Tests' In Other
Publications But Nothing Gives A Car A More
Thorough Going Over Than Our Annual WeekLong Performance Car of The Year Test.
Jonathan Crouch Delivers The Final
Verdict…
6
We simply had to have
BMW's latest M5. With
507bhp, a V10 engine
and all that M expertise
behind it, how could this
car be anything other
than fantastic? It was the
car that our testers relished forward to driving
most. Porsche's latest
iteration of the 911, this
time round in Carrera S
guise, also demanded
inclusion, as did last
year's defending champ,
the Lotus Exige. Extreme
power was served up in
the svelte shape of the
612bhp Mercedes SL65
AMG, a car with two turbos, twelve cylinders and
fully 1000Nm of torque
at its disposal. Finally,
we lined up an intriguing
battle between two
Japanese cars that com-
pete on price and driver
appeal, the Mitsubishi
Lancer Evo IX FQ-320
and Nissan's striking
350Z GT4 edition. This
was going to be serious
fun.
access to these six cars
and
free
run
of
Continental
Tyres'
Contidrom test facility
for two days is about as
good as it gets. With a
dry handling track, a wet
Spa-F
Francorchamps handling circuit, an aquaplane loop, a low friction
& Nurburgring
circle and a banked oval
Two great race circuits open for business, there
that sorted the great cars was no shortage of enterfrom the merely good. tainment laid on.
The Porsche and the
Conclusion
Lotus shone here as
expected,
with
the Ultimately, this verdict
Mitsubishi and the was rather easy to come
Nissan impressing too. by. Porsche's Carrera S
The BMW was fast, but wins and by quite some
ultimately unfulfilling, margin. It's a noticeably
while the Mercedes was, better car than its predewell, fast, but not a lot cessor and is genuinely
else
hard to fault. There were
a couple of niggling
Contidrom, Hanover quibbles with the car but
If you're a car nut, having it gets so much right it
would be churlish to concentrate on these. Second
place goes to the Nissan
350Z, a car that proved
the surprise of the bunch.
Old fashioned in its feel
but serving up a huge
amount of fun, the car
with the poorest powerto-weight ratio of the lot
was always in demand.
First last year, third this
year, the Lotus Exige is
still as much fun as ever
but we'd certainly look to
bring a supercharged
example next year.
The top three marked a
clear trio of cars that
impressed. The other
three failed to live up to
expectations and none
more so than BMW's
M5. Most thought the
BMW would walk this
competition but there's
something lacking. Some
felt that 'M' now stands
for Money rather than
Motorsport. Mitsubishi's
Evo IX FQ-320 put up a
decent fight but the concept is now starting to
feel a little tired. Perhaps
the Evo X will freshen
the franchise. Finally
there's the Mercedes
SL65 AMG. A great GT
car but its limits are easy
to find. Power is nothing
without control, but
Mercedes appear to have
taken the control theme a
little too far. The verdicts
this year amongst the
testers present were surprisingly unanimous but
the arguments over what
gets
included
for
Performance Car of the
Year 2006 are already
under way.
the business
with
Steve
Walker
van and pick-up focus
CITROEN BERLINGO VAN RANGE
Defying expectations and baffling the critics,
Citroen's Berlingo has put on a sparkling
performance on the light van stage.
Inside, the cab is tastefully done and a massive step
forward aesthetically. The range incorporates plenty
of mix and match potential with no fewer than five
power options. There are conventional 1.9D diesel
and 1.4i Petrol engines generating 71 and 75bhp
respectively, an advanced 90bhp common-rail 2.0litre HDi and, for the environmentally sound, a choice
of duel fuel (LPG gas and petrol) or 28kW electric
derivatives. Broadening the choice further is the lineup of nine load access configurations, two mainstream payload capacities and a platform cab that's
ready to take specialist modifications and become the
tailored antidote to your company's transport requirements.
FACTS AT A GLANCE
VAN: Citroen Berlingo Van range
ENGINES: 1.4i Petrol, 1.9D,
2.0HDi, 1.4i Duel Fuel, 28kW
electric.
DIMENSIONS:
Length/Width/Height
4108/1719/1802
mm
Ford employ their DOHC 1.8 Duratec unit as the
range's petrol contingent and, with just over 113bhp
on tap, on paper it's got more oomph than the other
choices. Unfortunately for petrol-heads, the Transit
Connect is going to be plying its trade on tarmac - a
surface where paper performance can be misleading.
For everyday use, punchy, economical diesel engines
are preferred by seasoned van drivers and Ford have a
real cracker in their Duratorq 1.8 TDCI.
FACTS AT A GLANCE
VAN: Ford Transit Connect Range
ENGINES:
Petrol:
1.8-Litre
Duratec. Deisel: 1.8-Litre TDdi /
1.8-Litre TDCi
PAYLOADS: (SWB) 625/825Kg
(LWB) 700/825/900Kg
LOAD VOLUME: (cu. m) SWB:
2.8m. LWB 4.67m
The Rodeo is available as a single or double cab with
a 4x4 or 4x2 drivetrain. The two-wheel-drive models
get a 2.5-litre direct injection turbo diesel engine
that's closely related to the larger 3.0-litre unit found
in the four-wheel-drive versions. At the top of the
range, there's a 4x4-only Denver derivative, which
adds an element of luxury that will appeal to business
users looking to capitalise on the Rodeo's commercial
vehicle tax status.
Engine-wise, the 99bhp 2.5-litre unit delivers maximum torque of 167lb/ft at 2,000rpm and fuel consumption of 35mpg.
FACTS AT A GLANCE
PICK-UP: Isuzu Rodeo range
PRICE: £11,375 - £18,153 excluding VAT
ENGINE: 2.5-litre turbodiesel
(99bhp) / 3.0-litre turbodiesel
(129bhp)
PAYLOAD: 1,042kg - 1,135kg
STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES:
Driver and passenger airbags,
side impact protection door
beams, ABS with EBD, front seatbelt pretensioners.
MERCEDES SPRINTER CDI VAN
RANGE
Mercedes' Sprinter range is agreeably
uncomplicated by panel van standards.
There are two roof heights (standard and
high) each mated to one of three wheelbase
lengths
(3,000mm,
3,550mm
and
4,025mm) the longest of these is only
available in high roof form.
The bodystyles are then allocated one of the five
engines and this creates the various available payload
capacities. It's possible to acquire a Sprinter that will
carry anything from 720kg to 2,415kg with load areas
varying from 7 to 13.4 cubic meters.
Designed for the needs of the CV user, this van's CDI
diesel powerplants are all characterised by abundant
torque produced below 3,000 revs.
8
Lifestyle Ford
Mount Ephraim
Royal Tunbridge Wells,
Kent TN4 8AG
Tel 01892 515666
Fax 01892 549079
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri 8.30 am - 6 pm
Sat 8.30 am - 1 pm
Length/Width/Height.
LWB:
4525/1795/1981
ISUZU RODEO PICK-UP RANGE
Owning a pick-u
up truck in this country,
especially one of the ever-p
popular doublecab derivatives, is increasingly all about
looking good. In which case, Isuzu's Rodeo
looks to be well placed.
Tel 01892 000000
Fax 01892 000000
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri 8.30 am - 6 pm
Sat 8.30 am - 1 pm
GROSS
VEHICLE
WEIGHT:
1,670kg (600LX) - 1,985kg
(800TD LX)
FORD TRANSIT CONNECT VAN RANGE
The men at Ford must have been reasonably
confident in their Transit Connect's abilities
when they asked it to take care of business
in two distinct CV market segments. Every
other major van maker shares responsibility
for the small and medium sized van
categories between two separate models.
Citroen Kent
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
TN0 0XX
FACTS AT A GLANCE
Culverwell Cars
Station Road,
Robertsbridge,
TN32 5DG
Tel 01580 880567
Fax 01580 881002
www.culverwell.com
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri 8 am - 5.30 pm
Sat 8 am - 5 pm
Mercedes-Benz,
Tonbridge, Kent
TN4 0XX
VEHICLE:
Mercedes-Benz
Sprinter CDI Range
Tel 01892 000000
Fax 01892 000000
ENGINES: 82, 109, 129 or
156bhp CDI Diesel / 143bhp
2.3-litre Petrol
www.culverwell.com
WHEELBASE OPTIONS: 3,000,
3,550 and 4,025mm
GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHTS: 2.59,
2.8, 3.5, 4.6 tonnes.
AVAILABLE SAFETY FEATURES:
driver and passenger airbags,
windowbags, ASR with ABS.
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri 8 am - 5.30 pm
Sat 8 am - 5 pm
on two wheels
with
Graham
Motuel
our motorcycle & scooter round-up
NEW MOTORBIKE ROAD TEST
DEALER ROUND-UP
BMW F650 GSDakar
A wild ride
BMW's F650 GS Dakar Offers A Wild Ride. Graham Motuel Tries It
For Size….
I've always wondered what 'off road' bikes were about. They have lots
of bits and bobs bolted to them which make them look quite
different from the normal 'get your knee down' machine I'm used to
seeing at bike meets on a Sunday. Or indeed, even the type of
machine I normally saddle myself onto.
After the Dakar success
of the BMW F650RR
during 1999, it was an
obvious move by the
German manufacturer to
exploit this success by
offering this special 'limited edition' Dakar model
based loosely around the
normal F650 GS and the
F650RR itself. It's leaner
and meaner than before,
with obvious differences
between it and its sister,
the normal GS, including
a bigger 21-inch front
wheel (the GS has a 19inch wheel), a redesigned
front mudguard to allow
for this larger wheel and
longer suspension at both
ends. The height has been
raised to a nose bleeding
870mm, as compared to
780mm, plus there's a
longer wheelbase and
side stand as well as
wider handle bars.
On the road, the Dakar
holds its line well and
with the light clutch
(adjustable in three settings for small hands like
mine) and responsive
power from the thumping
twin spark single cylinder
Rotax engine, it's a quick
machine in its lower
gears, as you would
expect. Whether in town
or out on the country
lanes, the machine feels
quick and safe and you
can safely see for miles,
being higher up than any
normal two wheeled
transport, while being
protected by the standard
high screen. The quoted
top speed of 104mph is
not where this type of
machine likes to spend its
spare time.
Hand guards are a standard feature now of the
Dakar but other optional
extras available such as
heated grips and hazard
flashers would make a lot
of sense for this sort of
bike and luckily our
machine had these all fitted. The fuel tank is situated under the seat to help
keep the centre of gravity
low. Putting it there obviously cuts into underseat
storage space, but there's
still enough space here
and behind the pillion
seat to carry a toolkit,
manuals, some minor bits
and bobs and the odd
cheese sandwich.
It's when you take a closer look at the enhancements made by BMW to
the whole GS range for
2005 that you can see
why the model is still
with us. A major innovative is the introduction of
dual ignition on all sin-
"Fitted with
knobbly Enduro
tyres, the
Dakar looks
raring to go off
road…."
gle-cylinder F650 variants in accordance with
future emission standard
and regulations. The
introduction of dual ignition comes together with
a new system of engine
management, BMS-C II
(BMW Motor System).
Indeed the new figures
quoted over the previous
line up are between six
percent (88.3 mpg at a
steady 90km/h) and 14
PALE
RIDER
10
percent (65.7 mpg at a
steady 120km/h) up.
But it's off road where the
Dakar shows its real thirst
for adventure. The kind,
forgiving
commuter
machine I earlier took
through roadworks in the
rush hour turns into a
kind, forgiving off road
beast egging you on to
find the muddiest, deepest wet clay on the field.
It's obvious that with the
extra differences over the
normal GS, the Dakar
makes a great package for
someone who likes to
tour, commute or just get
dirty now and again. Add
to that the 6,000 mile
service intervals, a range
of around 200 miles and a
price of only £5,510 and
it's no surprise the model
is still with us.
A Danish man took his
deceased father on a motorbike ride as a way of paying
Q Fast Lane Motorcycles
This month, Fast Lane has an even more comprehensive stock of secondhand bikes than usual. From 50 cc
learners to 1000 cc sports bikes, you'll find they've
just what you're looking for. The company also keeps
some cheaper bikes and some off-road bikes as well
as selling new 50-125 cc scooters and trail bikes. Fast
Lane is an independent dealer based in Tonbridge,
Kent, just off the M25 - Junction 5. They've been
established for over 12 years with primarily the same
key staff, so they know the ropes, their business and
their bikes. Their aim is to be recognised for providing
a quality and personal service to all their customers,
both in the showroom and in our workshops. They
aren't silly: they know this keeps them coming back!
Q Sturdey Motorcycles
Looking for a high part exchange allowance on your old
bike? Sturdey Motorcycles are, this month, offering
particularly high valuations, whatever your chosen ride.
Sturdey has been a Solus Suzuki Dealer since the business was established by Mike and Dave Sturdey in
1976. The dealership is still family operated with
Suzuki expertise since 1976 and their modern showroom houses the full Suzuki model range. They of
course offer competitive finance facilities and the lowest retail prices. In fact, due to low overheads, Sturdey
regularly undercuts the national motorcycle groups.
You'll find them at 94c Shipbourne Rd in Tonbridge.
Q David Shave Mopeds
Looking to spice up your moped? Then take a trip to
the experts at David Shave in Sevenoaks. They supply
performance goodies for most makes and models of
mopeds, with Metrakit tuning and Derbi systems in
stock. They sell imported scooters at unbelievable
prices. Their Jinlun 50cc and 125cc models in particular, have to be seen to be believed...
his last respects. The son, who
sneaked the corpse out of the
hospital, drove around for
several hours before anyone
noticed the pale looking
passenger on the back.
11
by
Steve
Ghosley
caravans and motorhomes
CARAVAN TEST
MOTORHOME TEST
Elddis
Crusader
Super
Sirocco
2005
Elegant yet Practical
Auto Trail
Apache 670
Rounding up
an Apache
Q
Q
The Basics
include a Dometic RM7291 90-litre power fridge,
The Elddis Crusader Super Sirocco is a large microwave oven, Spinflo Midi 2 self-illuminated oven
twin-a
axled tourer ideal for four adults and, and four-burner hob unit, sink and drainer.
being part of the Elddis top-e
end range, it Q Overall
affords unbridled luxury and features that The Elddis Crusader Super Sirocco is an impressive
twin-axle touring caravan. Its greatest appeal is luxumake a modern caravan a delight.
rious appointment and practical layout.
Q
First Impressions
What is most striking on entering the Elddis Crusader
Super Sirocco is just how big it feels inside.
Compared to other four-berths, for space and accommodation this caravan is up there with the very best.
Q
Practicalities
The Crusader Super Sirocco comes with optional
alloy wheels and the advanced Swing V-Tec axlechassis system from BPW. This is one of the very best
in the industry providing reliability and stability over
extended periods and a variety of terrains.
Q
Living Conditions
The elegance and quality of the Super Sirocco’s living
accommodation creates a relaxing and welcoming
environment. The double-axled versions of the
Crusader range feature their own exclusive Bekaert
‘M’ check fabric.
Q
Cooking, Sleeping and Washing
The kitchen facilities of the Crusader Super Sirocco
cater for all requirements. The standard features
FACTS AT A GLANCE
CARAVAN: Elddis Crusader Super Sirocco
PRICE: £16,795
USER PAYLOAD: 276 kg
MTPLM: 1875 kg
BERTHS: 4
WILL IT FIT ON YOUR DRIVEWAY?: Length
7..00m / Width 2.29m /Height 2.60m
WHO TO SEE?: Elddis, The Explorer Group Ltd,
Explorer House, Delves Lane, Consett, County
Durham, DH8 7PE Tel: (01207) 699000
Website www.explorer-group.co.uk
Kent Caravans
The area's largest selection of new
and used caravans.
We specialise in Bailey,
Bessacar, Ace, Compass and
Elddis models but can source
just about any caravan new or
used for you.
Find us just off the A24 in
Tonbridge.
Kent Caravans
165 Tonbridge Road, Tonbridge Kent
01892-765432
www.kentcaravans.co.uk
The Basics
Based on Fiat's popular Ducato van, AutoTrail's Apache range consists of four models.
Here we take a look at the Apache 670, a
two-b
berth model that offers acres of space
for four occupants.
Q
Practicalities
The Apache 670 is built to appeal to UK buyers' tastes
with the main door located on the nearside. The
Apache 670's wardrobe has a hanging drop that's tall
enough to prevent clothes dangling on the floor. AutoTrail have inserted the wardrobe into the rear garage.
Q
Living Conditions
Auto-Trail's Apache 670 model includes a comfortable lounge with inward-facing seats. It's designed so
that everyone can easily see the TV. It's organised and
one of the better motorhome lounges available.
Q
Q
Overall
To sum up, the Auto-Trail Apache 670 is an excellent
motorhome that's well-constructed, attractive and
practical to use. What's more, it's competitively-priced
and deserves to be up there with the front running
models in its class.
First Impressions
With the Apache 670 being based on a low-line van
chassis you'll find it easy to step up into this
motorhome. The 670's external appearance is unfussy
with a neat coachline decal adorning the side of the
vehicle.
Q
then converts into an L-shape which features a sizable
work top.
Cooking, Sleeping and Washing
At first glance there appears not to be a great deal of
workspace in the kitchen. You'll also think that storage
facilities in the kitchen are in rather short supply.
However, after you have released a catch which
allows the food cupboard to be pulled out, the kitchen
FACTS AT A GLANCE
MOTORHOME: Auto-Trail Apache 670
PRICE: £37,000 inc SE Pack (Recessed
Awning/Exterior hot and cold shower/Electric
step) See manufacturer for full details
BASED ON: Fiat Ducato with 2.8-litre JTD
diesel-turbo engine
USER PAYLOAD: 840kg
MTPLM : 3850kg
BERTHS: 2
WILL IT FIT ON YOUR DRIVEWAY?: Length
6.80m/ Width 2.24m/ Height 2.79m
WHO TO SEE?: Auto-Trail VR Ltd, Trigano
House, Genesis Way, Grimsby, North East
Lincolnshire, DN37 9TU. Tel: 01472 571000
Website: www.auto-trail.co.uk
Break Free with a
Davis Motorhome
Choose from Autosleeper, Cusona,
Burstner, Avondale and Autotrail
models.
Low rate finance and 0% deposit terms
available on many models.
Let us get you on the road to a more
exciting lifestyle.
We're on the A21 near Sevenoaks.
Davis Motorhomes
167 Sevenoaks Way, Sevenoaks, Kent
www.davismotorhomes.org.uk
Tel:01732-987654
driven
for families
by Hannah
Rainford
new car woman’s view
Customer View
"I've owned my BMW
3 Series Touring
since 2003 and I'll
definitely be looking
at this one. My local
dealer, Cooper BMW
in Tunbridge Wells,
contacted me a few
weeks ago encouraging me to drive the
car and I accepted.
BMW 3 Series Touring
Estate of
the art?
Dealer View
Style takes precedence over space in BMW's 3
Series Touring but Hannah Rainford still finds it
surprisingly practical….
A Woman's View Would It Suit Me?
My first impression
was that the interior
quality was much
improved and the car
handled even better.
My 5 year old son
Jake likes all the
switches and gadgets and my 10 year
old daughter Lucy
loves the fact that
there's a power jack
in the back for her
Nintendo."
Amy Hanson Tonbridge
'A hatchback with a
backpack' was how I
described the last generation BMW 3 Series
Touring - and not a lot
has changed with the
current
generation
model.
That doesn't mean to say
it isn't even more desirable. Or indeed, that it
isn't ever so slightly
more practical. Both
observations are true but
they don’t influence my
reasons for wanting one.
And yes, I would like
one thankyou very much.
The Practicalities
The practical advantages
of the 3 Series Touring
and its ilk over their
saloon counterparts only
really make themselves
felt when there are less
than four people in the
car. You get a 460-litre
void back there to fill
with the paraphernalia of
your choice and that
doesn't compare at all
favourably with the 460litres you get in the
saloon
version
for
£1,180 less. Fold the rear
seats down, however,
and the available space
mushrooms up to a massive 1,385 litres. You
could hold a wedding
reception
in
there.
Alright, I lied. I liked the
60:40 split-folding seats
as they open up the possibility of seating a passenger in the back while
still maximising the
available loadspace. And
there are other practical
features included in the
package as well. Most
notable is the split tailgate which opens up two
different cargo access
options by opening up in
two sections. You can
simply lift the standard
tailgate to get at whatever you've got inside or
release the rear window
hatch which flips up to
reveal a smaller aperture.
In a supermarket carpark
during my test, I
reversed up to close to
something and found
that there was no space
to let the full tailgate
swing upwards. No problem in this case: the inset
hatch allowed smaller
items like shopping bags
to be dropped inside.
Behind the Wheel
A version of the controversial iDrive control
system is carried into
this car from the larger 5
and 7 Series models.
BMW offer a typically
formidable range of
powerplants for 3 Series
Touring buyers. There's
not a dullard amongst
them. If petrol is your
preference, there's the
150bhp 320i, the 215bhp
325i or the 258bhp 330i
but If you're after an
estate for its family-carrying credentials, the
economical diesel option
may be hard to resist.
The 320d is likely to
account for most of
sales. With 163bhp and
more torque than any of
the petrol contingent, it
can hit 60mph in 8.6s
and it still returns an
average of 47.9mpg. It's
astonishing stuff but
we've come to expect it
from BMW and the 330d
is more impressive still.
look at it. At £23,040 for
the 320i model, it’s a lot
of money - but then,
you'll get much of it back
when you sell. Audi's A4
Avant is slightly cheaper
while Mercedes' C-class
estate will cost more.
Could I Live With
One?
I could. The 3 Series
Touring is about the right
size for me. I don't really
need an estate but like
the idea of one.
"The 3 Series Touring
is an important car
for us. Its always
been one of the
strongest sellers in
the 3 Series range
and with even better
quality, more equipment, better handling but most importantly, that great
BMW build quality,
it's better placed
than ever to steal
sales from prestige
rivals. We have many
customers now ready
to move up into this
car and other waiting
until a wider range of
engine options are
available.
There's
great competition in
this sector, the
appeal of the Touring
remains strong"
Peter Dallibar
General Sales
Manager
Value for Money
As usual with BMW, it
depends on how you
The Ultimate
Driving Machine
Cooper Tunbridge Wells BMW
First for BMW in Kent
Always the widest range of new and used BMW models.
Plus the area's largest fleet of demonstrators, including of course the new 3 Series Touring.
Drop by and see us at our showrooms on St Johns Road, Tunbridge Wells.
Or call us on 01892-223344
www.coopertunbridgewellsbmw.co.uk
driven-first for new cars
THE
DEFINITIVE
VIEW
by Andy Enright
new car road test
Mercedes-B
Benz M-C
Class Range
Masterclass
Customer View
The Mercedes M-C
Class Is Back - Only This Time It's Bigger And
Beefier Than Ever. Andy Enright Reports
"I've already owned
two M-class models,
so had my name
down at an early
stage when they
announced
that
Mercedes-Benz
were developing a
new version. Since I
took delivery of this
new one, I've been
impressed. It looks
sharper and now outhandles the BMW X5
and Range Rover
rivals that a number
of my friends drive.
I'm told it's better off
road too but I'm not
going
to
risk
£50,000-worth of
car on anything too
taxing!"
John
Stretton
Tonbridge
-
FACTS AT A GLANCE
CAR: Mercedes M-class range
FUEL CONSUMPTION: [ML 320
CDI]
[urban] [combined] 30.1mpg
PRICES: £39,460-£49,925 - on
STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES:
the road
Twin
front, side and curtain airbags
INSURANCE GROUPS: 17-19 [est]
/ ABS / ESP
CO2 EMISSIONS: tba g/km
PERFORMANCE: [ML320 CDI] 0- Length/Width/Height mm
60mph 9.4s / Max Speed 130mph 4780/1911/1815
Cast your mind back to
the spring of 1998 and
just about the coolest set
of wheels you could be
seen in was a Mercedes
M-Class. Unfortunately
for Mercedes, the MClass was then eclipsed
by a number of rivals.
Unaccustomed to being
schooled in quite such a
manner, Mercedes have
brought us a second generation M-Class. Bigger,
sleeker, more powerful
and better built than
before, this would appear
to be the car the M-Class
always should have been.
The best buy in the old
M-Class line up was
always the entry-level
£39,465 ML270CDI, so
Mercedes expect a high
take-up on the ML 320
CDI. This features a V6
third-generation common
rail unit that's good for
224bhp and 510Nm of
torque. To put this
engine's muscle into per-
spective, BMW's X5 Class' chances is the
3.0d, previously thought improved quality of the
of as the industry stan- interior.
dard unit in this price
bracket, can't match the
Mercedes.
Advantage
Stuttgart.
The two initial petrol
engines are a little more
familiar. The 272bhp
ML350 opens proceedings at £39,460 and the
ultimate M-Class - at
least until AMG get their
hands on the car - is the
306bhp ML500, priced at
£49,925. A potent ML63
AMG model will debut in
the Spring of 2006, about
the same time as we'll see
an additional diesel variant, the 190bhp ML280
CDI, a vehicle that features a hefty peak torque
figure of 440Nm and
which will average
30mpg.
For all the talk of slick
styling and more power,
the single biggest change
that will transform the M-
Mercedes-Benz of Tonbridge.
Kent's finest Mercedes-Benz dealership and specialist for all M-Class models.
Come, see, drive and experience the new M-Class at our showrooms on Vale Rise in Tonbridge.
Alternatively, give us a call and we'll bring the car to you.
0845-8508000 www.mercedesbenz.co.uk/tonbridge
Dealer View
"We expected a lot
from the new generation M-Class and
we‘re not disappointed.
It
takes
Mercedes to the top
of the luxury 4x4 segment, no question.
The sharper looks
and more involving
driving experience
on offer will allow us
to steal sales from
other marques. And,
when you look at the
likely strong residuals and competitive
pricing, the car will
be affordable to run."
Richard Wheeler General Manager Mercedes-B
Benz of
Tonbridge
driven-first for used cars
USED CARS
by
Andy Enright
used car model guide
MINI (2001- to date)
A Mini Adventure
Customer View
Mandy Barnes Tonbridge
Dealer View
Say what you like about BMW's MINI but you can't deny that its been a huge
success. To begin with, the first models suffered hardly any depreciation at
all, but that's now changing and an early used example is starting to look
attractive for buyers on a budget looking for a stylish small car.
"I love my MINI always have. Mine's
a Convertible Cooper
S which I bought as
an ex-demonstrator.
I've
now
done
11,000 miles in it.
People still stare and
even though there
are plenty on the
roads, nothing looks
quite the same.
Nothing's
gone
wrong with my car
apart from a sticking
window motor which
my local dealer,
Cooper in Tunbridge
Wells, fixed. I'm looking at their used
stock to try and trade
up to a Convertible
automatic next time."
Q The
History
Launched to hysterical
public demand in April
2001, the MINI, through
clever marketing and
sound engineering, managed to exceed expectations. In summer 2002
the Cooper S was slotted
in at the top of the range,
a supercharged 163bhp
version with enough per-
formance to answer the
one criticism many
observers
harboured
about the MINI - that it
was fun but not quite fast
enough. With a CVT
gearbox introduced and a
75bhp 1.4-litre diesel
version available, the
MINI's star shows no
sign of waning just yet.
The first Mini convert-
ibles were sold in time
for summer 2004 and at
around the same time the
rest of the range was
given a mild facelift.
Clear lens headlamps
appeared at the front and
the rear light clusters
were restyled to incorporate the reversing lights
Q What
You Pay
The first MINI One variants are currently changing hands from around
£9,500 with £11,000
being the level where
Coopers kick off. Cooper
S models are still
exceedingly thin on the
ground and if you can
find one for anything
less than £15,500, it can
be considered a good
deal. Salt, Pepper and
Chilli options packs add
around £150 to the value
of a MINI.
Q What
You Get
Despite its unashamedly
retro appeal, the MINI
has some reassuringly
modern
foundations.
Clamber underneath and
you'll spot BMW's Zaxle multi-link rear suspension. There's a wraparound glasshouse effect
with glazed in side pillars featuring fully flush
panes. This creates a
'floating-roof'
effect
which can be emphasised by the Cooper's
options of having the
roof painted in black or
white.
Q What
To Look For
Practically all MINI
owners paid the extra
£100 for the five-year
'TLC' servicing option,
and as such your
prospective
purchase
will probably have had
some main dealer attention. Apart from a recall
to modify some car's fuel
filler necks, many owners have seen more of the
service bay than they
expected. Many owners
reported that the ball
races at the top pivot
points of their front suspension struts were lacking caps. This seemed to
be the cause of left pull
on some models, rectified by fitting new struts.
Q Overall
If you can accept the fact
that your MINI may
cause a few adventures,
then there's no reason
why you shouldn't dip
into this still rather
volatile market. The
Cooper probably represents the best and there
are now a few about..
"MINIs have been
more
successful
than we could have
imagined, but it's
only in the last year
that stocks have
been sufficient for
sales of used MINIs
to take off. The Cherished programme
has certainly encouraged people who
wouldn’t consider
buying a used car.
We have very few
problems with MINIs:
this is a marque you
can buy with confidence."
Peter Dallibar
General Sales
Manager - Cooper
Tunbridge Wells
Cooper Tunbridge Wells
The First Place to begin your
MINI Adventure!
We sell and service only the very best new and
used MINIs
We have the area's largest selection of used
MINI models, all covered by the Cherished Used
Car Scheme
Drop by and see us at 39 St Johns Road in Tunbridge Wells
or call us on 01892-506506
www.Mini.co.uk/tunbridgewells
17
with
Dave King
classic cars
Supercar Classics
FROM the moment you hear the
name Supercar Classics, you get
an inkling of what the firm are
about. Classic, sports and
performance cars is the name of
their game, the sort of vehicles
that turn heads and raise
eyebrows. Supercar Classics
stock a small range of these
models, offered for sale at prices
that promote a fast stock
turnover and have an enviable
reputation
amongst
local
motorists.
Supercar Classics stock vehicles that take motoring
back to basics, cars with style and panache, vehicles
that are a touch out of the ordinary. If you enjoy driving and getting a great deal on your new cars, this is
the place to go.
Supercar Classics is based in Unit 49, Coalbrookdale
Road, Clay Hill Industrial Park, a modest location
where they can keep things simple - quality cars,
friendly, expert service and very impressive prices.
What more could you ask for?
Supercar Classics is owned and operated by Colin
Offley who started the business a little over a year
ago. He uses his extensive industry contacts, which
he's built up over a long career in the motor trade, to
source the best examples, both new and used, for
Supercar Classics Customers.
Visit the premises, either in person or online at
www.supercarclassics.com, and you'll find a great
range of Mazda MX5s as well as Austin Healeys,
classic MG's and Triumphs to name but a few. Don't
take things at face value, however, if your preferred
model isn't on display, have a chat with Colin, there's
a good chance he'll be able to source one for you.
Supercar Classics
Legends Racing
Legends Racing are
dedicated to providing competitors
and collectors of
historic cars the
complete one-sstopshop for all their
motoring needs. They
have experience in
historic motor racing
and can provide the
total package for
anyone wishing to
race these exciting,
nostalgic vehicles.
For friendly and
professional service
Legends Racing also have extensive experience in
maintaining and servicing all types of classic vehicles.
Whether it is for road or racecar preparation they have
the skills and experience to ensure that your car
receives the very best of care and attention. As they
have experience with running pre and post war grand
prix, GT, 50's and 60's sports cars, they can prepare
and run a car for every occasion, whether it be circuit
racing, or relaxing tours of Europe.
Legends Transport can offer vehicle transportation
services throughout the UK and Europe. Their services include fully covered racecar transportation to and
from the circuit either in the UK or Europe. Similarly,
if you require your car to be transported to an auction
then Legends Racing will be happy to oblige.
If you require your car to be stored then Legends have
the facilities and expertise to ensure that your prized
possession is safe and secure.
Due to demand and Legends Racing's own uncompromising standards, they have expanded their services to
include their own in-house fabrication department.
They can fabricate aluminium fuel tanks, water, oil,
and engine breather tanks all to a very high specification and standard.
They also make to special order aircraft certificated
wishbones as well as suspension components. They
have their own in-house racing exhaust (tuned length)
fabrication department making one off exhaust manifolds and complete systems for all marque racing and
road cars.
Legends Racing are happy to inspect cars on your
behalf anywhere in Europe.So, if you own a classic
vehicle or historic racing car, Legends Racing offer a
detailed and comprehensive service that is second to
none. Friendly and professional service ensures that
both you and your vehicle receive the very best care
and attention. You can find Legends Racing at
Bourton on the Water Industrial Park, Bourton on the
Water, Cheltenham or for more information about
their huge range of services, telephone (01451)
821611. You can also visit their website at
www.legendsracing.co.uk.
Legends
Racing
Preparation and Sales of Sports,
Competition and Collector’s Motor Cars
Supercar Classics
Kent's finest choice of classic and vintage cars
Visit our showrooms on Coalbrookdale Road on the Clayhill
Industrial Park in Tonbridge or call us on 01892-875421
www.supercarclassics.org.uk
18
Legends have extensive experience in International historic motor
racing, Legends have the complete service available for both
competitor and collector.
Having experience inside and outside the cockpit, we are able to
assist our clients to success on and off the track.
Championship winners past and present shows our commitment to
our service.We are here to help our current and future clients to
enjoy all their motoring needs.
Sales, Servicing and Parts.
Visit us at Bourton on the Water Industrial Park
In Cheltenham or call us on 01451-821611
www.legendsracing.co.uk
with
Steve Walker
used car focus
Used car category Superminis
Superminis the dealer’s
view
CHIC ON THE CHEAP
Looking for an affordable used supermini but
don't know where to start? You've reached the
right page. Steve Walker is your guide…
Q The
Market
The cars we're considering here are those that fall
directly into the recognised Supermini sector:
in other words, Ford
Fiestas, Vauxhall Corsas
and the like. We won't be
looking at the smaller
sub-Supermini 'Citycar'
alternatives - cars like the
Ford Ka or the VW Lupo
- though you may want
to. If you do, bear in mind
that models like these though they may be great
in the urban jungle - are
severely compromised in
terms of passenger and
luggage space, not are
they really designed for
longer journeys. They
don't come with five
doors either.
Supermini market of
course - but nowhere
more than here. We've
picked out the first MK1
version of Vauxhall's
popular Corsa as a strong
buy, purely because it's
well built and there are so
many from which to
choose. A newer-feeling
choice for similar money
could be Ford's post '95
Fiesta, a big improvement on the version it
replaced and great to
drive if you can stretch to
one of the 16-valve
engine versions. Other
good alternatives include
a post '94 VW Polo and
Rover's post '95 200.
Q Affordable
Mid-
Rangers
Older choices would
include first examples of
There's huge choice at the post '88 MK2 Renault
whatever level you're Clio or original Peugeot
buying
into
the 206s - or you could go for
Q Cheap
& Cheerful
something less mainstream like a Rover 25, a
Daewoo Lanos or a
Honda Logo. It's the new
Superminis that have
really moved the sector
forward
however.
Outstanding cars like the
Skoda Fabia, the Toyota
Yaris and even the post
'00 Fiat Punto are highly
recommended and you
could also consider alternatives like the post '88
VW Polo or Daihatsu's
under-rated Sirion.
Other good alternatives
include a post '94 VW
Polo and Rover's post '95
200.
Q Desirable
But
Potentially Pricey
Resolutely
modernist
designs like Nissan's
Micra are now the flavour
du jour in this part of the
market and the level of
interior quality and features built in has taken a
massive hike. Take a
drive in a late Skoda
Fabia, Volkswagen Polo
Q What
Used Car Franchise Report
WHAT TO PAY EXAMPLES
NETWORK Q
Affordable Mid-R
Rangers
[Older] Renault Clio 1.2 16v
Sport - £3,300-£4,000 (X to Yplate)
[Newer] Toyota Yaris 1.3 16v
CDX - £4,300-£6,500 (V to 02plate)
Desirable - But Potentially
Pricey
[Older] Audi A2 1.4SE £7,000-£7,800 (X to Y-plate)
[Newer] MINI One - £8,200£8,800 (Y to 51-plate)
To Look For
Though all but the later
examples of these cars
are fairly simply engineered, the types of lives
they will have led require
some caution on the part
of the buyer. Stop-start
city motoring will have
placed plenty of strain on
the clutch, the brakes and
the suspension and there
will be plenty of carefully
concealed
parking
Used Superminis
Cheap & Cheerful
[Older] Vauxhall Corsa 1.4i
Merit - £1,800-£2,300 (P to Rplate)
[Newer] Ford Fiesta 1.25
Zetec - £2,600-£3,400 (V to Xplate)
20
or SEAT Ibiza and you'll
find fit and finish that
five years ago was the
preserve of the executive
class.
The Ford Fiesta (post 02)
has proved very popular
and a number of used
examples are now starting to enter the system
and if you want something lightly used but
with an affordable price
tag you should be able to
track down low mileage
examples of Honda's
ingenious Jazz and the
MINI.
scrapes on older cars.
Tough family use may
well have led to scruffy
interiors and loose fittings, so go through the
cabin with a fine toothcomb. Keep a lookout for
things like shiny steering
wheel rims and gear
knobs, plus sagging seats:
all indicate a high
mileage which may not
be honestly reflected in
the odometer. Try and go
for the plusher models, if
for no other reason than
they may well be fitted
with features like power
steering and central locking. Electric windows
however, can be a source
of problems: if the motor
works very slowly, then
it's on its way out. Diesels
are a good buy, but tend
to be crude, noisy and
very slow. Otherwise,
there’s not too much to
worry about. Ensure the
car has a service historytake out an AA or RAC
check for peace of mind.
"We deal with an awful
lot of used superminis
here. Fiesta, Polos,
Clios, Micras and all
kinds of other small
cars pass through our
hands regularly. I'd be
surprised if there was a
dealership in this area
that has as much experience as we have in dealing with this class.
Of course, being a
Vauxhall dealer, we're
mostly dealing with
Corsas - and we've
always a wide selection
of 20 examples on
show. We've also a fair
selection of Agilas and
Astras for those wanting something either a
little smaller or much
bigger. As far as Corsas
go, it's true to say that
we could find just about
any Corsa derivative
from any year, given a
few days. We don't just
try and sell the customer what we've got like some other dealers
do.
All cars undergo a thorough 114-point check,
covering almost every conceivable working
function. Plus, if the car develops a fault the
dealer cannot repair, there's a 30-day (or
1,000-mile) exchange pledge, which also
applies to any replacement car. This service is
open to every Network Q owner and is free of
charge.
Every Network Q vehicle carries a comprehensive twelve-month mechanical and electrical
component warranty. This covers parts and
labour costs incurred by the failure of any major
mechanical or electrical component.
In the unlikely event of a breakdown, there's
The Network Q guarantee covers wear and complete peace of mind, including car rental,
tear - brake pads and shoes, battery and clutch towing-in costs and other out-of-pocket expenses. This lasts one year and includes home,
for the full 12-month period.
roadside and relay assistance, plus an excellent
There's free MoT insurance on all cars sold
accident manwhich need an MoT within twelve months of
agement servtheir sale date.
ice that will
Not only will Vauxhall's Network Q dealer- see Network Q
ships stock a wide selection of Vauxhall cars, dealing with
they'll also stock all makes.
repair
and
insurance
has All buyers get a delivery handover check and
'Delivery Package' complete with a Network Q sles on your
Owner Handbook. There is also an ownership behalf.
promise certificate which holds Network Q
retailers directly accountable too the customer
for mileage, finance and vehicle history and
write-off checks, or your money back.
As far as the Corsas
we've currently got in
stock go, prices start at
around £3,200 for a
2000 X plate 1.0-litre 3door Expression, with
the Club model little
different. For another
couple of hundred
pounds it's worth seeking out a 1.2-litre Club
on a 2000 X plate. The
1.2-litre Easytronic in
three-door
Comfort
guise starts at £4,000
and is a good choice if
you plan on a lot of
urban stuff. A rangetopping 1.2i Elegance
5-door with air-conditioning retails at around
£4.500 on a 2001 X
plate. The 1.4i models
possess a useful additional zip, and a sporty
SRi variant starts at
£4,600 on a 2000 X
plate, with a 2001 X
plated five-door version
commanding an extra
£500. Diesels start at
£4,100 for a 2001X
GLS, with a similar
Elegance 5-door with
air-conditioning
at
around £4,700.
The car itself is pretty
bullet-proof. Engines
were never really a
Corsa problem - not in
lower order models
anyway. The three
cylinder 1.0-litre 12
valve unit is a jewel: so
is the 1.2-litre unit that
50% of customers
choose. There wasn't
much wrong with the
89 bhp 1.4-litre 16v
motor from the Astra.
The latest Corsa is a
huge step forward from
its predecessor. Thanks
to a huge wheelbase,
the little Vauxhall has
as much space as competitors like the Punto
and Fabia. Three inches
of extra shoulder width
make all the difference
in creating a car that
feels large enough to be
from the next class up."
Dave Baird - Used Car
Sales
Manager
Caffyns of Tonbridge
Used Car Franchise Report
THE DEALER’S VIEW
"Network Q has revolutionised the way we sell used cars in the
Vauxhall network - no question. People used to see the purchase of a used car - even from a Vauxhall dealer like us - as
a bit of a gamble: no longer. They feel they can trust Network
Q. And with good reason too. We spend a lot of time preparing
our cars for sale and it's rare to get problems. That's down to
weeding out problem cars early on and selecting only the very
best to be put through the rigorous 114-point check."
Peter Smith - General Sales Manager - Caffyns of Tonbridge
An Ad
from
a Cad
Would you rather buy a used car from a
man with a sense of humour than a
sour-faced miserly individual? If the
answer is yes, you might be reaching
for your wallet on sight of this classic
advert which appeared in the Auto
Trader: 1993 TOYOTA SUPRA TWIN
TURBO AERO TOP (G2). 1993, very
rare, every toy, leather, mini disc, climate, traction, cruise, 18in alloys,
brand new tyres, priv/plate (SUP), 0-
60 in 5, 160+ mph, awesome, girlfriend forgot to take pill, gutted.
£14,250. (Bucks). Sad tale, but before
you rush out to take advantage of this
broken-hearted fellow, you should
know that the car was sold soon after
this comic advert was published,
received national press coverage and
was spirited round the world on the
Internet. It seems good news travels
fast, depending on how you look at it.
21
by Dave King
dealer of the week
The Quality Car
Company of Tonbridge
Family
Favourite
All around the Kent area, people are starting to talk
about The Quality Car Company in Tonbridge. At
least, people looking to buy a used car are anyway.
Dave King has been checking the place out as this
issue’s Dealer of The Week.
* The Dealership
Any used car dealership
worth its salt wants its
name to be associated
with quality, good value
and great customer service. The Quality Car
Company in Tonbridge
claims to offer all these
things and I was pleasantly surprised to find that
this turns out to be a business capable of delivering
on those promises. Drive
on to the forecourt on
Priory Road in Tonbridge
and it's the display of
exotic sportscars that
tends to grab your attention, which presumably is
the idea. However, this is
a company that can also
sell you anything from a
supermini to a citycar,
from a 4x4 to an estate
and from an MPV to a
medium range saloon.
Overall, when it comes to
used cars, it's extremely
hard to imagine finding a
wider choice of quality
vehicles and all are sold
at sensible, value for
money prices.
* Their History
The
Quality
Car
Company was founded
by current Directors John
Embury and Adrian
Wilding back in 1994.
The two of them started
with a small site on the
have
been
hugely
reduced. That doesn't
mean that they've not
been well-prepared. Far
from it - each and every
car undergoes a complete
multi-point inspection
and is then serviced within the group's wellequipped
workshop.
* Their Cars
These used cars are then
The dealership has creat- valeted from top to boted a new sales area with- tom before sale.
in their used car opera- * The Peace Of Mind
tion. 'Adrian's Vehicle You Can Expect With
Selection (named after Purchase
director Adrian Wilding)' That's not all because
is where you'll find a fan- every car that's included
tastic array of cars of all in 'Adrian's Vehicle
types, models, sizes and Selection' is then sold
makes, with prices that complete with a two-year
other side of Tonbridge
and quickly established a
reputation for quality cars
and honest pricing. In
only three years, the business was large enough to
move to the current palatial premises on Priory
Road - and hasn't looked
back since.
comprehensive warranty
which will offer you total
peace of mind, two-year's
free MOT and two-year's
free servicing. Where can
you find a better deal than
that? Answers on a postcard please.
* Servicing &
Maintenance Facilities
There's a lot more in this
respect than you would
normally expect a nonfranchised dealership to
have. The fully equipped
workshop houses eight
fully
manufacturertrained technicians, working with eight ramps
and ten workshop bays.
There's the latest diagnos-
tic equipment and a full
courtesy car facvility
should you need it.
Alternatively, the dealership runs a free collection
and delivery service. You
can call Service Manager
Dave Bradbury and his
team to find out more.
* Where To Find Them
It's easy. Priory Road is
just off Junction 16 of the
M20. Turn down the A27
towards Ashford at the
end of thew slip road,
drive for half a mile and
Priory Road is the second
on your right.
* Overall
We were impressed that
every market sector is
covered, from the smallest, cheapest runabout
right up to a prestige luxury model or sports car. If
you're searching for a car
that's ideal for the family
you certainly won't be
disappointed.
There's
everything from a fivedoor hatchback, saloon or
estate to mini and fullsize
MPV
'peoplemovers' on site. As for the
choice of make you'll find
some superb examples
from both mainstream
and prestige manufacturers available and remember that their asking
prices are extremely competitive.
* How to Get in
Contact
Drop into Priory Road in
Tonbridge or call the
sales team on (01892)
741000 to find out more.
Alternatively, log on to
www.qualitycarsales.co.uk
The Quality Car
Company of Tonbridge
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Lifestyle Ford in
Tonbridge have opened a
new bodyshop. The extra
facilities mean that turnaround times on body
repairs have now been
halved. Cal 01732770000 for more information
Q Hunt Garage Land
Rover now have the new
Range Rover Sport in
stock for immediate
delivery. They claim to
have a wider selection of
models for immediate
delivery than any other
dealer in the country. To
find out more, call them
on 01732-353637
should be Scooter Shed,
in Tunbridge Wells. Their
Q Whitehouse Chrysler
well stocked shop offers
Jeep have a new Sales the full range of Piaggio,
Director. Philip Jarrett Vespa and Gilera scootbrings a wealth of experi- ers, plus a good stock of
ence to the post from a used and demonstrators
range of other franchises. too. They also stock a full
"It's an exciting opportu- range of accessories
nity with an exciting fran- including clothing, locks,
chise," he told us. Call covers, helmets and manaccessories.
01892-779400 for more ufacturer
Plus they've a dedicated
information.
workshop for all your
Q Undecided about buyservicing and repair
ing a scooter? One of needs and are able to
your first points of call offer a delivery service
22
too. Most new 50cc bikes
come with free third party
insurance or subsidised
tpft insurance for £249
for a sixteen year old.
Alternatively, Scooter
Shed can arrange competitive insurance for you.
As you'd expect, they're
Licensed Credit Brokers,
so are able to arrange
credit, subject to status.
All new scooters are supplied with a 24 month
warranty included in the
purchase price. Plus all
scooters over 50cc come
with 12 months breakdown recovery insurance.
Q Why buy a Scooter?
* It can be ridden on a
full UK car license (50cc)
if passed before Feb
2001.
* They're cheap and economical to run - up to 135
miles per gallon.
* You can ride past traffic
queues
therefore
achieve shorter journey
times.
* They give you freedom
to park almost anywhere.
0353 320d ES Silver Grey, Anthracite Cloth
01Y 320d SE Grey Green
0303 330i Sport Auto Silver, Black Leather
0404 318i SE Black Sapphire, Anthracite Cloth
0303 318i SE Steel Blue, Anthracite Cloth
0303 318i ES Steel Grey, Anthracite Cloth
0252 318i SE Jet Black, Anthracite Cloth
0303 325 Ci ConvAuto Steel Blue, Grey Leather
0252 325 Ci Sport ConvAuto Slate Green, Blk Lthr, Sat Nav
0454 330i Ci Coupe Sport Auto Silver, Black Leather – Bluetooth
0454 325 Ci Coupe Sport Auto Silver, Black Leather
0454 330 Ci Clubsport Auto Velvet Blue, Black Leather
0252 330 Ci Clubsport Estoril Blue, Grey Leather
0453 320 Cd Coupe – Black Sapphire, Black Leather
0454 318i Ci ES Coupe Japan Red, Anthracite Cloth
0454 M3 Coupe SMG Silver Grey, Imola Red Nappa Leather
0303 M3 Coupe SMG Topaz Blue, Grey Leather 19" Wheels
0303 M3 Coupe Carbon Black, Black Leather 19" Wheels
0454 Z4 3.0i Sterling Grey, Black Leather
0303 Z4 2.5i Silver, Black Leather
0252 320td SEAutoCompact Silver
0454 118d SE Silver, Anthracite Cloth
0454 116i Silver, Anthracite Cloth
0202 325Ci ConvAuto Black Sapphire, Black Leather
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Sales, Service and Repairs 01892 74100
Priory Road, Tobridge. Showroom open Mon - Sat, 9am to 6pm.
Call the Ad-L
Line on
01253 776699 to place
your car ad here.
private advertisements
FORD SIERRA
1.8 LX Est (H) reg Silver,
MoT Oct, e/w, ect, immac
cond throut, no rust any
trial.
£575 ono
Tel 01995 671787 (T)
VOLVO 340
GL 1.7, 1989
Extremely reliable, stereo,
recent exhaust, mot,very
good cond in and out,
sound car, genuine sale,
£225
In Association with
Vicarage Lane,
Blackpool FY4 4XL
01253 769999
FORD Orion
K Reg, 85000 miles,
5dr,red Good Condition,
E/w,S/R,C/L
£650 ono
Tel. (01253) 406824.
01772 493267
G REG
FORD FIESTA
NISSAN PRIMERA
LX,in blue,fitted sun roof,
Stereo,clean inside and
out,12 mths mot.
1.6LS Estate (H) PAS
Long tax and mot,
practical, reliable, good
condition.
£595ono
£695ono
Tel.079392 04774
Tel.01254 640017
FORD Orion
PEUGEOT 205
K Reg, 85000 miles,
5dr,red Good Condition,
E/w,S/R,C/L
GRD,diesel, 1986 159k,
serv history, exceptional,
5dr, 48-6
65mpg, new tyres,
facelift stereo, tax/ MoT
£650 ono
Tel. (01253) 406824.
£795
01253 776292,
07762 297047
FORD SIERRA
SAPPHIRE 1.8 LX
1990 truly immac car. 2
owners, v well maintained,
ffsr, c/kl rad/cass, mot feb
£395
AUSTIN METRO
STUDIO 2
Freg, 3 door saloon, alloys,
5 months Tax, 11 months
MOT
£325ono
AGH Motor Services
Tel 781008
Tel 01253 315500
NISSAN PRIMERA
CITROEN
AX 1.1
Long tax and mot,
practical, reliable, good
condition.
£695ono
Tel.01254 640017
PEUGEOT 205
GRD,diesel, 1986 159k,
serv history, exceptional,
5dr, 48-6
65mpg, new tyres,
facelift stereo, tax/ MoT
F Reg, 3dr, long MoT, Tax
July , Excellent cond.
£295
Tel. (01772) 635529.
after 4pm
VOLVO 340
GL 1.7, 1989
£795
Extremely reliable, stereo,
recent exhaust, mot, very
good cond, sound car,
genuine sale.
01253 776292,
07762 297047
Kirkham 01772 493267
An Ad
from
a Cad
£225,
Would you rather buy a used car from a man with
a sense of humour than a sour-faced miserly individual? If the answer is yes, you might be reaching for your wallet on sight of this classic advert
which appeared in the Auto Trader: 1993 TOYOTA
SUPRA TWIN TURBO AERO TOP (G2). 1993, very
rare, every toy, leather, mini disc, climate, traction, cruise, 18in alloys, brand new tyres,
priv/plate (SUP), 0-60 in 5, 160+ mph, awesome, girlfriend forgot to take pill, gutted.
£14,250. (Bucks). Sad tale, but before you rush
out to take advantage of this broken-hearted fellow, you should know that the car was sold soon
after this comic advert was published, received
national press coverage and was spirited round
the world on the Internet. It seems good news
travels fast, depending on how you look at it.
FORD FIESTA
1000,H reg
Only 38k, 11mths mot, tax,
2 previous owners, super
little car.
£995.
Tel.01253 310336.
CITROEN
AX 1.1
F Reg, 3dr, long MoT, Tax
July , Excellent cond.
£295
Tel. (01772) 635529.
after 4pm
SIERRA XR 4I
PEUGEOT 205
H Regd, E/W, C/L, S/r,
Src/cd, Pas, 90k, Mot July
02. Ex Runner
GRD,diesel, 1986
159k, serv history,
exceptional, 5dr, 4865mpg, new tyres, facelift
stereo, tax/ MoT
£650ono
Tel. 01253 393038 after
6pm
£795
01253 776292
GREASE
Tyre and
LIGHTENING
Battery Co. Ltd
FORD MONEDO
1.8 LX 1994
68 k, 12mnths mot, taxed till June,
sunroof, E/W,C/L,P/S, burgundy,
good runner cond.
£895 ono
Tel 313803 or 07947386379
FORD SIERRA
1.8 LX Est (H) reg Silver, MoT Oct,
e/w, ect, immac cond throut, no
rust any trail
£575 ono
Tel 01995 671787 T
FORD SIERRA SAPPHIRE 1.8
1990 truly immac car. Only 2
owners, very well maintained, ffsr,
c/kl rad/cass, mot feb
£395
AGH Motor Services
Tel 781008
HONDA CONCERTO
1.6 GL, K months MoT, PAS, SR,
C/L, VCG
£950ono
Tel 01253 625044
PEUGEOT 205
GRD, diesel, 1986 159k, serv
history, exceptional, 5dr, 48-65mpg,
new tyres, facelift stereo, tax/ MoT
£795
01253 776292,
07762297047
PEUGEOT 305 GTX
taxed, mot, well maintained, mint
condition. Genuine reason for sale.
£450
Tel 01253 884026.
RENALT SAVANNAH
21 estate 1988, new tyres, battery
alternation, brakes, car stereo,
towbar, mot, tax till May, nice driver.
£350
Tel 01253 312831
ROVER 214 SLI
1992, J Reg, 110 000 miles,Tax &
MoT 2 owners, good condition
£750 ono
Tel (01253) 828435
SKODA FAVORIT
12 mnths mot, taxed. Good runner
£250
Tel 01253 838512
VAUXHALL ASTRA 1400
Reliable, 3 mths mot 1 mth tax, low
ins group. White h reg. Require
quick sale
£550 ono
Tel: 01253 893755
Mob 0776 6117481.
VAUXHALL ASTRA SRI 1991
immaculate example, ffsr, c/l,e/w
alarmed
immob,
very
well
maintained, real eye catcher in red,
full 12 month mot
£595
AGH Motor services
Tel 781008
VOLVO 340 GL 1.7, 1989
Extremely reliable, stereo, recent
exhaust, mot,very good cond in and
out, sound car, genuine sale,
£225,
Kirkham 01772 493267
VOLVO 440 1.8
Si June '92 J reg
One owner from new Full Volvo
Service History Radio/cass Taxed
and MoT Excellent Condition
£985
Tel 01253 795421
ROVER 414SLi
Mot'd til Nov,(H) good clean reliable
runner, e/w, e/m, c/locking,
tilt/slide sunroof
£750 ono
Tel 01253 854711
AUSTIN METRO STUDIO 2
F reg, 3 door saloon, alloys, 5
months Tax, 11 months MOT. Easy
first car.
£325ono
Tel 01253 315500
CAVALIER CDi
G reg, red,11 mths MoT, 5 mths
Tax,vgc in and out
£495 ono
Tel 300541 or 07715 071214
CITROEN AX 1.1
F Reg, 3dr, long MoT, Tax July ,
Excellent cond. tilt/slide sunroof
£295
Tel. (01772) 635529
CITROEN BX 19
TGD Diesel estate 1991, long MoT,
pas, central locking, towbar, mot,
tax till May, nice driver.
£650 ono
Tel 01253 851416
07714 632848
FORD Escort XR3 i
1998, F Reg, some history, lwd sus,
S/steel ex, Mot, Tax April
£595 ono
Tel (01253) 681681
Car Connection Agency
Quick Sell
Connecting Buyers to Sellers
www.carconnectionagency.co.uk
FORD MONDEO
1.8 LX 1994
Tel: 01253 766612
68 k, 12mnths mot, taxed till
June, sunroof, E/W,C/L,P/S,
burgundy, good runner
condition,
342Waterloo Road, Blackpool
FORD FIESTA 1000 H reg
Only 38k, 11mths mot, tax, 2
previous owners, super little car.
£995.
Tel.01253 310336.
PEUGEOT 305 GTX
£450
Tel 01253 884026.
FORD FIESTA
1.1LX
K reg,5 D/R, white,S/R,mot til Feb
03, taxed til Nov 02, exce/ cond,
£995 ono
Tel 768355.
RENALT SAVANNAH
£350
Tel 01253 312831
FORD FIESTA 1.4GHIA
auto J Reg, 69k FSH, E/W and sun
roof. 10 mths mot. 6 mhs tax.
immac cond
£895 ono.
Tel. 07789632500
ROVER 214 SLI
1992, J Reg, 110 000 miles,Tax &
£750 ono
Tel (01253) 828435
FORD Orion
K Reg, 85000 miles, 5dr,red Good
Condition, E/w,S/R,C/L
£650 ono
Tel. (01253) 406824.
G REG FORD FIESTA
LX,in
blue,fitted
sun
roof,
Stereo,clean inside and out,12
mths mot.
£595ono
Tel.079392 04774
METRO 1.4CD
1993 K REG, 70 mpg, Full Service
History. Excellent Condition, 12
months mot and tax, alarm
£750ono
Tel.01253 734913
NISSAN PRIMERA
Long tax and mot, practical,
reliable, good condition.
£695ono
Tel.01254 640017
PEUGEOT 205 1.1
J Reg'd.1992 in white, 12months
mot. Taxed, very economical,
genuine 60,000 miles.
Ideal 1st Car £895ono
Tel. 01253 827646
Renault5 1.2 TL
G Reg, 6 months tax, immob. Just
serviced, £200 spent, clean, tidy
car in excellent condition.
£425 ono
Tel. 01253 856841
ROVER 220 GTI
J Reg, FSH, 7 months mot, 1
months tax,lowered and alarmed,
average condition. Red
£695
Tel.01253 712747
ROVER METRO CLUBMAN
G Reg, 27,000 miles. Sun Roof.
Mint Cond. 6 months Tax. MOT Nov.
Only 2 owners
£700
Tel. 01253 826120
SIERRA SAPPHIRE 1.8
H Regd. 11 months MOT, tow-bar,
A1 condition, C/L E/W, any
inspection welcome
£595
Tel. 01253 776748
SIERRA XR 4I
H Regd, E/W, C/L, S/r, Src/cd, Pas,
90k, Mot July 02. Ex Runner
£650ono
Tel. 01253 393038 after 6pm
Suzuki Swift 1300 GLX
5dr hatch, G reg. Very Econ.
Reliable, Red, low tax & ins. 12
months MOT
£475
Tel. (01253) 700591
UNIQUE MINI
Mayfair auto. 1984, tax, mot, crom
kit, union jack roof, low mileage.
£770
Tel. 01253 697996
FORD MONEDO
1.8 LX 1994
sunroof, E/W,C/L,P/S, burgundy.
£895 ono
Tel 313803 or 07947386379
FORD SIERRA
e/w, ect, immac cond throut.
£575 ono
Tel 01995 671787 T
£395
AGH Motor Services
Tel 781008
HONDA CONCERTO
1.6 GL, K months MoT, PAS, SR,
C/L, VCG
£950ono
Tel 01253 625044
PEUGEOT 205
history, exceptional, 5dr, 48-65mpg.
£795
01253 776292,
SKODA FAVORIT
£250
Tel 01253 838512
VAUXHALL ASTRA 1400
ins group. White h reg. Require
quick sale
£550 ono
Tel: 01253 893755
Mob 0776 6117481.
alarmed
immob,
very
well
full 12 month mot
£595
AGH Motor services
Tel 781008
VOLVO 340 GL 1.7, 1989
Extremely reliable, stereo, recent
exhaust, mot,very good cond in and
out, sound car, genuine sale,
£225,
Kirkham 01772 493267
VOLVO 440 1.8
Si June '92 J reg
One owner from new Full Volvo
Service History Radio/cass Taxed
and MoT Excellent Condition
£985
Tel 01253 795421
ROVER 414SLi
Mot'd til Nov,(H) good clean reliable
runner, e/w, e/m, c/locking,
tilt/slide sunroof
£750 ono
Tel 01253 854711
AUSTIN METRO STUDIO 2
Freg, 3 door saloon, alloys, 5
months Tax, 11 months MOT
£325ono
Tel 01253 315500
CAVALIER CDi
G reg, red,11 mths MoT, 5 mths
Tax,vgc in and out
£495 ono
Tel 300541 or 07715 071214
CITROEN AX 1.1
F Reg, 3dr, long MoT, Tax July ,
Excellent cond.
£295
Tel. (01772) 635529
CITROEN BX 19
TGD Diesel estate 1991, long MoT,
pas, central locking
£650 ono
Tel 01253 851416
07714 632848
FORD Escort XR3 i
1998, F Reg, some history, lwd sus,
S/steel ex, Mot, Tax April
£595 ono
Tel (01253) 681681
FORD FIESTA 1000 H reg
Only 38k, 11mths mot, tax, 2
previous owners, super little car.
£995.
Tel.01253 310336.
FORD FIESTA
1.1LX
K reg,5 D/R, white,S/R,mot til Feb
03, taxed til Nov 02, exce/ cond,
£995 ono
Tel 768355.
FORD FIESTA 1.4GHIA
auto J Reg, 69k FSH, E/W and sun
roof. 10 mths mot. 6 mhs tax.
£895 ono.
Tel. 07789632500
FORD Orion
K Reg, 85000 miles, 5dr,red Good
Condition, E/w,S/R,C/L
£650 ono
Tel. (01253) 406824.
G REG FORD FIESTA
LX,in
blue,fitted
sun
Stereo,clean inside and out.
£595ono
Tel.079392 04774
roof,
METRO 1.4CD
1993 K REG, 70 mpg, Full Service
History. Excellent Condition, lovely
runabout.
.£750ono
Tel.01253 734913
or 07715 071214
NISSAN PRIMERA
Long tax and mot, practical,
reliable, good condition.
£695ono
Tel.01254 640017
PEUGEOT 205 1.1
J Reg'd.1992 in white, 12months
mot. Taxed, very economical,
genuine 60,000 miles.
Ideal 1st Car £895ono
Tel. 01253 827646
Renault5 1.2 TL
G Reg, 6 months tax, immob. Just
serviced, £200 spent, clean, tidy
car in excellent condition.
£425 ono
Tel. 01253 856841
ROVER 220 GTI
J Reg, FSH, 7 months mot, 1
months tax,lowered and alarmed,
average condition. Red
£695
Tel.01253 712747
ROVER METRO CLUBMAN
G Reg, 27,000 miles. Sun Roof.
Mint Cond. 6 months Tax. MOT Nov.
Only 2 owners
£700
Tel. 01253 826120
SIERRA SAPPHIRE 1.8
H Regd. 11 months MOT, tow-bar,
A1 condition, C/L E/W, any
inspection welcome
£595
Tel. 01253 776748
SIERRA XR 4I
H Regd, E/W, C/L, S/r, Src/cd, Pas,
90k, Mot July 02. Ex Runner
£650ono
Tel. 01253 393038 after 6pm
Suzuki Swift 1300 GLX
5dr hatch, G reg. Very Econ.
Reliable, Red, low tax & ins.
£475
Tel. (01253) 700591
UNIQUE MINI
Mayfair auto. 1984, tax, mot, crom
kit, union jack roof, low mileage.
£770
Tel. 01253 697996
FORD MONEDO
1.8 LX 1994
sunroof, E/W,C/L,P/S, burgundy,
good runner cond.
£895 ono
Tel 313803 or 07947386379
FORD SIERRA
e/w, ect, immac cond throut, no
rust any trail
£575 ono
Tel 01995 671787 T
£395
AGH Motor Services
Tel 781008
HONDA CONCERTO
1.6 GL, K months MoT, PAS, SR.
£950ono
Tel 01253 625044
PEUGEOT 205
history, exceptional, 5dr, 48-65mpg,
new tyres, facelift stereo, tax/ MoT
£795
01253 776292, 07762297047
PEUGEOT 305 GTX
£450
Tel 01253 884026.
RENALT SAVANNAH
£350
Tel 01253 312831
ROVER 214 SLI
1992, J Reg, 110 000 miles,Tax &
£750 ono
Tel (01253) 828435
SKODA FAVORIT
£250
Tel 01253 838512
VAUXHALL ASTRA 1400
ins group. White h reg.
£550 ono
Tel: 01253 893755
Mob 0776 6117481.
alarmed
immob,
very
well
full 12 month mot
£595
Tel 781008
Quick Sell
£895 ono
Tel 313803 or
07947386379
ROVER 414SLi
Mot'd til Nov,(H) good clean
reliable runner, e/w, e/m,
c/locking, tilt/slide sunroof.
Very special car.
£750 ono
FIAT X19
Non-rrunner. Great
restoration project
Quick Sell
G REG
FORD FIESTA LX
Blue,fitted sun roof,
Stereo,clean inside and
out,12 mths mot.
£150 ono
Tel 01253
854711
£595ono
079392 04774
Quick Sell
Quick Sell
RENAULT
SAVANNAH
VOLVO 440 1.8
21 estate 1988, new tyres,
battery alternation, brakes,
car stereo, towbar, mot, tax
Si June '92 J reg
One owner from new Full
Volvo Service History
Radio/cass Taxed and MoT
Excellent Condition
£350
Tel 01253
312831
£985
Tel 01253 795421
Quick Sell
Quick Sell
PEUGEOT
205GRD
Diesel, 1986 tax / MoT,
159k, serv history, 5dr, 4865mpg, new tyres, stereo,
ROVER 414SLi
Very special car.
£795
01253 776292,
07762 297047
£750 ono
Tel 01253
854711
Quick Sell
Quick Sell
VAUXHALL
ASTRA 1400
RENAULT
SAVANNAH
Reliable, 3 mths mot 1 mth
tax, low ins group. White H
reg. Require quick sale
£550 ono
Tel: 01253
893755
£350
Tel 01253
312831
Quick Sell
Quick Sell
ROVER 414SLi
PEUGEOT
205GRD
Very special car.
£750 ono
Tel 01253
854711
£795
01253 776292,
07762 297047
Quick Sell
Quick Sell
RENAULT
SAVANNAH
VAUXHALL
ASTRA 1400
Reliable, 3 mths mot 1 mth
tax, low ins group. White H
reg. Require quick sale
£350
Tel 01253
312831
£550 ono
Tel: 01253
893755
Quick Sell
Quick Sell
PEUGEOT
205GRD
SKODA
FAVORIT
12 months mot, taxed.
Good runner
£795
01253 776292,
07762 297047
£250
Tel 01253
838512
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buying a demonstrator
In search of that
bargain new car
Fancy a bargain?
05 55 Ford Sportka
05 2005 SAAB 95 Vector 3.0TDi
Racing Blue Metallic with midnight leather. 6
stack CD player, air conditioniing. Our car
from new, under 6000 miles
Merlot red with full leather interior. Extras
include park assistance, heated seats along
with many others. 6,000 miles.
£9,600
£23,339. Save over £5,000
compared with new price.
Kingsmere Ford, Lower Bristol Road,Bath
BA2 6NE Tel: 01225 402200
Williams SAAB St Philips Causeway, Avon
Meads, Bristol. Tel 0117 311 5000
www.williamsautomobiles.co.uk
www.kingsmereford.co.uk
Buying a dealer demonstrator makes a lot of sense.
05 55 VW Passat 1.8T Sports
Estate
Inky blue, 4 x airbags, 5 speed Tiptronic,
alarm, 16,000 miles only, alloy wheels, CD
player, electric windows, central locking.
£15,995
Moto Services Bath Ltd. Lockstock Road,
Bath 01225 428000
www.motorservicesbath.co.uk
After all, you can be guaranteed that the car will have been impeccably looked after and
perfectly maintained. You'll still have nearly all the manufacturer's warranty. It won't have
done any hard mileage. And you can be sure that no chain-ssmoking cigarette fiend will
have been let near it. Plus, you've allowed the dealership to take that initial painful first
stab of depreciation. It's a win-w
win scenario really. Drawbacks? Well, the only real one is
that you're a bit restricted when it comes to specification and colour. Mind you, that's not
too much of a hardship since most dealer demonstrators tend to be plusher models that
are usually specced up like Christmas trees. This week, we've looked around the area and
picked out some of the best demonstrators up for sale. If you're looking to buy either new
or used, these are cars well worth considering.
05 05 Volkswagen Bora 1.9 SE
Tdi PD 130 bhp
Reflex silver, alloy wheels, 4 airbags, 6speed manual, air conditioning, 12,028
miles, CD player, alarm/immobiliser, FSH
£14,495
Bath 01225 428000
Kia Sedona 2.9 CRDi LE £17,300
Lexus IS200 SE Manual 05 ‘55
05 05 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GX
2005 05 Daihatsu Charade 1.0
Alloy wheels, privacy glass, leather covered
steering wheel. Stylish modern interior and
dash. ABS, air con, driver and passenger
airbags. remote central locking.
Silver/Exmoor, 6 speed manual. Climate
Control, PAS, central locking, half leahter
trim. Electric windows, mirrors and heated
seats. Alarm and immobiliser
Dark Grey metallic with heated sports seats,
anti-lock brakes, twin/side airbags, alarm.
16” wheels, CD, climate control, cruise control, 5-speed manual, twin electric sunroofs.
Our car from new, 12,400 miles only.
EL 3dr. ABS braking, power steering, electric
windows and mirrors, CD and eadio, mid
ocean blue. Only 3,400 miles, our exdemonstrator.
£17,850
Bristol Kia 99-1
101
Bristol 0117 971789
Feeder
Road,
Sedona’s from £13,995
Toyota Celica Sport 1.8
Lexus Bristol. Pioneer Park, Whitby Road,
Bristol BS4 3QB Tel 0117 916555
www.lexus.co.uk/bristol
05 05 Volkswagen Bora 1.9 SE
Tdi PD 130 bhp
190 bhp, Gunmetal grey, 8000 miles. Exdemo, reg July 05. Alloys, climate control,
CD player, spoiler, two-tone leather, alloy
pedals.
Reflex silver, alloy wheels, 4 airbags, 6speed manual, air conditioning, 12,028
miles, CD player, alarm/immobiliser, FSH
£17,750
£14,495
Toyota World. Pioneer Park, Whitby Road,
Brislington, Bristol BS4 3QB.
Bath 01225 428000
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Was £21,245 Now £16,995
Tiley of Bristol, Hartcliffe Way, Bristol
BS3 5SD Tel: (0117) 9231231 Fax:
(0117) 9660100
£6,495
Main Daihatsu Dealer.
Hursley Hill Garage, Wells Road,
Whitchurch, Bristol.
Tel: (01275) 832303
05 2005 SAAB 95 Vector 3.0TDi
05 55 Mondeo ST220 5-dr
Silver with full leather interior. Extras include
park assistance, heated seats along with
many others. 6,000 miles.
Machine silver with sport red leather interior. Privacy glass,6 speed, satellite navigation,Xenon headlights, reversing sensors.
Our car from new, less than 6,000 miles.
£23,339. Save over £5,000
compared with new price.
Williams SAAB St Philips Causeway, Avon
Meads, Bristol. Tel 0117 311 5000
www.williamsautomobiles.co.uk
£19,995
Kingsmere Ford, Lower Bristol Road,Bath
BA2 6NE Tel: 01225 402200
www.kingsmereford.co.uk
cars of the week
2002 (52)
Hyundai Coupe
£14,950
2.7 V6, Samba Red,
black leather trim,
cruise control, alloys,
CD player, PAS, climate
control, 6 speed,
e/sunroof, remote locking/alarm. Great saving on new.
HIGHLIGHTS OF
THE WEEK’S
USED CAR STOCK
2003 (53) Hyundai Trajet
£16.295
2.0 TD Auto GSi, blue planet metallic. 7 seater,
removable seats. ABS, AC, CD.
2001 (51) Hyundai Trajet
£12,950
2.0 TD GSi, sky silver. Removable seats, 7 seater,
side steps, AC.
2003 (03) Hyundai Elantra
£9,995
2.0 TD GSi. 5 dr, Smart Silver, AC C/L, 5,100
miles.
2001 (Y) Hyundai Accent
£5,495
1.5 CDX, 5 dr, Storm Blue, PAS, AC, C/L.
(V) BMW 328ci
Coupe £11,995
89k, full BMW service
history, superb conditionin metallic
Midnight Blue with
Black leather interior.
Air conditioning, 17”
alloys, CD player.
(R) Mazda MX5
£4,995
69k, full service history, white, hardtop.
(R) Vauxhall Tigra
£4,995
IML
Ivybridge Motors Ltd
£1,000 Minimum
Part Exchange on all used
cars this weekend*
IML Valley Road, Plymouth.
01752 349850
ELBURTON
CAR SALES
1.6 Chequers, 55k, air conditioning, Silver.
(X) Honda Logo
£5,995
1.3 SK. Air conditioning 3 door hatch.
(R) Daihatsu Foutrak
£7,495
2.8 TDX, 52k, full service history, grey.
(P) Ford Escort
£2,295
Tavistock Road, Plymouth.
1.6, 5 door, 31k, red.
(S) Vauxhall Vectra
Finance available, Part exchange
welcomed.
All makes - Service, MOTs and
Repairs
£3,495
01752 313361
1.8 saloon. 41k, full service history, blue.
2001 (51)
Mitsubiahi
Shogun
£11,995
Pinin 2.0 GDi Elegance
Auto, 5 door, Silver,
grey leather, alloys, air
conditioning, electric
windows.
2002 (02) Mitsubishi Gallant
£9,995
2.0 Equippe, low mileage, Silver, AC. alloys, EW.
2001 (Y) Mitsubishi Shogun
£8,995
Pinin 1.8 GDi Elegance. 3 dr, Green/Silver, allows,
AC, EW.
(2002 (52) Mitsubishi Space Star £8,995
Rodgers o f
Plymouth
Plymouths Award Winning
Mitsubishi Dealer
1.6 Mirage. Midnight Blue, twin air bags, EW,
alloys, AC.
2001 (51) Mitsubishi Space Star £6,495
1.3 Mirage, Silver, twin air bags, alloys, EW.
2001 (X) Mitsubishi Carisma
£6,495
Tel: 01752 402623
£2,595
Windsor C ar
Sales
1.8 Equippe, Silver, alloys, EW.
(R) Ford Escort
£2,795
1.8 GTi, 5 door.
Moonstone Silver, half
leather interior. PAS,
air con, FFSR, c/locking, e/windows, alloys,
2 owners with FSH,
stunning sports hatch.
(V) Ford Mondeo
2.0 LX, 4 door saloon. Slate Blue met, cloth trim,
PAS, AC, Elec pack, 2 owners with full SH.
(T) Vauxhall Astra
£2,195
1.6 16v CD Est, Classic Green met, velour trim,
PAS, ElecPack, roof rails, load cover, FSH.
(P) Vauxhall Vectra
£2,495
1.8 GLS saloon, Velevt green, velour trim, PAS,
Elec Pack, 1 owner, FSH.
(T) Hyundai Lantra
£2,595
1.6 GSi Electric Blue, velour trim, PAS, Elec Pack,
CD player, two owners with FSH.
(R) Renault
Laguna £2,795
RT Sport, 12 months
MOT, sunroof, e/windows, service history,
super car throughout.
(P) Vauxhall Vectra
£2,295
1.8 Estate, in Red
(P) Peugeot 306
Brixton Road, Plymouth
£2,195
Quality used cars, credit cards accepted,
all cars serviced and warranted.
Windsor Road,
Higher Compton, Plymouth
Tel: 01752 702602
Wilson Court
Car Sales
1.4 Genoa, 5dr, PAS.
(P) Citroen ZX
£1,995
1.5 5 dr, PAS, C/L
(N) Ford Escort
For details on these and other cars, call£1,495
1.6 Metallic Blue, PAS.
(K) Mazda 626
Red, alloys.
Full workshop facilities.
£995
Tel: 01752 330195
Honiton Road, Colebrook, Plymouth
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dealer stocklist report
DEALER
STOCK FOCUS
by
Steve Ghosley
Regent Car Sales
Something for
everybody
Kent area dealers have a huge variation of used car stock. This week, our used car expert
Steve Ghosley casts his eye over the stock of Regent Car Sales in Tonbridge
When you're looking for
your next car, it's good to
find a large variety that
features vehicles from
right across the motoring
spectrum all on one site.
At Regent Car Sales on
Priory
Road
in
Tonbridge, you'll be able
to view anything from a
Ford Fiesta to a Ford
Galaxy. This week, I
thought I'd take a closer
look at some of the cars
they have to offer.
Cheap & Cheerful
If you're looking for a
small hatchback, you
can't do much better than
the Ford Fiesta. It's
cheap to run, small on
the outside but quite spacious internally. You'll
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find a (02 registered) 52plate Fiesta 1.25 LX
five-door finished in
Minstrel Blue Metallic
with Grey cloth trim.
This excellent example
features a CD player, full
electric pack and is as
new, having had just one
owner and only 4,000
miles on the clock. You
can purchase this nearlynew car for the bargain
price of £6,995.
Want something larger?
Well how about the Xplated Peugeot 406 1.8
LX
manual
in
Wedgewood
Blue
Metallic. This superb
four-door saloon is
recognised as one of the
leading models within its
class. This particular car
is well-equipped with
air-conditioning, a full
electric pack which
includes electric windows and door mirrors,
and a host of other luxury items. This is a oneowner vehicle which is
sold complete with full
service history and just
23,000 miles - affordable
luxury with a price tag of
£5,995.
Affordable
Mid-R
Rangers
MPVs are a very popular
choice these days with
families. You'll find a Wregistered Ford Galaxy
Ghia automatic turbodiesel finished in Forest
Green Metallic. This
spacious seven-seater
comes with air-conditioning and with this car
being a Ghia, (Ford's
upmarket badge), you'll
find more standard features than you'll probably ever use. Plus, with a
diesel-turbo, you'll gain
great economy without
sacrificing performance.
At £11,995 this Galaxy
is extremely good value.
Perhaps you are looking
for an estate car? The Rregistered Toyota Carina
GS Estate 1.8 finished in
Bordeaux Red Metallic
should fit the bill nicely.
With
power-assisted
steering, electric windows and door mirrors,
plus CD player this
superbly-equipped
model is totally immaculate and has covered a
remarkably abstemious
44,000 miles - all this for
the amazing low price of
£3,495.What's
more,
with Toyota being a marque known for unrivalled
reliability, you can feel
safe in the knowledge
that this car will get you
to your destination with
no trouble at all. Mind
you, the same can be said
of all cars at Regent Car
Sales as each one undergoes a thorough inspection and service prior to
sale.
Desirable Late, Low
Mileage
Maybe it's a sport coupe
that you desire? The
Ford Puma 1.7-litre 16v
finished in eye-catching
Bright
Red
with
Charcoal trim should suit
you down to the ground.
You'll get good performance with excellent
economy and you'll have
a great deal of fun driving it too. The Puma
comes with powerassisted steering, centrallocking, electric windows, radio-cassette and
alloy wheels. This goodlooking little sports car
can be purchased for
£6,995.
Finally, the V-plated
Toyota RAV 4 EX threedoor Estate finished in
Boston Green is an
absolute 4x4 bargain at
only £7,495. It features a
hi-low ratio transmission, a radio-cassette,
electric windows and
central-locking. With
winter coming, this very
capable four-wheel drive
model will get you
through some of the
worst weather that the
season has to offer.
What's more, it has covered just 25,000 miles.
If you want to take a trip
down to Regent Car
Sales at the Old Coal
Yard to see their varied
selection of used cars,
then I'd suggest it's worth
the effort. Full dealer
services can be offered
and their sales team can
of course provide written
quotations on request.
CONTACT
Visit the dealership
at 60A Priory Road
in Tonbridge to find
out more or call
(01732) 366388 for
more information.
issue with others. And these
are top companies - people
like Norwich Union, Royal
Sun Alliance, AXA, Cornhill,
Zurich and Legal & General.
IN TOUCH INSURANCE
SERVICES
WHERE INSURANCE COVER'S
COVERED
If, like everyone else, you're sick and
tired of paying high insurance premiums, then there's a name you need to
remember and a number you should
take down and keep somewhere safe - In
Touch Insurance Services on 01159-755678.
Why? Very simply because they will save you around
30% on what you're paying now. Every insurance company claims to save you money of course, but not quite this
much. So how to In Touch Insurance Services do it?
Quite simply by going direct to brokers rather than simply shopping around insurance companies like everyone
else. It's just like having a friend in the trade - someone
who knows the shortcuts to the cheapest prices but the
best cover.
As a rough guide, you can
expect to save around £75£100 if your annual insurance
bill is around £500 and between
£100-£150 if you pay over
£500 every year. The more your
car insurance premium costs the more they can save
you. This is one reason why In Touch has an astonishing
'hit rate' of customers accepting their quotes. Over 80%
of the people who call them on 01159-755678 decide
to place their business with this business. Manager
Sarah Daniels and Proprietor Matt Reilly want to keep
things that way with low, low prices and top cover. To find
out more, give them a call now.
GREEN CAR RADIO
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY
Originally established way back in 1953 by Morris Green,
the present owners grandfather, Green Car Radio has
grown from what was a cycle shop and white goods
stockist into a supplier of high quality car audio systems,
DVD/satellite navigation systems and road awareness
equipment. For the last 25-years, the company has concentrated solely on the needs of motorists.
Richard Green now runs this local business and he and
his experienced, expert team of seven install products
made by some of the most trusted and respected manufacturers in the industry.
Green Car Radio has recently expanded the premises to
cope with demand, such is their reputation for customer
service excellence. New facilities include a smart double-fronted shop with superb product display area and a
newly-built pristine
workshop where
installations, servicing and repairs
are done. If there's
a problem with the
security coding on
your audio system,
technicians can
also decode and
recode your system quickly and
efficiently.
Local Business Feature
In Touch Insurance's other secret is the way that they listen to their customers and take each individual's circumstances into account before getting them a quote.
The postcode you live in for example, could make quite a
difference with some companies but could be less of an
CD SCOOTERS
THE SCOOTER EXPERTS
CD Scooters have been established for over five years and are
Brighton's only authorised Piaggio
and Gilera dealership. They have
around fifty new models permanently on site and customers are
welcome to browse the stock at
their leisure. The staff at CD Scooters are all enthusiasts who both ride and
work on scooters, so if you have any questions they will be only too happy to
answer them for you.
my first
car
A Guide To All The Businesses
You'll Need To Talk To When
Taking To The Road For The
Very First Time
If you need finance to help purchase your scooter, then CD Scooters can offer
you very competitive packages. It is fair to say that CD Scooters offer the
motorist the complete one-stop-shop for all their motoring needs. If you need
any advice, their friendly staff are there to help.
Why not take a look for yourself? You can find CD scooters at 85, Lewes Road, Brighton or, for further information,
telephone them on (01273) 680900. You can also visit their website at www.cdscooters.com.
GLEN SKERRITT'S
CAR SALES
For most of us, the idea of spending a fortune on a
car fills us with dread. Prices for cars are somewhat scary and there's no doubt that buying a
vehicle is the next most expensive purchase that
the majority of us undertake, next to buying a
property.
There is a car dealership where you won't have to
spend a small fortune to obtain a decent car. That
place is Glen Skerritt's Car Sales, where you'll find
a fine selection of around 75 used vehicles, each one in
excellent condition. Vehicle ages range from 03-plate
nearly-new examples to vehicles registered around seven
years ago. There's something for everyone at this used
car dealership, and you'll find an excellent choice of
cars that are ideal for the first-time car buyer, with many
of these economical vehicles low-rated for tax and insurance.
Most vehicles come with a full parts and labour warranty,
an MOT and a professional valet. A full and comprehensive pre-delivery inspection is also performed on most
used vehicles available at Glen Skerritt's Car Sales.
What's more, the vast majority of vehicles are sold with
an HPI vehicle history certificate, which guarantees that
all finance owed by the previous owner has been paid,
that the car has not been severely damaged in an accident, and that the mileage displayed on the clock is
accurate.
There's no need to worry about being able to afford to
purchase your next car, not with the low-rate finance
packages offered by Glen and his Sales Team. These
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MOT TESTS
FROM JUST
£25.00!
Fed up with having
to eat into your
finances every
time your car
needs a service.
There is an answer
to your prayers for
a place that offers
high-quality servicing and repairs at
They have recently opened a new clothing department providing everything you
could possibly want to make riding your scooter as safe and comfortable as
possible. CD Scooters also have a full range of parts and accessories available
that will keep your scooter in tip-top order and looking great.
a price that won't break the bank.
Station Pitstop / Complete Car Care UK Ltd on Victoria
Road, Worthing, is the place to go for MoTs, servicing,
repairs and pre-MoT work, with labour rates that undercut the competition at just £35.00 an hour and services
from only £58.00 + parts and VAT. Work on any vehicle
can be undertaken within the superbly-equipped workshop, that contains no fewer than four hydraulic ramps
and two rolling roads. MoT tests can be carried out from
only £25.00. If your vehicle should fail, there are a number of inexpensive ways that you can go about a re-test.
HAPPY HOUR SCHOOL
OF MOTORING
financial plans can be tailored to fit in with your exact
requirements, which will make the buying of your next
car easily affordable. What's more, 0% deposits are
available on selected vehicles.
Once you have bought a car from Glen Skerritt's Car
Sales, you'll be given first-class aftersales back-up.
General servicing is provided for customers and courtesy
cars are offered by prior arrangement.
With over 19 years of experience behind him, Glen knows
a thing or two about selecting the finest used cars for
stock, and how to look after his customers. It's reassuring to know that there's a dealership on your doorstep,
where you can guarantee that you'll receive friendly and
efficient customer care every time.
Call into Glen Skerritt's Car Sales, Alcester Road Service
Station, Flyford Flavell, on the main A 422 Stratford
Road, just five miles outside Worcester. They're open
seven days a week and there's never any pressure to
buy. Just call in and talk to Glen about your motoring
needs. He's looking forward to meeting you.
DVD and satellite navigation systems are almost 'musthave' accessories these days. Green Car Radio provide
and fit VDO Dayton and SMARTNAV in-car navigation
equipment, two of the most respected industry names.
These systems can plan a shortest route to your destination for you, which can save you money in reduced fuel
costs.
Call into Green Car Radio at 81-83, Ansdell Road,
Blackpool or call (01253) 764488 for more information
on just what they can do for you and your car.
STATION PITSTOP / COMPLETE CAR
CARE UK LTD
HIGH QUALITY
SERVICE AT
AFFORDABLE
PRICES
CD Scooters not only sell scooters, they also service and repair them. All servicing and repairs are carried out in their on-site workshop by technicians who
have been fully-trained and know the machines inside out. They ensure that your
scooter always receives the very best of care and attention. If your scooter is in
need of an MOT then let CD Scooters arrange it for you.
You'll find that Green Car Radio only supply and fit topquality products from highly-regarded manufacturers
such as Kenwood, Pioneer, Sony, Panasonic and Clarion.
Whether you require new speakers or a complete car
audio system, or may be an upgrade of your existing
equipment, you can guarantee that the skilled technicians at Green Car Radio will perform all tasks to perfection. If advice is needed they are eager to assist.
Happy Hour School of Motoring was established in 1989
by Rosemary Farrell and through her determination and
dedication to achieve better and safer driving standards
for pupils she has built up a very successful company.
Happy Hour's aim is to provide their pupils with the highest professional instruction. All Happy Hour instructors
follow an ongoing training programme which ensures
they reach and maintain the highest professional standard and, most importantly, their Learners are provided
with the best possible service and up to date tuition.
Each Happy Hour pupil is given a course designed
specifically for their individual needs. The lessons follow
a structured plan and a progress record is kept to ensure
a complete training program is followed thereby increasing their knowledge and skill, at a pace that suits them.
After passing the Practical Driving Test, Happy Hour can
provide further tuition on a Pass Plus course. This course
covers all aspects of driving but mainly concentrates on
motorway driving. Once completed the DSA issues a
certificate which entitles the new driver to a discount on
their car insurance.
Due to success of the learner driver school and the rap-
Firstly, you can let
Station Pit Stop carry
out the remedial work
for you and you'll
receive the re-test for
free. Secondly, you can
take advantage of their
unique facility where
you can fix the problems yourself using
their ramps and tools
for £15.00 an hour,
and obtain your re-test
for free.
The third option is to get another service agent carry out
the work and you'll pay £15.00 for the re-test, which is
still cheaper than elsewhere, so you can't lose!
The highly-skilled technicians have all the experience
necessary to carry out all tasks with high efficiency at a
price that all can comfortably afford. Station Pitstop /
Complete Car Care UK Ltd offers a local collection and
delivery service or you can drop off your car and collect it
later. The reception area is comfortable and inviting and
free hot and cold beverages can be provided. Trade customers are welcome too.
You'll like the fact that you're more than just a number
on a job sheet with Station Pitstop, which is conveniently
located next to Worthing Central Station and Wortax
taxis. Call (01903) 200 010 for more information.
idly increasing number of learners Happy Hour Instructor
Training was established to provide the school with their
own supply of highly trained instructors. When they
require more instructors their preferred option will
always be to recruit from their current Potential Driving
Instructors. Happy Hour is on the Official Register of
Driving Instructor establishments (ORDIT) and therefore
qualified to teach PDI's.
For more details about any of their courses and training
contact the Happy Hour School of Motoring on (0800) 0
52 54 56. You can also E-mail them on [email protected]. Their Glasgow office can be found at 307,
Crow Road, Broomhill, Glasgow. You can also visit their
website at www.happy-hour.uk.com.
CUSTOMER
TESTIMONY
by Dave King
auto response
Lewis Moody’s
Renault Megane CC
Dealer View
What made me buy the car?
"We're very pleased that Lewis likes his
Megane CC - what's not to like! Seriously, it's
one of our best sellers, both new and used and for good reason. We have very few problems with them really, unless customers get
over-enthusiastic at the wheel, which you can
understand. It's possible to get through front
tyres quite quickly if you habitually wheelspin
away from the traffic lights in the more powerful models, but Lewis doesn't appear to have
had that problem. We wish him many future
happy miles - and we're ready and waiting to
sell him a newer version whenever he's ready
for it!"
I liked the idea of owning an open-topped car without
the security drawbacks of a fabric hood, so when the
Megane CC first came out, I went for a test driven and
was smitten immediately. I went for the 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol version as I fancied going quickly in
an apparently 'hairdressers'-orientated car like this
would be a good laugh.
David Keys - General Sales Manager - Caffyns
Peugeot of Sevenoaks
What do I think of it now?
It really goes and because of the car's size, it seems
like you're going a lot faster than you actually are.
This I like. As compact convertibles go, the Megane is
surprisingly roomy inside. A couple of adults would
feel cramped in the back over longer distances, but my
front seat passengers enjoy plenty of leg, head and
elbow room. As a pretty and practical car for a bloke
about town like me, it's perfect. The boot, although not
huge, deals with a medium supermarket shop adequately enough and the compact dimensions of the
Renault make for easy handling in the tightest corners
of multi-storey carparks. I find the driving position
well thought out and comfortable. Switches fall easily
to hand and although the scope for seat adjustment is
minimal, in a car of this size it's not too difficult to get
it right. I also like the fact that the Megane is one of
the safest cars in its class, with four airbags and antilock brakes equipped with electronic brakeforce distribution.
months ago and did quite a lot of damage to the rear
of the car. The dealership were very nice and they
gave me a courtesy car for the week that they kept it
in. Otherwise, there's nothing to report. This car has
the expected class-less Renault build quality. The panels are separated by shutlines so tight they look like
scribed details and everything is screwed together
with just the same kind of quality you'd find in a
£25,000 Renault Vel Satis.
What's it like to drive?
My dad says it reminds him of the Mini he had in his
younger days - fast, small and stylish. There's not
much space in the back but that's hardly surprising and
What's gone wrong with it?
the fuel economy is good for such a sporty car. The
Someone crashed into the back of me about six sixteen-valve engine eventually runs out of puff at
about 130mph, a testament I think to the Renault's
excellent aerodynamics and power. I love the look of
it too. The roof takes a mere 22 seconds to fold in on
itself (I've timed it!), secreted in a cassette in the boot.
I like the fact that, unlike with some convertibles, no
latches need to be undone to expedite this process: a
button on the centre console takes care of everything.
Renault say that the actual glass itself is 4mm thick
Venus 35 glass and features 'excellent thermodynamic
and acoustic properties': that's good enough for me.
It's certainly impressively thief and vandal proof.
Would I buy another?
I really like the Megane CC and I would get another
one in the future but with Renault's reliability, I probably won't need to for a few years yet.
MEGANE CC
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here’s where to start
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