THE BORDER CARS AYR SERVICE DEPARTMENT IS CHANGING! SEE INSIDE!
Newsletter September 2014
Inside: BC Motorhomes End of Season Sale: SUCCESS!
DEFY CONVENTION
WE WILL MATCH YOUR DEPOSIT WITH £3,000 DEALER CONTRIBUTION
ALL-NEW MAZDA 3 FROM ONLY £158 PER MONTH
Get your brand new 64 plate from Border Cars!
Contents • The All-New Mazda3 - the best deal you will find! Just £158 per month! • Get your new 64 plate from Border Cars Ayr. • All-New Mazda6. • Your new-look service department. • Approved Used Car Centre • New Staff • Mitsubishi PHEV • Motorhome success continues
Border Cars Ayr Heathfield Road, Ayr, KA8 9HE Tel: 01292 272277 Email: sales@border-cars.co.uk Web: www.border-cars.co.uk
Inspired by Mazda’s eye-catching ‘KODO – Soul of Motion’ design language, the all-new Mazda3 is built to raise expectations from first sight. Fully redesigned and evolved in every way, it marks a huge step forward. Now offering the full range of advanced SKYACTIV Technology, this sport hatchback defies convention by delivering a no compromise combination of exhilarating driving experience and handling while still achieving outstanding fuel consumption and low CO2 emissions.
cars are known for providing an exhilarating and dynamic driving performance. That’s because they put driving fun first.
The all-new Mazda3 gives a driving experience that exceeds even the expectations this sporty design creates. Mazda
Call Border Cars Ayr for a test drive you wont forget now!
The unconventional approach to designing and building cars continues here, with a car that’s inspired by the Japanese notion of Jinba Ittai – ‘horse and rider as one’. This creates a special bond between car and driver that contributes to giving this sport hatchback such an exhilarating driving experience, with exciting and responsive road handling.
Tel: 01292272277
HeathďŹ eld Road, Ayr, KA8 9HE 01292 272277 www.bordercars-mazda.co.uk
KODO – Soul of Motion
Ayrshire’s Premier Mazda Dealership Order your new 64 Plate today! Border Cars is the premier and only Mazda dealership in Ayrshire. We also have sites in Dumfries, Carlisle and Workington, making us one of the biggest Mazda networks in the UK! What’s more, Border Cars has had the franchise for over 25 years, so we know our stuff. We have fully trained and dedicated staff, full workshop facilities and test drives are available on request.
Mazda’s range of pioneering, lightweight SKYACTIV models, praised by Watson for being “a straightforward proposition that is far easier to understand and explain to customers than hybrid or electric car technology. “If we understand it then so will our customers. It is a simple concept, if a car is lighter, fuel consumption will improve.”
The arrival of all-new Mazda3 – shortlisted for the European Car of the Year award – has given a timely boost to the UK dealer network as it looks to build on the success of Mazda6 and Mazda CX-5. Sales of allnew Mazda3 are 33 per cent ahead of forecast and total orders since launch are excellent! This early success comes on the back of Mazda enjoying a 19 per cent growth in annual sales in 2013.
He continues; “The launch of all-new Mazda3 has come at just the right time for the network.
“The new model is first rate and is proving extremely popular,” said Calum Watson, General Manager at Border Cars Ayr, who has represented the brand for over 20 years. All-new Mazda3 is the latest in
“They hold twice a year talkback sessions with us and they are very open and honest. You get to know what’s going on and what their challenges are. If manufacturers work well with their dealer partners, the
“We are now seeing a broader spectrum of customers attracted by the new models and orders for the all-new Mazda3 have been all conquest,” he said, adding that one of Mazda UK’s strengths was their communication with the dealer network.
partners will work well with them. “A lot of things I like about Mazda come from the top and that means we will go the extra mile for them.” The Mazda range at Border Cars is available with 0% APR Representative. You can opt for no deposit, and you can also get a deposit contribution from Mazda! We also have an extensive Mazda Approved Used programme throughout our dealer network. These cars are rigorously checked and come with 12 month unlimited mileage warranty, 12 month panEuropean roadside assistance, mileage and history check and a Mazda multi-point inspection. Come and see us any time for a test drive - get us on 01292 272277!
DEFY CONVENTION
A THOUSAND NEW REASONS TO BUY A MAZDA6
1000 0% APR* REPRESENTATIVE
AND ZERO DEPOSIT INCLUDES £1,000 MAZDA FINANCE CONTRIBUTION
Book a test drive˚ today, call us on 01292 272277 Border Cars Mazda Heathfield Road, Ayr KA8 9HE 01292 272277 www.bordercarsmazda.co.uk
The official fuel consumption figures in mpg (l/100km) for the Mazda6 range: Urban 36.2 (7.8) - 60.1 (4.7). Extra Urban 57.6 (4.9) - 83.1 (3.4). Combined 47.9 (5.9) - 72.4 (3.9). CO2 emissions (g/km) 136 – 104. The mpg figures quoted are sourced from official EU-regulated test results obtained through laboratory testing. These are provided for comparability purposes only and may not reflect your actual driving results. Retail sales only, subject to vehicle availability for vehicles registered between 01.04.2014 and 30.06.2014 at participating dealers. T&C apply. *0% finance available on all Mazda6 models with no minimum deposit on Mazda Personal Contract Purchase. At the end of the agreement there are 3 options: (i) Renew: Part exchange the vehicle, where equity is available, (ii) Retain: Pay the Optional Final Payment to own the vehicle or (iii) Return the vehicle. Further charges may be made subject to the condition of the vehicle. Finance subject to status. 18s or over. Guarantee/indemnity may be required. Mazda Financial Services RH1 1SR. We can introduce you to a limited number of carefully selected finance providers. We may receive a commission from them for the introduction. Model shown: Mazda6 Saloon 150ps Sport Diesel, OTR £25,195. Model shown features optional Soul Red Metallic paint (£660). OTR price includes VAT, number plates, delivery, 12 months’ road fund licence, first registration fee, 3 year or 60,000 mile warranty and 3 years’ European Roadside Assistance. ˚Test drives subject to applicant status and availability. Details correct at time of going to publication and may vary, e.g. if list price changes. Not available in conjunction with any other offer unless specified.
The All-New Mazda6
A saloon with exciting driving dynamics and exceptional fuel consumption. The Mazda6 Saloon features the full range of Mazda’s award-winning SKYACTIV Technology and ‘KODO - Soul of Motion’ design. With this new flagship model they are celebrating the pleasure of exhilarating driving experiences and the importance of emotionally appealing design. And with their SKYACTIV Technology, this saloon also combines the most advanced safety features with outstanding fuel consumption (over 70mpg). So once again Mazda has defied convention in achieving environmental and functional excellence without compromising your enjoyment of exciting, powerful driving and eyecatching aesthetics. The Mazda6 KODO design is inspired by the smooth power and agility of the cheetah. So this car design has a sporty flair that expresses motion when you look at the car, provoking an emotional response from your first impression. With a strong stance that conveys vitality, it’s a dynamic looking car exterior that gives the driver a sense of excited anticipation about the driving pleasures that lie ahead. Mazda is known for celebrating the enjoyment of driving. Their cars are renowned for their superior road handling. This time they have balanced refined and brisk motion while achieving segment-leading aerodynamics, delivering a driving performance that gives the driver a feeling of smooth, total control. So you’re assured of a comfortable and enjoyable drive – over any distance. With this car , Mazda focused on delivering the rewarding driving experience that comes only when driver and car feel united. The car’s driving dynamics respond in harmony to your intentions due to the advanced SKYACTIV Technology we’ve used in the engine, transmission, body and chassis. You’ll feel an exhilarating combination of power, responsiveness and agility.
New-look Service Department The Border Cars Ayr Service Department is changing – and we think you’re going to love it! Over the Summer, we have been busy investing. We have upgraded our Service Department, and trained our new “factory trained” technicians in order to give you a more pleasant experience. This will also hopefully help to prolong the life of your car and give it a rejuvenated feel when you come in! We are delighted to announce our new Service Manager, Alex Antinoro. Alex joins Border Cars with 15 years worth of experience under his belt and has worked with various prestigious car brands. He understands the importance of a strong and efficient Service Department as well as putting the customer first. It is with this direction we can continue to build an efficient and successful Service Department.
See below for a list of exclusive newsletter offers.
Your Border Cars Ayr Service Department is changing!
We also offer the following services when you are having your work carried out with Border Cars: • Courtesy cars available • Free collection and delivery of your car • Free Valet • Free customer lifts/drop-off • Free vehicle health check
Above, left to right: Trudi Thorburn, Alex Antinoro and Alana Adair
• Free levels top up, tyre check and re-setting of all tyre pressures As you can see, we go the extra mile at Border Cars! Please Give us a ring on 01292 272277 to pick up some great deals in our new and improved Service Department. We look forward to seeing you very soon. Border Cars Aftersales Team.
Above, left to right: Colin Charles (Parts Advisor), James Fotheringham (Workshop Foreman) and Steven Abercrombie (Parts Supervisor)
EXCLUSIVE NEWSLETTER OFFERS! SERVICING FROM £99 15% OFF SHEDULED MANUFACTURER SERVICING 15% OFF MECHANICAL REPAIRS AIRCON SERVICE ONLY £45 MOTs ONLY £29.99
Above: Calum Watson - BOSS MAN! (Ayr General Manager)
Border Cars Ayr Ayrshire’s No.1 Approved Used Car Centre
Cars from £59 per month with just your old car as deposit
Border Cars Ayr has hundreds of quality pre-owned cars on site for sale. What’s more, we have over 1,000 in Group Stock for you to choose from! We have all makes and models from £2,000 to £70,000. All of our Approved Used Cars go through a rigorous selection process before we advertise them for sale. Our franchise factory trained technicians process the vehicle through our workshops, we look up the history
of the car against a range of different databases, taking all reasonable steps to verify the mileage on the car. We also conduct an HPI check to ensure the car has never been seriously damaged or has outstanding finance on it. High 5...Just Drive (5 Years Servicing and 5 Years MOT) is also available on all used cars at the moment! Don’t waste time, call us now to take advantage of this amazing offer.
New starts at Border Cars Ayr Say hello to some of our newer staff members!
with over 15 years of experience also.
Iain Pirie joined the group a number of months ago and brings with him over 15 years of experience, much of which has already been spent with Mitsubishi. He is the Sales Manager in Ayr.
Steven McMillan (right) joins us as a trainee having previously worked in retail.
Stephen Brown (left) joins us from Phoenix Honda where he has worked for the last 7 years. Yvonne McLevy (middle) was last with Vauxhall and joins us
So you can see we have an exciting mix of experience and youth joining the team here at Border Cars Ayr! Come and say hello to the new guys.
Outlander PHEV - Order Now! An unrivalled 148mpg - INCREDIBLE! Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) The world’s first plug-in hybrid SUV is finally here, and here is what you need to know about it - condensed into small, important chunks... • Capable of more than 30 miles and over 60 MPH on EV power making for incredible MPG. • Combining SUV convenience and 4WD capability to create a car without compromise. • Unique twin motor full time 4WD system, complimented by a 2.0 petrol engine. • Achieve up to 148mpg.
than the standard Outlander. No compromise on 4WD ability Utilising a powerful twin-motor four wheel drive system, the Outlander PHEV is integrated with Mitsubishi’s proven S-AWC (Super All Wheel Control) system for added traction, the same system found on the legendary Lancer Evolution X. Fully competitive with comparable vehicles the Outlander PHEV has a towing capacity of 1,500kg, about the weight of a medium caravan.
Unlike any other SUV, the Outlander PHEV can be driven as an electric vehicle, meaning incredible fuel economy and ultra-low emissions on shorter journeys. When undertaking longer journeys the Outlander PHEV engages its exceptional 2.0 litre petrol engine giving a smooth and refined ride and great fuel economy. Space to carry your load Many electric and hybrid cars suffer from a significant loss of space compared to conventional engine counterparts, with smaller boots and less spacious interiors. Not the Outlander PHEV. The Outlander PHEV boasts 463 litres of cargo space, that’s only 3% less
Remote control of your PHEV Ready the car for the journey without even stepping inside it with the multi-function app for the Outlander PHEV. App features: • Available from App Store and Google Play • Remotely control the climate control • View the current charge level • View time left to charge • Set when your car charges itself
Safety for occupants and pedestrians The Outlander PHEV sports an Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) which produces an audible warning sound to alert pedestrians since when running on its electric vehicle, the Outlander PHEV is very quiet. Leading the charge The first mainstream car from a major manufacturer developed from the outset with built-in provisions for either Internal Combustion Engine or PHEV power-trains. The Outlander PHEV will charge itself using regenerative braking or can be plugged in to an EV charging unit for maximum efficiency. Visit Border Cars Ayr at Heathfield Road or call us on 01292 272277 to get more information on the Outlander PHEV and the rest of the Mitsubishi Range.
BC Motorhomes End of Season Sale a Great Success!
BC Motorhomes hosted our first End of Season Sale Open Weekend on the 23rd and 24th August. The weather was certainly on our side and the sun shone on both days. We had a great turn out over the weekend and some of our lovely customers picked up some great bargains.
The site looked fantastic and we had music, balloons, tea, coffee, doughnuts and some fabulous home made scones! Our friends from the SECC also came along with some freebies to hand out. It was a great weekend and we rounded it off by taking on the Ice Bucket Challenge! Turns out a Motorhome is the perfect prop for this! If you want to see the full video, check out our Facebook page.
Thanks to everyone who came along and made it such a great success. Couldn’t make it? Don’t worry, we have more planned so keep an eye on our website for dates for your diary!
The BC Motorhomes Team Our Roller Team line-up
Motorhome hire from £31.25pp Terms and conditions apply.
Motorhome Rental Chauffeur Driven from the airport At BC Motorhomes, we understand the thrill and excitement of the Motorhome world, but we also appreciate the commitment involved in making a purchase. We understand this isn’t always an option so we’ve introduced Motorhome rentals so you can have the
Good locality to all of Scotland’s airports best of both worlds! Not only does it allow flexibility as you hand the Motorhome back but it’s a great way to ‘try before you buy’ if you’re considering purchasing a Motorhome. We’ve got a fantastic
Try before you buy incentive range available and you can try different brands, berths and layouts to see which you prefer. Don’t let not owning a motorhome stop you from living a life without limits - come along to BC Motorhomes and take one of our rentals off on your very own adventure.
Visit our online store at http://shop.bcmotorhomes.co.uk
Or pop in any time to our on-site shop for all your Motorhome needs!
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OUTLANDER PHEV 2.0 5DR £235 PER MONTH* 148 MILES PER GALLON • FULL 4X4 AUTOMATIC SUV • ZERO ROAD TAX • THE ONLY SUV THAT QUALIFIES FOR THE GOVERNMENT £5000 GRANT
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*The Contract Hire Finance Plans shown are applicable to VAT Registered Business users only and are subject to status through Mitsubishi Contract Motoring (part of the official Mitsubishi Motors distribution in the UK), Watermoor, Cirencester, Glos, GL7 1LF. ASX, Mirage, Shogun and Trojan offers are all based on a 48 month agreement with a 21 month initial rental. All agreements are based on 6,000 miles per annum. The following excess mileage amounts apply: ASX 8.70p per mile, Mirage 5.40p per mile, Shogun 15.15p per mile and Trojan 9.75p per mile. Outlander Phev offer is based on a 48 month agreement with an initial deposit of £4935 with an annual mileage of 10,000. Excess mileage will be charged at 18p per mile. All prices exclude VAT and finance is subject to terms and conditions.
Range fuel consumption (excluding Outlander PHEV) in mpg (ltrs/100km): Urban 28.0 - 61.4 (10.1 - 4.6), Extra Urban 37.7 78.5 (7.5 - 3.6), Combined 33.2 - 68.9 (8.5 - 4.1). CO2 emission figures range from 224-95 g/km.