Scotthall Winter 2012
BMW 3 Series What Car? Green Car of the Year 2012
The new
MINI Paceman
Meet the team Our team is at the heart of what we do. Meet some of the stars from across the group.
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Welcome Welcome to our online newsletter. Winter’s on the way, and the prospect of snow and ice comes ever closer. So along with news of the latest models, awards and festive offers, we have also included details of our winter tyres and how they can keep you safer on the road. We also bring you news of the BMW 3 Series winning the WhatCar? Green Car of the Year, and details of the new MINI Paceman, a 3-door spin on the MINI Countryman model, due to be launched next year. We are starting our Winter Sale early here at Scotthall with a selection of delivery mileage cars - a rare chance for you to pick up a bargain before Christmas! In the true Christmas spirit, we also have a huge range of gifts this holiday season. Take a look through our accessories for some festive inspiration. We hope you enjoy reading this edition of the Scotthall newsletter! Kind regards,
Ade Smith Brand Director
BMW 3 Series
What Car? Green Car of the Year 2012
It may seem unusual that the BMW 320d EfficientDynamics (ED) won the WhatCar? Green Car of the Year 2012, with so many ground breaking full-electric vehicles and hybrids now on the market. But the BMW 3 Series won precisely because it’s normal: it’s a marriage between what people expect from their car and extraordinary efficiency.
BMW won because it did more than just sip fuel. The 320d ED is the same size as any other 3 Series, is just as comfortable and comes with just as much equipment. It goes from 0-60 in less than 8 seconds, is one of the best-driving cars in its class and hits 68.9mpg combined with CO2 emissions of only 109g/km. The combination of all these different talents is what makes the 320d ED an exceptional car, so going green is no longer a compromise.
WhatCar? Editor-in-chief Chas Hallett has high praise for the Bavarian manufacturer: “BMW’s engineers have worked very hard on their conventional engines and have given them some very unconventional green vital statistics. The 320d lets consumers who want to do their bit for the planet do so without compromise.”
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Meet some of our team
Our team is at the heart of what we do. Meet some of the stars from across the group. Name: Tony Niker
Name: Jill Townend
Dealership: Hampshire
Dealership: Milton Keynes
Tony has worked for Scotthall Hampshire for nearly 18 months as a Sales Executive for BMW. He previously worked at Subaru and Isuzu. Tony enjoys selling as every day is different. Outside work, Tony has two boys and most of his spare time is spent watching his youngest son play football and helping out with the team.
After graduating in 2002, Jill started working as a MINI Sales Executive. After 3 years she decided to make the move into Corporate Sales and has now worked in this role for the last 7 years. Outside work, Jill’s passion continues but this time with 2 wheels as she enjoys spending time riding her motorbike.
What would you do if you won the lottery? Fly off somewhere and contemplate how to spend the rest!
What would you do if you won the lottery? Buy all the cars in the showroom and a big garage to put them all in!
Name: Rocco Avena
Name: Deborah Burns
Dealership: Stirling Corner
Dealership: Watford
Rocco has worked at Stirling Corner BMW since February 2011 after moving from Mercedes-Benz. He has worked as a Sales Executive since 1997 and enjoys meeting people and making them happy by giving them the best possible experience. Outside work, Rocco has two children who keep him very busy. What would you do if you won the lottery? I don’t play it!
Deborah has worked for Scotthall for 5 years both at Stirling Corner and now Watford. Deborah started as a Sales Executive, and has recently been promoted to Business Manager where she has just completed a Business Manager Fast Track course. Outside work, Deborah enjoys eating out and shopping (when she has time). What would you do if you won the lottery? Fly off to the sun and travel the world.
BMW Update
New 3 Series Touring The BMW 3 Series Touring has been an outstanding success since its launch in September. Despite a competitive market of niche vehicles, from crossover 4x4s to coupé-saloons and even coupé-crossover-SUVs, the 3 Series Touring continues to impress critics. Most of their comments have been about what a comprehensive package the Touring makes, in combining the well-known abilities of the saloon with a practical estate boot. Andrew English of the Telegraph called it “a true all-rounder”.
Touring retains the talent that led the saloon to score a full five star rating when we tested it earlier this year. The Touring adds a useful amount of extra space, but is still great to drive.” Five stars plus, then! Top Gear were also impressed, although it was marked down for being too successful to be an “alternative” choice. Still, it would be difficult to describe the 3 Series as a victim of its own success, and ultimately any praise from the critics needs to be backed up by a thorough test drive. Of course, at Scotthall, that’s something we’re only too happy to provide.
Autocar were also impressed, saying “the 3 Series
HEre’s something a little special. WE HAVE A SELECTION OF DELIVERY MILEAGE CARS IN STOCK. CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR FULL STOCK LIST.
Customers’ Heroes At Scotthall we always aim to deliver excellent customer service as standard. Here is what some of our customers have said about certain heroes in our team. “Rocco Avena was a really nice and approachable salesman, who was also helpful, courteous, honest and knowledgeable. He gave us excellent advice and the service level he delivered was amazing. The fantastic experience we had has restored our faith and we will definitely be recommending Rocco to friends and family who are also looking to purchase cars!” “Miss Townend delivered an excellent service and supported me in specifying and ordering the car. I personally feel the service and professionalism exceeded my expectations and such a commitment to great customer service is to be commended!”
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MINI Lifestyle
BMW Lifestyle
Know somebody who loves MINI? Even if it’s just you, that’s OK. Just be sure to tell your family that an exciting and stylish range of MINI accessories is out there just waiting to be wrapped and placed under the tree.
Treat yourself or someone special this Christmas to something from BMW Lifestyle. With a range of clothing, bags, watches, sunglasses, pens and much more, you’re sure to find the ideal gift.
MINI Big Duffle Bag £45.00
Ladies’ MINI Wordmark Top £22.00
Men’s Fleece Jacket £84.00
Ladies’ Rugby Shirt £59.00
MINI iPhone Hard Case £18.00
MINI Baby Racer £67.00
Travel Bag £85.00
Men’s Wallet £67.00
Automatic Men’s Watch £848.00
BMW Metal Sunglasses Silvertone £102.00
Ballpoint Pen £67.00
BMW 3 Series Pedal Car £185.00
MINI Watch £32.00
I Love MINI Mug £9.00
Pop Style Umbrella £40.00
MINI Rooftop Cabin Trolley £153.00
On Sale March 2013
The New MINI Paceman The MINI Paceman is a genre-busting crossover-coupé from one of Britain’s best-loved marques. Unveiled at the Paris Motor Show and described as a Sports Activity Coupé, the Paceman will tread new ground for the MINI brand and forge a new segment when it goes on sale early next year. Based on the four-door Countryman, the Paceman’s funky looks are borrowed from its brother, but the new 2-door profile and raked rear end give it a unique, sporty flavour. Inside, there’s room for four in the stylish interior. Under the skin, the Paceman is much like the Countryman, and will come with the same engine options. The MINI Paceman will be on sale from 16 March 2013 starting at £18,970 on the road.
This is a man’s world? Succeeding in a man’s world... Jill Townend For the past six years, I have worked as a Corporate Sales Manager at Scotthall BMW and MINI, devoting my time to supporting and enhancing services that are tailored to the needs of fleet managers and small businesses seeking to purchase company cars. Genuinely committed to customer service and consistently passionate about the BMW and MINI brands, I spend much of my time at Scotthall’s new prestigious Northfield site speaking to fleet decision-makers about the tax benefits of company vehicles for their businesses. My fascination with the automotive industry began during childhood when I grew increasingly enthusiastic about cars and bikes, in fact, I loved just about anything that had an engine. You could say I was the son my dad never had. Petrol still runs through my veins and I recently switched from four wheels to two after gaining my full motorbike licence. After graduating from university with a First Class degree, I was given my first opportunity as a MINI sales trainee. I spent three years selling MINIs and BMWs to retail customers before deciding the time was right for a change. I moved to Milton Keynes as Corporate Sales Manager and these days, I am responsible
for providing an impressive range of products and services. I have extensive knowledge of model specifications and options, running costs, fuel consumption and emissions. I also offer a range of aftersales packages. I have promoted the BMW and MINI brands for ten years and have always found my work to be stimulating, challenging and significantly rewarding. One of my greatest achievements has been gaining the confidence of my clients in a male-dominated environment - I feel that being a woman has given me the edge and my female customer base has gone from strength to strength. I have also secured and continue to manage accounts for large local companies including Kuehne-Nagel Logistics, TSystems and The Dawson Group. John Stuart, of Aylesbury-based electronics company ComDev, says: “From the moment I kicked the tyres to the handover of the keys, Jill treated me as a customer who really mattered, demonstrating a remarkable level of knowledge not only about the mechanical specifications, but the tax-efficient options and processes that lay behind the contract. She gives an outstanding level of service and professionalism.”
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