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TH E N E W ALL ELECTRIC R O L L S - R OYC E S P EC T R E G E TS C LO S ER
PROTECTI N G TH E VA L U E O F Y O U R C A R Amidst rising costs and interest rates, it’s a natural
The announcement of any new Rolls-Royce produces a certain
time to evaluate personal expenses, with a view to
expectation, but the Rolls-Royce Spectre, the company’s new
getting the best value from the money you spend.
all-electric coupe, is arguably one of the most anticipated in
When it comes to car maintenance, it is often better to
the company’s history. It’s also a great name for a car.
protect the value of your vehicle by using a franchised dealer, many of whom will have a range of products
While Rolls-Royce has built a reputation for creating what
and offers more affordable than you may think.
are regularly described as “the best cars in the world” using internal combustion engines, the idea of electrification is
Dave Tindall, Group Marketing Manager for Poole Audi,
something that is familiar to the brand. Henry Royce began
said: “We often get asked how service history affects
life as an electrical engineer and dedicated much of his life
the value of Audis. In addition to ensuring the car is
to creating internal combustion engines that simulated the
maintained by our fully-trained technicians, using
characteristics of an electric car – silent running, instant
genuine parts, having a full service history protects its
torque, and the sensation of one endless gear.
value when you come to sell or part-exchange. A car with a full Audi service history, particularly from Poole
Spectre also represents a promise kept. In 2011, Rolls-Royce
Audi, will always maintain the highest value, as it will
showcased a fully electric Experimental Phantom concept
be more desirable to its next potential owner. When
named 102EX. This was followed by 103EX, a dramatic design
we buy the car, this difference tends to be between
study that anticipated a bold electric future for the marque.
£250 and £400 compared to a car serviced an independent garage.”
Every new Rolls-Royce begins its life in winter. Temperatures at the bespoke facility used by the marque, located in
To help customers budget for maintenance costs,
Arjeplog, Sweden, just 55km from the arctic circle, drop to
Poole Audi has just announced a price reduction for its
-26c. and are further cooled to -40c.
All-in service plan, which is available for Audi models aged 3 – 6 years, with a 2-litre engine or under, and
With the winter testing phase now completed, Spectre will
below 100,000 miles. This plan includes two services,
continue its global testing programme. The Electric Super
two MOTs, 2 years’ roadside assistance and a 2 year
Coupé still has to complete nearly two million kilometres
warranty, for just £29.99 per month, saving over
before the marque’s engineers will consider it complete prior
£1,200 compared to paying separately.
to first customer deliveries in the latter part of 2023.
To find out more, including full terms and conditions,
Words by Mark Slack
visit www.pooleaudi.co.uk or call 01202 775050.
T. 01202 775050 A. Poole Audi, Old Wareham Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4QN www.pooleaudi.co.uk
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