Save over £4000 on the Skoda 1.2 SE Roomster in Teesside

If the recent heat-wave left you gasping for breath, here’s another hot offer you might warm to. SKODA have reduced the cost of the 2013 SKODA Roomster 1.2 SE TSi to only £9990, that’s a staggering saving of over £4,000. Derek Slack Motors have acquired the bulk of the special limited edition UK vehicles and will be supplying on a strictly first come first served basis.

Available in Metallic Silver and Shark Blue, special features include: Radio CD/MP3 player, Varioflex seating system, Electric front windows, Remote central locking, Body coloured bumpers, Air conditioning, 15” Alloys, Rear sensors, Chrome pack, Panoramic sunroof.

Vehicles are in stock and ready for immediate delivery. For more information call 08433 201267

Motorsport journalists take thrilling SKODA rally drives at Goodwood

Leading motorsport journalists are raving about the ŠKODA-sponsored Forest Rally Stage at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. They were taken round the two-mile course at break-neck speeds by rally aces Freddy Loix, Sepp Wiegand and Robert Barrable in a Fabia S2000, the same car that powered Andreas Mikkelsen to back-to-back Intercontinental Rally Challenge titles.

Play the video below to watch. For those of you who like a challenge, try to count how many gear changes Sepp makes in that time.

SKODA'S 3 BIG REASONS special offer

SKODA’S 3 BIG REASONS promotion proves instant hit with SKODA customers in Middlesbrough, Stockton, Darlington, Sedgefield and Durham.

Main dealers for SKODA on Teesside and the north east’s oldest SKODA dealer, Derek Slack Motors have enjoyed a buoyant start to July with customers taking full advantage of SKODA’S ‘3 BIG REASONS’ offer, available across the SKODA range. Tony Slack, dealer principle began by saying, “ More people are now switched on to the SKODA success story. When a fantastic triple offer in the shape of, 0% finance, 3 years’ servicing and prices starting from only £69 per month, you know your heading for a busy time.” 

“For example, the SKODA Citigo has brought customers to our showroom with Ford Fiestas, Vauxhall Corsas and Fiat Pandas as part exchange models. With the VW Up being significantly more expensive than the Citigo, there’s been a dramatic increase in the Citgo’s position in the small car market. Our respected position as one of the last few remaining family run dealerships with a reputation for putting the customer and their requirements first has brought new Skoda owners from Sedgefield, Darlington and Durham to our showroom.”

 What Car? described the SKODA Citigo as a “fantastic city car that’s good to drive and has a high-quality and attractive interior. It’s cracking value for money, too.”

To discover more about the full Skoda range visit Derek Slack Motors main dealers for Skoda in the north east at, Prospect Place, Cargo Fleet, Middlesbrough TS3 8AR.

Subaru XV £2,300 price reduction in Middlesbrough

Subaru have annouced a price reduction of £2,300 off the Subaru XV range which means the new entry model now starts at just £18,995. Derek Slack Motors can reveal the price reduction was made possible through favourable exchange rates offering even greater value for money.

The price reduction means the XV now undercuts other crossover models such as the BMW X1 with around £2,500 saving on equivalent vehicles.The XV comes fitted with permanent all-wheel drive as standard, and when fitted with the 145bhp 2.0-litre diesel, it's capable of 50mpg on the combined cycle and 146g/km of CO2. The XV comes as standard with 17-inch alloys, daytime running lights, heated front seats, wiper de-icers and front, side, curtain and knee airbags. The more premium SE models come with additional cruise control, electric mirrors dual-zone air conditioning, rear view safety camera, Bluetooth and privacy glass.

All XV models also come with Subaru’s five-year 100,000 mile warranty.

New pricing for the Subaru XV by model is as follows:

Diesel models  Price (OTR)
2.0D S  £21,995
2.0D SE  £23,995
2.0D SE Lux Premium  £27,695
  
Petrol models 
1.6i S  £18,995
1.6i S Lineartronic  £20,415
1.6i SE  £20,995
1.6i SE Lineartronic  £22,415
2.0i SE  £21,995

Skoda scoops top Which? award

Once again, Skoda have beaten off stiff opposition, to be named best car manufacturer for 2013 by respected UK consumer champion Which? Skoda came first ahead of BMW, Ford and Volkswagen to win the award. Tony Slack, dealer principle at Derek Slack Motors, main dealers for Skoda on Teesside said, “Being recognised by Which? is not just a mark of excellence but also a measure of good quality service and value-for-money motoring in what are still difficult economic times. I believe all those on the 2013 list of winners, reflect companies prepared to go the extra mile to offer outstanding customer service, something Derek Slack Motors passionately believe in. It’s no wonder in 2013 we’re celebrating 40 years of service as the North East of England’s oldest Skoda dealer.”

Best car manufacturer: Skoda

Best home appliance brand: Bosch

Best retailer: John Lewis

Best computing brand: Samsung

Best audio-visual brand LG

Best financial services provider: NFU Mutual

Best telecom services provider: Tesco Mobile

Best supermarket: Aldi

Best photography brand: Panasonic

Best customer care: Amazon

New Skoda Octavia vRS on Teesside

No sooner were we holding our breath over the new Octavia, and in powers the high performance, Octavia vRS hatchback and estate, both models faster and more fuel efficient than their producers. As usual there’s a choice of both petrol and diesel, the petrol 2.0 TSi offering a staggering 217bhp while the diesel 2.0 TDI provides 181bhp, both models giving exceptional fuel economy. 

In about the same time it takes me to get out of my chair (6.8 seconds) the vRS can excellrate from 0-62 also beating the Golf GTI on top speed and I daren’t tell you what it manages flat out, so be careful on the roads.

The Octavia vRS has lowered suspension and new stylish alloys, xenon headlights, dual exhausts, sports suspension, electronic locking differential, red brake callipers all giving the vRS a sportier look. Inside you’ll find black sports trim, sport seats, leather steering wheel, steel pedals and sill kickplates and custom vRS branding.

The estate model boats 610 litres of space with more head and legroom for front and rear passengers. As always, safety is paramount with the new Octavia accumulating a five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating. We’ll keep you posted as soon as both models arrive at Derek Slack Motors, main dealers for Skoda on Teesside and the oldest Skoda dealer in the North East.

Isuzu D-Max towing capacity increased to 3.5 tonnes

Isuzu has announced from the 1st July 2013, towing capacity of the award winning Isuzu D-Max will be increased by 500kg, adding to its already impressive list of credentials. The increase has come as a direct response to customer feedback and to satisfy commercial users demanding extra towing capacity.

Jed Thirkell, Isuzu Sales Executive at Derek Slack Motors says, "All D-Max models will be able to tow a maximum braked load of 3.5 tonnes with the new certification applying to all Isuzu D-Max pick-ups (excluding 4x2 Single Cab) registered from 1st July 2013. With confirmation of the new cetification to tow 3.5 tonnes, the Isuzu D-Max becomes the most capable pick-up in the market".

For more information, please contact Derek Slack Motors, Isuzu Centre of Excellence in Teesside-Middlesbrough on: 08433 201267