120 Years History in Motion

Derek Slack Motors have delivered SKODA, for nearly 25 years making us the oldest SKODA dealer in the north east. SKODA’s own story began not on four wheels, but two: a bicycle called the ‘Slavia’. Founders, Václav Laurin and Václav Klement, built it in 1895. Besides their first names and a love for cycling, they had another thing in common: a strong inventive spirit.

From humble beginnings, the two friends went on to build some of the world’s formative motorcycles, which were soon winning races and breaking speed records. Encouraged by this success, they graduated to four wheels, and with the ‘Voiturette A’ started an automotive lineage that makes SKODA one of the oldest car manufacturers in the world.

In 1925, Laurin & Klement merges with Skoda Works of Pilsen and went on to achieve breakthrough success with the ŠKODA Popular. Through the entire 20th century, encompassing two World Wars and a socialist-era planned economy, the commitment from SKODA to building high-quality cars didn’t waver. A smooth transition to become part of the Volkswagen group in 1991 only reinforced another commitment: to sustain the inventive spirit that began 120 years ago.

Derek Slack Motors are proud to be a part of the history as we continue with work to expand our Middlesbrough dealership into one of the UK’s flagship sites.

From Monte Carlo to Middlesbrough

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 SKODA Fabia Monte Carlo comes to Middlesbrough

The Monte Carlo models pay homage to all those heroes who devoted their lives and hearts to bringing the SKODA brand to winner‘s podium. Since the start of production in Mladá Boleslav in 1895, the company introduced to the world many racing legends, memorable victories and unforgettable machines. This long tradition of motor racing was transformed to ŠKODA‘s passenger cars in a form of the Monte Carlo family. 

Recent models share a lot of with their ancestors – like the emphasis put on dynamics, agile handling, and reliability and of course, great value. New to the range is the new shape Fabia with striking black elements, such as large panoramic sunroof, grille, alloy wheels or wing mirrors.

SKODA Fabia What Car? Car of the Year 2015

Listen to what Jim Holder - Editor of What Car? one of the UK's largest and most trusted car buyer guides has to say about the new SKODA Fabia. Over the years the publication has become best known for its reviews, advice, news and its prestigious 'Car of the Year' awards. This year SKODA walked away with four fantastic awards including What Car? Car of the Year 2015 Overall Winner for Fabia - here at Derek Slack Motors we are ecstatic. Plus, soon to arrive comes the Fabia Monte Carlo, so watch this space.

SKODA Octavia vRS 230 comes to Teesside

Derek Slack Motors can reveal SKODA have finally unleashed their new beast! Introducing the new Octavia vRS 230: popular as an unmarked police car, the 230 can reach 155mph (a decent speed for a car voted the most practical family vehicle). In the same time it takes to say,‘What Car? Car of the Year 2015, Best Family Car’ the 230 has already reached 0- 60mph, that’s roughly 6.7 seconds.

Power now reaches the front wheels via an electronically controlled differential. Although our marketing manager confesses not to having the faintest idea what any of that means, essentially the front half of the four-wheel-drive system, dishes out power across the axle as it sees fit, so less of it escapes in the form of smoke and squeals, which will help put down the car’s power as you accelerate out of tight corners instead of spinning a wheel uselessly.

We’ll keep you posted on news of SKODA’s ‘speed-machine’. If you can’t wait that long call Derek Slack Motors on: 01642 256 100.

ŠKODA named as the UK’s most dependable car brand by JD Power- but we all knew that anyway!

The 1^st September and one of the busiest days of the years at Derek Slack Motors. Just enough time to announce ŠKODA has been named as the UK’s most dependable brand in a new JD Power study. The inaugural 2015 UK Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) asked owners to report problems with their new cars – from serious breakdowns to troublesome in-car entertainment issues. Once analysed, the results gave ŠKODA a clear victory, with the brand comprehensively outscoring luxury brands. 

Every ŠKODA in the survey performed better than the industry average, with the Fabia ranked as the third most dependable car in the Small Car category.

Tony Slack, Managing Director and Retail Principal said: “This shows ŠKODA’s commitment for delivering quality and dependability. ŠKODA’s build quality is the envy of the industry, and it’s great news this has been recognised.

Following the JD Power report findings, UK Consumer organisation Which? has also named ŠKODA as a firm favourite with owners. The organisation’s 2015–2016 Car Guide named the Superb and the Yeti as the most satisfying cars to own in the estate and SUV classes, achieving owner satisfaction ratings of 96 per cent and 93 per cent respectively.

ŠKODA has won numerous industry and media awards for customer satisfaction and has been in the JD Power top ten for more than 20 years in a row. The brand has also been named Best Manufacturer in the Auto Express Driver satisfaction survey three times in the past four years; with the ŠKODA Yeti recording the survey’s highest ever score for customer satisfaction.

ISUZU D-Max Fury 4x4 Double Cab

Derek Slack Motors, ISUZU Fleet Specialists for Teesside and North Yorkshire reveal some of the first images of the new ISUZU D-Max Fury 4x4 Double Cab. 

Inspired by the British Cross Country Championship rally truck, the ISUZU D-Max Fury is powered by a 2.5 litre, 163 PS twin-turbo engine, meaning it won’t be left lagging on any road.  Available in both manual and automatic transmission the 4x4 Double Cab delivers uncompromising pick-up performance with head turning stylish Magma Red paintwork and a custom-designed interior.

Truly unique the Isuzu Fury comes with black cloth seat trim, leather steering wheel with red stitching, double DIN CD/Radio/iPod/Bluetooth connectivity, rear view camera, fury branded carpet mats with leather gear stick gaiter, red stitching and chrome heater switches.

Yet for all its pulse-racing heritage, the ISUZU D-Max Fury is no show-pony. On or off road, every day, there is no compromise. The outstanding 4x4 shift-on-the-fly adapts to any terrain at the touch of a button and the 3.5 tonne towing capacity is now legendary.

Comfort and luxury are built-in; and with fuel economy of 38.7MPG (combined), the Isuzu D-Max Fury delivers the complete package of economy, practicality and performance you’d expect from Isuzu. With a best-in-class, 5 year warranty, complete peace of mind comes as standard from the Pick-up Professionals.

For more information call Derek Slack Motors on 01642 256100

ŠKODA Fabia Monte Carlo in Middlesbrough

The award winning ŠKODA Fabia is now available to order from Derek Slack Motors in the shape of the stylish Monte Carlo. Adding even more sporty design flair the Monte Carlo model is highlighted with black elements, including the 16” Italia black alloy wheels, panoramic sunroof, sunset glass, front grille and door mirrors. It also offers a stylish interior, including a red central console as standard, and plenty of room for passengers and their luggage. We’re really excited about the new Fabia Monte Carlo as it also comes with a new-generation petrol and diesel engines, making it more responsive and smoother to drive, whilst boasting some incredible fuel consumption figures.​​