SmartLink and connectivity technology from SKODA

Derek Slack Motors introduce some of the latest infotainment technology systems from SKODA that brings mobile phone functionality to many ŠKODA models. 

The first video explains ŠKODA Connectivity and SmartGate
Experience full connectivity by turning your ŠKODA into a mobile hotspot. Connect up to eight devices at a time using Wi-Fi when a data enabled SIM card is installed and the engine is turned on. SmartGate is a clever device that transfers vehicle data such as fuel consumption, average speed or journey costs to smartphone applications that keep you informed at all times.

SKODA What Car? Hat-trick

What a great way to start the new-year with not one, not two, but three! category wins at the 2016 What Car? Awards. Already crowned overall Car of the Year 2015, judges nominated the 1.2-litre 90PS SE model as its pick of the range. The Octavia also beat some of the toughest competition in the business to scoop the 2016 Family Car title for the third time in a row. ŠKODA’s hat trick of category wins came in the shape of the all-new Superb taking top honours in the Estate car category. Selecting the 2.0 TDI SE Business as its favourite model, the What Car? panel found the new Superb’s combination of design, practicality and innovation impossible to resist.

Tony Slack- Managing Director commented, “ It’s great to see ŠKODA performing so well in the What Car? Awards. SKODA also scored on the price point categories – awards designed to highlight the best choices for buyers in a fixed price range. Once again, ŠKODA thumped the competition with six price point champions - more than any other manufacturer.”

Tony added, “The awards mean a great deal to everyone here at Derek Slack, the North East’s oldest SKODA dealer with nearly 25 years experience. Our new flagship dealership at Middlesbrough is the ideal location to view the full SKODA range from the smallest to the largest – all being recognised by What Car?”

ŠKODA at the 2016 What Car? Awards summary

CATEGORY WINS

·       2016 SMALL CAR OF THE YEAR: Fabia 1.2 TSI 90 SE

·       2016 FAMILY CAR: Octavia 1.2 TSI 110 SE

·       2016 ESTATE CAR: Superb Estate 2.0 TDI 150 SE Business

PRICE POINTS​

·       CITY CAR (less than £10,000) Citigo 1.0 60 SE 5dr

·       SMALL CAR (£12,000-£15,000) Fabia 1.2 TSI 90 SE

·       FAMILY CAR (£16,000-£19,000) Octavia 1.2 TSI 110 SE

·       ESTATE (less than £18,000) Fabia Estate 1.2 TSI SE

·       ESTATE (£18,000-£25,000) Superb Estate 2.0 TDI 150 SE Business

·       COMPACT EXECUTIVE CAR (less than £25,000) Superb Hatch 2.0 TDI 150 SE Business

SKODA Colour Combinations

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Happy New Year

Did you know The new ŠKODA Fabia is available in 14 body colours? ColourConcept can be used to select varying combinations for the roof, the A-pillars, the side-mirror housing, and 16” alloy wheels. Four combination colours are available: white, red, silver and black.





Altogether, Derek Slack Motors- SKODA can offer a staggering 124 colour combinations, including a choice of four interior colour schemes. Discover yours at our new showroom in Middlesbrough, the home of SKODA on Teesside.

New SKODA showroom set to launch Jaunuary 2016

Derek Slack Motors’ new dealership development is on target for completion for the new-year. The new state-of-the-art – 13 vehicle showroom incorporating the very latest digital technology, will become one of the first new SKODA flagship models in the north east, with new office admin and after sales reception.

“The multi-million investment will allow the company to expand in line with SKODA’s own global expansion programme”, said Tony Slack- Managing Director at the Middlesbrough dealership. “Due to national demand for the new growing range of SKODA models, we need to keep pace with change and this new development will mean we can also continue to offer the highest levels of customer service.”

With nearly 25 years SKODA history the family run dealership have grown from a humble workshop facility to be voted by the London Stock Exchange, as one of the top 1000 companies to inspire Britain in 2015.

I’d like to thank all our customers for their loyalty throughout this busy period of development and to our loyal staff who have dodged the diggers and scaffolding to continue to provide the very highest levels of customer service.”

The new dealership is expected to hold an official open weekend in January 2016, so watch this space for developments.

SKODA Black Friday Sale

Derek Slack Motors- Black Friday Sale gets underway this weekend with some exciting offers. For example, drive-away an Approved Used SKODA this weekend with £1,000 Finance Deposit paid by Derek Slack Motors, plus 2 years’ free Warranty and Servicing not to mention Free Roadside Assistance & MOT cover. Monthly payments start from as little £79. 

Shh!, sales ends Sunday 15^th November.

Looking to the future as new showroom is set to debut

At Derek Slack Motors, we are proud of our long history serving Middlesbrough and the North East. As a family business with 43 years behind us, we know the value of staying true to our roots and committing to serving the local community.

We also know the importance of looking to the future, being open to change and evolving as a business. Derek Slack did not start out selling vehicles, but as a mechanic working from a small rented workshop. From this point, Derek Slack gained experience and a reputation for working with many different makes and began dealing auto parts and eventually, vehicles.

More than 20 years ago, we became agents for Skoda in Teesside. This allowed us to grow, with demand for Skoda, making us the dealers we are today – providing the North with new and used SKODA vehicles longer than anywhere else.

We are currently in the midst of a 5 year expansion plan following a period of record sales. Our rapid growth and strong performance even led to recognition from the London Stock Exchange as one of ‘1000 Businesses to Inspire Britain’ earlier this year.

If you’ve visited recently, you’ll notice the builders and diggers are in working on our new showroom. It is a complete revamp that will leave it looking like a whole new building. To make space, for the builders we’ve put together some very tempting offers on all our pre-owned stock which has kept our sales team busier than ever. So if you’re still in the market for a new SKODA or an approved used vehicle you know where to come.

We are making progress every day – the glass is already in – and it is almost ready to debut.

We can’t wait for you to see it!

Tour of Britain

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ŠKODA UK is sponsoring the Tour of Britain for the fourth year in a row, providing a fleet of support vehicles, including the new Superb, set to be launched in Middlesbrough at Derek Slack Motors on 17^th and 18^th September.

The race began at Beaumaris, Anglesey, on Sunday 6 September and finishes in London on Sunday 13 September. Throughout that time, a fleet of 50 ŠKODAs are supporting the world-class riders – including Sir Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish – and their teams.

ŠKODA UK is also the exclusive sponsor of the King of the Mountain stages at Pen-y-Pass, Nick o‘Pendle and Barking Tye. At these locations, a ŠKODA team will provide free coffee and cake to spectators embracing the last of the British summer.

Tony Slack, Managing Director, said: “ Derek Slack Motors have several cycling enthusiasts who are all following the race. Warranty Administrator-John Cook took the following picture in Silloth which raised a few smiles.” 

Tony continued, “We’re really looking forward to showing off the new Superb during our two day launch. What ever the outcome of the race, you can be sure the new Superb will be a winner.”