Perrys Motor Sales

Britain’s Training Car of the Year is the Vauxhall Corsa, according to Road Safety Professionals and Driving Instructors. And it’s for the fourth consecutive time!

43.9% of the votes cast by road safety professionals and driving instructors who read adiNews were for the versatile Vauxhall Corsa; the vehicle was particularly praised for its handling, ease of use and comfort - factors which will appeal to non-learners too!

According to Vauxhall the Corsa also proved popular because it qualifies for cheap car insurance and road tax, helping driving schools to keep down costs.

Vauxhall’s marketing director Andy Gilson, expressing his delight at coming out on top for the fourth year on the trot, said “This award is further proof of the Corsa’s ease of use for novice drivers, as well as being a cost-effective business car for driving instructors.”

In other news, Vauxhall announced earlier this month that it had clinched the number one spot in the light commercial vehicle market for the first time since records began.

Perrys has some great “new-shape”Vauxhall Corsa deals at the moment; why not take a look?

Perrys Vauxhall on Crostons Road is challenging its customers to get up to speed with their Highway Code in a competition. The entrant who achieves the highest score in a Highway Code theory test in the quickest time will walk away with £100 of vouchers to spend at Mill Gate Shopping Centre.

The competition is open to anyone who visits the Perrys Vauxhall Bury dealership from now until Christmas.

Darren Knight, General Manager at Perrys, said: “Not only is this a great opportunity to refresh people’s knowledge of the Highway Code, it will also be a fantastic way to add a little fun for our staff and customers in the run up to Christmas.”

To take part in the competition, simply head down to the Vauxhall dealership on Crostons Road and test your knowledge. Whether you have a driving licence or not, this is a fantastic way to refresh your memory and be in with a chance to win a great prize.

While you are there, why not book a test drive in any of the vehicles the dealership has on offer?

The search is on! Perrys Vauxhall is hunting for vintage cars to help celebrate Perrys Centenary.

The dealership on Blackpool Road, Ribbleton, is urging anyone who owns a vintage car, of any make, to enter its Vintage Car competition. The winner could have their car on display in the Preston showroom and pocket a £100 cash prize.

Perrys opened a hundred years ago, and since that date has grown from strength to strength. Starting with one Ford site in London in 1908, it now has 16 major franchises across 39 UK outlets, stocking both prestigious and value motor brands.

Peter Lambert, General Manager at Perrys Vauxhall, said: “To help us continue our Centenary celebrations, we’d like as many people as possible to come forward for this competition. All the staff at Perrys Vauxhall are really looking forward to seeing the different entries and hearing some interesting stories.”

To enter, customers simply need to write in with their story, including a photocopy of any supporting documentation or pictures, to:

“I Own A Vintage Car,”
C/O 1 Park View,
Harrogate,
North Yorkshire,
HG1 5LY.

Perrys Peugeot of Milton Keynes has reported strong sales as it continues to adapt to the needs of its customers affected by the poor economic climate.

The dealership, on Bilton Road in Bletchley, has seen trade remain the same as last year, despite the credit crunch, as prices have fallen in the used car market. This, coupled with Perrys buying power, enables the dealership to pass on the savings to its customers.

Companies with fleet vehicles have been buying from Perrys, as the dealership sees firms switching to nearly new, six-month-old cars with lower mileages and no VAT content.

“The fact of the matter is that customers are still buying but they are just buying differently due to the country’s current financial situation,” said Stephen Thompson, used car manager at Perrys Milton Keynes.

“At Perrys we aim to accommodate the needs of our customers and give them options that they find financially viable. Often people find that the car they are currently driving is worth less than they originally hoped when they get it valued. However, what they have to remember is that the car they are buying is actually selling for a lot less than usual. Its all these factors that Perrys has taken into account that have helped maintain sales across the Group.”

Other noticeable buying patterns include customers trading in larger vehicles for more economical ones due to the cost of petrol and the potential impact of the suspected rise in the road fund license. However, Perrys is still selling larger cars to the customers who can now afford them.

Stephen explains: “For people who would ordinarily be unable to afford the larger car and who don’t cover that many miles, bigger cars are selling for a lot less at the moment and therefore these people are realising that bigger cars are now within their price bracket.”

Because of all these factors, Perrys Milton Keynes has managed to maintain its volume sales of used cars at a healthy level, selling an average of 200 each month.

“Our best selling model in the last six months has been the Peugot 307, which is fantastic value, and the Vauxhall Zafira seven seater,” said Stephen.

“We are lucky to have a loyal customer base at Perrys Peugeot in Milton Keynes and I hope that other people will also start to think of us as the best place to come to for a car that is financially viable and perfect for their needs”.

The Vivaro Van supplied to Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, sponsored by Perrys Vauxhall, Rotherham, will greatly assist the Hospice’s fundraising efforts.

The charity, which provides a community palliative care service to children and their families in South Yorkshire and other nearby counties, is in the process of building a state of the art hospice.

As it receives no government funding, the building of the hospice is being financed entirely through voluntary contributions and corporate sponsorship. The van will enable the Hospice to save time and money on transportation, which can be used for more important things, such as specialist care for patients and families.

Ten-year-old Joshua Ford of Burnley met Prime Minister, Gordon Brown at Number 10, Downing Street to receive the keys to his Motability Scheme car, supplied by Perrys, Burnley. The car will make a huge difference to the family, according to Joshua’s mum, Lisa.

As the Burnley Express reported, David Totty, Perrys Motability Specialist, drove the Ford family to the presentation, having advised and assisted them in their selection of a Vauxhall Vectra car.

Customers visiting Perrys Barnsley over the last bank-holiday week end were entered into a great prize draw, part of Perrys Centenary celebrations. As Alan Greenwood, General Manager, said: “It allows us to say thank-you to all our customers.”

Winners of the £1000 prize are Mr and Mrs Adderley, of Barnsley; also home to Perrys Citroen and Perrys Vauxhall dealerships.

Perrys Vauxhall and Perrys Chevrolet of Parkgate, Rotherham, have signed a sponsorship agreement with Football League Two team, the “Millers”; Rotherham United. The deal will see Perrys become second shirt sponsor for the 2008/2009 season.

Signing the agreement, Perrys General Manager, Russell Lockwood, said: “We are delighted to be sponsoring Rotherham United. As a dealership we have strong links with the local area and are keen to get involved in projects that will help benefit and sustain the community. Many of our customers are avid supporters of Rotherham United and I’m sure they will be delighted to have the opportunity to meet their heroes, ask questions and get autographs at one of the many motoring events we will be hosting over the forthcoming season.”

Thanks to the Vauxhall Associate Partnership scheme many UK motorists have saved thousands of pounds. Sizable discounts off the list price of new vehicles are available to those employed by General Motors or an associate company. Vauxhall has substantially increased this to 24% on selected models.

Perrys dealerships offering savings through the scheme include Perrys Dover, Perrys Canterbury, and Perrys Broadstairs.