Perrys Motor Sales

Average used car values fell to their lowest this year in October, according to British Car Auction . In a twelve month period used car values have fallen by over £1,000.

This is good news for anybody looking to buy a used car, there are some great deals availiable. Perrys stock nearly three thousand used cars, over five hundred of the used cars are less than £5,500, they are branded as Value Cars and represent affordable quality used cars.

Staff at Perrys Barnsley “Dared to Wear it Pink” on the 31st October in support of the Breast Cancer Campaign, as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year, Breast Cancer Campaign dared everyone in the UK to wear an item of pink on Friday 31 October and donate £2 each to the charity to help beat breast cancer. The Perrys Team pictured here are clearly out to have a bit of fun while they raise money for a worthy cause.

The Breast Cancer Campaign uses all “Wear it Pink” donations to fund innovative, world-class research throughout the UK to understand how breast cancer develops, leading to improved diagnosis, treatment, prevention and cure.

Perrys Mazda in Huddersfield is expecting a rush of customers looking for a breath-taking drive after the Mazda MX-5 was named ‘Best Roadster’ in the 2008 Auto Express Used Car Honours. This is the third successive year the Mazda MX-5 has won the coveted award.

The honour comes just weeks after the judges from the UK’s best-selling weekly automotive magazine selected the Roadster Coupe version for critical acclaim, naming the iconic sports car as ‘Best Convertible’ in the 2008 Auto Express New Car Honours.

“The Mazda MX-5 is a legendary sports car and a great buy whether new or used, so it’s no surprise it receives these top accolades year after year,” enthused Peter Woodley, dealer principal at Perrys Mazda in Huddersfield. “The MX-5 beat the Porsche Boxter and Audi TT to take the ‘Best Roadster’ crown, so that shows just how special it is.”

Commenting on the Mazda MX-5’s victory, Auto Express stated: “In 1989, Mazda took everything that made the British Lotus Elan great, then added superb reliability and a low price to the package. Not only is the MX-5 the world’s best-selling sports car, it has also won over us loyal Brits. It’s poised to knock the classic MGB off the top spot for both popularity and parts supply in the UK. The problem our judges faced come ‘decision time’ was choosing between the current and previous generations of the MX-5 –– the Mazda is a fantastic choice and a thrilling drive.”

The Mazda MX-5 is the world’s most popular open-top sports car, offering the excitement of sports car driving with the added benefits of refinement, security, reliability and affordability. The third generation model also has improved fuel economy and reduced CO2 outputs, thanks to Mazda’s weight-reducing ‘gram strategy’. The soft-top can be opened and closed in just a few seconds, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe boasts the world’s fastest-folding powered retractable hard-top –– up or down in just 12 seconds.

The current Mazda MX-5 range offers customers a line-up of soft-top models priced from £15,750 on-the-road or Roadster Coupe models priced from £18,600. Buyers can choose from three powertrains and a range of individual options and packages.

Accepting the latest award for Mazda UK, marketing director Mark Cameron commented: “In the UK, the iconic two-seater, rear-wheel drive Mazda MX-5 sports car continues to be hugely popular with both the public and media. It delivers on the promise of thrilling open-air motoring, with everyday reliability and modest running costs.”

To find out more about the Mazda MX-5 range or to arrange a test-drive, please call Perrys Mazda on 01484 481250 or visit the showroom on Northgate, Huddersfield.

With Road Saftey Week launching on 10th November, Perrys Dealerships around the country are urging drivers to remember the importance of keeping themselves and other road users safe this winter. Britain’s variable and rapidly changing weather conditions can pose quite a range of problems for road users.

Ken Savage, Perrys’ Chairman, introducing the Perrys initiative, said “Driving requires concentration and preparation at all times. Road Safety Week provides an ideal opportunity to re-affirm the importance of good driving, not only for personal safety, but for pedestrian safety as well.”

Winter puts additional pressure on your car so it is vital that they are properly maintained. Fluid levels and tyre pressure should be checked regularly and wiper blades given the once over. All exterior lights should work properly and the windscreen examined for any cracks.

Remember these tips to keep safe on the roads this winter:

• Check the weather forecast before leaving home and leave plenty of time for your journey
• Remember that bad conditions require more time for breaking. Increase the gap between you and the driver in front
• Keep topped up with plenty of fuel in case of delays
• Always use your headlights in rain or snow and to increase your visibility when the sun is low in the sky
• If visibility is below 100 metres you may legally use front or rear fog lights but they must be turned off if conditions improve
• Good observation is essential so that you can interpret road conditions and adjust your speed accordingly
• Always plan your ‘escape’ route in case you are faced with a hazard and brake, steer and change gear smoothly so as not to affect the grip of your tyres on the road surface

Ken added: “Remember, whether you are walking, cycling or driving – be responsible. Don’t pin your safety on an assumption that others will act responsibly, act responsibly yourself.”

Call your local Perrys Dealership and book your car in for its Winter Safety Check make sure it’s in tip-top condition for winter.

The event no classic car enthusiast should miss is this month’s Classic Motor Show, at Birmingham’s NEC on the 14th, 15th & 16th November. The event will be held in five halls at the Birmingham NEC and, in addition to over 1,000 cars, it will feature numerous trade displays and about 170 club stands.

Mike Brewer and Edd China of the Wheeler Dealer TV Programme (New TV Series back on Discovery in late October) will be on the Live Stage during the show - expect to be entertained with tales of purchasing classic cars across Europe, restoring them and then selling them on E-bay.

Perrys Land Rover customers may be interested in the Range Rover Register stand, and Land Rover’s 60th Anniversary is sure to be marked at the event.

The stunning, ‘head turning’ styling of these Italian favorites are an attractive buy in their own right, but when you take a look at the current ‘Hot Deal’ offers available from Perrys on the Alfa Romeo 159 range they become almost irresistible.

The 1.9-litre diesel JDTM models record a respectable 0 to 62mph time of 9.6 seconds – but reassuringly in these economy-focused times will do a comforting 40mpg.

There are two alternate trim levels available among the Hot Deals, 1.9 JDTM Turismo and the 1.9 JDTM Lusso. The top spec Lusso trim boasts 17-inch alloys, Bluetooth, dual-zone climate control and rear parking sensors. The range also includes the 159 Sport Wagon estate version.

On the safety front, due to its strong structure and seven standard airbags, the Alfa 159 get a five star rating (the maximum score) in the EuroNCAP crash tests.

Hitwise has ranked Perrys Website 3rd in the UK, in the Automotive-Dealerships category for the quarter July - September, based on market share of visits to the company’s web site.

The Hitwise Top 10 Award recognises websites from over 160 industries that are leaders in their industry. Recipients are allowed to display the Hitwise Top 10 Award shield.

Commenting on the 3rd place Chairman, Ken Savage, said “At Perrys we are committed to keeping our website up to date, attractive and informative for our customers, so we are delighted to see the effort reflected in this prestigious industry award.”

An ideal delivery van for Europe’s busy cities must be Fiat’s new Fiorino. It’s really compact, and can turn on the proverbial sixpence (oh, all right - 2p piece!) with a turning circle of only 9.95 metres. The loading area has a volume of 2.5 cubic metres (2.8 if the passenger seat is folded down), even though the external length is less than 3.9m. Internally its load area is over 1.5 metres (almost 2.5 m with the passenger seat folded down) and has a load capacity of up to 610 kg (including the driver). The new Fiorino is a something of a revolution in the small van segment.

With Perrys one of these practical about-town vans can be yours for only £7,995 - a £2,400 saving on the RRP. The diesel manual gearbox Fiat Fiorino Van (SX 1.3 Mjet 75ps 2dr), in Dark Grey Metallic Paint, with a 610kg payload, ABS Braking, Power Steering, Electric Mirrors, Side Load Door, Steel Bulkhead, Remote Central Locking, Smokers Kit and Radio / CD Player is one of Perrys current Hot Deals. It’s worth taking a look at the Fiorino Van and signing up for a test drive

 

Perrys “Hot Deal” currently features a fantastic offer on the popular Scudo - a brand new diesel manual Fiat Scudo Van (2.0 Mjet 120Ps Comfort), for only £11,495, saving a whopping £4,800 on RRP. The model on offer has the following features: Aluminium Grey Metallic Paint, Dual Passenger Airbag, Twin Side Load Doors, Remote Central Locking, Integral Pack, ABS Braking, Radio / CD Player.

 

The Scudo boasts a great loading capacity of up to 7 cubic metres, and loading itself is easy with a 49cm loading threashold. Drivers will appreciate the improved sound-proofing, reduced vibration and easy-to-use controls - book a test drive and prove it for yourself!

Perrys is ranked No. 13 on the latest Sunday Times HSBC Top Track 250 league table of Britain’s biggest mid-market private companies, produced by Fast Track. The rankings are based on sales in companies’ latest available audited accounts. The full findings are published in a special 12-page colour broadsheet supplement in The Sunday Times on 19 October, 2008, and is also obtainable on the Fast Track website. The supplement features all the listed companies, including Perrys.

Fast Track, along with the Sunday Times, researches and publishes six annual league tables, ranging from the fastest-growing to the biggest private companies, and has a reputation for signposting companies with potential.

According to entrepreneur Richard Branson “Fast Track has become the definitive barometer of growth companies”.