One More Good Reason to Buy a Mitsubishi Mirage

Euro NCAP has released the results of its latest crash test campaign and it's very good news for drivers of the latest addition to the Mitsubishi range.

The Mitsubishi Mirage achieved a very high 4-star rating, comparable to much larger vehicles and- perhaps more importantly- better than those gained by many of it's closest competitors.

The Mirage was engineered to offer a high level of safety within its compact dimensions, with a whole host of built-in safety features. The base point was Mitsubishi Motor's patented "RISE" (Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution) active structure, meant to efficiently absorb an impact from all directions and to disperse it, and was built up from there- adding straight and large section cross-members and a reinforced cabin to ensure improved energy-management in the case of a front end crash.



Mirage being put through its paces

And the advancements aren't just evident on the outside- Mitsubishi applies the same attention to safety detail on the interior too: the front seats have double pre-tensioner and force limiter seatbelts as well as a built-in whiplash injury reduction design.

The Mitsubishi Mirage is available with 6 airbags as standard (including side and curtain), ABS, Active Stability Control, Traction Control, Brake Assist and an Emergency Stop System. The automatic- CVT- version of the popular new super-mini also comes with revolutionary Hill Start Assist.

Choose to buy the Mirage? You'll get the peace of mind of knowing that you and your passengers are in one of the safest vehicles amongst its peers, and who can put a price on that?

40% of Motorists Admit to Driving Without an MOT- We Want to Help!

Shocking new findings show that a third of motorists in the UK- 10 million vehicle owners- have driven with no MOT and this figure soars to over 40%, the highest of any region of the country, in the South West!

The survey was conducted by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and also found that, of those who had driven without a valid MOT, 24% admitted driving for up to a month and a small- yet alarming- 7% for up to six months.

We are delighted to announce that we will be among the first to team up with the industry 'Minute or Two' initiative (in partnership with Motor Codes)- which encourages motorists to carry out 10 simple visual checks of their vehicle prior to the MOT test.

We completely appreciate the busy lives many people live and are offering a stress-free MOT experience for customers, carrying out the 10 point pre-inspection on your behalf- for free- before the annual test to help the vehicle avoid failing due to simple-to-fix issues.

We'll also- for the month of October and November- be offering MOT's for a reduced price of just £35 (including a free re-test). Just ring and quote 'Minute or Two'.

The full 'Minute or Two' checklist includes everything from lights, tyres, windscreen wipers and fluid levels and, as with all Service and MOT work, will be carried out by manufacturer-trained technicians with (we wouldn't dare tell you how many!) years of experience using fully-approved parts appropriate to each specific vehicle.


We look forward to welcoming customers- both old and new- to our showroom to take advantage of these fantastic offers. Call us on 01271 342600 or email service@devonshire-motors.co.uk.

Win a Mirage!

We are giving away a brand new Mitsubishi Mirage for a whole year and it really couldn't be any simpler to win.

To be in with a chance to head home in the fantastic new super-mini, all you have to do is take one for a test drive and you'll be entered into the prize draw. (What could be) your Mirage is ready and waiting on our forecourt and one of the people who drives a Mirage with us between now and the 30th November is guaranteed to win the use of this car for a year!

Just waiting for it's new driver!
 

The all-new Mirage combines great styling, excellent fuel economy and real-life practicality- and with low emissions it's the most environmentally-friendly car in it's class.

The little car has only been in showrooms for a matter of months but has already proved very popular- and it's not hard to understand why: chic styling, exceptional comfort, low running costs, incredible fuel economy across the range of between 65.7 and 68.9mpg and no road tax payable on any vehicle in the range (thanks to it's low Co2 emission levels).

And now for the formal bit: Entrants must be 21 years old, hold a full, clean driving licence and be a UK resident. Full terms and conditions are available at www.mitsubishi-cars.co.uk. We will announce the lucky winner in December and the vehicle will be delivered in January- what a way to start the New Year!

To arrange a test drive in a new Mirage contact us on 01271 342600 or pop into the showroom on the Pottington Industrial Estate, Barnstaple, EX31 1LQ.

We Hand Out £100 M&S Vouchers

A lucky man from Bideford has scooped £100 in Marks and Spencers vouchers from us, here, at Devonshire Motors.

A delighted Mr Lentern claimed the winnings after entering a prize draw, open to anyone who had aftersales work carried out with us. We felt it would be a fantastic way to thank our customers, it created a buzz around the dealership and John (our Service Manager) was delighted to be able to call up the winner to tell them they'd won! It's not every day you get something for nothing after all and it was especially nice that Mr Lentern was such a loyal customer of ours.



Service Manager- John Harding- handing over the prize to the lucky winner
 

The prize draw was subject to an invoice for work including an MSP Service, Value Service, MOT, Healthcheck, Service Campaign or tyre replacement.


Mr Lentern- who had purchased a vehicle from us earlier in the year- was coming back to the dealership for accessories to be fitted when he entered the free prize draw. Word has reached us that he may be planning on spending some of his prize on some particularly nice wine and a few of the staff are fully prepared to offer their services to help him enjoy his winnings! (We're all heart you know!)

And the draw is still very much open- with a further prize of £100 in Marks and Spencer vouchers due to be won by a Devonshire Motors customer after the 30th September and the possibility of collecting the national prize- a generous £1,000 in vouchers from the popular high street store- at the same time.

For more information on how to enter the free prize draw, call John or Hannah in Service on 01271 342600, email service@devonshire-motors.co.uk or visit our aftersales department at Pottington Industrial Estate, Barnstaple.

Motocross Mayhem at Devonshire Motors

If you had driven past the showroom several weeks ago- one sunny Friday early-August- you might have seen quite a spectacle. The small strip of grass outside the front of the showroom was transformed, for one day only, into a makeshift photo shoot location for some promotional shots of the Motocross rider we sponsor- Mark Osborne.

Mark- who competes in the South West Off Road Motocross Championship and is currently chairman of the Torridge and District Motorcycle Club- carries our logo and graphics on his bike and race clothing and we also contribute towards his race registration fees.

The Mitsubishi L200 is the pick-up of choice for Motocross riders- who find it the perfect vehicle for transporting themselves and their machinery to race venues so the sponsorship was always a perfect match. And Mark does all he can to spread the word at events- taking his van (emblazoned with Devonshire Motors logos) and setting up flags and banners.

He was a relatively late starter to the sport- initially channelling his energies into downhill mountain biking before realising his love for Motocross in his early twenties (a sport his Dad has been active in for many years) but has ambitions to complete all the rounds of the championships and aim for the top spot.


We're sure you'll all join us is wishing Mark the very best for what remains of the season. As a local business we are keen to do as much as we can to support the local community and Mark is a fantastic young rider- we are delighted to be in the position to continue to support him.

Mitsubishi Motability Deals Are No Mirage

With the summer in full swing, we have a series of scorching hot deals available for Motability motorists.

The highlight of our latest offering is the arrival of the all new Mitsubishi Mirage- already proving a big hit since its launch in the UK earlier this year. The clever and compact super-mini is roomy enough for five adults and exceptionally economical.

Designed and engineered from the wheels up to offer a winning blend of chic styling, exceptional comfort and low running costs, the Mirage boasts fuel economy across the range of between 65.7 and an incredible 68.9 mpg (combined).

What's more, both the Mirage 2 1.2 and Mirage 3 1.2 are now available to eligible drivers with nil advanced payment. While even the Mirage 3 1.2 CVT Automatic could be yours with an advance payment of just £199.

But it isn't just those in the market for a compact car who are catered for: there are also outstanding offers on the stunning ASX crossover, including the popular ASX 2 1.6, which is now available with an advance payment of just £499.

Available with a choice of powerful, yet efficient, petrol and diesel engines, the ASX offers impressive fuel economy and emission figures but packs plenty of pulling power when needed. It is also phenomenally safe- boasting a 5 star Euro NCAP rating courtesy of an array of advanced on-board safety features.

For those of you who aren't aware of the finer details- Motability is a national charity offering disabled people the opportunity to obtain a car, powered wheelchair or scooter by using Government-funded mobility allowances. To qualify, recipients must receive specific Mobility allowances- for which we can advise.

Almost all Motability clients choose to have their car on contract hire, which means a new car every three years, insurance and personal accident cover, servicing and maintenance, full breakdown assistance from the RAC, free replacement tyres fitted by Kwikfit and window or windscreen replacement at no extra cost.

For more details of the latest Motability offers or to book a test drive, call us now on 01271 342600 and ask to speak to a dedicated Motability specialist or visit the showroom in Braunton Road, Barnstaple, EX31 1LQ.

Why Choose the Mitsubishi Mirage? It's There in Black and White!

The Mitsubishi Mirage has been a big hit since its arrival with us, here, in Barnstaple earlier this year. 

We've taken the new model and given it a twist, with the exclusive option of different colour roofs and wing mirrors, which give the car a funky edge. And the chance to personalise their cars is going down well, particularly with younger drivers. 

Anna Whear, who drives a Mitsubishi Mirage 3, said: "I was after a new car and I looked at a few different models online. When I saw the different things Devonshire Motors were doing with the Mirage I really wanted one. I really like the fact that they can make it a bit different, so it stands out. There are lots of small cars out there but the Mirage was perfect for me". 

 

Anna Whear with her white Mirage 3

 
Anna's car is finished with a carbon fibre roof, wing mirrors and black alloys (also something we can organise) but the options are huge- everything from snakeskin, leather and hot pink to those colours at the more sedate end of the rainbow are available. 

Vehicle personalisation is becoming a huge trend in the motor trade- just look at the Citroen DS3, Fiat 500 and the Renault Zoe as examples- and, whereas opting for a vibrant coloured roof or interior has the potential to affect your vehicles future value or saleability, the vinyl wrap personalisation means that the customer can stamp their mark on their vehicle but can, ultimately, choose to remove it at a later date or choose something else, entirely different. 

And it isn't just good looks the Mirage has going for it; the clever and compact supermini is roomy enough for five adults. It's exceptionally economical and kind to the planet too and, as CO2 emission levels across the whole line-up are lower than 100 g/km, there's no road tax to pay. It boasts fuel economy across the range of between 65.7 and 68.9mpg (combined), saving you money at the petrol pump. 

We think it's the winning combination of good looks and low running costs and could be the perfect car for younger drivers. No road tax, fuel efficiency and affordable- what's not to like?