Want to beat the recession? Buy a new car!

The economy may be flailing within some industries but, according to figures published this month by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the car industry is not one of them.

While new car sales in Europe dropped 10.8% to 1.1 million vehicles in September (meaning that sales have now fallen for 12 months in a row), the UK displayed an increase of 8.2% exceeding dealer expectations by 26,000 vehicles. Incredible news considering Germany- Europe's largest economy- saw car sales retreat by 10.9%, France by 17.9%, Italy by 25.7% and Spain by an enormous 36.8%.

As September is usually a very busy month for most dealerships (including us!)- being one of the two months of the year when registration plates change- these figures should come as even more of a relief for most vehicle manufacturers.

SMMT chief executive, Paul Everitt, suggested that- on top of the usual September increase in trade- the increase could be put down to a return in customer confidence, with motorists seeking products offering the latest in fuel-efficient technologies (such as that employed in the Mitsubishi Colt). An example of this- the energy efficient and eco-friendly Colt Clear Tec- features stop/start technology (which stops the engine automatically when the car is stationary, restarting automatically when the driver presses the clutch to engage a gear), which means that, in many cases, drivers can save themselves hundreds of pounds (saving on fuel costs but also road tax- because of reduced CO2 emissions, a clear bonus in the current economic climate and one of the main reasons it is such a popular vehicle!).

The Colt Clear Tec- Energy Efficient & Eco-Friendly

 We'll all be keeping our fingers crossed that this trend continues long into 2013 and look forward to pairing our new (and existing) customers- the faces behind these figures- with their perfect, recession-busting, vehicles in the coming months.

We're currently offering a VAT free deal on the Mitsubishi Colt range so if you're interested in the Colt Clear Tec, or any of our other vehicles, you can find information on our website. Alternatively, drop into the showroom in Pottington, Barnstaple, call us on 01271 342600 or email sales@devonshire-motors.co.uk.

The Only Truck With a 5 Year Warranty

We are proud to be able to pass on the exciting news that every new Mitsubishi L200 will now come with the longest warranty of any pick-up in the UK marketplace- a class-leading 5 years or 125,000 miles.

This is, of course, yet another added extra which comes with the L200 that should help to keep it in its (well deserved!) position as top choice amongst pick-up customers. The first pick-up truck to receive a 4* NCAP safety rating and the only pick-up which has a 4X4 system so advanced that it can be driven in 2WD or 4WD, even on dry roads, the L200 even has a conscience- with recent improvements ensuring that it is one of the lowest emitting and most fuel-efficient pick-ups on the market.



A Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian

 The Mitsubishi L200 is available with three different cab configurations- single, club, and double, with a choice of specifications varying from the no-nonsense 4Work models through to the comfort and luxury, top-of-the-range, Barbarian model.

The L200 hasn't been named "WhatVan? 'Pick-up of The Year'" 15 times in 18 years for nothing: tough yet reliable, Mitsubishi have clearly demonstrated their faith in the truck by introducing the 5 year warranty- something completely unheard of amongst its competitors. Not quite enough to convince you? Mitsubishi are also offering discounts of up to £1,400+ VAT on several of the most popular models of the award-winning pick-up, as well as a vast range of finance options, such as: 0% APR on Hire Purchase or Contract Hire starting from as little as £199+ VAT a month.

Interested in what the L200 has to offer? We always have a wide selection of trucks on our forecourt- if you'd like any more information please just pop into the showroom at Pottington, Barnstaple, email us on sales@devonshire-motors.co.uk or call us on 0845 250 0991.