Be prepared this winter - Number 2: Duxback Windscreen Treatment

Our second recommendation for being better prepared for winter driving .. and remember that these are all items that can be fitted to most makes and models of vehicle :

Duxback Windscreen Treatment

Duxback is a professionally applied glass treatment that creates a 'hydrophobic' effect on automotive glass.

Duxback in the rain

Originally developed for aviation and applied to Boeing cockpit glass, a Duxback treatment greatly improves safety when driving in pouring rain especially at night. When driving over 40mph, rain water will be blown straight off the glass, no need for wipers!

In wintertime ice will either not stick to the glass or will be much easier to remove.

Research has shown that visibility is improved by 35% when driving in pouring rain. Furthermore a driver's ability to identify a small object when driving in foul conditions is improved by 25%. A 25% improvement in reaction time is 58 feet at 40 MPH. Enough to save a life!

Duxback FAQ's

How long will it last?

6 months on the windscreen, 12 months on side and rear glass.

Why can't I buy this in a shop and apply it myself?

Duxback has to be applied by professionally trained personnel that use specialist products particularly in preparation and pre-cleaning.

Can I use Duxback on all the glass?

Yes front, side and rear glass.

Will Duxback prevent ice from sticking?

Duxback in winter

Down to -2°ice will not stick to the glass, below -2° you may have ice on the glass but it is so much easier to remove as it sits on top of the Duxback. Have a look at this short clip: http://www.youtube.com/DevonshireMotors#p/a/u/3/2CmbgQUvMoo

Who invented Duxback?

One of the world's largest manufacturer of automotive glass who also make aeronautical glass, it was originally devolved for Boeing.

We apply Duxback Windscreen Treatment to all makes and models of vehicle. So why not get an application today ... after all, it's almost guaranteed to be a wet winter (if not summer!)

 

Find out more and make an appointment here

2012 Mitsubishi Shogun

The 2012 Model Mitsubishi Shogun is coming soon to Devonshire Motors, to wet your appetite here are some preliminary details:

CIRENCESTER, UK – Mitsubishi Motors’ new model-year Shogun arrives in the UK this week. It is a progressive evolution of Mitsubishi’s classic off-roading status symbol that combines authentic four-wheel drive go-anywhere ability with bold, muscular styling. It now comes with a Euro V compliant turbo diesel engine and offers a choice of either three door short-wheel base or five door long-wheel base versions.

Like its predecessor, the Mitsubishi Shogun is immediately distinguished by its redesigned bold front grille – incorporating a short front overhang, upright windscreen, strong high flanks, flared wheel-arches and rear-mounted spare wheel – all key Shogun styling cues that underline its tough, authentic, off-road ability.

As well as the three and five door options, Shogun buyers will have a choice of a four model line-up – the SG2, SG3, SG4 and the familiar Warrior which, in terms of specification will sit above the SG2. As always, the Shogun comes packed with an array of standard safety and luxury equipment. In addition to the re-designed front grille, all variants will benefit from new 18” alloy wheels.

The 12MY Shogun has line-up is as follows:



The 12MY marks the arrival of a fresher and sportier look across the Shogun range featuring:

• New chrome grille with slotted bars and thick dividers on either sides
• New colour-keyed front bumper
• Black front skid plate
• New twelve spoke 18” alloy wheels
• Black roof rails
• Euro V compliant engine

The same philosophy prevails inside the car with new items such as:

• New high-quality material for both cloth and leather upholsteries
• New enhanced illumination for instruments
• New brushed silver finish for power window control panels

Furthermore, new features are also introduced, including:

• SG3 and SG4 variants will be equipped with auto lights, auto wipers and privacy glass
• SG4 variants will now include a colour coded spare wheel cover as standard
• Brake override system – in case the driver accidentally hits the brake and accelerator at the same time (the car automatically opts for the safer braking option)

The new 12MY is available in the following colours:

• Diamond Black (Pearlescent)
• Frost White (Solid)
• Graphite Brown  (Metallic)
• Orient Red (Metallic)
• Cool Silver (Metallic)

Emissions and Fuel Economy

Details	12MY
	SWB		LWB
	Man	Auto	Man	Auto
Euro Status	V		V
Service Schedule (miles)	9000		9000
Exhaust Gas Cleaning System	Cat + Closed Flow DPF		Cat + Closed Flow DPF
Output PS	200		200
Fuel Economy
Combined (mpg)	36.2	34.4	34.9	33.2
Urban (mpg)	29.7	28.2	29.4	28
Extra Urban (mpg)	40.9	39.2	39.2	37.7
CO2	207	216	213	224

Servicing and Maintenance
The legendary Mitsubishi Shogun has a 3-year / unlimited mileage warranty together with a pan-European roadside assistance package. Service intervals for all 12MY Shogun variants are 9,000 miles/12 months (whichever comes first) and Mitsubishi’s extremely competitive service plan (MSP), covering the first three scheduled services can be purchased for just £750.

Vehicle Pricing
Prices for the new model year Mitsubishi Shogun range from just £29,499 for the entry level SG2 model and rise to £40,999 for the higher specification SG4 model.

Summary
Away from the much commented “Chelsea tractors” luxury soft-roaders, heavy-duty workhorses such as the Shogun have carved out a very unique niche in the market where ability and dependability matter first and foremost.
Since its debut in 1982, Mitsubishi has produced millions of Shoguns, with a whopping 104,328 units sold in the UK alone. The Mitsubishi Shogun is a vehicle that inspires exceptional brand loyalty, with seven in ten customers retaining a Shogun.

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If you're interested in the 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun you can contact us via our website using either email of by chatting live to us, look for the Live Messenger icon on our website at www.devonshire-motors.co.uk?ito=LBC208991

Be prepared this winter - Number 1: Headlights

Ok, so this is our first recommendation for being better prepared for winter driving and remember that these are all items that can be fitted to most makes and models of vehicle :

A headlamp bulb upgrade

Some modern vehicles have very elaborate headlights that produce a much cleaner and brighter light. These are often the ones you see coming the other way with lights that look blue at first .. sometimes you can even see an array of colours as the vehicle moves around over bumps or uneven road surfaces.

Most of us, however, don't have this type of lighting system fitted to our vehicles.

Headlamp Bulb Upgrade

What we can do though is fit a replacement Xenon bulb upgrade. This will produce a brighter light which can better illuminate the road ahead and any potential hazards along the way.

Some of these upgrades are better than others and there are many out there to choose from, we have found that many of our customers have purchased cheaper versions of these bulbs from elsewhere and not been entirely happy with the results.

We supply and fit Xenon bulb upgrade kits for all makes and models of vehicle, in most cases they are fitted free of charge too.

So why not get a set of these fitted today ... after all, it was pretty gloomy this morning wasn't it :(

Find out more and make an appointment here

Be prepared this winter

With winter on it's way we have turned our attention to products that we believe will help you through the winter months. We have found that many of our customers feel more confident about winter driving when they are better prepared.

With that in mind we have partnered ourselves with a small number of suppliers whose products are tried and tested, of the highest quality and really offer genuine benefits for winter driving.

Over the next few days we will be updating our Blog with some of these products in the hope of giving you a few ideas to help you to prepare your vehicle for the months ahead. 
 

 

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   These are products that can, in most cases, be used with any make or model of vehicle and also make great Christmas present ideas for other family members.

As always, if you have any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch via the website where you can chat live to us during working hours.
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Devonshire Motors Reward Card, Our First Customer

Susan Newcombe has become the first customer to drive away from Devonshire Motors with their newly launched Devonshire Motors Reward Card.

Mrs Newcombe, landlady of the Golden Lion pub in Northam, took delivery of her Mitsubishi L200 on Saturday and at the same time received her Devonshire Motors Reward Card which was loaded with a 2 year service and MOT plan as well as the traditional loyalty rewards and card holder benefits.

Devonshire Motors Director Nathan Tomlinson explained “Reward Card culture has become extremely popular on the high streets and with supermarkets, the Motor Industry has always tried to reward customer loyalty in one way or another but it has always been conducted with a very informal approach”

Devonshire Motors Reward Card

“Our Devonshire Motors Reward card works in exactly the same way as many of the popular supermarket cards, we add rewards and benefits onto the card electronically and the card is swiped and updated each time the customer visits our dealership”.

Customers also benefit from their own personal web page which contains details of all their rewards, benefits and a full suite of vehicle details and information. This means that they can log-in at any time from the comfort of their own home to gain access to all sorts of useful information and benefits held on their card. Vehicle servicing, repair and MOT can all be booked online without picking up the phone and besides the traditional loyalty benefits card holders also benefit from exclusive special offers.

Nathan continued “The Reward Card is just one of the ways we are saying thank you to our customers and trying to give a little back in return. Everybody is feeling the effects of the economy in one way or another, whether it’s when you’re doing your weekly shop or filling up with fuel – what we are trying to do is to give something back to customers who are choosing to spend their hard earned money with us, we want them to know that we appreciate it.”

Sales Manager Adrian Winter and customer Susan Newcombe

Sue Newcombe is seen here receiving her Reward card from Devonshire Motors Sales Manager Adrian Winter.

The Devonshire Motors Reward Card is currently exclusive to customers purchasing a Used car from Devonshire Motors but plans are in place for the card to soon be available for every customer.

Adrian Winter explained “When you buy a new car now there are always offers available of one type or another. We wanted to find a way to give a little extra to those customers who want to purchase a Used car from us, that was our priority. With that done we are now working towards expanding the card functionality so that we can offer it to all our customers”

To find out more about the benefits of purchasing a Used car from Devonshire Motors contact Adrian Winter on 01271 342600. To find out more about Devonshire Motors visit www.devonshire-motors.co.uk or search devonshiremotors on Facebook or Twitter.

Congratulations Hannah!

We are extremely proud to announce that Hannah Carthew has qualified as a Mitsubishi Accredited Aftersales Advisor.

Hannah receives her accreditation certificate from Senior Service Advisor John Harding

Hannah has been working hard over the last couple of years both here at the dealership and by attending external training courses at Mitsubishi's UK based training academy in Cirencester.

Becoming a fully accredited ASA is no mean feat and involves a lot of time training and commitment to excellent customer service.

Essentially the training programme covers all aspects of customer care and is designed to provide all the tools necessary for Hannah to look after customers in the best possible way.

Katy and Jess

Now that she has completed the programme she joins  Senior Service Advisor John Harding, who followed the same training pathway when he joined us, and the two of them together look after our Service Reception along with Jess and Katy who are also always around looking after customers and making sure that everything runs smoothly.
These four are the faces you meet most of the time when you visit us for a service, MOT or repair. So now that you know who's who don't be shy to say hello as they are a very friendly bunch and they really do care about you and your vehicle.

Summer holiday tyre advice

Here's a few tips to help prevent any tyre related disasters if you're planning a driving related holiday this year.

Firstly check your tread depths, ensuring tyres are properly inflated for the load being carried (including the spare tyre) and making sure that the general condition of the tyres is good.

As well as the reduced likelihood of being involved in an accident, other benefits  of correct tyre care include longer tyre life and reduced fuel bills. When tyres are underinflated their rolling resistance increases meaning more fuel is required to drive the car. It is estimated that when tyres are under-inflated by just 6psi, or around 20 percent, fuel bills rise by 3 percent.

When checking tyre pressures, you should ensure they are inflated to the correct levels for the load being carried. Many vehicles require higher tyre pressures when carrying extra passengers or heavy items such as suitcases, bikes or roof boxes. Details of correct tyre pressures can be found either in the driver’s handbook, inside the fuel filler cap, or on a plate located on the driver’s door sill.

How to check your tyre pressures

1. Check your tyre pressures at least once a month or before a long journey.
2. Pressures should be checked against the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended level. This can be found in the vehicle handbook and on a plate which is often located inside the fuel filler flap or on the driver’s door sill.
3. Check the pressure when tyres are cold (i.e. when you have travelled less than two miles).
4. If you are carrying a full load of passengers or luggage or will be towing a trailer or caravan, tyre pressures should be increased in line with the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations. Details can be found in the vehicle handbook.
5. Ensure a reliable and accurate pressure gauge is used.
6. Check the pressure in all four tyres not forgetting to check the spare tyre as well.
7. While checking pressures, give the rest of the tyre a visual inspection. Remove any stones and other objects embedded in the tread. Look out for any bulges, lumps or cuts.

If you are unsure on any aspect of tyre pressure or tyre condition bring your vehicle into Devonshire Motors and we'll be more than happy to check, correct and advise you .. all free of charge of course.

Find out more at www.devonshire-motors.co.uk/aftersales/view/23/tyres