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Reduce CO2 with leased vehicles

It seems that leased vehicles are leading the way for greener motoring - with average CO2 emissions of 149.9g/km on leased vehicles last year compared to 158.4g/km on company cars that were sold. 

Thats a massive 8.5g/km difference  - proving that by leasing vehicles through leasing companies such as sinclair finance & leasing, you are striving more towards a greener environment and more fuel efficient motoring.

Sinclair Direct Move from Newport

Yes the time has now come for Sinclair Direct to move from their temporary second site at Newport.

With the recent Sinclair takeover of Volkswagen Cardiff and Newport, Corporation Road proves the perfect site for a New Volkswagen Dealership - with ample show room and office space, the site once branded to Volkswagen taste will prove much suited to a main dealer.

So we say farewell to Sinclair Direct Newport...but welcome Sinclair Volkswagen to Corporation Road, Newport.

The move is due to take effect from the 15th June 2009 - so please keep posted!

For more information on Sinclair Direct or Sinclair Volkswagen search www.sinclairgroup.co.uk

Sinclair Van Centres Support the Scrappage Scheme

The 2009 budget reviews confirmed that a £2000 Government Scrappage Scheme would be implemented on all vehicles over ten years old, when traded in for a new vehicle.  Running from 18th May 2009 until March 2010. 

We are pleased to confirm that this not only applies to cars but light commercial vehicles to!

As an authorised Volkswagen Commercial dealer, Sinclair Van Centres, situated at both Swansea and Cardiff have access to the full range of light commercial vehicles available through Volkswagen and both cash purchase and finance packages can be arranged.  Why not check out our leasing site www.directvwvans.co.uk to find competitive finance deals and contact us for some more advise on both the scrappage scheme and options that we can offer you.

Meet the Team - Part Three

Once again we have our 'Meet the Team' feature with the third member on the chair being one of our Fleet Sales Executives at Sinclair Finance & Leasing - Mr Thomas Jenkins.  We asked Thomas the same 10 questions as previously asked to Peter and Kerry and here is what he said:

1.  What is your favourite type of TV programme?

"Grand Designs, Scrum V, Ski Sunday and whatever is on Sky Sports" (Typical Male then)

2.  What hobbies do you have?

"Gym, Rugby, Football, Skiing, Socialising, Mario Kart on the Wii - addictive!! Also enjoy growing veg in my garden - best spuds in town!" (Wow your a busy bee then Thomas)

3.  What was the first car you had?

"Ford Escort 1.6i Si 5dr - only had it 4 weeks from new and bumped it - not my fault though!" (yes Thomas thats what they all say)

4.  What is the last book you read?

"Jenny McCarthy - Belly Laughs: The naked Truth About Pregnancy and Childbirth" (Is there soemthing your not telling us Thomas? haha) - "Ha, no I am not pregnant but my wife is and Baby Jenkins is due with us the end of June so I have been researching!" (Oh how sweet!)

direct Volkswagen Vans - New Look Website

As a partner site to Sinclair Finance & Leasing and Sinclair Group, direct Volkswagen vans are an Authorised Volkswagen Van Dealer, situated in Cardiff and Swansea.  Being dedicated to Volkswagen means the best finance deals at the lowest possible rates are passed over to potential customers 

 

 

In fact the launch of the new style website is now upon is – It incorporates more descriptive van leasing deal pages, including size and payload plus more information rich sections to provide you with the relevant details needed before making your decision to purchase

 

Company Car Drivers Hit in 2009 Budget

Changes announced in the 2009 Budget on the banding of company car tax could mean a cost of up to £85 million a year for company car drivers.

This change has been justified under the 'Green banner' irrelevant of the increase in revenue - The Chancellor announced the changes are designed to encourage drivers to transfer to lower emitting cars, however this move has been decribed as a 'stealth tax' on company drivers

Company Car Choice Lists - Time for Change?

With businesses struggling to keep afloat, the last thing they need is increasing fleet costs due to increases in contract hire and funding.  Therefore businesses will have to rethink their company car choice lists if they are to avoid paying more for their vehicles

As a result of rethinking the vehicle choices to be made available, downsizing or downgrading may just be the option selected but communicating to all company car drivers is vital to avoid decreasing levels of staff retention. 

Some may argue though that employees are more concerned in this poor climate about job prospects rather than car choice, so maybe this is the ideal time for Fleet Managers to take a more pragmatic view - looking at introducing car choice lists that cut costs and reduce the carbon footprint at the same time, thus creating financial and environmental benefits!

Free Credit Check online

Have you ever wondered how good or bad your credit history is?

At Sinclair Direct we are giving you the chance to check before you try to purchase anything on finance such as a new or used vehicle, thus avoiding any embarassing decline moments.

To find out now for free before you apply for motor finance or any other credit click here to see the online banner that will take you to your FREE credit check

Meet the Team - Part Two

Sinclair Finance & Leasing and Sinclair Direct is all about offering our customers a service with the personal touch so we thought it is about time we introduced you to some of our staff - it's always good to out a face to the name!

Following on from last month we have our second team member:  Mr Peter Jones, Fleet Sales Manager at Sinclair Finance & Leasing. 

10 things you didn't know about Peter

1. What is your favourite type of TV programme?

"I enjoy sport - obvious I know but I am also a sucker for those reality shows -sad but true!"

2.  What hobbies do you have?

"I enjoy rugby, not so much as playing it these days although I wasn't bad in my time, ha - but following the sport is a must plus I love a game of Golf"

3.  What was your first car you had?

"A Ford Escort - same as Kerry Thomas"

4.  What is the last book you read?

"It was called Angels and Demons but I cannot remember the Author"

5.  If you had one wish waht would it be?

"To maintain good health and friendship"

6.  Beer or Wine

"Has to be wine - can't beat a good red"

7.  Snow or Sun?

"Sun - plenty of it for my Golf! ha"

8.  Rugby or Football?

"Definitely Rugby"

9.  Sweet or Savoury?

"Savoury"

10.  Swansea or Cardiff?

"Swansea - local loyalty"

Sinclair Direct Red Nose Day 09 Antics

Red Nose Day 09 meant doing something funny for money and never failing to amaze was Brian Henson, Sinclair Direct Sales Manager

Can you spot something different about Brian?

 

 

 

Joining thousands of fundraisers across the country for Comic Relief and with money still being collected from employees and customers alike of Sinclair Direct, the final amount will be sent to make a difference to the lives of thousands of people in need.

Well done Brian and all those who donated!