We're Hiring! Site Co-Ordinator required!

Looking for a new challenge?

Drayton Motors are hiring!

Site Co-Ordinator

We’re looking for a dynamic and driven Site Co-Ordinator to work alongside our expanding Sales Team.

You will be responsible for organising the vehicles parked on site, taking vehicle photographs for our website, over-seeing New and Used vehicle preparations. Light valeting duties may also be required.

OTE of £20k per annum working Monday to Friday 8am—5pm and Saturday 8.30am—1.30pm

Please email: darren.bradford@draytonmotors.com 

with your CV or if you require further information!

WE'RE HIRING! Valeter required

Looking for a new challenge?

Valeter

We're looking for a dynamic and driven Valeter to work within our expanding award winning dealership. 

You will be responsible for assessing, cleaning and preparing new and used vehicles to the highest professional standards. You will work alongside our sales team to meet handover deadlines. Salary to be discussed at interview.

Working Monday to Friday 8.30am -5,30pm and every other Saturday, 8.30am to 12.30pm.

Please email: darren.bradford@draytonmotors.com with your CV or if you require further information!

NB: Previous applicants need not apply. 

Motoring Laws update reminder: Child car seat regulations

Motoring laws are constantly evolving to help keep us safer on the UK's roads. We've lined up a series of reminders for you and will publish them in this blog over the coming weeks.

As of now, the law regarding child seats has also changed to mean that the use of cushion booster seats will now be restricted to older children only.

The change in regulation means that any child under 125cm (4.1 feet) tall and less than 22kg (3.5 stone) in weight must use a child seat with a back instead of a backless booster cushion, however children must use continue to use an appropriate child seat until they are either 135cm (4.4 feet) tall or 12 years old.

The reason is that backless car seats offer far less protection in the event of a collision, particularly in the event of a side-on crash, and could end up proving fatal to younger or smaller children.

Anyone caught not using an appropriate child seat for their car will be faced with a £100 fine, however it should be noted that the new law only applies to seats which are bought after March 1st 2017.

Looking for a new car? Visit our website to see our full range of new and used cars on www.draytonmotors.com

Motoring laws update reminder: Using 'any internet device' behind the wheel

Motoring laws are constantly evolving to help keep us safer on the UK's roads. We've lined up a series of reminders for you and will publish them in this blog over the coming weeks. 

Using 'any internet device' behind the wheel

The new legislation doesn’t just apply to mobile phones but also to “any internet device”, basically any phone, tablet, computer or other device which is able to access the internet.

Police have reported an increasing number of drivers caught texting, using apps like Snapchat, Facebook and Instagram and even live-streaming while behind the wheel of a car.

The penalties for such an offence are the same as those for anyone caught using their phone while driving: that means an instant six penalty points on your licence and a £200 fine.

It’s important to note that this also counts when the driver is sitting stationary on the road, for example while stopped at a junction or at traffic lights. It’s only legal to use your phone or device when you’re safely parked off the road, never while on it.

Looking for a new car? Visit our website to see our full range of new and used cars on www.draytonmotors.com

Kia Sportage firmly in the Top 10!!

KIA SPORTAGE, AVAILABLE AT DRAYTON MOTORS, IN TOP TEN BEST SELLERS IN JULY

• Kia Sportage in the top ten best sellers with 3,155 units
• Kia posts total sales of 7,155 in July 2017
• Picanto and cee’d also performing well at Drayton Motors and across the UK

In a month where the UK car market was down 9.3 per cent, Kia Motors (UK) Ltd. posted another successful month of sales with the Kia Sportage, available from Drayton Motors dealership Swineshead, Boston contributing 3,155 units, putting it firmly in the top ten best sellers in the UK.

Kia’s total sales topped 7,155 in July with Sportage taking the top spot, helped by the recently introduced all-new Picanto which sold nearly 1,000 units in July alone, and cee’d which continues to be a favourite with business and retail customers.

Kia’s July sales brings the year to date figure to 57,805, over 4,000 (4,045) units more than at the same time in 2016. It also sees Kia’s market share increase to 3.7 per cent.
Kia Motors (UK) Ltd. 

President and CEO, Paul Philpott commented, “We are delighted to once again be in the top ten best sellers with our ever successful Sportage, which along with other important products such as the all-new Picanto and cee’d, helped us post another month of pleasing results despite the tough market conditions. Our dealer partners such as the team at Drayton Motors have all worked incredibly hard for this result and we remain on track to achieve our full year plan of 92,000 units, which would be another record for Kia.”

The rest of the year looks positive, with the introduction of the all-new Kia Stonic, a vehicle which has high volume potential, and the Kia Stinger which is set to raise Kia’s brand awareness and introduce the brand to yet another segment.

Visit the Drayton Motors Website to see the Sportage deals today at www.draytonmotors.com 

or give us a call on 01205 820408

Motoring laws update reminder: Using mobile phones behind the wheel

Motoring laws are constantly evolving to help keep us safer on the UK's roads. We've lined up a series of reminders for you and will publish them in this blog over the coming weeks. 

Here's the first one- Using mobile phones behind the wheel- as of March 1st:

Due to the amount of motorists caught by police using mobile phones behind the wheel of their cars, officials have been forced to introduce much heftier penalties in order to deter would-be lawbreakers.

The new legislation means that anyone caught using a mobile phone while behind the wheel of a car will receive a MINIMUM of six penalty points and a £200 fine, which is exactly double the previous penalty of three points and a £100 fine.

As well as that, drivers will no longer be given the opportunity to complete a National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme (NDORS) course as an alternative to receiving points on their licences.

Finally, new drivers who passed their tests within the past two years, now also run the risk of having their licence revoked upon their first offence, if they’re found guilty of using a phone while driving.

Don't forget to check back for more motoring laws updates!

AND- Don't forget you can see our full selection of new and used vehicles at www.draytonmotors.com or call us on 01205 820408.

The New Kia Stonic Press Release!

KIA STONIC: AN EYE-CATCHING AND CONFIDENT COMPACT CROSSOVER

• An important all-new model for Kia in a fast-growing segment
• Eye-catching, confident, SUV inspired design
• Combines agile handling and a sporty ride for an exciting drive
• Powered by a range of lightweight, downsized engines
• Cabin combines style and technology options
• Smart packaging for a spacious and versatile cabin
• Strong, lightweight body with new driver-assist technologies
• On sale in Europe during Q3 2017 
• The all-new Kia Stonic is an eye-catching and confident compact crossover, and is set to become an important conquest model for Kia in one of Europe’s newest and fastest-growing vehicle segments. 

The B-SUV segment currently accounts for 1.1 million new car sales in Europe each year – around seven per cent of the market – and is forecast to expand to more than two million annual sales by 2020. 

Michael Cole, Chief Operating Officer of Kia Motors Europe, comments: “The Kia Stonic will be one of the most compelling new cars in this rapidly-expanding class, backed by Kia’s unique warranty, and the brand’s reputation for reliability, quality and contemporary design. As the segment expands, the Stonic looks set to become one of our best-selling cars.” 

 “By volume, the B-SUV market is expected to overtake the C-SUV segment by 2020, when more than one in ten new cars sold in Europe will be from the Stonic’s segment. The B-SUV segment attracts buyers from across the spectrum, with 21 per cent of all customers upsizing from a supermini, and another 15 per cent downsizing from their family hatchbacks. Cars like the Stonic also appeal to those looking to replace their compact MPVs.” 

The design of the car is one of the brand’s most striking to date, yet it is immediately recognisable as a Kia thanks to key signature design elements, such as the ‘tiger-nose’ grille. Designed in Europe, in collaboration with Kia’s Korean design studio, the body blends sharp horizontal feature lines with softer sculpted surfaces. Induviduality is important to many customers in the B-SUV segment, and the Stonic’s ‘Targa’-style roof enables buyers to choose a two-tone paint finish, inspired by the design of the 2013 Kia Provo concept. It will be available in Europe with up to 20 two-tone colour combinations, with a choice of up to five distinctive colours for the roof. 

A range of lightweight, downsized, turbocharged petrol and diesel engines are available, each paired with a manual transmission, maximising driver engagement and efficiency. Buyers have the choice of Kia’s lightweight 1.0-litre T-GDI (turbocharged gasoline direct injection) engine, producing 120 ps, as well as 1.25- or 1.4-litre naturally-aspirated MPI (multi-point injection) petrol engines. An efficient 1.6-litre diesel engine completes the range, offering the lowest emissions in the line-up. 

The car’s European-tuned steering and suspension are designed to offer an exciting drive, with immediate handling responses and a stable ride. The car is fitted as standard with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), ensuring the front-wheel drive Stonic remains enjoyable and confidence-inspiring to drive in all conditions. Specific functions of VSM include Torque Vectoring by Braking, Straight Line Stability, and Cornering Brake Control.

 The Stonic’s European-designed cabin places technology and ergonomics at its heart, offering buyers as much potential for individuality as the exterior with a range of vivid colour packs for buyers to choose from. One of the smartest cars in its class, it provides owners infotainment technologies designed to enhance safety, comfort and convenience. The car gets Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ as standard, bringing seamless smartphone functionality to the touchscreen infotainment system. Like other Kia models, it is available with a broad range of technologies to enhance comfort and convenience, including heated front seats, cruise control and keyless entry. 

Within its compact exterior dimensions, the Stonic’s smart packaging maximises interior space for all occupants. The car offers class-leading shoulder room and generous leg- and head-room, while the versatile 352-litre (VDA) boot has a two-step boot floor. 

The car is built on a strong, safe and lightweight platform and bodyshell, with Advanced High Strength Steel accounting for 51 per cent of materials used. The body ensures driving confidence, passenger comfort and refinement in all conditions. Buyers can choose from a selection of Kia’s DRiVE WISE Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) to further enhance active safety. These technologies include Autonomous Emergency Braking with pedestrian recognition and Forward Collision Alert; Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross Traffic Alert; and Lane Departure Warning System. Backed by a new fusion camera system, Stonic offers High Beam Assist and Driver Attention Warning to further satisfy the safety needs of customers. 

Backed by Kia’s quality promise, the car will be sold as standard with the company’s unique seven-year, 100,000 mile warranty. It goes on sale across Europe during the third quarter of 2017.

Don't forget you can see our full selection of new and used vehicles at www.draytonmotors.com or call us on 01205 820408.