NISSAN ANNOUNCES SPONSORSHIP

OF ‘THE RIGHT HOOK’

One- year sponsorship deal for Newstalk’s drive time show

Nissan Ireland has today (Wednesday 7th May) announced it is to sponsor ‘The Right Hook’ drive time programme on Newstalk 106. The one-year sponsorship agreement will commence next Monday 12th May and will be supported by an extensive outdoor advertising campaign. Nissan branding will be carried on the show’s print material and will feature on its website

Commenting on the agreement, Mr Gerard O’Toole, Executive Chairman, Nissan Ireland said; “We like to take on sponsorships which complement the Nissan brand and the Right Hook as well as the Nissan Irish Open golf championship are prime examples of such complementary partnerships. The Right Hook is an excellent show and one that is continuing to attract more and more listeners. We believe that its success is due to the mix of lively debate and humour which George Hook brings to the programme and we look forward to working closely with the Right Hook team”.

George Hook, Presenter of ‘The Right Hook commented; “I am delighted that Nissan Ireland has placed their confidence in "The Right Hook" for the coming year. It will rev up the already very competitive drive time market and is recognition of the progress made by the programme in the last 12 months. The partnership reflects a commitment to pace and prestige in the pursuit of success in broadcasting”.

For Information:
Diana McCabe/Colette Walsh, DMC Communications
Tel: (01) 295 3519/086 2500618/086 2765 856
Or
Paul O’Sullivan,
Director of Marketing,
Nissan Ireland
Tel: (01) 4091100

Things you should know when Buying a New or Used Car

A Step by step guide to buying your car

1. Opening Times
   Double check our opening times before you set out and if you’d like to make an appointment outside of these times we’re more than happy to accommodate you. You’ll also find a location map on this site which you can print off and bring with you in case you’re unfamiliar with how to find us. When you arrive you’ll find lots of space to park easily.
2. Professional Team
   One of our friendly team will be happy to help you so please come in and let us know how we can assist you. We will sit down with you and listen to your requirements and do our best to make sure we show you the right vehicle to best meet your needs. If on the day we don’t have a car to suit you then you can register with our car tracker and as soon as we get one you’ll be alerted by text that it has arrived.
3. Trade-In Appraisal
   If you are part exchanging your current car or van we will carry out a professional appraisal in order to give you the best and fairest price possible. A professional appraisal normally takes about 15 minutes. Also see our guide to maximizing your part exchanges value. Remember you are selling your car to us as well as buying a car so get the most you can for it by following our simple guide.
4. New car test-drive
   Make sure you take a test drive in the car you are interested in, all cars are not the same and neither are people so make sure the car is right for you. We are always more than happy to facilitate a test drive and indeed recommend it. If you don’t feel comfortable driving a ‘different’ car then let us take you for a drive in it so you at least get a good idea of how it performs and how comfortable it is.
5. Cost to Change quote
   Once you have completed the test drive and we have completed the appraisal of your part exchange, should you have one, we will sit down and give you a cost to change figure which is the difference between your current car and the one you wish to buy. Remember it’s the cost to change figure and exactly what that figure is buying that’s most important and critical in your determination of the value you are getting.
6. Funding / Financing Arrangements
   Once you are satisfied with this figure we can provide you with the funding options that are available to you, from dealer finance from Nissan Credit to cash purchase. If we are arranging finance for you then a member of our team will take a finance proposal which is totally confidential and which is processed by the finance provider who will make a decision on the application normally within a few hours and often much faster. As a main franchised Nissan dealer providing finance products we are regulated by the financial regulator.
7. Booking Deposit
   Once everything is to your satisfaction and you are happy to proceed you may be asked for a securing deposit. This is quiet normal and allows the sales person to take the vehicle you have chosen off the market and so securing it for you. Typically this deposit is seen as a clear indication by you that you have agreed to purchase the car. A sales order which is a contract agreement between you and the dealer is then signed. A purchase order is also signed if you are part exchanging a vehicle as the dealer is purchasing your part exchange from you.
8. Collecting your new car
   On the big day of collection you will need to bring the following items with you;
   • For your Trade-In
     • Vehicle licensing certificate (If lost, Government charge of €12.70 for a replacement)
     • We will complete a RF105 form with you that transfers responsibility for your old car to us
     • NCT certificate where applicable
     • Service book and warranty documentation plus service receipts/invoices
     • Owners manual
     • Spare key (Alarm or master key if applicable)
     • Radio code
     • Insurance company contact details so we can transfer your insurance
   • To pay for your car
     If you are funding with us you need to bring along:
     • Your current driving licence or Passport a utility bill dated within the last three months with your name and address on it
     • We will make copies of these and immediately return the originals to you
     • If you have arranged a loan through a third party such as a Bank make sure you have a bank draft made payable to the dealership or that the funds have been transferred to the dealer otherwise handover of the vehicle may be delayed
     • For your own security and that of our staff we advise cash transactions be kept to a minimum and only small amounts
9. Complete Transaction
   Once all the paper work is complete (this normally takes about 20 minutes) our trained staff will provide you with a full demonstration of the controls on the vehicle you have purchased and answer any questions you may have. You will also be introduced to our after sales management team so you can feel comfortable dealing with them at any future point. In the following days you will be contacted to make sure everything is to your complete satisfaction.

How to Maximise my Cars Value

The first thing you should remember is that you’re not just part exchanging your car you are selling it and as such you need to present it in the best possible light to maximise its value. If you think about how important presentation is in the car you intend to buy then you will see that how your current car looks is key to maximizing its value. The better your car is presented the less the dealer will expect to have to spend on it to get it ready for resale so the more he will pay you for it.

1. Full Service History
   If you have a service history for your car or you have had major work carried out such as a timing belt changed don’t just tell the dealer bring along invoices, receipts etc that the dealer can show the next purchaser to prove the work is completed. Without a stamped service book and/or dealer invoices/receipts etc a car doesn’t have a service history that is of value to a dealer as he can’t show a perspective buyer evidence of the history. This documentation will greatly assist the appraisal process and give you the best chance of getting the most for your car.
2. Previous Owner History
   Bring along the VLC (tax book) so that you can clearly show how many previous owners the car has had as many people when asked are unsure or give inaccurate information.
3. Spare Keys
   Make sure you know if you have two keys for your part exchange. Keys can be very expensive so not having to buy one helps us give you more.
4. NCT Certificate
   If your car is due an NCT then get it done. If it passes you’ll get more for it and if it fails show the report to the dealer so an accurate appraisal can be carried out as to the cost of preparing the car for resale will be easier to calculate.
5. Car!
   Remember you must present your car for appraisal to the dealer to get the maximum value. Don’t expect the dealer to be buy your car without seeing it. A professional appraisal should be very important to you as it shows the dealer puts a lot of care and attention into all the cars bought including the one you may be buying from him. Expecting a valuation over the telephone is not going to give your car the best chance of achieving its maximum value.

Always insist on getting a Car History Check

Always insist on an SIMI approved car history check. A registered SIMI reputatble dealer will have no problem in giving you one for the car you want to buy and make sure it covers everything from HPi to UK history if applicable. If the dealer won’t provide you with this check walk away.

A Car history check should give the following information:

• Any outstanding finance
• If the car is an import
• If the car is a insurance write off in the UK or Ireland
• Previous mileage records

Why buy from us?

1. Main franchise dealer and SIMI approved
2. All cars are prepared to the highest standard and come with peace of mind guaranteed
3. All cars come backed by a written comprehensive warranty
4. All cars have Hibernian roadside assistance cover
5. If there is a problem we are here to solve it for you
6. There is no mystery about our cars history unlike many bought at auction or imported
7. Every used car is unique and all have been treated differently so make sure you are comparing like with like. You shouldn’t just buy a used car based on price, peace of mind, insurance, back up service is only appreciated when it’s needed

Frequently asked Questions

Some of the most commonly asked questions we receive are listed below, if you have a question please feel free to let us know.

Q. How much will you give me for my part exchange?

A. In order to answer this a full professional appraisal must take place, we don’t buy any car without a proper appraisal. It doesn’t take very long but allow about 15 minutes. A professional appraisal will ensure you get an accurate valuation.

Q. Can you give me a value over the telephone for my part exchange?

A. No unfortunately we can’t as we can’t carry out an appraisal over the telephone. If you have to travel along distance in order to visit us you can take photos of your car and email them to us together with copies of the service history and we can give you an indication of your cars likely value. Once you then bring the car to us we can do a full and proper appraisal.

Q. What warranty comes on your used cars?

A. Depending on the age of the car the minimum warranty we give is 3 Months and the maximum is 12 Months however sometimes manufacturers remaining warranty on a used car lasts longer than this. All our warranty information is provided to you on paper and there is absolutely no small print.

Q. Do you buy cars for cash?

A. Yes we are always delighted to discuss purchasing quality pre-owned cars with service history no older than 5 years.

Q. Why is another dealers part exchange value on my car different to yours?

A. Many factors can determine the part exchange value given such as;

• The desirability of a particular model to that dealer at that time e.g. he may already have a similar model in stock
• The toughness of one dealer’s appraisal may turn up more reconditioning costs then another’s. Just because one dealer is giving a higher part exchange price doesn’t mean they are correct in their valuation over a dealer that is giving a smaller valuation