Handbags, make up, clothes and…cars!

11 September 2014

 

Handbags, make up, clothes and…cars!

/SEAT Mii by MANGO on display at Metro Centre, Gateshead on 13th & 14th September

    /Chance to win great prizes from Spanish fashion label MANGO

        /Ideal as ultimate retail therapy experience for style conscious women

 

Shoppers heading for the Metro Centre, Gateshead this weekend 13^th & 14^th September will have an early chance to check out the new cat walk queen of the car world, SEAT’s Mii by MANGO, the special edition created in partnership with the leading Spanish fashion label.

Aimed squarely at fashion conscious women, the special display will highlight the Mii by MANGO’s host of exterior and interior touches that make this car stand out from the city car crowd.  Visitors will also be have the chance to win an exclusive Mii by MANGO handbag, umbrella, fashion pouch and design bag in a free to enter prize draw.

Chris Slater, Site Manager of Pulman SEAT said: “Mii by MANGO is already attracting a lot of interest from our female customers and where better to show off this stylish city car than in the Metro Centre over a busy retail weekend.”

The SEAT Mii by MANGO comes in a choice of two striking and modern paint colours – Deep Black or Nude. There is special badging on the car’s body, with tinted rear windows, dark grey 15-inch alloy wheels and contrasting detailing around its sides.

The car’s interior also benefits from a very fashionable makeover with unique alcantara upholstery and a discreet Mii by MANGO logo on the headrests, doors and floor mats. The special edition also includes a hook on the glove box to safely hang a bag, while for an outlay of an extra £690 you can opt for the Mii by MANGO styling pack, which adds a panoramic sunroof and front fog lights.

Chris added, “The interior of the Mii by MANGO is like the inside of your favourite bag: there are cool compartments made specifically for women. The MANGO topstitching on the leather steering wheel as well as the gearstick are subtle, but fashionable touches and a reminder of the iconic brand behind the car.

“However, there is a lot more to the SEAT Mii by MANGO than its stylish exterior and fashionable interior. All the cars are equipped with the SEAT Portable System Live which allows users to access the car’s sat-nav, Bluetooth phone connectivity and music controls via a removable touch screen placed on top of the dashboard.”

Other standard kit comprises electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes, remote central locking and electric door mirrors.

Mii by MANGO is powered exclusively by the punchy 75PS version of the VW Group’s three-cylinder 1.0-litre engine with five-speed manual gearbox, offering a combination of sound performance with impressive eco credentials. This frugal engine returns good fuel economy figures of 60.1 mpg, while emitting 108g/km of CO2.

Prices for Mii by MANGO start at £10,995 and the car is available from just £168 deposit and £168 per month with 0% finance. More details are available from Pulman SEAT in Burntland Avenue, Sunderland, telephone 0191 549 2926, www.pulmanseat.co.uk.

  

 

 

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Mii by MANGO is a car women go for...

Mii by MANGO is a car women go for...

          /SEAT joins forces with fashion label MANGO for special edition launch
          /Available as a three or five-door, car can be bought from just £85 a month
          /Unique exterior and interior styling makes Mii by MANGO stand out

Is your perfect car stylish, urban and sporting a unique feminine touch? Then the SEAT Mii by MANGO available from Pulman SEAT is just the car for you.

SEAT and leading Spanish fashion label, MANGO, have joined forces to create this special edition top-of-the-range car, which is available in Pulman SEAT’s showroom in Sunderland now.

The SEAT Mii by MANGO, available as a three- and five-door boasts an abundance of exterior styling touches to make it stand out from the city car crowd. It comes in a choice of two striking and modern paint colours – Deep Black or Nude, the latter exclusive to the Mii by MANGO. There is special badging on the car’s body, with tinted rear windows, dark grey 15-inch alloy wheels and contrasting detailing around its sides.

The car’s interior also benefits from a very fashionable makeover with unique alcantara upholstery and a discreet Mii by MANGO logo on the headrests, doors and floor mats. The special edition also includes a hook on the glove box to safely hang a bag, while for an outlay of an extra £690 you can opt for the Mii by MANGO styling pack, which adds a panoramic sunroof and front fog lights.

Chris Slater, Site Manager, Pulman SEAT, said: “The interior of the Mii by MANGO is like the inside of your favourite bag: there are cool compartments made specifically for women. The MANGO topstitching on the leather steering wheel as well as the gearstick are subtle, but fashionable touches and a reminder of the iconic brand behind the car.
“However, there is a lot more to the SEAT Mii by MANGO than its stylish exterior and fashionable interior. All the cars are equipped with the SEAT Portable System Live which allows users to access the car’s sat-nav, Bluetooth phone connectivity and music controls via a removable touch screen placed on top of the dashboard.”

Other standard kit comprises electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes, remote central locking and electric door mirrors.

Mii by MANGO is powered exclusively by the punchy 75PS version of the VW Group’s three-cylinder 1.0-litre engine with five-speed manual gearbox, offering a combination of sound performance with impressive eco credentials. This frugal engine returns good fuel economy figures of 60.1 mpg, while emitting 108g/km of CO2.

Prices for Mii by MANGO start at £10,995, and the car is available for as little as £85 per month on 0% finance. For a limited time, several MANGO accessory packs are available for each order. They comprise a suede handbag, umbrella and two fashion pouches.

To find out more about the SEAT Mii by MANGO visit Pulman SEAT in Sunderland or www.pulmanseat.co.uk

New Polo infotainment system - better than the Golf 7?

The new Polo infortainment system is faster, more responsive and better connectivity than Golf 7 system.

The new Polo features a brand new infotainment system, which is a step up from the MIB system originally launched on Golf 7.

The colour touchscreen of the Composition Media system in the Polo is 0.7 inches larger than the one supplied with the Golf. The Polo’s system also has faster processing times and a more responsive user interface.
Bluetooth connectivity in particular has improved significantly. New Polo enables Bluetooth audio streaming when connected with compatible Android or Apple devices. You can view album, artist, and track listings, see track titles and control track selection via the multifunction steering wheel from SE trim.

With Bluetooth hands-free telephony, the Composition Media and Discover Navigation systems on new Polo feature a new SMS function which allows customers to read, compose and send text messages using the 6.5 inch touchscreen, when paired with compatible Android phones. This feature includes convenient SMS templates for quick responses such as ‘On my way’, and the Polo reads received SMS messages out loud for greater ease of use.

Voice Activation is offered on new Polo as part of the focus on convenience and customer safety. Spoken voice commands for telephone and navigation functions help ensure that eyes are on the road at all times. This feature is a £185 option from SE trim and above.

There are two levels of USB connection on new Polo. The S (A/C) trim offers audio playback from a USB stick and also charges devices when connected with the correct charging cable.

From SE trim and above, with the Composition Media system (or optional Discover Navigation system), the USB port connects with audio devices and mobiles phones, including Apple products, to allow track listings, track titles and track selection via the car controls.

For more information on the new Volkswagen Polo visit www.pulmanvolkswagen.co.uk

Pulman ŠKODA - Simply Clever

Pulman, the Volkswagen Group retailer with sites in Durham and Sunderland has launched a fantastic and innovative new retail concept for its latest brand - ŠKODA.  

Pulman ŠKODA opened the doors on a new pop-up facility in Durham this week offering customers the full ŠKODA experience in the area for the first time since 2008.  The family run business that prides itself on “Delivering a fantastic customer experience” has exciting plans for the brand which it has represented as an authorised repairer since 2008.

The pop-up facility will provide customers with a fantastic selection of new and Approved Used ŠKODA vehicles. The simple and clever idea brings forward the brands representation in the Durham and Sunderland area whilst a fantastic new purpose built retail destination is developed in Belmont, Durham. 

Mike Pulman Managing Director said “We have exciting plans for the ŠKODA brand; a fantastic new retail concept will be ready in 2016 blending the best of the brands products and the latest technology.  We will provide customers with a unique retail experience including the onsite Pulman Café.  In the meantime our new pop-up Pulman ŠKODA showroom will offer customers a fantastic experience showcasing the brands exciting new products.”

Mr Hayes - Pulman SKODA very first customer

The pop-up showroom located on Abbey Road provides customers with a fantastic environment to experience ŠKODA vehicles whilst also offering complimentary refreshments, TV and Free Wi-Fi whilst on site.

Full details of the new site including exclusive special offers to celebrate the launch can be found on the company’s website, www.pulmanskoda.co.uk

Pulmans’ New Ed chef

Pulmans’ New Ed chef

The fantastic Pulman Café based at Pulman Volkswagen, Durham just got even better with the introduction of new Head Chef Ed. With over 8 years’ experience in the catering industry, Ed certainly has the experience of providing exquisite fresh food and exceptional service, a quality welcomed by Pulmans’ philosophy of “Delivering a fantastic customer experience”.

The Pulman Café is at the heart of the Pulman Volkswagen showroom. A little gem of a place that provides delicious fresh food to eat in or takeaway, from quick snacks to 3 course meals. Open to the public as well as Pulman customers, this café has a bustling and welcoming atmosphere.

Ed Lambe, Head Chef comments, “Working with Pulman is an exciting opportunity, to create and have the freedom to build my own menu and be a part of the fantastic Pulman Café. It’s all about delivering that fantastic customer experience, and that’s why I’m keen to start trialling different dishes to see what our customers prefer.

It’s the first time I’ve worked in a café that is within a car showroom, it’s a brilliant idea! The café and the showroom combined create a fantastic atmosphere for everyone.”

The Pulman café provides freshly made dishes, hot drinks with a focus on homemade delicacies available to eat in, with free Wi-Fi hotspots, daily newspapers and free view TV on our widescreen TV. You can also book tables and dishes in advance so they are freshly made when you walk through the door, or available to takeaway. Service and sales customers also get complimentary refreshments as part of the experience of owning a car or van from Pulman.

Michael Lines, Brand Manager for Pulman Volkswagen Durham comments: “We are very pleased and excited that Ed has joined our team. The Pulman café has always been about providing delicious freshly made food with exceptional service, Ed can certainly deliver and enhance what we currently do.

In the short time Ed has been here he has already made fans amongst our regular customers, with fantastic comments on the new menu trials. So much so that our Trip Advisor ranking has increased from being in the top 100 for Durham restaurants and Café’s to be sitting at number 35^! I’m sure this will only get better!”

The Pulman Café is open Monday to Friday’s 7.30am to 5.00pm and on a Saturday 8.00am to 4.00pm. Breakfasts with bottomless teas and coffees start from just £3.95, with lunches served between 12.00pm and 2.30pm where daily specials start from just £3.00. 

Visit www.pulmancafe.co.uk for more information.

 Pictured: Ed head cafe at Pulman Café

Sunderland car dealer motors off with ‘Garage of the Year’ gong

Sunderland car dealer motors off with ‘Garage of the Year’ gong

/Dealership voted one of 20 most trusted UK garages

                              /Pulman SEAT is focused on offering first-class customer service

                         /Motor Codes’ online garage finder holds over 230,000 online reviews

Leading car retailer Pulman SEAT is celebrating being named as the most trusted main dealer in the North East.

The dealership in Burntland Avenue, Southwick, Sunderland, has been voted the region’s Motor Codes ‘Garage of the Year’.

Chris Slater, Site Manager at Pulman SEAT, said: “This is great news. At Pulman SEAT we are focused on delivering a fantastic customer experience to all our customers so we are thrilled that they have recognised this by voting for us as their number one garage.”

Pulman SEAT was also named as the young-spirited carmaker’s ‘Dealer of the Year’ in January last year for the second year running, even though it had only been trading for two-and-a-half years at the time.

The Motor Codes ‘top 20’ regional Garage of the Year winners are made up of 10 franchised main dealers and 10 independent garages, as nominated by customers of its 8,000-strong garage network.

The garages which made the shortlist – people’s favourite 10 main dealers and 10 independent garages – topped their regions following a month-long competition that generated more than 13,000 online reviews from garage customers.

Motor Codes’ online garage finder holds over 230,000 online reviews and it is this customer feedback that helps direct people to approved garages rather than unscrupulous traders.

Chris Mason, managing director of Motor Codes, sees Garage of the Year as a way of promoting those garages that consistently provide excellent customer service.

He said: “Everybody shops online these days and it’s no different when it comes to looking for a trustworthy garage. By putting themselves in the spotlight and being open to review, Motor Codes garages are helping to boost confidence. People can now make an informed decision about who to trust when it comes to spending on car servicing.”

Motor Codes is the government-backed, self-regulatory body for the motor industry. Its voluntary membership of thousands of garages is committed to maintaining high standards throughout the new car sales process, administration of new car warranties and car service and repair.

SEAT is the only company in its sector with the full-range capacity to design, develop, manufacture and market cars in Spain. A member of the Volkswagen Group, the multinational has its headquarters in Martorell (Barcelona), exporting 83% of its vehicles, and is present in 77 countries. In 2012 SEAT had a total turnover of more than 6 billion euros, with overall deliveries amounting to 321,000 units.

               

SEAT Group employs 14,000 professionals at its three production centres in Barcelona − Zona Franca, El Prat de Llobregat and Martorell, where it manufactures the highly successful Ibiza and Leon, amongst other models. Additionally, the company produces the Alhambra in Palmela (Portugal), the Mii in Bratislava (Slovakia) and the Toledo in Mladá Boleslav (Czech Republic) at Volkswagen Group plants. 

The Spanish multinational also has a Technical Center, a ‘knowledge hub’, bringing together more than 900 engineers whose goal is to be the driving force behind innovation for the number one industrial investor in R&D in Spain. In line with its declared commitment to environmental protection, SEAT undertakes and bases its core activity on sustainability, namely reduction of CO2 emissions, energy efficiency, as well as recycling and re-use of resources.

SEAT UK enjoyed a tremendous year in 2013, selling 45,312 cars and achieving a 2.0% market share – both company records.