The Business Exchange Swindon & Wiltshire May Edition | Page 12

REVVED UP PIMPED RIDE AIMS TO HELP DISADVANTAGED KIDS – WITH PEBLEY’S BACKING MINI leads the way in the value for money stakes A new study conducted by the UK’s leading motoring guide Glass’s has revealed that MINI hold more of their value than any other brand. The study found that MINI’s average depreciation is just 16 per cent, potentially saving thousands of pounds for consumers, businesses and fleets. Glass’s research which was revealed by Auto Express, scrutinised cars at one, three, five and seven years old to obtain fair depreciation figures. Andrew Jackson, Head of Analytics at Glass’s, comments: “Considering that MINI operates within a classically highRV-performing segment, combined with the desirable nature of the brand, meant that even for vehicles aged seven years, the percentage of cost new that can be expected from a MINI was appreciably more than any other brand.” As well as strong residual values offered by entry level MINI models, many of the brand’s options and customisation choices further improve residual values for customers come resale time. This translates into affordable leasing rates ensuring MINI customers can enjoy the options they want on their vehicle for less. A pimped ride with optional extras including the latest Xbox, PlayStation, iPads, DJ decks, hot drinks makers, and flat screen TV’s is the latest vehicle to bear the Pebley Beach logo. But this isn’t a top-of-the-range Suzuki or Hyundai – Swindon motor dealer Pebley Beach have thrown their support behind the BIOS van: a mobile youth centre that will work with some of the town’s most disadvantaged young people. On 24 April Pebley’s managing director Dominic Threlfall was on hand to present a cheque for £500 to project leader and instigator Chris Priddy of the streetbased youth work charity Bios – Settings for Life. The donation also came with a promise of free servicing for the next two years. The former builder’s tipper truck is running 12 sessions a week the length and breadth of Swindon. Over 350 young people every week come to have fun, and they can speak to a youth worker – some of whom have fought their own battles with crime, drink, and drugs – about anything from health and social issues to future career prospects. Pebley was one of around 50 Swindon companies including The Business Exchange Swindon & Wiltshire who supported the van. Many firms chose to donate £20 in exchange for their logo to be drawn – graffiti-style – onto one side of the van. Chris said: “The van has been an enormous hit with young people. The logos on the side give us the chance to talk to young people about career choices, and the opportunities that are available to them.” The official launch of the mobile youth centre – which was held at the headquarters of another major sponsor, Excalibur Communications. Other supporters include T H White, who sourced the van, ISIS coach works, who carried out the conversion, SEQOL. TeeOne, Total Guide to Swindon, and Eyetrak. The project was kick-started with a £63,500 grant from a £1m community fund established by Wiltshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner to reduce crime and tackle anti-social behaviour. Commissioner Angus Macpherson told delegates at the launch: “This was an early bid that set the tone of being a bit wacky. It’s an idea I would like to see rolled out across Wiltshire.” Dominic Threlfall (MD Pebley Beach) presentingh the cheque to Chris Priddy (BIOS- Settings for Life) Pebley Beach Hyundai The local company looking after fleets nationally 01793 816800 West Swindon Motor Park, Paddington Drive, Bridgemead, Swindon, Wiltshire SN5 7SB www.pebley.co.uk/fleet Helen Russell or Alex Whitehall Fleet Dept Execs Direct Line: 01793 816819 Email: [email protected] 5 Year Triple Care terms and conditions apply. Please see www.hyundai.co.uk or ask your local Dealer. Fuel consumption: figures shown are based on official EU test figures. These are to be used as a guide for comparative purposes and may not reflect all driving results. Fuel consumption in MPG (l/100km) for Hyundai i40 Saloon Premium 1.7 CRDi 136PS Diesel Manual: Urban 47.9 (5.9), Extra Urban 61.4 (4.6), Combined 55.4 (5.1), CO2 Emissions 134 g/km. 12H24336MH Pebley i40 75x230.indd 1 2013 THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE 13/08/2013 09:59