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Tel: 01732 450890 Web: www.thesmartcar.com Email: info@themartcar.com Southeast Smart Centre Rye Garage Rye Road Dunton Green Sevenoaks Kent TN14 5HD The Smart Car Concept The Smart Car has been developed to maximise the convenience, comfort and safety of the driver and passenger, whilst minimising the impact on the environment. The Smart is small outside at only 2.5m long, yet it offers all of the comfort of a large saloon. It has a top speed of 90mph and accelerates from 0-60mph in only 10.2 seconds, yet returns an average fuel consumption of 58mpg (we have achieved 75mpg!!). Not only is it kind to the environment, it is kind to your pocket. The Smart qualifies for the lowest level of the UK Road Fund Licence, qualifies for Group 3 insurance, and as you can see is miserly on fuel! All Smart cars come with a factory TWO Year Unlimited Mileage Mechanical Warranty, TWO Year SmartMove breakdown cover and a SIX Year Anti-Corrosion Warranty. The service interval on all Smart cars is 1 year or 9,000 miles. The Smart is available in the UK as a saloon or cabrio with a full length one touch electric folding fabric roof. And there is a wide range of optional equipment available, including child seats, leather interior, CD multichanger audio systems and velour floor mats to name but a few! The Smart Car is built around the TRIDION safety cell and features integral safety seats which protect the occupants in the event of a collision. If the Smart is hit from behind, the Tridion lateral and traverse strut, the engine, and the integral seat will absorb the energy of the impact and dissipate it in a controlled form. In a frontal collision, an effective crumple zone, airbag and seatbelt will provide protection. The steering column telescopes if necessary, leaving more internal "braking distance" for the driver. If the car is involved in a side-on collision the lateral strut, bent upwards at the back, and the short wheelbase protect the passenger area, because at least one axle assists in dissipating energy. Another feature normally only found in expensive top of the range vehicles is standard in the Smart - electronic traction and stability control. Smart cars are all equipped with TRUST, a safety system that is always on the lookout for critical situations. If the car hits a patch of slippery road or you have to swerve to avoid an unexpected obstacle, TRUST immediately cuts off the fuel supply (to reduce torque to the drive wheels) and engages or disengages the clutch accordingly. Within physical limits, the Smart remains on track and you stay on the road. Smart - economic to run, kind to the environment and to its occupants. But above all, the Smart Car is FUN! Page 1 of 9 Spring 2004 The Southeast Smart Centre If you are looking to buy a Smart you have come to the right place! Very much a family business, Southeast Smart Centre was one of the very first businesses to offer the Smart Car for sale in the UK. Now, over 5 years on, we can boast that our experience is second to none. Based in Dunton Green, near Sevenoaks, we cover a wide area of Kent and East Sussex - from Bromley and Orpington in the north, right down the A21 corridor to Hastings, taking in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, West Malling, Maidstone, East Grinstead, Eastbourne and Rye on the way. We also supply vehicles to our customers in London and Surrey. Our unrivalled range of late, low mileage cars and good quality, budget used Smarts will allow you to drive away in a car that will truly put a smile on your face! We can also supply a brand new Smart car to your exact specification so whatever your needs and expectations, we can meet and surpass them! Our customers are delighted with our service - we hope you will be too! You can find full details of both used and new cars on our web site – www.thesmartcar.com - please take your time and browse. If we can help you in any way, including arranging a test drive to experience the joys of driving the Smart, please email us at info@thesmartcar.com or call us on 01732 450890. The Southeast Smart Centre is fully equipped to provide the reassurance of total after-sales support, including servicing, the supply and fitting of any of the extensive range of optional accessories, plus any warranty work that may be required. To help your Smart purchase, we are able to offer very competitive finance packages and part exchange on your existing vehicle. Please contact us for more information. We look forward to being of assistance! Customer Comment and Testimonials • • • • • Very friendly and easy to do business with... Offer a high level of customer care... Great to buy from a company that specialises in Smarts - both sales and service Female sales staff offering female-friendly service is very welcome... Very competitive on price... Page 2 of 9 Spring 2004 • By email... "I don't know why but it seems to be the norm that a lot of Smart centres can't be bothered to phone you back for a sale!! So god knows what happens when you get a problem. Same happened to us at an Essex based Smart dealer. We went to view on a Sunday to buy new. No one was really interested. After a while someone had to speak to us because it was time for them to close. I was told the smart salesman had gone home, and was given a brochure and the salesmans phone number. I called him 3 times and left my number twice. I have never heard a word from them to this day. "In the end we brought secondhand from Southeast Smart Centre. Pete the salesman was really good and stayed late for long test drive (his idea), bumpy roads, hills, in town, out of town, the lot. So you could get a real good feel of the car you were going to buy. Deal done. "When we picked the car up everything was in order, paperwork, service book, radio book and code, owner's manual, 2 remote keys with spare battery, and new rubber mats. Full service, 15 minutes instruction on the car including top-ups, controls and even tyre pressures. "Well done Pete!" • Letter from Surrey based Pizza company... "...I write to express our appreciation for your invaluable help and advice in processing and securing the timely delivery of the three Smart cars for our pizza delivery business. We are all delighted with the cars and badged up with the company logos they have attracted a great deal of favourable comment, just as we had hoped. "On the business front our first week's sales has exceeded all expectations and given the intrinsic profitability of the venture we are already planning the first moves to open a further unit. Needless to say we shall be looking to launch this with another batch of Smart cars and will be in touch with you again to discuss the timing of the order..." We welcome customer feedback as it helps us to further improve the quality of service we are able to provide. If you would like to comment, or if we can help you in any way, please email us at info@thesmartcar.com or call us on 01732 450 890. Page 3 of 9 Spring 2004 The Smart way to buy a Smart car Southeast Smart Centre was one of the very first companies to offer the Smart car in the UK and have over 5 years experience in providing the best advice and after-sale support. We all dream of driving away in a brand new car, but how many of us realise that as soon as you do, you wipe off a significant percentage of it value? Southeast Smart Centre can help you achieve the best of both worlds, by offering a wide range of low mileage, nearly new cars at a significant saving over the price of a new vehicle. Just look at the advantages… • Significant savings over a new Smart – typically £1,200 to £1,400 savings! Could you use the extra cash? Late, low mileage vehicles – typically only 3,000 to 8,000 miles on the clock The comfort of a manufacturer’s warranty – you have the benefit of the remaining period of the manufacturer’s two year warranty Great value – an “as-new” Smart car at used vehicle prices • • • Check out our current stock of late, low mileage Smart cars at www.thesmartcar.com Southeast Smart Centre always have a wide range of used Smart cars in stock at prices and specifications to suit all budgets, and offering a significant saving over new. Most of our vehicles are covered by the balance of the manufacturer’s two year warranty, and we can provide an optional used car warranty on older models. Southeast Smart Centre specialise in Smart car sales. We are a family run business and our friendly, experienced and efficient staff are there to help make your next Smart car purchase as quick, easy and painless as possible. We have the benefit of an on site workshop with staff that are highly experienced in servicing and maintaining Smart cars and are also able to offer a full MOT service while you wait (booking is advisable). We are able to offer you the complete range of new Smart cars too! If you are looking for the Smart way to buy a Smart car you have come to the right place! Please do not hesitate to contact us – we are here to help. Page 4 of 9 Spring 2004 Buying a New Smart Car This exciting new car has revolutionised town driving and parking. The Smart is only 2.5 metres long and has excellent visibility combined with a very small turning circle and a clutchless gear change. The Smart has a top speed of 90 mph, and accelerates from 0-60 in 10.2 seconds and returns an average of 58 mpg. The safety of the new Smart is comparable to a large saloon car. You are completely surrounded by a state of the art Tridion alloy safety cell, and there are airbags for both driver and passenger, self tensioning seat belts with belt-force eliminators, ABS braking and even 'TRUST' electronic traction and stability control all as standard equipment! The Smart is designed to give maximum protection in the event of a collision. All Smart cars come with a factory TWO Year Unlimited Mileage Mechanical Warranty, TWO Year SmartMove breakdown cover and a SIX Year Anti-Corrosion Warranty. The service interval on all Smart cars is 1 year or 9,000 miles. The Smart is available in the UK as a saloon or CABRIO with a full length one touch electric folding fabric roof. And there is a wide range of optional equipment available, including child seats, leather interior, CD multichanger audio systems and velour floor mats to name but a few! The Smart Pure The Smart Pure colour range The Smart Pulse The Smart Pulse colour range The Smart Passion The Smart Passion colour range Page 5 of 9 Spring 2004 The Smart "PURE" Coupe - From £6,560 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Scodic Grey Cloth Powered by rear mounted Mercedes manufactured 599cc 50bhp suprex turbo charged 3 cylinder in-line petrol engine complete with catalytic converter Optional 61bhp engine "SOFTIP" sequential 6 speed clutchless manual gearbox with digital gear display Electronic traction & stability control Black Tridion safety cell with crash box front and rear Integral safety seats Full sized driver and passenger airbags 3 point seat belts with belt lock mechanism and belt force limiter ABS braking system Independent suspension Steel wheel rims with decorative covers Silica energy saving tyres Remote control central locking and immobiliser Interchangeable body panels Laminated windscreen Heated rear window with wash/wipe Electric windows Radio/cassette player Dashboard clock & rev counter Conventional metal roof The Smart "PURE" Cabrio - From £8,800 The "Pure Cabrio" features an electronically controlled roof which folds away at the touch of a button! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Powered by rear mounted Mercedes manufactured 599cc 61bhp suprex turbo charged 3 cylinder in-line petrol engine complete with catalytic converter "SOFTIP" sequential 6 speed clutchless manual gearbox with digital gear display Electronic traction & stability control Black Tridion safety cell with crash box front and rear Integral safety seats Full sized driver and passenger airbags 3 point seat belts with belt lock mechanism and belt force limiter ABS braking system Independent suspension Steel wheel rims with decorative covers Silica energy saving tyres Remote control central locking and immobiliser Interchangeable body panels Laminated windscreen Heated rear window with wash/wipe Electric windows Radio/cassette player Dashboard clock & rev counter Electronically operated folding roof Scodic Grey Cloth Page 6 of 9 Spring 2004 The Smart "PULSE" Coupe - From £7,540 The "Pulse" features an uprated engine, "Sportline" alloy wheels, front fog lights and glass panoramic roof • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Powered by rear mounted Mercedes manufactured 599cc 61bhp suprex turbo charged 3 cylinder in-line petrol engine complete with catalytic converter "SOFTIP" sequential 6 speed clutchless manual gearbox with digital gear display Electronic traction & stability control Black or Silver Tridion safety cell with crash box front and rear Integral safety seats Full sized driver and passenger airbags 3 point seat belts with belt lock mechanism and belt force limiter ABS braking system Independent suspension "Sportline" alloy wheels Silica energy saving tyres Remote control central locking and immobiliser Leather steering wheel and gear knob Interchangeable body panels Laminated windscreen Heated rear window with wash/wipe Electric windows Front fog lights Radio/cassette player Dashboard clock & rev counter Panoramic glass roof Twister Green Cloth Twister Blue Cloth Black Leather The Smart "PULSE" Cabrio - From £9,340 The "Pulse Cabrio" features an uprated engine, "Sportivo" alloy wheels, front fog lamps and an electronically controlled roof which folds away at the touch of a button! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Powered by rear mounted Mercedes manufactured 599cc 61bhp suprex turbo charged 3 cylinder in-line petrol engine complete with catalytic converter "SOFTIP" sequential 6 speed clutchless manual gearbox with digital gear display Electronic traction & stability control Black or Silver Tridion safety cell with crash box front and rear Integral safety seats Full sized driver and passenger airbags 3 point seat belts with belt lock mechanism and belt force limiter ABS braking system Independent suspension "Sportline" alloy wheels Silica energy saving tyres Remote control central locking and immobiliser Leather steering wheel and gear knob Interchangeable body panels Laminated windscreen Heated rear window with wash/wipe Electric windows Radio/cassette player Dashboard clock & rev counter Front fog lamps Electronically operated folding roof Twister Green Cloth Twister Blue Cloth Black Leather Page 7 of 9 Spring 2004 The Smart "PASSION" Coupe - From £8,200 The "Passion" has the benefit of a switchable dual AUTOMATIC or MANUAL gearbox as standard and many other extra features • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Powered by rear mounted Mercedes manufactured 599cc 61bhp suprex turbo charged 3 cylinder in-line petrol engine complete with catalytic converter "SOFTOUCH" sequential 6 speed clutchless switchable dual automatic or manual gearbox with digital gear display Electronic traction & stability control Silver or Black Tridion safety cell with crash box front and rear Air conditioning Integral safety seats Full sized driver and passenger airbags and optional side airbags 3 point seat belts with belt lock mechanism and belt force limiter ABS braking system Independent suspension "Sportline" alloy wheels Silica energy saving tyres Remote control central locking and immobiliser Interchangeable body panels Leather steering wheel and gear knob Laminated windscreen Heated rear window with wash/wipe Electric windows Panoramic glass roof with adjustable interior roof sunshade Front fog lamps Radio/cassette player Outside temperature guage, dashboard clock & rev counter Rear luggage compartment cover Bungee Red Cloth Bungee Blue Cloth Black Leather The Smart "PASSION" Cabrio - From £10,000 The "Passion Cabrio" has the benefit of an electronically controlled roof which folds away at the touch of a button plus many other extra features • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Powered by rear mounted Mercedes manufactured 599cc 61bhp suprex turbo charged 3 cylinder in-line petrol engine complete with catalytic converter "SOFTOUCH" sequential 6 speed clutchless switchable dual automatic or manual gearbox with digital gear display Electronic traction & stability control Silver Tridion safety cell with crash box front and rear Integral safety seats Full sized driver and passenger airbags and optional side airbags Air conditioning Sound system 3 point seat belts with belt lock mechanism and belt force limiter ABS braking system Independent suspension "Sportline" alloy wheels & Silica energy saving tyres Remote control central locking and immobiliser Interchangeable body panels Laminated windscreen Electric windows & Electronically operated folding roof Front fog lamps Radio/cassette player Outside temperature guage, dashboard clock & rev counter Rear luggage cover Bungee Red Cloth Bungee Blue Cloth Black Leather Page 8 of 9 Spring 2004 How to find us Southeast Smart Centre is just off M25 Junction 5. Follow directions to A21 Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells & Hastings. Upon leaving M25 take the A25 signposted to Riverhead and Sevenoaks. Follow A25 signposted to Riverhead and Sevenoaks until mini roundabout. Turn left on A224 London Road. Go straight over mini roundabout. Go straight over major roundabout (Tesco superstore on left). Look for signs pointing right to Dunton Green Station and Kent Cold Store - turn right into Station Road. After railway bridge Station Road becomes Rye Lane - Southeast Smart Centre is about 400 yards on the right. Southeast Smart Centre, Rye Garage, Rye Road, Dunton Green, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 5HD Tel: 01732 450890 Page 9 of 9 Spring 2004