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ŠKODA OCTAVIA repeats top 5-star rating in even tougher Euro NCAP test
13-12-2022The ŠKODA OCTAVIA has successfully defended its 5-star score in the independent European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) following the introduction of new, more stringent assessment criteria for the 2022 test year. The Czech car manufacturer’s bestseller achieved a total of 81%…
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ENYAQ COUPÉ RS iV - Switzerland’s Favourite Car 2023
06-12-2022Crowned ‘Switzerland’s Favourite Car 2023’, the ŠKODA ENYAQ COUPÉ RS iV has secured the Czech carmaker its third consecutive victory in the renowned readers’ poll conducted by several major Swiss media and online portals. 6.8% of over 28,000 readers and online…
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Škoda tops the 'Auto Trophy 2022' with five victories
29-11-2022With a total of five awards, ŠKODA is once again the front-runner in this year’s ‘Auto Trophy 2022′ readers’ poll conducted by the trade magazine Auto Zeitung, once again scoring better than any other brand. The KAMIQ tops the list of ‘imported SUVs under 30,000…
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FABIA and OCTAVIA Win Company Car Awards 2022
29-11-2022ŠKODA has won two awards in the ‘Company Car Award 2022’ readers’ poll conducted by the trade magazine Auto Bild. The FABIA received the most votes in the ‘small car’ category and the brand’s bestseller, the OCTAVIA, outperformed its rivals in the…
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What To Keep in Mind in Winter and How to Prepare
22-11-2022Winter roads are a test for both cars and their drivers. Is your car properly prepared for the winter months? Do you know what to watch out for and where dangers lurk? The following advice, tips and rules from ŠKODA experts can come in handy and are certainly worth thinking about. It’s…
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A Derek Slack Motors customer has become the first person in the UK to have an Ohme Electric Vehicle Smart Charger installed at their home.
15-11-2022You might have heard about smart charging before, but what exactly is it? Put simply, it refers to a system that uses data connections to find the best charging times. Ohme’s smart EV chargers communicate with your car, Ohme’s servers, and the National Grid to work out the cheapest and…
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Mr & Mrs Loomes picking up their new Kodiaq from Sales Manager Andy Fowle this week.
15-11-2022This is the 9th car they have purchased from Derek Slack Motors. What makes it more special is that the Loomes’ travelled all the way from the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides to pick up their Velvet Red Kodiaq L&K. A journey of over 450 miles! Mr & Mrs Loomes, who moved to the…
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ŠKODA celebrates the start of November SUV Event with value-packed 0% APR finance offers
15-11-2022ŠKODA is making its award-winning range of SUVs even more accessible in November with the staging of the brand’s latest ŠKODA SUV Event. Eligible customers choosing to buy selected models from ŠKODA’s KAMIQ, KAROQ or KODIAQ ranges from 11 - 30 November on a Solutions…
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ENYAQ COUPÉ RS iV wins Golden Steering Wheel 2022
15-11-2022The ŠKODA ENYAQ COUPÉ RS iV has won the prestigious Golden Steering Wheel 2022. Readers of the German automotive trade magazine ‘Auto Bild’ and the newspaper ‘Bild am Sonntag’ initially voted the ENYAQ COUPÉ RS iV into the final three in the…
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Five stars back to back: ŠKODA prioritises safety
08-11-2022Ensuring the maximum possible safety of its vehicles is a top priority for ŠKODA AUTO and is also a long-standing tradition: A ŠKODA 100 L was the first documented vehicle to undergo crash testing 50 years ago in Prague-Ruzyně in what was then Czechoslovakia. Today, ŠKODA…
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Enyaq 'Highly Commended' in Marie Claire Sustainabilty Awards
01-11-2022Marie Claire Magazine has declared the Škoda Enyaq to be one of the ‘Best Electric Cars of 2022’. It also received a ‘Highly Commended’ in their ‘Sustainability Awards’. The international monthly magazine said: “This electric large SUV feels…
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Škoda Unveils the New ENYAQ iV vRS.
25-10-2022Škoda is expanding its vRS family to include another all-electric model – the ENYAQ iV vRS. Just like the ENYAQ COUPÉ iV vRS, Škoda has opted for two motors with a total system output of 299 PS (220 kW)* and all-wheel drive for the top version of the SUV. Thanks to an…
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It's one 'L' of a car for new drivers: Best First Car award goes to FABIA
11-10-2022FABIA has been named Best First Car in the annual Parkers New Car Awards. The compact and feature-packed ŠKODA fought off tough competition to be named as the number one car to buy for new drivers. Because of its impeccable road manners, bold design and smooth drivetrain, the FABIA has…
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ŠKODA hits the treble with three major titles at the Carbuyer Best Car Awards 2023
11-10-2022ŠKODA has once again proved its strength in depth by driving off with no fewer than three major category titles in the Carbuyer Best Car Awards 2023. The judging panel found the FABIA, OCTAVIA Estate and KODIAQ to be unbeatable in their respective sectors, honouring all three with top…
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ŠKODA marks 25th anniversary of the iconic OCTAVIA estate
27-09-2022One of ŠKODA’s most enduring and popular models, the OCTAVIA estate, celebrates a significant milestone in 2022. The variant, which has been a perennial best-seller for the brand, made its first appearance 25 years ago this September – as a concept car at the 1997 Frankfurt Motor…
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Haul the way to the top: ŠKODA KAROQ named Towcar of the Year 2023
27-09-2022The ŠKODA KAROQ has won the overall title of Caravan and Motorhome Club Towcar of the Year 2023. The KAROQ was also named best in class in two categories at the industry’s longest-standing awards, which this year celebrates its milestone 40th year. The influential Caravan and Motorhome…
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163rd Stokesley Show
20-09-2022Thanks to everyone who came to say hello at the 163rd Stokesley Show. The show, which has been an annual fixture since 1859, kicked off on Saturday attracting thousands of people from across Teesside, Yorkshire and further afield, with everything from farm animals and live shows to giant vegetables…
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Stokesley Show 2022
13-09-2022Make sure you visit our stand (No.7) at this years Stokesley Show. You’ll find the full range of Škoda vehicles including the award winning, all-electric Enyaq. Stokesley Show is an intrinsic part of North Yorkshire, being one of the largest one-day shows in the Country. Every year some…
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Used Car of the Year 2022: Skoda Karoq
06-09-2022No matter how you look at it, the Karoq has something for everyone. Whether you want practicality, value, style, low running costs or driving satisfaction, this SUV delivers. The recent rise in used car prices means that bargains are increasingly hard to come by, but…
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Safe and hound: dog-loving Brits spend £4,000 a year on pooches but forget kit to keep them safe in cars
30-08-2022New research* by ŠKODA UK has revealed that Britain’s dog lovers spend more than £4,000 per year on their pet, but just half safely secure their dog on every car journey. To mark International Dog Day on 26th August, ŠKODA, in partnership with BorrowMyDoggy…
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Škoda Fabia Back on Motability Scheme
16-08-2022Exchange your Motability allowance for the all-new ŠKODA FABIA. Currently starting from £95 advanced payment! The award-winning new ŠKODA FABIA boasts a generous features list, an impressive exterior and plenty of clever innovations to help you get where you’re going in…
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Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard presented with trophy from Škoda
26-07-2022After covering more than 3,300 kilometres, Jonas Vingegaard celebrated the overall victory in the 109th Tour de France yesterday in Paris. On the Avenue des Champs Élysées, the 25-year-old Dane received a crystal glass trophy specially created by ŠKODA Design. The green trophy…
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We're Highly Rated on Auto Trader Again!
19-07-2022Our customers have spoken and have recognised our excellent customer service by rating us highly on Auto Trader. Being named a Highly Rated retailer is a huge achievement, which is especially true in the current climate. We couldn't do it without the help of our hard working and dedicated staff,…
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Make the most of your summer driving range
19-07-2022Now that the heatwave is here, all electric cars drivers – including those driving the multi-award-winning ENYAQ iV – are likely to notice that their cars are capable of going further on a charge. Higher ambient temperatures (which allow batteries to work more efficiently) and a reduced…
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OCTAVIA and KODIAQ crowned winners (again) at 2022 Auto Express Awards
12-07-2022The ŠKODA OCTAVIA and KODIAQ have added to their impressive haul of Auto Express Awards silverware by proving unbeatable in their respective categories once again. For the OCTAVIA, the 2022 win marks a fifth straight victory for the Czech-built car and the third in a row for the current…
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ŠKODA official main partner of the Tour de France for 19th time
05-07-2022ŠKODA AUTO will again be supporting this year’s Tour de France (1 – 24 July 2022) as the official main and vehicle partner. This is the 19th time the company has supported the world’s largest cycling event. 250 vehicles will provide mobility to the organisers and race…
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ŠKODA KAROQ Converted for Blue-Light Service
28-06-2022With over 115 years of supporting the emergency services, ŠKODA continues its legacy with the launch of the marque’s latest addition to its emergency services vehicle line-up – a fully converted ŠKODA KAROQ Rapid Response vehicle. The versatile SUV lends itself…
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FREE Škoda Connect with all New Škodas
21-06-2022Introducing ŠKODA Connect, the online services to live every day to the full! Connect gives your car a host of new features, encompassing entertainment on the road, care and your safety. Check out all the features in detail BY CLICKING HERE or alternatively manage your ŠKODA Connect…
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Double win for ŠKODA in the What Car? Tow Car Awards
21-06-2022ŠKODA is once again an award-winning choice for those who take to the road with a caravan in tow, with two models taking home titles in this year’s What Car? Tow Car Awards 2022. The highly acclaimed ŠKODA KAROQ demonstrated its versatility as the winner of the 1550-1699kg…
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ŠKODA tops the trophy haul in the 2022 EcoCar Electrified Top 50 Awards
14-06-2022ŠKODA’s electric iV range has recorded a remarkable sweep of titles at the annual EcoCar Electrified Top 50 Awards. The brand was named best in class in no fewer than six categories. Three models appeared in the overall top 10 list of the best new cars on sale today and the…
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ŠKODA SUVs pick up a pair of awards at the Auto Trader New Car Awards 2022
14-06-2022The ŠKODA ENYAQ iV has been named Best Value Electric Car by online car website Auto Trader - seeing off a host of big name rivals to take the top spot. The brand’s highly decorated electric SUV comfortably outscored the competition with its remarkable design and connectivity features.…
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Recycled materials used in the ENYAQ iV make it ŠKODA's most upcycled car
07-06-2022Drivers will find a range of everyday items reused and recycled across ŠKODA’s model range, including its first all-electric SUV, the ENYAQ iV. Sustainable materials and recycling processes are a focus for all ŠKODA models as part of the brand’s Green Future strategy, which…
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Fabia's Smart Assistance Technology Helps Learner Drivers Ace Their Test and Stay Safe Post Passing
24-05-2022The new ŠKODA FABIA features a greater array of driver assistance features than ever before More than 50% of learner drivers in Great Britain fail their test due to simple errors that ŠKODA technology can correct Nearly two-thirds of road accidents in Great Britain are caused by driver…
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ENYAQ iV named Best Family Car by Autocar
17-05-2022The ŠKODA ENYAQ iV has been named Best Family Car in the annual Autocar Awards. The in-demand all-electric SUV saw off stiff competition from both electric and combustion engined models to take the top spot. In winning the award, the ENYAQ iV has added to its impressive list of industry…
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Pandemic, Chips, War. Challenges for all Including Škoda
03-05-2022Car manufacturers are facing a number of difficulties these days. The ongoing pandemic, the shortage of chips and the war in Ukraine all disrupt their operations. ŠKODA is responding to these challenges and actively looking for effective solutions. The past two years have been a huge…
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7 Castles Trial 2022: Beautiful Cars in the Countryside
03-05-2022On the 238-kilometre course with nine precision-driving tests and several secret checkpoints, the ŠKODA Classic team showcased a cross-section of the Czech carmaker’s output from 1940 to 1988 – from the aerodynamically curved ŠKODA RAPID OHV to the ŠKODA RAPID 135…
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New ŠKODA FABIA receives Red Dot Award for exceptional product design
03-05-2022Hat-trick for the ŠKODA FABIA: the Czech carmaker’s popular entry-level model has won the renowned Red Dot Award for outstanding product design for the third time after receiving it in 2008 and 2015. This puts the fourth-generation FABIA on a par with the brand’s iconic OCTAVIA.…
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ŠKODA ENYAQ iV is Unbeatable at Top Gear Electric Car Awards
13-04-2022The ŠKODA ENYAQ iV has added to its growing collection of industry accolades by scooping a top honour at the annual Top Gear Electric Awards. The in-demand all-electric SUV was named as the Best Value Electric Car by a panel of experts. The ENYAQ iV – ŠKODA’s first…
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Octavia and Superb Win at Great British Fleet Awards
01-04-2022ŠKODA has recorded back-to-back wins at the annual Fleet World Great British Fleet Awards 2022. The OCTAVIA and SUPERB retained their titles while the all-new FABIA and ENYAQ iV were both highly commended by the judging panel. The OCTAVIA maintained its winning streak by taking top spot in…
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All-New Fabia Set to Help Improve Police Beats Nationwide
22-03-2022The much-loved ŠKODA FABIA has been a part of police fleets since the first generation arrived over two decades ago, and now the award-winning fourth generation is the latest to join the ranks. With a combination of bold design, enhanced connectivity, plus class-leading safety and interior…
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ŠKODA's latest cars are more aerodynamic than a bullet
01-03-2022ŠKODA’s latest models benefit from a range of innovative design features which make them the most aerodynamic cars in their class, with no stone left unturned in the hunt for efficiency and reduced drag. The new fourth-generation FABIA achieves its remarkable efficiency of 0.28 (Cd)…
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2 BrandEx Awards for the ŠKODA FABIA’s world premiere
15-02-2022On Thursday, ŠKODA AUTO won two BrandEx awards at the International Festival of Brand Experience for its digital world premiere of the fourth-generation FABIA. At the event, which was also hosted online, the jury members presented the Czech carmaker’s communications team and the German…
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SKODA FABIA Monte Carlo Launches Feb 17
15-02-2022With the launch of this latest Monte Carlo variant, ŠKODA completes its new, fourth-generation FABIA range. The iconic name ŠKODA initially introduced exclusively for the FABIA has symbolised a sporty lifestyle since 2011. It commemorates the brand’s many victories at the…
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ŠKODA OCTAVIA wins “Best Cars 2022” readers’ poll
15-02-2022A special triumph for the ŠKODA OCTAVIA: this latest win marks the tenth time Škoda’s best-seller has won the renowned “Best Cars” readers’ poll organised by German car magazine “auto motor und sport”. In what was the 46th edition of this poll, more…
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Introducing the All Electric ŠKODA ENYAQ COUPÉ iVvRS
01-02-2022Following the successful launch of the ENYAQ iV, ŠKODA is now adding an elegant coupé to the range. The line-up will also include a sporty vRS variant. The ŠKODA ENYAQ COUPÉ iV features an even more emotive design and, displaying sporty lines, generous space and a boot…
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Škoda Exceeds European CO2 Fleet Target
01-02-2022Last year, ŠKODA AUTO exceeded the CO2 fleet target in the European Union member states, including Norway and Iceland. The average emission value of all models delivered in 2021 was 114.8 g/km – 3 g below the limit set by the European Union. The increased share of all-electric…
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Škoda Tops Automotive Sector For Customer Satisfaction
01-02-2022ŠKODA customers are more satisfied than consumers of any other automotive car brand according to the January 2022 UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI). The Czech brand increased its overall score and topped the automotive sector for customer satisfaction. The UK Customer Satisfaction Index…
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What Car? Awards 2022: Scala Best Family Car for Value
25-01-2022There are several types of family car, but here WHAT CAR? were looking at traditional hatchbacks: large enough to be practical, yet compact enough to be easy and enjoyable to drive... Is it big? Is it small? Well, the Skoda Scala is both, really. If you need maximum interior space for the…
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Škoda Loads Up With What Car? Siverware
25-01-2022The ŠKODA SUPERB Estate has extended its remarkable winning streak by taking home the What Car? Best Estate award for the seventh year in the row. The Czech estate has been named as the best in class since 2015, with its combination of practicality, comfort and value for money proving…
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first glimpse of the new ŠKODA ENYAQ COUPÉ iV
18-01-2022ŠKODA AUTO is offering a preview of the new ŠKODA ENYAQ COUPÉ iV in official design sketches. The coupé variant of the all-electric ENYAQ iV has an even more emotive design and, thanks to its outstanding aerodynamics, boasts an even greater range than the SUV version. The…
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ŠKODA ENYAQ COUPÉ iV: World premiere
11-01-2022ŠKODA AUTO will be presenting its new ENYAQ COUPÉ iV on 31 January 2022. A teaser video offers a first glimpse of the Czech carmaker’s new, all-electric top model, highlighting its outstanding aerodynamics. With a cd of 0.234, the ENYAQ COUPÉ iV has the best drag…
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Top marks for ENYAQ in NCAP
11-01-2022The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) has declared the all-electric ŠKODA ENYAQ iV SUV and the fourth-generation ŠKODA FABIA best-in-class for the 2021 test year. This means the two models were the safest of all vehicles tested in their respective classes in 2021. The…
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Škoda electric models scoop 2 best family car awards
14-12-2021ŠKODA has added to its collection of electric car accolades by taking two category wins at the 2022 DrivingElectric Awards. The Enyaq iV and Octavia iV plug-in hybrid were named as clear winners in two of the most important and popular sectors of the electric car market by the website’s…
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Karoq Gets an Update
14-12-2021Four years after its launch, the ŠKODA Karoq gets an update: the Czech carmaker has refreshed its second SUV model range to ensure its continued success. In addition to an even more refined design language, the update brings sustainable materials, new technology and more efficient engines…
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Christmas Jumper Day '21
14-12-2021Friday 10th December was annual Christmas jumper day at Derek Slack Motors . Super fun raising money for Save the Children, well organised by Jo, Lisa & Chris & thanks for the awesome baking by Joanne Lazenby The Derek Slack Motors family would like to extend best wishes to…
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Switzerland’s Favourite Car of 2022
14-12-2021The ENYAQ iV is ‘Switzerland’s Favourite Car of 2022’, securing the second successive victory for ŠKODA in the popular readers’ poll of several Swiss media outlets after the OCTAVIA won last year. The award was presented in the eleventh run of the ‘Swiss Car…
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New ŠKODA FABIA scores five stars in Euro NCAP test
09-12-2021The brand new Škoda Fabia has secured five stars in the crash safety reference test conducted by the independent European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP). Achieving 78 per cent of the maximum available points, the FABIA is one of the safest vehicles in its class. For the first time,…
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Fabia - All The Car You Need!
07-12-2021The new ŠKODA Fabia has continued where its predecessor left off by claiming its first piece of car industry silverware. The all-new Czech supermini claimed the All The Car You Need category in the annual Top Gear magazine awards. The Top Gear judging panel were impressed by the Fabia’s…
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Enyaq 'Car of the Year' Nomination
07-12-2021After winning the ‘Golden Steering Wheel 2021’, the ŠKODA ENYAQ iV has now also been nominated for the ‘Car of the Year‘ award. The prize has been presented annually by nine European automotive trade magazines since 1963. Out of 65 new cars from the past year that were…
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8 wins in the ‘Auto Trophy 2021’ readers’ poll for Škoda
30-11-2021Škoda wins more awards than any other brand with eight victories in the 34th ‘Auto Trophy 2021’ readers’ poll organised by the German car magazine Auto Zeitung. ŠKODA thus achieved the best result ever in the history of the readers’ poll. The…
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5 Wins for Škoda in Scottish Car Awards
30-11-2021ŠKODA has put in a dominant performance at the 2021 Scottish Car of the Year awards, claiming four category wins and the overall title of the Car of the Year. Remarkably, all five awards were claimed by just two models; the Enyaq iV and the Octavia, which proved unbeatable in all the…
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Škoda Enyaq iV wins Golden Steering Wheel 2021 for Best Electric SUV
16-11-2021The Škoda Enyaq iV has scooped the coveted 2021 Golden Steering Wheel automotive award. Readers of the trade magazine Auto Bild and the newspaper Bild am Sonntag first selected the battery-electric SUV into the three finalists of the electric SUV category. Then, during test drives at the…
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Škoda wins Red Dot Design Award
16-11-2021Škoda won over the jury of the renowned Red Dot Design Awards this year with its MyŠKODA app concept and the ŠKODA Flow design system. The car manufacturer has previously won the award for excellent product design twelve times and has also scooped four prizes in the brand and…
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Škoda Enyaq iV Makes it Three Car of the Year Titles in the Space of a Month
09-11-2021The ŠKODA Enyaq iV has been named Car of the Year… for the third time in a month. Having recently taken top honours at the Parkers New Car Awards and Car Dealer Awards, ŠKODA’s new all-electric family SUV has been named Car of the Year by Business Car Magazine. The…
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Škoda Enyaq iv Named Car of the Year by Dealers
19-10-2021ŠKODA’s first purpose-built electric car, the Enyaq iV, has added another industry title to its growing collection. The pioneering Czech SUV was named overall Car of the Year in the annual Car Dealer Power Awards, having been voted into the top spot by readers. The annual Car Dealer…
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Škoda Scores a Hat-Trick at the Carbuyer Car of the Year Awards 2022
12-10-2021The ŠKODA Octavia has added more gongs to its burgeoning trophy cabinet, scooping up a pair of awards at the Carbuyer Car of the Year awards 2022. The annual Carbuyer awards celebrate the best cars currently on sale in the UK. The expert judging panel assess how each model performs in…
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Škoda enyaq iv named car of the year at parkers new car awards 2022
28-09-2021The all-new ŠKODA Enyaq iV has electrified the judges at the Parkers New Car Awards 2022, and surged to the top of the pack taking home the grand title of overall Car of the Year. This year’s awards saw fierce competition from an incredible 63 shortlisted vehicles across cars, vans and…
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FABIA, KAROQ & OCTAVIA win What Car? Used Car awards
28-09-2021ŠKODA has maintained its winning streak in the prestigious What Car? Used Car Awards by driving off with a further three titles. The Fabia, Karoq and Octavia were all recognised as the best in their respective categories, further reinforcing ŠKODA’s reputation for long term…
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ŠKODA OCTAVIA celebrates its 25th anniversary
14-09-2021The ŠKODA OCTAVIA has played a pivotal role in ŠKODA AUTO’s successful development over recent years. Since series production began 25 years ago, around 7 million customers have opted for the bestseller. From day one, it has offered outstanding spaciousness, state-of-the-art…
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Maximum safety: ŠKODA electric cars
14-09-2021From the initial development stage of ŠKODA iV electric cars, ŠKODA AUTO’s engineers employ a wide range of measures to ensure that the vehicles offer maximum safety, even in the event of an accident. Particular attention is paid to installing high-voltage batteries in such a way…
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ENYAQ iV and SUPERB win six awards in “Family Cars of the Year” readers’ poll
07-09-2021A “six-pack” for ŠKODA at the “Family Cars of the Year” poll: the new all-electric ŠKODA ENYAQ iV SUV and the ŠKODA SUPERB COMBI earned the Czech car manufacturer no fewer than six titles in this year’s readers’ choice awards from German car…
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Blue Light for New Škoda Kodiaq
31-08-2021Thanks to its exceptional all-round ability, reliability and size, the ŠKODA Kodiaq has become the go-to choice for emergency service fleets across the UK. And now, with the arrival of a fully updated facelift model, ŠKODA’s multi-award-winning SUV is set to continue its role on…
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Skoda Kodiaq - Striking New Design
24-08-2021Four years since KODIAQ first launched, ŠKODA has updated its internationally successful SUV with even more refined and striking design language For the first time, the large SUV can be equipped with full-LED Matrix headlights as well as ergonomically optimised seats with ventilation and a…
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Škoda Celebrate Land Speed Record Anniversary
24-08-2021ŠKODA UK is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of setting a new land speed record at the famous Bonneville salt flats in Utah, USA. At 07:45am local time on Friday 19 August 2011, a specially prepared ŠKODA Octavia vRS driven by journalist Richard Meaden, officially became the fastest…
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ENYAQ iV and OCTAVIA iV win What Car? titles
03-08-2021Two of ŠKODA’s new generation of electrified models have been awarded top honours at the What Car? Electric Car Awards. The all-new Enyaq iV and Octavia iV plug-in hybrid proved unbeatable in their respective categories, comfortably outscoring rivals to add to their growing collection…
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ŠKODA Celebrates 20 Years of vRS
27-07-2021A lot has changed in the 120 years since bicycle manufacturers Václav Laurin and Václav Klement followed the launch of their first motorbike, the L&K Slavia, with a performance-orientated derivative, the Slavia B-type. More than a century later, however, some things have remained…
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ŠKODA AUTO wins seven titles in ‘Company Car of the Year 2021’
27-07-2021ŠKODA has notched up no fewer than seven winners in the ‘Company Car of the Year 2021’ awards, celebrating its greatest success to date in the acclaimed expert poll organised by the German trade magazine ‘firmenauto’. The ŠKODA OCTAVIA (compact class),…
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Fleet News Award for Superb
20-07-2021The ŠKODA SUPERB has recorded its sixth consecutive category win at the annual Fleet News Awards, retaining its Best upper medium car title. The SUPERB’s remarkable run of success in the Fleet Car Awards began in 2016 with the launch of the third-generation car. Since then, the…
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Fourth Successive Autotrader Award
13-07-2021Every year, Auto Trader recognises the retailers who are providing the highest level of customer service through the Highly Rated campaign. We are delighted to gain this accolade for the fourth year in a row, and yet again to be highly rated by our customers on Auto Trader. How do retailers become…
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Double Award Win for Škoda at Auto Express Awards
13-07-2021The brand’s best-selling model in the UK has continued its winning streak at the Auto Express New Car Awards with OCTAVIA once again beating off the competition to win Family Car of the Year. OCTAVIA also retained its Estate Car of the Year crown, a title it has now won for a sixth consecutive…
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Enyaq Joins Blue Light Squad
06-07-2021Emergency services will soon be powered by battery electric technology as ŠKODA adds the brand’s first all-electric SUV – the Enyaq iV – to its blue-light squad. The Enyaq iV is available to blue-light fleets in two power variants - a 60 and 80 - offering a choice of 62kWh…
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Pu-RRs electric, Gr-RRs attitude: ŠKODA ENYAQ iV advert
22-06-2021Billed as the most important model ever introduced in the brand’s 126-year history, ŠKODA has partnered with Fallon London – a creative agency that sits within Leo Burnett – to produce a skilfully crafted 60 second animated TV ad that tells the story of how the ENYAQ iV was…
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Striking new look for Kodiaq
22-06-2021The facelifted Kodiaq features a striking new front end that incorporates a more upright six-sided radiator grille and new, higher bonnet. The bumpers have been redesigned to give a sharper appearance while the central air intake has been widened. SE and SE L trims add aluminium-effect trim on the…
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Ladies get on their bikes!
15-06-2021ŠKODA UK, in partnership with cycling legend Dame Sarah Storey, has selected four new female riders to join the prestigious ŠKODA DSI Cycling Academy. Originally there were two places in the Academy available to aspiring female cyclists, but the standard was so high that Dame Sarah…
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Go 'All-In' with Škoda
15-06-2021ŠKODA is delivering even greater peace of mind to used car buyers with the introduction of All-in from ŠKODA: an innovative and value-packed aftercare plan for cars aged between 3-6 years. Designed to give used car owners complete support for their vehicles, the package comprises two…
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Get Ready for an Electrifying Experience
08-06-2021The fully electric SKODA ENYAQ iV is now open for orders from Derek Slack Motors. The ŠKODA ENYAQ iV has arrived! Starting at just £31,995* and with an electrifying variety of features including mobile connectivity, a digital cockpit, and two high-capacity battery options, the…
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Enyaq iV named Best Family Car 2021 by electrifying.com
18-05-2021The new ŠKODA Enyaq iV – the brand’s first ever purpose-built pure electric car – has started its trophy collection by scoring a major category victory at the 2021 electrifying.com awards. The electric car review and advice site named the new Enyaq iV as the Best…
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Don't Fear Voltage!
03-05-2021Are electric cars more environmentally friendly than cars with an internal combustion engine? “First and foremost, electric cars do not produce any local CO2 emissions and so they contribute to cleaner air in city centres. However, operating electric cars is as ecological as the…
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ENYAQ iV wows motoring press
20-04-2021The all-new ENYAQ iV bagged an impressive haul of exceptional reviews when the UK media first drove the car last week. About 20 of the nation’s biggest motoring publications were invited to ŠKODA headquarters in Milton Keynes to get behind the wheel of the first three ENYAQ iV models to…
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New ŠKODA Enyaq iV earns five stars in Euro NCAP test
20-04-2021The new electric SUV has achieved the highest classification of five stars in tests conducted by the independent European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP). It ranks among the safest vehicles currently available with a total of 86% of the possible points. In addition, the ŠKODA Enyaq…
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ŠKODA ENYAQ iV awarded Red Dot for outstanding product design
13-04-2021The ENYAQ iV made a strong impression at its Red Dot premiere, winning the prestigious Red Dot for outstanding product design. The electric SUV won over the international jury of experts with its expressive, powerful design language. The ENYAQ iV thus seamlessly continues the Czech car…
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There’s never been a better time to buy a new ŠKODA
13-04-2021As a ‘Welcome Back’ celebration, we’ve made every model in the award-winning Skoda range available to drive away with nothing to pay for 3 months. Drive Now Pay Later* Derek Slack Motors are offering customers the opportunity to drive away in a new Skoda…
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Ten Year Trio!
08-04-2021The long-serving trio, pictured left to right: Chris Harrison - Service Manager, Gary Walker - Valet Team Leader, Brian Singleton - Service Driver/Valet, each celebrate ten years’ service at Derek Slack Motors. Chris, who has a lifetimes experience in the motor trade, commented …
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Isuzu D-Max Rear Leaf Spring Replacement Recall
30-03-2021Isuzu D-Max Rear Leaf Spring Replacement Recall Fault: Rear suspension leaf spring may potentially crack around bush eye. Isuzu have undertaken to replace rear leaf springs on affected vehicles free of charge where necessary. The recall is only applicable to a certain chassis range built during…
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Enyaq iV still eligible for £2,500 grant
23-03-2021In light of the Government’s realignment of the Plug-in Car Grant (effective 18 March 2021), ŠKODA is highlighting that its new all-electric Enyaq iV model remains eligible for the scheme. Under the new grant guidelines, buyers of electric vehicles with an On-The-Road (OTR) price of…
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Manufacturer of the Year & Great British Fleet World Awards
23-03-2021ŠKODA has scored a hat-trick of wins at the annual Fleet World Great British Fleet Awards, including the coveted Fleet Manufacturer of the Year title. The brand also secured wins in two of the hardest-fought categories, with the OCTAVIA and SUPERB both driving off with Fleet World silverware.…
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Third power option for new OCTAVIA vRS range
02-03-2021ŠKODA has added a third powertrain option to the new OCTAVIA vRS line-up with the introduction of a new 2.0 TDI model. It joins the 2.0 TSI petrol and 1.4 TSI PHEV models already unveiled last month and introduces the option of four-wheel drive. The OCTAVIA vRS 2.0 TDI features the most…
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Octavia drives off with top UK Car of the Year Awards
02-03-2021The new, fourth-generation ŠKODA Octavia has added to its already impressive awards tally with a pair of UK Car of the Year (UKCOTY) titles. Both Hatch and Estate models were recognised by the independent panel of UKCOTY judges as the best in their sectors. Unlike many industry awards, the UK…
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ENYAQ iV SportLine joins the range
02-03-2021ŠKODA is giving its customers a sporting chance this year with the addition of a SportLine trim to its new all-electric SUV range, the ENYAQ iV SportLine. The SportLine has been created to appeal to drivers who like the dynamic look of ŠKODA’s performance models but with the…
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ŠKODA pulls it off again
05-01-2021ŠKODA ended 2020 with another haul of silverware from the influential Caravan and Motorhome Club. The Club, which represents the interests of around one million caravan, motorhome, campervan and trailer tent owners named the new Octavia and Superb as category winners and crowned the Superb…
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ŠKODA is the Superb choice for families
05-01-2021The ŠKODA Superb iV marked the start of a new era for ŠKODA when it launched earlier this year, and the brand’s flagship model has been recognised once again as one of the very best plug-in hybrid cars, this time at the DrivingElectric awards 2021. The DrivingElectric awards…
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Karoq for Medicar Scheme
29-12-2020An innovative scheme to help people injured in late night incidents on Teesside is to be extended. The Medicar is a joint initiative involving Cleveland Police and the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) and currently operates on Friday nights from 7.30pm to 3.30am. The vehicle is manned by special…
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All-in-one: The new MyŠKODA App is launched
29-12-2020ŠKODA is combining its mobile services into a single app – the new MyŠKODA App. At the beginning of the year, the previous ŠKODA OneApp was integrated into the ŠKODA Connect App, and now the ŠKODA Connect App has been incorporated into the current…
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Recruiting for the Future
23-12-2020Product Sales Specialist, for impending Skoda Enyaq iV Due to the imminent launch of the new Skoda Enyaq iV we require a vibrant, positive, well presented & ambitious Sales Person to embrace the new opportunities Skoda's first fully electric SUV represents, somebody with passion…
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Winter 2020 Newsletter
17-12-2020In the winter 2020 edition of the Derek Slack Motors newsletter we have loads of news to share with you as well as a host of exclusive deals and information. There is also exciting news on new Škoda models plus information on servicing and MOTs. Of course there's lots of exclusive offers…
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More Octavia Accolades
27-10-2020It may have only just reached UK shores a matter of weeks ago, but the new fourth-generation Octavia is already building a tidy collection of industry accolades. The latest piece of silverware to enter the ŠKODA trophy cabinet is the Autocar Best Family Car 2020 award. New for 2020, the…
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ŠKODA Does the Business
27-10-2020ŠKODA has extended its remarkable winning streak in 2020 by claiming a hat-trick of Business Car of the Year titles. The Octavia and Superb were both named as the very best in their respective sectors by Business Car magazine, while the ŠKODA brand was recognised for its ongoing…
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All-New Octavia crowned Auto Express New Car of the Year 2020
20-10-2020The all-new, fourth-generation Octavia has swept the board at the 2020 Auto Express New Car Awards, taking home two category wins and the overall Car of the Year title. The Octavia comprehensively outscored and outperformed a host of high-profile newcomers to take top spots in every category it was…
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All-new OCTAVIA iV and vRS iV
13-10-2020The all-new OCTAVIA iV and vRS iV will be available for customer ordering from Tuesday 3 November. Pricing and technical information has been sent to residual value setters and data providers, so the relevant figures should start to filter into sales systems shortly. You can download our latest…
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Enyaq iV Waiting List
24-09-2020Be the first to know about the Enyaq iV by joining our ‘Enyaq Waiting List’. This will give you the opportunity to be one of the first to place an order when we officially open for ordering, currently expected to be in December 2020. Customers will be able to configure their desired…
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Say Hello to the Enyaq iV
08-09-2020ŠKODA has unveiled the all-new Enyaq iV SUV – the brand’s first series-production vehicle to be based on the Volkswagen Group’s modular electrification toolkit (MEB). The ground-breaking all-electric SUV will be available in the UK with two battery size options, two…
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See the World Premier of the All-New Enyaq iV
01-09-2020The much-awaited world premiere is almost upon us. The Enyaq iV is the first electric car from ŠKODA built on the Volkswagen group’s MEB platform specially designed for electric cars. The first electric SUV from the Czech carmaker promises a range of up to 500…
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Workshop Upgrade
18-08-2020Although our big workshop (we have two) is less than 18 years old, due to the volume of business & technological requirements of some new equipment we had organised a major re-furbishment and upgrade to our facilities. This included a new workshop floor, a new MOT lift (One Person Test Lane),…
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Meet the All-New Octavia
23-07-2020If you are unable to visit the showroom, join us on-line this Saturday 25th July at 10.00am to witness the un-veiling of the ALL-NEW OCTAVIA. The Octavia has been the backbone of the ŠKODA range in the UK for more than 20 years, and remains the brand’s biggest selling model to date.…
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Derek Slack Motors Retain Autotrader Award
14-07-2020Every year, Auto Trader recognises the retailers who are providing the highest level of customer service through the Highly Rated campaign. This year, over Derek Slack Motors were recognised yet again as being Highly Rated by their customers on Auto Trader. How do retailers become Highly Rated on…
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Dogged determination and dependability helps ŠKODA retrieve a pair of top Auto Trader titles
07-07-2020Thanks to an unbeatable combination of reliability, practicality and comfort, ŠKODA has become one of the most decorated brands in the automotive business. 2020 sees the trend continue with the award of two Auto Trader New Car Award titles that reinforce ŠKODA’s reputation for…
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Taking Your Škoda on Holiday this Year?
30-06-2020Whether it’s a summer holiday or a winter break, there’s one big question we all must answer. Do you take a staycation in the UK or venture further afield? Holidays abroad have become far more accessible over the last two decades. So much so that it’s almost become the norm to look…
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Showroom Now Open
02-06-2020I would like to start by saying how nice its been seeing so many of you back in our Service Department and to express our gratitude. We can now confirm that Garage Showrooms in England are now able to re-open from 1st June. Whilst it will take some time for life in the UK to return to some form of…
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8 Biggest Myths About Electric Motoring
27-05-2020Yes, electric cars are a new kind of mobility that has its specific features. That doesn’t mean, though, that electric cars can’t be just as practical or as fun as standard cars. What’s more, it’s a myth that electric cars can’t outdo their combustion-engine cousins.…
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What We've Been Working on in the Lockdown
14-05-2020Since the lockdown began in mid March, our workshops have remained in operation to maintain and repair emergency service vehicles from all over the north of England. In doing so, we are ensuring that the emergency services can continue to cover their responsibilities. In addition to the normal…
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Derek Slack Motors and Covid-19 (Coronavirus)
19-03-2020For over 47 years, Derek Slack Motors have been putting our customers and colleagues above all else. Given the current situation with Coronavirus (COVID-19) and following Government communications and advice from the World Health Organisation, we wanted to let you know how Derek Slack…
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125 Years of Škoda: The 21st Century
19-03-2020This year sees the 125th anniversary of ŠKODA. This week we look some of the innovations and changes in direction as ŠKODA entered the 21st century. 1991 Joining Volkswagen The fall of the Iron Curtain in 1989 led to fundamental social changes, and Czechoslovakia’s…
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125 Years of Škoda: A New Generation of Automobiles
17-03-2020This year sees the 125th anniversary of ŠKODA. The success of ŠKODA is partly down to the countless technical innovations the company has made during its 125-year existence. This week we look some of the production changes made in the 20th centrury. 1929 The switch to production…
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Dash Cams Convicting Dangerous Drivers
12-03-2020Around 10,000 cases of dangerous driving captured on dashcams have been uploaded to a police database designed to prosecute careless motorists in the last 20 months. Of these, roughly half have resulted in police action, according to the company that created the online reporting system. In a feature…
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125 Years of Škoda: Fundamental Changes
12-03-2020This year sees the 125th anniversary of ŠKODA. The success of ŠKODA is partly down to the countless transformations the company has gone through at various levels during its 125-year existence. Over the next few weeks we’ll take a look back at some truly fundamental…
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Anniversary year for Škoda
10-03-2020ŠKODA celebrates 125 years since its founding and 115 years since the company launched automobile production. Several of the brand’s historically important models are also celebrating jubilees this year. ŠKODA AUTO CEO Bernhard Maier emphasises: “ŠKODA AUTO is one of…
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Fabia is Used Car Of The Year (Again)
03-03-2020It’s always good to feel like you’ve got more for your money. The Skoda Fabia won this award last year too, but on that occasion it emerged from the sub-£10,000 category; this time it beat all comers for just £6000, and you’re still getting the exact same 1.0 TSI…
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VED road tax: how does it work and how much will it cost me?
27-02-2020From 1st April 2020, a more accurate way of testing vehicle CO2 emissions will be introduced for all new vehicles. The Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) is a new way of measuring a vehicle’s fuel consumption, range and CO2 emissions. The previous NEDC …
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ŠKODA’s emergency services sales soar in 2019
25-02-2020ŠKODA’s emergency services sales increased 75% in 2019 compared to the previous year. Following weeks of tempestuous weather in the UK, the resilience of our hard-working emergency services teams has been brought to the forefront of national attention. ŠKODA’s 110 year…
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ŠKODA Challenge: National Winners Announced
18-02-2020The winners of the tenth ŠKODA Challenge national finals were announced at the prestigious Retailer of the Year awards on Friday 7 February. The Event took place at Warner Bros. - The Making of Harry Potter with celebrity guest presenter Josie d'Arby (Blue Peter). Congratulations to…
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Teesside Hospice Glitter Ball 2020
11-02-2020We all had a great time at the Teesside Hospice Glitter Ball on Saturday, and we’re proud to have joined other local businesses in helping to raise an incredible £36,000! This is absolutely amazing. It will make such a big difference to the hospice, and those who need their care.…
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Electric Vehicle Questions and Answers
30-01-2020Batteries, chargers, AC or DC, recuperation - the world of electric vehicles is broad, fascinating, yet a bit unknown to many of us. ŠKODA Storyboard took a look into what interests you the most and come up with answers to the most frequent questions about charging and batteries. What are the…
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Kamiq and Scala Get the Monte Carlo Treatment
30-01-2020ŠKODA is set to give its acclaimed Scala and Kamiq ranges a sporting edge with the introduction of a new Monte Carlo trim level. Named in celebration of ŠKODA’s successes at the legendary Monte Carlo rally, this feature-packed trim combines luxury with a dynamic look and a host…
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Paloma Faith & Kamiq TV Ad
23-01-2020In 1968 Sammy Davis Jnr released I've Gotta Be Me - an anthem to self-expression which celebrates the power of individuality. More than half a century after Davis released his track, ŠKODA ambassador Paloma Faith hasreprised I’ve Gotta Be Me in her own inimitable style. The song…
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ŠKODA starts its 2020 trophy hunt with a haul of What Car? awards
16-01-2020ŠKODA has started a new decade with a remarkable haul of What Car? awards. In what is regarded as one of the biggest and most influential annual award ceremonies in the industry, the brand took home two outright category titles along with six price point wins. The new Scala was the first…
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ŠKODA Challenge: national finalists do battle at NLC
14-01-2020Our ŠKODA Challenge national finalists met at the National Learning Centre (NLC) in Milton Keynes on 10 January to battle it out for title of ‘best in the UK’. The 30 finalists including our very own Andrew Fowle (Sales Manager) and Craig Ankers (Vehicle Technician),…
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Octavia Combi Achieves 5 Star NCAP
14-01-2020The ŠKODA OCTAVIA COMBI has achieved the maximum five-star rating in the Euro NCAP test, making it one of the safest compact models on the market. The OCTAVIA has thus joined the successful ranks of five-star models from recent years. The new KAMIQ and SCALA models achieved the…
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Five star performance for ŠKODA at 2020 Carbuyer awards
02-01-2020ŠKODA is rounding off another remarkable year for awards silverware with a haul of five Carbuyer Car of the Year titles. The Czech brand comfortably won more awards than any other brand - even outscoring its previous best performance of three awards last year. ŠKODA’s remarkable…
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The 10th International Škoda Challenge is Underway
19-12-2019Derek Slack Motors employees Andrew Fowle (left) and Craig Ankers (right) have managed to reach the UK finals! They both fought off stiff competition from 130 other Škoda dealerships to reach the national finals stage which will be held early next year. This is an outstanding achievement…
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Car Parkeology
19-12-2019If you’re a bit of a history buff, you might find this interesting! Pictured here is The Crown, the pub that once stood on the site of our car park. At the end of the road there was a pedestrian crossing over the railway line leading to and from the factories and docks. The Crown had a…
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Richard Goodyear - Accredit to Derek Slack Motors
12-12-2019Our Car Sales Controller, Richard Goodyear has achieved Škoda Accreditation. This is a highly recognised qualification within Škoda, VW Group and the motor industry, and is recognised by the Institute of Motor Industry (IMI). Richard joined Derek Slack Motors 18 months ago from a motor…
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Four 4x4 Scouts for Oaklands Veterinary
03-12-2019Last week Oaklands Veterinary practice in Yarm, took delivery of four Octavia Scouts. The Scout uses the already-practical Octavia estate as a base, but has a slightly raised ride height, body protection around the car and an all-wheel drive system for genuine off-road ability.…
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ŠKODA electrifies city car sector with new CITIGOe iV
26-11-2019A new era in ŠKODA history is about to begin with the arrival of the new CITIGOe iV. The brand’s first fully-electric production car will power into the UK early next year. Based on the multi-award winning Citigo, the new CITIGOe iV has been completely re-engineered to…
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Unveiling the Kamiq
19-11-2019Despite the horrible weather and an England international football match on the TV, plenty of inquisitive folk braved the cold and wet to get a first look at ŠKODA's latest SUV, the KAMIQ. There were three KAMIQs in the showroom for people to get thier hands on and there was much…
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Come and Meet the All New Kamiq
07-11-2019Be one of the first to meet the all-new ŠKODA KAMIQ at our exclusive launch event at Derek Slack Motors ŠKODA where we'll be unveiling our newest SUV and giving you a chance to explore the unique features that has made the KAMIQ a 5 star car with What Car? review. As well as being…
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25 years of the ŠKODA Felicia
29-10-2019Production of the ŠKODA FELICIA, the first car to be developed by ŠKODA within the Volkswagen Group, started 25 years ago. By 2001, 1,401,500 of these cars had rolled off the production lines in Mladá Boleslav, Kvasiny and Vrchlabí. Besides the basic five-door hatchback,…
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Nathan Johnson
29-10-2019Nathan Johnson is a long serving member of the Derek Slack Motors Team. Nathan joined us in December 2005, just 2 weeks after his 20th birthday having just completed his apprenticeship as an automotive mechanic in a small independent garage in Guisborough. He left the company in…
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85 years of the flagship ŠKODA Superb
22-10-2019Exactly 85 years ago, on 22 October 1934, ŠKODA unveiled the model name Superb. The name highlighted the quality and comfort of the brand’s new luxury vehicle, which until then had simply been released with the designation Š 640. Between 1934 and 1949, more than 1,000 first…
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The All New Skoda Kamiq impresses in Auto Express Review
15-10-2019In Auto Express' recent review of the all new ŠKODA KAMIQ, the lastest addition to ŠKODA's SUV range, they suggest it could be a class leader... They go on to say: "The New ŠKODA KAMIQ is predictably brilliant. It pulls together all that we love about the VW…
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Meet the All-New ŠKODA Kamiq, Available to Order Now
10-10-2019The KAMIQ, the ŠKODA’s third SUV, is about to take its rightful place alongside its bigger siblings, the KODIAQ and the KAROQ. The KAMIQ combines the advantages of a sports utility vehicle - such as the higher ground clearance and raised seating - with the…
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Important Information Regarding New Car Prices
08-10-20191. Price Increase. Skoda UK has brought forward its annual price increase of all new cars from the 1st January to 1st November. Historically prices have typically risen by up to 3%. 2. Brexit. Skoda have confirmed that they will honour their current consumer offers (i.e. 0% and low…
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ŠKODA doubles up on What Car? silverware as Fabia and Superb take Used Car of the Year titles
03-10-2019Proving once again that ŠKODA offers unbeatable value for both new and used car buyers, the Fabia and Superb have been named as the best in the business at the annual What Car? Used Car of the Year awards. The brand also scooped a coveted price point win in the £14,000 category for the…
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OK Laura, Let's Talk
26-09-2019The new ŠKODA Kamiq city SUV and the compact Scala can from now on be controlled with the help of Laura, the new ŠKODA Digital Assistant. In vehicles equipped with the top-of-the-range Amundsen infotainment system, a simple “Okay, Laura!” will activate the enhanced voice…
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Sunny Stokesley Show 2019
24-09-2019The sun was shining as Stokesley Show made a big return for it’s 160th Anniversary on Saturday 21st September. The Derek Slack Motors stand was very busy with customers both old and new stopping by to say hello and take a look at the new Scala and other models in the range. While…
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Classic Cars Tackle the Škoda Tour
17-09-2019The sixth running of the ŠKODA Classic Tour in early September hosted 132 vintage cars. The route of this vintage-car rally, organised by ŠKODA for its employees and their families, wound its way around the attractive setting of the production plant in Mladá Boleslav. The…
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Derek Slack Motors - Known for Great Runners!
12-09-2019Last Sunday, #TeamTeeside along with runners from Derek Slack Motors, completed the 39th running of the world’s biggest half marathon, the Simplyhealth Great North Run. Derek Slack Motors are proud sponsors of Teeside Hospice and collectively our team raised almost £2,000 for their…
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Škoda Kamiq scores maximum five stars in Euro NCAP test
10-09-2019The ŠKODA KAMIQ has received a maximum five stars in its test by the independent European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP). This makes the maker’s first city SUV yet another model to be counted among the safest in its class. The KAMIQ did…
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Autumn 2019 Newsletter
03-09-2019In the Autumn edition of the Derek Slack Motors newsletter we have loads of news to share with you as we welcome the new September ‘69’ registration plate. There are new models in the shape of the SCALA and KAMIQ. Also a breathtaking facelift to the SUPERB and news about the electric…
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No more sneezing: ŠKODA develops technology to combat in-car hay fever suffering
20-08-2019ŠKODA has revealed the latest technology in its new Scala that could spell the end of hay fever symptoms in cars and delight the 13 million people in the UK who are plagued by the condition every summer*. With hay fever season in full swing and pollen counts expected to reach…
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Avoid Airport Parking Blues
20-08-2019With the holiday season in full swing, new research suggests nearly 50,000 drivers across the UK and Ireland are likely to forget where they parked their car at the airport this year. According to the research by ŠKODA, Manchester Airport has the highest number of forgetful parkers, with an…
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Our Technicians Take First Step on Electric Vehicle Journey
13-08-2019Our vehicle technicians have taken their first steps on the road to electrification at the high voltage technician (HVT) training at the National Learning Centre on Monday 5 August. The two-day course consists of the first module of the HVT qualifications, which will need to be completed by all…
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Scala Beats Rivals in Auto Express Test
06-08-2019Motoring Magazine Auto Express recently tested the new Skoda Scala against two of it’s main rivals and the Scala came out on top! The test pitched the Scala against the Volkswagen Golf and the Kia Ceed. Entry level models were tested for Design & engineering, Driving Experience,…
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Kodiaq scoops Auto Trader award
01-08-2019Škoda’s large SUV comfortably outscored the competition with its remarkable interior packaging and practicality being highlighted by owners. As in previous years, the 2019 Auto Trader New Car Awards were decided by more than 63,000 real car owners rather than an editorial judging panel.…
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Tour de France winner Egan Bernal celebrates with crystal trophy from ŠKODA AUTO
30-07-2019Egan Bernal is the 2019 winner of the Tour de France. With the crystal glass trophy created by ŠKODA Design, the 22-year-old Colombian celebrated his first victory on the Champs-Élysées in Paris on Sunday. The 106th edition of the cycling classic led the riders over 3,480…
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ŠKODA supports Tour de France as the Official Main Partner for 16th time
18-07-2019ŠKODA is supporting the Tour de France for the 16th time this year as the official main sponsor and vehicle partner. The car manufacturer will be providing 250 vehicles to the organisers and race management. Leading the peloton will be a ŠKODA SUPERB serving as the ‘Red…
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Highly Rated by AutoTrader
16-07-2019Derek Slack Motors have earned an Auto Trader Highly Rated award. Our customers have spoken and have consistently recognised our excellent customer experience by rating us highly on Auto Trader. Each year AutoTrader identify those retailers who truly excel in customer…
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ŠKODA scoops a hat-trick of Auto Express Awards
11-07-2019ŠKODA has continued its remarkable winning streak at the Auto Express New Car Awards by taking comfortable victories in no fewer than three key categories, with the all-new Scala taking one of the biggest awards in the business. The Octavia and Karoq were also named as the very best in their…
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It’s a siren call for the powerful ŠKODA Kodiaq vRS
04-07-2019The ŠKODA Kodiaq vRS, the most powerful SUV ever built by ŠKODA, has been expertly converted to a pursuit car for UK police forces. Powered by a twin turbo charged 2.0-litre TDI engine and equipped with a four-wheel-drive system and seven-speed DSG gearbox, the Kodiaq vRS can sprint…
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ŠKODA SCALA scores five stars in Euro NCAP test
04-07-2019The ŠKODA SCALA has received the highest rating of five stars in its comprehensive test by the independent European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP). This puts it among the safest vehicles in its category, with top marks for the protection of adult occupants and cyclists. Christian…
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Flying Falcons Fantastic Final
18-06-2019The National Final of the Jaguar Primary School Challenge took place on Tuesday 11th June 2019 at the British Motor Museum in Warwick. Unfortunately, ‘The Flying Falcons’ - the Derek Slack Motors sponsored team of students, didn’t walk away with the trophy. However, we received a…
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Record Sixth Tow Car Award for Octavia
18-06-2019The OCTAVIA has continued its remarkable winning streak at the annual Tow Car Awards by retaining its class title for an unprecedented sixth time. Judges have named the OCTAVIA its number one choice every year since 2014 – a Tow Car Awards record. David Motton, Tow Car Editor…
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Young Engineers in the Final
11-06-2019The National Final of the Jaguar Primary School Challenge is being held today, Tuesday 11th June 2019 at the British Motor Museum in Warwick. Derek Slack Motors are proud to be sponsoring ‘The Flying Falcons’ team of students from a North East School who have managed to reach the…
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The Electrified Superb iV and Citigo-e iV are Here
06-06-2019ŠKODA used the 2019 IIHF Ice-Hockey World Championship, which it is officially sponsoring for the 27th time, as a platform for the première. The first to take the floor was Bernhard Maier, ŠKODA board chairman, who explained what…
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£1000 Yeti Loyalty Bonus Offer
30-05-2019Since launching in 2009, the Škoda Yeti’s individual styling coupled with its reliability and practicality has made it one of the most loved vehicles on the road. The Yeti’s replacement, the Karoq, maintains the versatility and practicality of the Yeti in a fresher, more…
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Fantastic five: ŠKODA shines at Diesel Car and Eco Car Awards
23-05-2019ŠKODA has cleaned up at the annual Diesel Car and Eco Car Awards 2019, taking top honours in no fewer than five categories, more than any other brand. Four ŠKODA models appeared in Diesel and Eco Car’s annual top 50, with the KODIAQ and SUPERB both in the top 10. The SUPERB won…
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Andrew Fowle Accreditation
22-05-2019Tony Slack (left) presents Andy Fowle with his Škoda Sales Manager Accreditation certificate & pin badge. This is a highly recognised qualification within Škoda, VW Group and the motor industry, and is recognised by the Institute of Motor Industry (IMI). Andy joined Derek Slack…
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A name you can depend on: OCTAVIA wins most dependable compact car
16-05-2019The ŠKODA OCTAVIA has been named ‘most dependable compact car’ in the annual J.D. Power dependability study for the second consecutive year. ŠKODA’s back-to-back victories in one of the biggest categories in the study reinforces the OCTAVIA’s reputation for…
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KODIAQ named best seven seater at Auto Trader awards
14-05-2019These days, having a large family is no barrier to having a car that’s fun, stylish or affordable. The best seven-seaters on the market tick all these boxes, plus plenty more besides, and the winner of the Autotrader Best Seven-Seater award for 2019 - the Skoda Kodiaq - ticks these…
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Great North Run 2019 - Sunday 8th September
09-05-2019Derek Slack Motors are proud to sponsor Teesside Hospice and #TeamTeesside at the Great North Run. #TeamTeesside sponsored by Derek Slack Motors will take on the world's greatest half marathon in support of Teesside Hospice this September #TeamTeesside are participating in the Great North…
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Honest John deals up two top awards for Kodiaq and Superb
07-05-2019Once again the Kodiaq and Superb have proved themselves to be an unbeatable pair in the annual Honest John Awards. The Superb drove off with the Large Car award for the third year in a row, while the Kodiaq collected the SUV award for the second time. Unlike other industry accolades, the Honest John…
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Middlesbrough College Golf Team Success
02-05-2019Some of the Derek Slack Motors sponsored Middlesbrough Golf Academy students competed in the AoC National Championships last week at Morley Hayes golf club. Michael Hay won gold for the NE individual medal becoming the AoC Sport National Golf Champion 2019 and the team won silver overall! A…
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First Award for Scala
30-04-2019Even before its launch, the ŠKODA SCALA has already received its first accolade. A jury composed of around 40 international experts has awarded the new compact model the prestigious Red Dot Award 2019 in the product design category. This is the 13th time the Czech brand has been honoured with…
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Middlesbrough College Golf Team Sponsorship
25-04-2019Derek Slack Motors are proud to support the Middlesbrough College Golf Academy by sponsoring the team uniforms. Some of the academy students recently played in the AOC national qualifiers at Forest Park Golf Club, where the top 4 players from the North East region qualified for AOC National College…
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Paloma Faith joins British music stars in new ŠKODA ‘I Gotta Be Me’ UK campaign to champion individuality
18-04-2019Paloma Faith, The Kingdom Choir, Lady Leshurr, Alexis Ffrench, and The Sherlocks have joined forces with ŠKODA in a new UK campaign that highlights the importance of expressing individuality. In 1968 Sammy Davis Jnr released I've Gotta Be Me - an anthem to self-expression which…
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SCALA impresses at first press outing in Croatia
11-04-2019SCALA made an outstanding first impression at the international press launch in Croatia, with journalists praising the design, space and price of the new car. More than 20 members of the British motoring press got behind the wheel of the SCALA for the very first time – albeit left-hand drive…
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New Octavia added to ŠKODA’s acclaimed SportLine range
04-04-2019ŠKODA’s dynamic SportLine range is set to expand once again in 2019 with the introduction of an all-new Octavia variant. Featuring a dramatic black design package and a fully loaded specification list, the new Octavia SportLine is the latest addition to ŠKODA’s acclaimed…
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Derek Slack Motors Sponsor the Engineers of Tomorrow
02-04-2019Derek Slack Motors are proud to be sponsoring a team of students from a North East School in The Jaguar Primary School Challenge. The Jaguar Primary School Challenge is a STEM competition, open to students aged 6-11 years old and involves designing and manufacturing the fastest car possible within a…
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Škoda produces 500,000th third-generation Superb
28-03-2019The 500,000th third-generation ŠKODA SUPERB rolled off the production line in Kvasiny, Czech Republic on Friday 22 March 2019. The ŠKODA flagship ushered in a new era for the brand when its production started in March 2015 – with this SUPERB, the Czech carmaker launched the…
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Skoda to build new European factory to meet demand
21-03-2019Skoda will build a new Volkswagen Group factory to cope with demand for its growing SUV line-up and prepare for expansion into new markets. The Czech firm recently launched the Kamiq to sit beneath the Karoqand Kodiaq in its SUV range. It sold 150,000…
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Geneva Motor Show 5 to 17 March 2019
14-03-2019Representatives of the Derek Slack Motors Management team had a very long but rewarding day visiting the 89th Geneva International Motor Show to see the new Skoda Scala & Kamiq, both of which look fantastic. Tony Slack - dealership principal said “We can’t wait to get our hands on…
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ŠKODA extends sponsorship deal until 2023
07-03-2019ŠKODA is extending its commitment to the Tour de France as the official main partner and vehicle partner until 2023, thus laying the foundation for further joint success after 15 years of successful partnership. The extensive cooperation will include not only the Tour de France partnership…
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2019 Derek Slack Motors Newsletter
21-02-2019Modern Approach, Old Fashioned Values... For our 2019 Newsletter we decided to devote almost the entire edition to technology and our service department as there’s never been so much news to tell you about. Almost all of it is driven by technology changes, designed to make driving a…
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OCTAVIA: an icon at 60
07-02-2019The ŠKODA OCTAVIA is celebrating 60 years since production was launched. In January 1959, the first of this legendary model series rolled off the production line at the Mladá Boleslav plant. It was the brand’s eighth model after the Second World War and also the eighth…
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ŠKODA is on top of the world with latest fleet award wins
05-02-2019The Superb continues to outshine the competition as ŠKODA’s flagship was once again named Best Upper Medium Car for an incredible fourth consecutive year at the Great British Fleet Event. The awards, which is run by leading business-to-business publication, Fleet World, also…
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ŠKODA strikes gold at 2019 What Car? Awards
29-01-2019ŠKODA models have once again taken top honours at the annual What Car? Awards. Widely regarded as the 'Oscars' of the automotive industry, the brand is no stranger to the What Car? winners podium. ŠKODA’s haul of two category titles and four price point wins in 2019 is…
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Superb Named Best Used Car 2019
29-01-2019The ŠKODA SUPERB has added to its remarkable collection of industry accolades by driving off with the Diesel Car and Eco Car Used Car of the Year 2019 title. Having already taken more than 30 new car awards, the SUPERB is proving to be equally irresistible as a used buy. The ultra-practical…
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Historic Rally Driver Raises Money for the Great North Air Ambulance
15-01-2019Derek Slack Motors are proud to be sponsors of Alan Bland and his Skoda Felicia 2000 rally car. Alan has raised £1,000 for the Great North Air Ambulance by competing in The Isle of Mull Targa road rally in 2018. Alan and his co driver Alistair Murray drove his Skoda Felicia 2000 model…
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Tom Ley - Another Accreditation to the Derek Slack Motors Team
10-01-2019We’re proud to announce that Tom Ley has achieved Škoda Sales Executive status after successfully demonstrating his competence in a number of key criteria at Skoda’s central training facility in Milton Keynes. The accreditation, which is run in partnership with…
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The new ŠKODA KODIAQ vRS: Performance, everyday comfort and a generous amount of space
10-01-2019The KODIAQ vRS is ŠKODA’s new, sporty, top-of-the-range model. Unveiled at the Paris Motor Show earlier this year, the new KODIAQ vRS adds a dynamic new dimension to ŠKODA’s award-winning SUV range. Powered by a twin turbocharged 2.0 TDI engine, standard…
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Steve Parkin Accredited Parts Advisor
08-01-2019Steve, one of the longest serving of the Derek Slack Motors Team, was recently awarded ‘Škoda Parts Advisor Accreditation’ which means that he has demonstrated great expertise and commitment and that he knows the Škoda range, literally inside out! Steve received…
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Sean Bowen, Passes ISUZU Service Technical Qualification
03-01-2019ISUZU specialist Sean Bowen, has passed the Isuzu Service Technician qualification, an IMI (the Institute of Motor Industry) accredited qualification. Sean spent time at the ISUZU Technical Training Centre in Birmingham being tested on various modules such as diagnostics, engine…
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Natalie’s ‘Acredit’ to Derek Slack Motors
27-12-2018Natalie Buxton, Service Advisor, has been awarded Accredited Škoda Service Advisor status. This comes in recognition of her hard work and enthusiasm and is something that she is genuinely proud of. Chris Harrison, service manager presented the award to Natalie, along with a bottle of wine!…
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Say Hello to Scala - The Latest Addition to the Skoda Range
18-12-2018With a new character, new technology and a new name, the SCALA completely redefines the compact car segment for ŠKODA. The fitting name ‘SCALA’ comes from the Latin for ‘stairs’ or ‘ladder’. The first ŠKODA based on Volkswagen Group’s…
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Festive Fun on Christmas Jumper Day
18-12-2018Friday 14th December was annual Christmas jumper day at Derek Slack Motors . The whole team joined in, played games, scoffed Christmas goodies & had loads of fun in aid of Save the Children. Service Advisor, Lauren Millar and Andrew Bennet from the Finance Department won the coveted 'Best…
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It’s a win win win situation as ŠKODA drives off with top titles at the 2019 Carbuyer Awards
11-12-2018ŠKODA’s remarkable trophy-winning streak shows no sign of ending with no fewer than three models taking top honours at the 2019 Carbuyer Awards. The Citigo, Octavia and Superb were all recognised as the best in their respective sectors as ŠKODA cleaned up in some of the new car…
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Another Emergency Service Contract for Derek Slack Motors
04-12-2018Local businesses have won their share of a one million pound contract to keep Cleveland Police’s emergency vehicles on the road. The fleet maintenance contract has been divided between a number of local suppliers, supporting local jobs and creating opportunities for apprentices. Derek Slack…
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Free Dashcam Bundle This Black Friday Weekend
22-11-2018This Black Friday Weekend Only, Derek Slack Motors have got an incredible offer for you... A FREE DASHCAM BUNDLE WITH EVERY NEW OR USED CAR* Nextbase512GW Dash Cam Thanks to the very latest sensor technology from Sony – exclusive to Nextbase – the 512GW boasts stronger colours for…
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Remembrance Sunday Lake District Climb
15-11-2018Sunday 11th November (Remembrance Sunday) saw a team from Derek Slack Motors (plus two of our trusted subcontractors - Andy Green & Darren Barfoot) climb 'Scafell Pike'. The mountain is England’s highest peak and the climb was particularly poignant as the 'Scafell Massif'…
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Five Year Service for Ian and Mark
13-11-2018Sales Administrator - Ian Thorpe (pictured left) and Aftersales Support - Mark Calvert (pictured right) celebrate five years service at Derek Slack Motors. Ian said “Having worked in the building industry for most of my career, I was delighted to be given the opportunity to make the…
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Welcome Dale to the Team
06-11-2018Derek Slack Motors are delighted to introduce the latest addition to the team - Dale Simmons. Dale studied Vehicle Mechanics & Accident Repair at Darlington College and has already had experience in the motor trade with Vauxhall, so he should hit the ground running! Local Boy Dale, was a keen…
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Give Your Summer Tyres a Winter Holiday
30-10-2018Summer 2018 has been one of the best for years... Unfortunately, it won't be long before we'll all be scraping frost from our windscreens and turning up the heating in our vehicles. There are important systems on your vehicle that need to be checked before the onset of winter. Derek Slack…
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Derek Slack Motors Sponsor Historic Road Rally Car
23-10-2018Derek Slack Motors are very proud to sponsor the Skoda Felicia rally car of Alan Bland from Bellingham, Northumberland who contacted us recently looking for a Skoda dealer to support him, he completed the 2018 Mull Targa Rally on Saturday the 13th October. Although Alan (67) has been…
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The New Isuzu Fury- Soon to be unleashed
18-10-2018With an extensive range of unique features, inside and out, the Isuzu D-Max Fury truly makes a statement. Sporting the head-turning Magma Red paint finish, complemented by the bold 18" dark grey alloy wheels and radiator grille with its striking red Isuzu badge, the Fury is a unique vehicle…
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Satisfaction guaranteed: ŠKODA Kodiaq and Superb top the tables in the 2018 Honest John Satisfaction Index
16-10-2018Drivers looking for unbeatable comfort and complete peace of mind have once again named ŠKODA as their manufacturer of choice. The Kodiaq and Superb Estate have topped two key categories in the annual Honest John Satisfaction Index – an influential survey of more than 10,000 car owners.…
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Still full of lovely stuff: Candice Brown recreates small-scale version of famous ŠKODA Fabia cake
11-10-2018Baking fever has once again gripped the nation – and ŠKODA UK is no exception. The car manufacturer has partnered with professional baker and 2016 Great British Bake Off winner Candice Brown to re-imagine a delicious, small-scale replica of the iconic Fabia cake. It comes more…
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Small wonders: Citigo and Fabia take the spoils at the What Car? Used Car Awards 2019
09-10-2018Good things come in small packages, and according to the experts at What Car?, there are no finer compact used car options than the ŠKODA Citigo and Fabia. Both have been awarded top honours at the What Car? Used Car Awards 2019 - seeing off tough competition in the process. As with its New…
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ŠKODA at the 2018 Paris Motor Show: Sporty, sustainable and digital
02-10-2018The VISION RS concept car Škoda offers a look ahead to the future compact car and the next stage of development for the sporty vRS family. A family that now includes its first ever SUV – the ŠKODA KODIAQ vRS. The SPORTLINE and SCOUT variants expand the…
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Stokesley Agricultural Show 2018
13-09-2018Derek Slack Motors are looking forward to participating in the largest one-day agricultural show the North has to offer on Saturday 22nd September. The Stokesley Show, celebrating its 146th year, has all the traditional farming favourites plus throughout the show there will be varied…
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Catch the Arrow
13-09-2018Catch an arrow in flight. With your bare hands. From a moving car. At a speed of 215 kilometres per hour. Impossible? A challenge for brave athletes and the fastest version of the ŠKODA OCTAVIA. “ŠKODA is known as the brand with a winged arrow in its logo.…
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Say Hello to our two New Vehicle Technicians
06-09-2018We would like to welcome the two newest members of out technician team, Darren Garbutt and Craig Ankers. Darren, who started out his working life as a chef, has had a number of roles in his career, including breakdown recovery and 3 years as a bus driver. He has 22 years experience as a motor…
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Upgrade to the New Fabia
06-09-2018Striking looks and thoughtful functionality make perfect partners. The stylish new ŠKODA FABIA brings a bold new design, clever connectivity and robust safety features as standard. It's time for a fresh look. Inside and out, the new FABIA has been designed to turn heads. With fresh…
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Derek Slack As seen on TV...
21-08-2018Due to the ever-increasing popularity of Škodas on UK roads and our regional renown, we are attracting customers from further afield and so decided to make a TV commercial to expand our reputation. The ad was expertly shot by Jonny Swales of Heart and Soul TV & Film using a…
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North of England Open Amateur Youth Golf Championship
09-08-2018Derek Slack Motors are proud to support the North of England Open Amateur Youth Golf Championship where the best young players from around the UK are in the North East for an event which has played an important part in the careers of major champions and European Tour winners. The event, which…
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This is Our Time..
07-08-2018At ŠKODA, we are driven by something different. We believe everybody deserves an equal opportunity and celebrate those who are brave enough to challenge the norm and go their own way. That’s why we’ve made an affinity with Donnons Des Elles au Vélo J-1 female cycling team.…
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Taking Your Skoda on an Adventure?
02-08-2018As thousands of families pack up the car for every possible eventuality this summer Derek Slack Motors want to remind customers that checking the health of your vehicle is just as important as remembering to charge the iPads. For just £19.99, you can book your car in for a Pre-adventure…
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Karoq Scout - Fully Equipped for Off-Roading
02-08-2018With the new Karoq Scout, Škoda will be presenting an even more rugged variant of the popular compact SUV. As with all Scout models, the Karoq Scout comes with four-wheel drive as standard in addition to sporting a powerful off-road look. The ŠKODA Karoq feels…
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Tour De France Winner Geraint Thomas Celebrates with Škoda Auto Crystal Glass Trophy
31-07-2018Geraint Thomas celebrated his first Tour de France victory on Sunday with 3,351 km under his belt, Geraint Thomas (in the yellow jersey) celebrated and lifted the trophy designed by ŠKODA Design as the overall winner of arguably the toughest cycling race in the world. On the…
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Paws for thought to keep dogs cool this summer
24-07-2018ŠKODA’s ‘Cool Dogs in Cool Cars’ campaign gives advice to pet owners in the midst of Britain’s longest heatwave › A car can reach 47 degrees Celsius when it’s just 22 degrees Celsius outside › Images…
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Emergency Service Octavias
10-07-2018This July, we supplied Cleveland Fire Brigade with 14 new Skoda Octavia Scout Estate Cars on a three year lease deal from VW Financial Services. The Octavias will be also serviced and maintained by us. Karen Winter, Director of Corporate Services said, ‘This lease deal has allowed us to…
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Jed Thirkell - A Decade of Delighting Customers
05-07-2018We are proud to celebrate Jeds 10th anniversary with Derek Slack Motors, Jed originally joined us as our Subaru & Isuzu specialist and although Jed is still passionate about Isuzu’s, it didn’t take him long to realise how fantastic Skoda vehicles are too and has become quite an…
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Škoda support Tour De France for the 15th Time
03-07-2018Škoda is deploying a total of 250 organization and accompanying vehicles to this year’s Tour de France. The company has been supporting the world-famous cycling race since 2004, and this year marks the 15th time that Škoda will be the official partner and vehicle partner. During…
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Sweeping haul before them: two more titles for ŠKODA
26-06-2018ŠKODA pulled in even more silverware as SUPERB and OCTAVIA both scooped a pair of 2018 Tow Car Awards. The annual awards ceremony is a joint venture organised and judged by magazines Practical Caravan and What Car? alongside The Camping and Caravanning Club, and features one of the most…
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Unbeatable Deals for the World Cup
26-06-2018To celebrate England's qualification from the group stage of the world cup, Derek Slack Motors are offering UNBEATBLE DEALS On Stock Vehicles Registered this June! See the table below... MODEL SPEC COLOUR SAVING Citigo 5 door SE 1.0 MPI 60 PS 5G Man Crystal Blue Metallic SAVE £2250 Citigo…
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Kodiaq Sets 'Ring' Record
19-06-2018A production version of the ŠKODA KODIAQ RS, ŠKODA’s large SUV, set off to conquer the almost 21 kilometres of this legendary racetrack in the west of Germany. As the car has yet to make its world première, its design…
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Roomster Wanted
14-06-2018Due to high demand for Skoda’s original versatile and efficient small MPV Derek Slack Motors are looking for stock right now. So if you're a lucky Skoda Roomster owner and want to sell yours, or are considering part exchanging it for another vehicle, then why not contact us for a…
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Unbeatable! ŠKODA Octavia crowned Car of the Year at the 2018 Auto Trader Awards
07-06-2018May 31, 2018 › Auto Trader readers name ŠKODA’s best-selling Octavia as the best new car in the UK › Double delight as Superb is named Best Family Car 2018 › Awards voted for by 43,000 UK car owners › Octavia…
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Malcolm 'Mally' Smith Hangs up his Spanners
07-06-2018Mally, (pictured on the left) started his motor trade career as an apprentice mechanic when he was 15 years old at Martins Vauxhall on Marton Road (now Stoneacre Suzuki), moving to Peter Howell Citroen on Linthorpe Road & then an Independent Garage in Thornaby before joining us in 2001. He…
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MoT Test Changes 2018
31-05-2018From 20 May 2018 the MOT test has become stricter in a number of areas. The changes were brought in to adhere to a European Union directive called the EU Roadworthiness Package. Changes include renaming of the pass and fail categories to make them easier to understand. Further information can…
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Down to the Very Last Bolt...
29-05-2018At Derek Slack Motors, you’re accustomed to seeing beautiful new cars that are well put together. This video let’s you watch as a Fabia Combi is dismantled into its individual parts. The car in question has been the subject of a long-term test –…
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Kodiaq, Superb and Octavia share a quartet of awards
24-05-2018ŠKODA has once again proved itself to be the brand to beat by dominating the 2018 DieselCar and EcoCar Top 50. Škoda was named as class winner in no fewer than four key categories and topped more sectors than any other manufacturer in the influential annual chart. Now in its third…
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Farewell to the Yeti
23-05-2018Derek Slack Motors has sold it’s last new Yeti. The much-loved and pioneering family SUV has been replaced with the (already award winning) Karoq. Since its controversial release in 2009, the Yeti has developed a cult following and became one of the UK's favourite family crossover…
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Honest as the Day is Gong
10-05-2018Motoring review site Honest John has named the KODIAQ its 2018 Car of the Year – adding another trophy to our large SUV’s remarkable collection. As well as securing the highest honour, the KODIAQ also won SUV of the Year. Honest John website visitors also named the SUPERB as Large Family…
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Pat's Active Retirement
10-05-2018Recently we bid farewell to Pat Walling who has retired after 25 years in the motor trade. Pat was a key member of our accounts team & a fountain of knowledge. Pat can now spend more time canoeing, walking, cycling, camping, abseiling & been an all round super gran. Good luck you will be…
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Christian's Skills are Recognised
08-05-2018We’re proud to announce, Christian Lovel has achieved ŠKODA Sales Executive status after successfully demonstrating his competence in a number of key criteria at Skoda’s central training facility in Milton Keynes. The accreditation, which is run in partnership with…
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Paloma & Škoda are a Big Hit
08-05-2018Make Your Own Kind of Music Paloma Faith’s soundtrack to the New Skoda Karoq TV advertisement has reached No.1 in the Amazon digital downloads chart. The song is proving a big hit with music lovers and the Karoq is gaining fans with motoring journalists achieving 5 out of 5 in it’s…
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Peter Goes the Extra Mile for Charity
03-05-2018Derek Slack Motors' Parts Manager Peter Roxby recently completed the London Marathon. In doing so, he added to the total of over £2500 he has raised for different charities that include Hope for Holly, Butterwick Hospital and Guide dogs. We are massively proud of Peter's…
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Well Deserved Award for Jess
03-05-2018Jess Hall has acheived Accredited Škoda Service Advisor status. It’s fully deserved recognition of her hard work and entusiasm and something that she is genuinely proud of. Chris Harrison, service manager presented the award to Jess, along with some pink chamagne! This…
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Škoda’s Electric Future
01-05-2018ŠKODA is perfectly poised for the emerging e-mobility era, with its first electric vehicle and first plug-in hybrid to hit the market next year. Come 2025, there will be 10 electrified ŠKODA models. We are witnessing the biggest changes in more than…
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Technically, Paul is Accredited
29-03-2018Paul Stephen is now an Accredited Škoda Service Technician. It’s fully deserved recognition of his enthusiasm for his personal development within the Skoda family and something that he is truly proud of. Chris Harrison, service manager presented the award to Paul, along with…
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Make Your Own Kind of Music
27-03-2018As part of its brand platform, "Driven by something different", Škoda has commissioned Paloma Faith to record and film a new version of 1969 hit "Make your own kind of music" to showcase the new Karoq model. The song was written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, and was…
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ŠKODA Continues it's Winning Streak at the What Car? Awards
20-03-2018The first What Car? Car of the Year Awards were held in 1978, with 2018 marking the 40th anniversary of the event. ŠKODA had several big wins including ‘BEST FAMILY CAR’ for the Octavia and ‘BEST ESTATE CAR’ for the Superb. The Fabia Estate was named ‘BEST…
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Chris Harrison Attains Skoda Service Manager Accreditation
22-02-2018Tony Slack (left) presents Chris Harrison with his Škoda Service Manager Accreditation certificate & pin badge. This is a highly recognized qualification within Škoda, VW Group & the motor industry & recognized by the Institute of Motor Industry (IMI). Chris received a…
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Paloma Faith partners with Škoda and The Prince's Trust
08-02-2018Hitmaker Paloma Faith has collaborated with Škoda to launch the Driver's Seat Initiative, the latest instalment of Škoda's Driven by Something Different campaign. The initiative, working in partnership with The Prince's Trust, aims to celebrate individuality and give young…
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The Queen Helps Motability celebrate 40th Anniversary
30-01-2018Founded in December 1977 by Lord Sterling and the late Lord Goodman, the Motability Scheme has helped millions of disabled people to enjoy the freedom and independence that so many people take for granted. It was on 6 December 1977 that David Ennals, Secretary of State…
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What Van? Awards 2018: Pick-Up of the Year - Isuzu D-Max
25-01-2018Looking for a no-nonsense workhorse that is at home on a farm or building site yet is not short of creature comforts? Then look no further. Isuzu’s rugged and recently revised D-Max 1.0t payload pick-up matches that description nicely and is a worthy winner of What Van?’s Pick-up of the…
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ŠKODA creates KID KAROQ, the world’s most child-friendly SUV… from cardboard
16-01-2018Youngsters have let their imaginations run free to help create the world’s most child-friendly SUV, the cardboard-constructed KID KAROQ, to celebrate the arrival of the adult version in UK showrooms in January. The interior of the car was inspired by results of a poll of kids’…
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Karoq Launch and SUV Event
11-01-2018Last night (Wednesday 10th January) Derek Slack Motors played host to The Škoda SUV event and the Launch of Škoda’s newest model, the KAROQ. It was also a chance to pay tribute to one of Škoda’s most successful models, the Yeti of which over 600,000 have been…
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Goodbye to Graeme
28-12-2017Bon voyage. In December, we said good bye to Graeme May our Workshop Controller. Graeme came to us on works experience from school and worked his way up from apprentice, becoming one of the first Skoda Master Technicians in England. He remained with Derek Slack Motors for 23 years! We would…
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Derek Slack Team asked to 'Pull Over'
21-12-2017Christmas jumper day took place at Derek Slack Motors on Wednesday 20th December. The whole team joined in, scoffed cakes & had loads of fun in aid of Teesside Hospice. Sales Executive, Jed Thirkel won a bottle of fizz for 'Best Jumper' and Parts Manager, Peter Roxby won 'Pin the…
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Car Buyer showers ŠKODA with awards
14-12-2017Cars from across the ŠKODA range have been named as the best in the business by online motoring title Car Buyer. The CITIGO, OCTAVIA, SUPERB and KODIAQ were all named as best in their respective classes at the annual Car Buyer Best Car Awards ceremony in…
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KODIAQ Sportline - Sharper, Sleeker, Sportier
12-12-2017Created for those seeking more out of life, the new KODIAQ SportLine brings together power with style and dynamism. Premium touches in every detail will draw envious glances and comfort is built in. The KODIAQ SportLine delivers refinement and exhilaration in equal part. Exterior features include…
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Karoq a cut above according to The Sun
05-12-2017The Sun’s Rob Gill led a troop of Britain’s top journalists in his praise of our new compact SUV after trying it for the first time. The article celebrates the understated practicality of the Karoq – Gill goes as far as calling it a ‘Swiss army knife on wheels’ and his…
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Introducing The Karoq
30-11-2017ŠKODA’s new compact SUV is called the Karoq. Its name and spelling draw on the language of the Alutiiq tribe – inhabitants of a southern Alaskan island whose native tongue was also the inspiration for Kodiaq. The names of the brand’s future SUVs will also follow this…
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A Different Halloween. Awaken Your Inner Child
31-10-2017The difference between adults and children, as the saying goes, is only in the price of their toys. Let’s take a look at what happens when the Halloween pumpkin is replaced by something much bigger – and much more surprising. Children…
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ISUZU SUCCESS IN 2017 MPG MARATHON
24-10-2017An Isuzu D-Max Utility has been crowned the overall winner in the LCV category of the 2017 MPG Marathon. The event is open to all production cars and commercial vehicles with the aim of finding the most efficient route between set checkpoints around a 350-mile course. Strict time limits are enforced…
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"If Skoda keeps making cars as brilliant as this... we'll all be driving one"
19-10-2017"Marque my words... if Skoda keeps making cars as brilliant as this new hot hatch, in the end we’ll all be driving one" So says Chris Evans, ex-Top Gear presenter and Skoda fan. In his review of the new Skoda Octavia vRS 245 he doesn't hold back in his enthusiasm for the most…
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ŠKODA‘S NEW LIVE TOUR
12-10-2017The ŠKODA brand has recently opened two virtual showrooms, so called Live Tour, allowing its customers to get the ultimate experience of ŠKODA cars online, without the need to personally visit a real showroom. Being a big fan of innovations and new…
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ŠKODA reaches 20-million milestone
03-10-2017At ŠKODA’s Kvasiny plant, a brand new Karoq has just rolled off the production line. It’s the company’s 20 millionth vehicle and a testament to the brand’s exponential growth since it became part of Volkswagen Group in 1991. "Producing 20 million cars is a…
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TWO NEW AWARDS IN TOW
28-09-2017ŠKODA has two new trophies for 2018 to add to its growing collection with the Kodiaq and Octavia Scout both bagging awards at The Caravan and Motorhome Club’s annual awards ceremony. The competition’s 44 entrants were split into seven price classes and two weight categories: under…
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Second-hand Yeti is 'Second' to None!
26-09-2017If you’re looking for the UK’s best used car, track down a ŠKODA Yeti. That’s the verdict of Auto Express, which has just published the findings of its annual Driver Power Used Car survey. Produced using information, ratings and opinions supplied by owners, the poll gave the…
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Meet The Škoda Kodiaq Sportline
21-09-2017The ŠKODA KODIAQ SPORTLINE, with its individual interior and exterior design combines its distinct appearance with the versatile nature of the ŠKODA KODIAQ – its exterior length of 4.70 metres offering up to seven seats as well as the largest amount of interior space and largest…
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Škoda Superb ‘stand-out winner’ at BusinessCar awards
19-09-2017The Superb has added to its incredible list of industry accolades at the annual BusinessCar awards. Our flagship model drove away with the prize for Best Upper Medium Car at this year’s ceremony. Commenting on the victory, Debbie Wood, BusinessCar’s editor, said: “In this class,…
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Octavia vRS 245 tops the hot hatches
12-09-2017The UK motoring press is unanimous in its approval of the new Octavia vRS 245. Three overwhelmingly positive pieces published in the mainstream and motoring press over the weekend coincide with the sixth anniversary of the brand’s world speed record breaking triumph. In 2011, ŠKODA UK…
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New Škoda Scrappage Incentive
05-09-2017Škoda has launched a scrappage scheme offering incentives of up to £4,000 towards a new ŠKODA* when you trade in your old diesel car. The scheme is available to drivers trading in diesel models registered before 31 December 2009 that meet Euro-4 standards or earlier. Check your…
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European premiere for ŠKODA VISION E concept car at the IAA
29-08-2017ŠKODA is presenting its first purely electrically driven concept car that can drive autonomously at level 3 – the VISION E. The design has been developed once more following the world premiere in Shanghai. The study goes one step further into the digital future and it is a connectivity…
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Chris Evans Loves a Skoda...
24-08-2017It's no secret that Radio 2 and ex-Top Gear presenter Chris Evans is a car fanatic. He once bought Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder 1961 for £6 million! It had previously been owned by actors James Coburn and Steve McQueen. As well as his collection of classic Ferraris and…
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THE ŠKODA FABIA REDLINE
15-08-2017ŠKODA’s sportier models are turning heads and attracting a younger customer. From August, the limited edition FABIA REDLINE joins our hatchback line-up, and it’s a red hot prospect for customers. The Fabia RedLine is based on the SE TSI 110PS manual, and features an eye-catching…
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ŠKODA impresses with exemplary environmental protection
08-08-2017Significant reduction in energy and water consumption, volume of waste and emissions New corporate design for dealership sites considers environmental aspects Around 49 million euros invested in protecting the environment ŠKODA is involved in a large number of cultural and social…
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Tour De France Winner Lifts Skoda Trophy
27-07-2017Tour de France winner Christopher Froome raises the ŠKODA crystal glass trophy up into the sky; In front of millions of spectators, the 31-year-old professional cyclist proudly raises the winner’s trophy – designed by ŠKODA and made of Czech crystal glass – up into…
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Drive the summer on ŠKODA
18-07-2017Where would you go with £500 worth of free fuel? The seaside? The big city? The countryside? That’s the question ŠKODA buyers will be asking themselves if they take advantage of the brand’s Big Event offer that runs until 31 July. That’s because customers ordering a…
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Citigo: our smallest used car is big on safety
10-07-2017The ŠKODA Citigo has been named the UK’s Safest Used First Car 2017 by Co-op Insurance, in partnership with UK safety organisation Thatcham Research. Created to highlight the safest and most protective used car options for first time buyers, the award is the first of its kind in the UK.…
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Graeme's a ŠKODA Master Technician... Again!
06-07-2017Graeme May has recently achieved re-accreditation of his Master Technician status after successfully demonstrating his competence in a number of key criteria at Skoda’s central training facility in Milton Keynes Graeme originally qualified as a Skoda Master Technician thirteen years ago in…
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ŠKODA thirteenth time sponsor of Tour de France
06-07-2017ŠKODA has been the official partner and official vehicle partner of the Tour de France since 2004, and will be supporting the event this year for the thirteenth time. The brand’s top model – the ŠKODA SUPERB – will be accompanying the Tour riders on their way to…
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ŠKODA celebrates four million FABIAs
06-07-2017ŠKODA has produced the 500,000th third-generation FABIA. At the same time, the manufacturer is celebrating another milestone: the four millionth ŠKODA FABIA since the series debuted in 1999. The jubilee vehicle is a ŠKODA FABIA COMBI with a 1.0 TSI petrol engine and an automatic…
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Three cheers for ŠKODA as Kodiaq, Superb and Octavia take home Auto Express New Car Awards titles
29-06-2017The new Kodiaq, Superb and Octavia proved an unbeatable trio as ŠKODA took home three category wins at the 2017 Auto Express New Car Awards and a special award for its Reconnection advertising campaign. The awards were made at the title’s annual ceremony in central London, where the…
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ŠKODA pulls in more silverware as Superb and Octavia scoop three 2017 Tow Car Awards
27-06-2017Confirming the brand's products as some of the best all-rounders for owners who need to tow, the awards went to the Superb and the recently updated new Octavia. The annual Tow Car Awards is a joint venture organised and judged by Practical Caravan, What Car? and The Camping and Caravanning Club…
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ŠKODA models power to the top of the Driver Power 2017 New Car Survey
13-06-2017The brand secured an incredible gold rush of awards in the Driver Power 2017 New Car Survey with the Superb and Yeti proving to be the star performers, taking first and second place in the overall Car of the Year ranking. The duo also took top honours in their respective segment categories,…
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Octavia vRS 245
06-06-2017The much-anticipated Octavia vRS 245 has begun production and will soon be on UK roads – here’s what a taste of what you can look forward to from our most potent production Octavia to date: Power packed With 15PS more than the previous range-topping Octavia, the vRS 245 hits 62mph from a…
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ŠKODA KODIAQ receives 5-Star Euro NCAP
06-06-2017The ŠKODA KODIAQ has achieved the maximum rating for safety. The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) has awarded the Czech manufacturer’s large SUV the highest possible rating of five stars, thereby certifying that the ŠKODA KODIAQ offers optimum…
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Jed Thirkell
02-05-2017We’re delighted to announce, Jed Thirkell has achieved ŠKODA Sales Executive status. The accreditation run as partnership with ŠKODA, the Institute of Motor Industry and Volkswagen Group Learning Services, is part of the on-going continued professional development,…
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New ISUZU D-Max arrives at Derek Slack Motors
27-04-2017The new generation D-Max has arrived in our showroom. D-Max has been extensively overhauled with the biggest changes under the bonnet. A brand new 1.9 litre turbo diesel engine has been fitted, which produces 164 PS and 360Nm of torque. The engine builds upon D-Max’s workhorse character…
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KODIAQ and New Shape OCTAVIA Launch Evening
07-04-2017The award winning ŠKODA KODIAQ and stunning, new shape OCTAVIA took centre stage at Derek Slack Motors’ VIP launch evening on Thursday 6th April, 2017. Click to view the video stills. With many customers choosing to pre-order their KODIAQ, this was the first opportunity to sit behind…
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Neil Rimmington-Accreditation
30-03-2017As part of SKODA’s on-going, Personal Development Plan, lead service advisor Neil Rimmington recently completed a Service Advisor Assessment programme. Rigorous standards required by ŠKODA assessed during the programme included: Competence areas included: Personal…
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The official launch of the new SKODA KODIAQ and OCTAVIA
28-03-2017The official launch of the new SKODA KODIAQ and OCTAVIA takes place in our showroom on Thursday 6 April, 7.00pm-9.00pm. The first opportunity to sit behind the wheel of SKODA’s first SUV. What Car? recently named the ŠKODA Kodiaq as the Best large SUV as part of the 2017 What Car? Car…
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Geneva Motor Show 2017
16-03-201787th International Geneva Motor Show A recent whistle-stop visit, took: Andrew Bennett (Accountant), Chris Harrison (Service Manager), Gary Snaith (General Sales Manager) and Tony Slack MD, to Geneva for the biggest event in the European car calender. The Geneva Motor Show or as the locals…
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Tech torque with the vRS 245
02-03-2017If you know your, electronic limited slip differential from your dynamic chassis control, then the arrival of the new Octavia vRS 245 will bring a drool. The turbocharged 2.0-litre engine now offers 242bhp and 273lb ft of torque, which is a 15bhp and 15lb ft improvement on the old vRS…
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Sir Bradley Wiggins
14-02-2017This is the story of an Englishman. An Englishman who climbed a mountain. A working class boy from North London. Who achieved against the odds. Who made his own choices. Who knew his own mind. Who went his own way. Who never followed the herd. Who did what he said he was going to do. Who did things…
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Mikkelsen sets milestone in ŠKODA Motorsport success story
02-02-2017Monte Carlo, 22 January 2017 – A day of celebration in the Principality of Monaco: Andreas Mikkelsen has set a milestone in the ŠKODA Motorsport success story. Starting in the ŠKODA FABIA R5 for the first time, the Norwegian rally star triumphed with navigator Anders Jæger…
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New Kodiaq, World Dealer Staff Launch
02-02-2017Six lucky members of the Derek Slack Motors’ team, along with participants from 72 countries, recently visited Faro in Portugal to experince the new ŠKODA Kodiaq, the brand’s first large SUV. With a powerful design and innovative technologies including an impressive…
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What Car? Car of the Year 2017 awards
12-01-2017What Car? Car of the Year 2017 awards SKODA kick-off 2017 with another remarkable haul of titles at the annual What Car? Car of the Year awards. The all-new Kodiaq, Fabia Hatchback and Superb Estate all won their categories and we also collected three price point wins on the night, for Citigo, Fabia…
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Hunting for the yeti...
12-01-2017Does the yeti really exist? It’s a question that has engaged explorers for centuries. Watch episode 2 on our Blog.
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ŠKODA UK announces strategic partnership with Sir Bradley Wiggins
12-01-2017ŠKODA UK announces strategic partnership with Sir Bradley Wiggins ŠKODA UK and XIX Entertainment have announced a long-term strategic partnership with Sir Bradley Wiggins. The three-year deal will see the former Tour de France winner and Britain’s most decorated…
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Record-breaking 2016: ŠKODA delivers 1,127,700 vehicles to customers
12-01-2017ŠKODA achieved a new sales record in 2016: The brand’s global sales rose 6.8% last year to 1,127,700 vehicles (2015: 1,055,500). In December, ŠKODA achieved a 5.7% increase (December 2015: 86,600) with 91,500 deliveries. This was the best December ever in the company’s…
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Hunting for the yeti...
10-01-2017Does the yeti really exist? It’s a question that has engaged explorers for centuries. Watch episode 1 on our Blog.
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Mike Lamb, passes ISUZU Service Technician qualification
22-12-2016ISUZU specialist Mike Lamb, has passed the Isuzu Service Technician qualification, an IMI (the Institute of Motor Industry) accredited qualification. Mike spent time at the ISUZU Technical Training Centre in Birmingham being tested on various modules such as diagnostics, engine building/dismantling,…
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Nathan Johnson qualifies as ‘SKODA Master Technician'
22-12-2016Nathan Johnson recently qualified as a ‘SKODA Master Technician’ achieving the highest recognised level of technician status completing and passing modules which include: accurately diagnosing intermittent electrical faults first time, accurately diagnosing mechanical faults,…
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Staff wear a wooly for Christmas Jumper Day
20-12-2016Derek Slack Motors dressed up for Save the Children’s-Christmas Jumper Day on 16 December 2016. Festive sweaters were order of the day, and our team did their very best not to disappoint. From bells and baubles to reindeer and antlers a generous helping of silly knitwear dressed…
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Road tax increases
15-12-2016In 2017 road tax on all new cars increases typically by 1000%* by changes set in motion by former Chancellor, George Osbourne. Act now to avoid the increase by speaking to a member of our sales team to save on road tax, plus SKODA money saving offers. * Typical example: Ford Focus 1.0…
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0% APR with upto £2000 SKODA deposit contribution.
15-12-2016Order a new SKODA from Derek Slack Motors before 31 December 2016, for 2017 delivery and driveaway with 0% APR with upto £2000 SKODA deposit contribution. Available on slected vehicles including Citigo, Octavia and Yeti. SKODA deposit contributions of £2000 also available on Fabia (2.9%…
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Merry Christmas from Derek Slack Motors
08-12-2016Wishing all our customers a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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Superb celebrates its 15th birthday
01-12-2016The Superb celebrated its 15th anniversary On 21 October 2016. Since its introduction in 2001, ŠKODA has produced around 900,000 vehicles across three generations. The Superb has been awarded the ‘Red Dot Award’ for outstanding product design and ‘Car of the Year’ in…
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Skoda Kodiaq
29-11-2016With a length of 4.70 m, up to seven seats and the largest boot within its class, the ŠKODA KODIAQ is the Czech car manufacturer’s first large SUV. From early 2017, ŠKODA’s latest model will present itself with all of the brand’s strengths: a design that is full of…
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ŠKODA on record course
29-11-2016ŠKODA on record course: One million vehicles already delivered in 2016 ŠKODA surpassed the mark of one million vehicles delivered in 2016. This means that ŠKODA has reached the milestone approximately one month earlier than 2015, and has delivered a seven-digit number of…
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Black Friday Event
22-11-2016Derek Slack Motors' Black Friday Event starts Friday 25 until Sunday 27 November. The closing date for new SKODA orders avoiding the price increase was 22 November. However, a representative from SKODA UK will be with us this weekend allowing customers an extended window to place orders up until…
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New Yeti Drive models come to Middlesbrough at Derek Slack Motors
17-11-2016Two new Yeti Drive models are now available at Derek Slack Motors, the, SE Drive and SE L Drive. The Drive model builds on the impressive specification of the current SE and SE L trims with further enhancements including Amundsen navigation, heated windscreen and front and rear parking…
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SKODA named most dependable UK car brand in 2016 in in the latest JD Power UK Vehicle Dependability Survey.
15-11-2016SKODA named most dependable UK car brand in 2016 in in the latest JD Power UK Vehicle Dependability Survey. Derek Slack Motors are delighted to share news from a recent survey, revealing SKODA owners experiencing the fewest problems of any car brand in the UK, the survey also shows Land Rover as the…
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Beat the price increase
12-11-2016Order your new SKODA from Derek Slack Motors before 21 November 2016, and beat the price increase saving upto £805. Plus, you can also drive away with 0%APR* (variable) and upto £1500 deposit contribution. To find out more call 01642 256100, or email from the website or simply call in…
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Wear it Pink Day, Friday 21 October 2016
25-10-2016Friday 21 October, Derek Slack Motors joined the hundreds of thousands of people taking part in ‘wear it pink day’ raising money for breast cancer research. Service advisor Emma Stinchcombe, once again ran proceedings organising various competitions, prizes, pink cupcakes, hats, bowties…
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New Showroom Opens
19-10-2016The official launch of the new Derek Slack Motors SKODA dealership took place on the 14 April 2016, concluding with a weekend of special offers and promotions. The family-run dealership which has served Middlesbrough and the North East for over 43 years, welcomed a host of delegates from both SKODA…
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Record numbers visit Stokesley Show
27-09-2016Stokesley Show, one of the region’s largest agricultural shows recently took place attracting record number of visitors. Once again, Derek Slack Motors were delighted to attend as the region’s main dealer for SKODA and ISUZU. With an estimated 25,000 visitors, every available…
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Phil Cross receives glowing praise.
04-08-2016Derek Slack Motors are proud to announce Phil Cross, Sales co-ordinator at Derek Slack Motors, recently received high praise from the SKODA Accreditation initiative in partnership with the Institute of Motor Industry and Volkswagen Group Learning Services. The face-to-face assessment received…
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New Showroom Opens
05-05-2016The official launch of the new Derek Slack Motors SKODA dealership took place on the 14 April 2016, concluding with a weekend of special offers and promotions. The family-run dealership which has served Middlesbrough and the North East for over 43 years, welcomed a host of delegates from both SKODA…
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Chris Harrison-Service Manager
01-03-2016We’re delighted to announce Chris Harrison (Parts Manager, at Derek Slack Motors) has been appointed the position of Service Manager. Chris who has been with the company for almost 5 years said, “ I’m thrilled to become the new Service Manager and can’t wait to start. This is…
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Text Santa
22-12-2015Friday 18th December, 2015 and Derek Slack Motors join in with the fund raising in aid of Text Santa. The event organised by Service Advisor, Emma Stinchcombe raised nearly £100. “It was great fun”, said Emma. “Everyone took part wearing their Christmas jumpers, with first…
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Sister twins purchase two new Fabias
08-12-2015It’s not uncommon for Derek Slack Motors to sell more than one vehicle to a member of the same family, in fact, being the oldest SKODA dealer in the North East, we’re pretty much used to it! However, it’s not everyday you witness twins purchasing the same vehicle on the same day.…
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Citigo Black Edition arrives in Middlesbrough
27-10-2015Derek Slack Motors can announce a number of new, Citigo Black Edition models, will be arriving in the next few days with pre-orders already taking place. Priced at just £9,990 for the 3-door and £10,340 for 5-door, the Citigo Black is also available with 0% APR. The special edition…
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Citigo and Yeti used car awards
22-10-2015Derek Slack Motors are pleased to announce the SKODA Citigo and Yeti have scooped three wins in this year’s Auto Express used car awards. Citigo coming out on top in the category for ‘best used city car’, while the Yeti was named ‘best used crossover’ and overall…
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Pick-Up Truck of the Year’
01-10-2015For the second year running, Isuzu D-Max has won ‘Pick-Up Truck of the Year’ at the Commercial Fleet Awards. Stephen Briers, Commercial Fleet editor, commented: “Isuzu specialises in pick-ups with a network that understands the needs of fleets. The judges praised the…
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The 143rd Stokesley Show
24-09-2015The 143rd Stokesley Show took place Saturday, 19 September, with around 20,000 visitors pouring into the old showground. Derek Slack Motors were just one of 120 trade stands at this year’s show which also featured over 380 horses, including plenty horse power of our own, in the shape of SKODA…
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Phil Cross, the first member of staff to celebrate 20 years service
08-09-2015Phil Cross, Car Sales-Co-coordinator at Derek Slack Motors achieved an employee landmark this month becoming the first member of staff to celebrate 20 years service at the SKODA and ISUZU dealership. “Working in the motor trade, I’ve known Derek and Tony for over 30 years”, said…
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Andy meets old school teacher
23-07-2015SKODA sales executive, Andy McCarthy was delighted to meet up with former head of year teacher-Mrs. Artley when she decided to purchase her new SKODA Yeti from Derek Slack Motors. “It was a real surprise”, said Andy, “when I realised the customer behind the desk was non-other than…
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Loving Hearts Raffle and Gala Dinner
30-06-2015The Thistle Hotel, Middlesbrough, was the venue for the Loving Hearts Raffle and Gala Dinner in aid of James Cook University Hospital Cardiac MRI Scanner Appeal. The sold out black tie dinner was attended by Rotary Club members and dignitaries along with many local business representatives and their…
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Charity Golf Day
30-06-2015Derek Slack Motors were proud to support the 10th annual Niemann-pick disease charity golf day held at Ramside Golf Club, County Durham on Wednesday 17th July; the event attracting almost 100 golfers. Organised each year by Craig Mathieson, Regional Business Development Manager for Black…
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Parts team gets direction
30-04-2015Stage one of dealership expansion plans will soon see the opening of a new, state-of-the-art parts department. Still expect to be greeted by familiar faces including Steve Parkin. Steve has been with Derek Slack Motors for 19 years offering a wealth of experience and expertise. Steve said, “We…
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Derek Slack Motors 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain.
17-03-2015Derek Slack Motors is thrilled to announce that it has been named by the London Stock Exchange in its 2015 report as one of the 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain. Launched in 2013, the report was designed to celebrate those companies which serve as a driving force behind the UK economy and,…
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Builders March on with new development
10-03-2015Work is well underway on the first stage of our new site development. March’s used car sale is already beginning to clear much needed space for heavy machinery and tools. Watching from my window, in what can only be described as fast forwarding a movie, workers in their high-viz jackets and…
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Derek Slack Motors receive Isuzu award.
22-01-2015Derek Slack Motors, (main dealers for Isuzu on Teesside and North Yorkshire) enjoyed a record-breaking year of Isuzu sales during 2014. In recognition, the dealership received an Isuzu, 2014, ‘Highly Commended Dealer of the Year’ award, presented at the Isuzu Awards Dinner on…
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New SKODA Fabia Launch Weekend
22-01-2015Derek Slack Motors are holding an extra special event for the launch of the new, attention stealing ŠKODA Fabia − and everyone is invited. On (Friday 30 Jan, Saturday 31 Jan and Sunday 1 Feb 2015), you can be one of the first to see and test-drive the new ŠKODA Fabia. The…
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Beat the price rise
16-12-2014Dear customer, Considering a new car for 2015? If the answer is yes, order your new car before December 31st and avoid the 2015 New Year price increase, and enjoy 0% Finance with Free Servicing*!! Or take a cash saving of up to £4,215*, so you benefit from beating the price increase and…
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Major expansion begins
10-12-2014Phase one of three exciting projects got underway Monday 1st December. Phase one sees the expansion onto neighboring land to form a 70 vehicle storage compound specifically for new vehicles, as Derek Slack Motors are one of only twenty fleet centres for Skoda in the UK. Phase one will also see the…
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Wear it Pink Day
04-11-2014The team at Derek Slack Motors signed up for Pink Friday in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Staff did their bit dressing head-to-toe pink, including some very silly hats. Along with donations from staff and customers, money was also raised by a special pink raffle and yummy pink cupcakes.…
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Stokesley Show 2014
23-09-2014One of Teesside’s favorite agricultural shows took place on Saturday 20th September, 2014, attracting a record number of visitors. Now in its 142nd year, Stokesley Show also saw an increase in exhibitors and stands including over 1000 in the horticulture section alone. Derek Slack…
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Retailer Principal swims Solent for charity
16-09-2014Not content with running a busy family business, Dealer Principal Tony Slack of Derek Slack Motors has been training to swim the 2.5 miles across the Solent from Fort Gilkicker on the main land to Ryde Sands on the Isle of Wight. Training twice a week in the local swimming pool…
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Citigo picks up Auto Express Award...Again
29-07-2014As we fast approach the new 64 registration, there’s never been a better time to buy a new ŠKODA from Derek Slack Motors in Middlesbrough. Continuing its rich run of awards the Citigo has collected a third successive City Car of the Year title at the annual Auto Express Awards. The…
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SKODA global expansion brings jobs to Teesside
29-07-2014Derek Slack Motors have announced major expansion plans for 2014/15 in line with SKODA’s global target to sell 1.5 million cars per year by 2018, a target that looks well on course to succeed, making Skoda the first manufacturer ever to double its sales in the UK in a five year period from…
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14 registration plate arrives in Midlesbrough on Skoda, Subaru and Isuzu.
25-02-2014March 1st will see the arrival of a new ‘14’ registration plate followed by a second ‘64’ plate in September 2014. Here at Derek Slack Motors in Middlesbrough, we have a plethora of new offers on 14 registration, Skoda, Subaru and Isuzu. Skoda have introduced several exciting…
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UK Subaru Master Technician for the third year
10-12-2013Our very own Chris Harrison (pictured far left) was the UK’s sole finalist and one of 14 countries taking part in Subaru’s two-day competition in Japan. This was Chris’ third title as UK Master Subaru Technician and his second trip to the world finals. “The opportunity…
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New Skoda Octavia vRS launch night
03-12-2013A big thank you to everyone who attended our recent Octavia vRS open evening at Derek Slack Motors on 19 November 2013. The huge turnout favored the new vRS over international football as customers poured into our Middlesbrough showroom. I’m delighted to say the eagerly awaited Octavia vRS…
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New Skoda vRS launch night at Derek Slack Motors
19-11-2013A world record breaker has arrived at Derek Slack Motors showrooms for tonight’s (19 November) new vRS Octavia launch celebrations. The supercharged ŠKODA Octavia vRS, which broke the world record for the fastest, ever 2.0-litre production car is now in our showroom along side the…
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Subaru Triple Crown
15-10-2013Derek Slack Motors - Subaru technician Chris Harrison, has once again reached the Subaru World Technical Competition in Japan. Chris is already recognised as one of the top 12 Subaru technicians in the world, this being his second visit to Japan for the final. Chris fought off stiff competition from…
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Stokesley Show 2013
24-09-2013Derek Slack Motors were delighted once again to be part of this year’s Stokesley Show, one of the largest agricultural one-day shows in the North East. The event, now in its 154th year, included hundreds of stalls and farming displays, along with live music, climbing walls and some…
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Derek Slack Motors- Motability
03-09-2013Derek Slack Motors are delighted to be announced as winners of the first quarterly Motability awards, achieving the highest levels of customer service. The Motability Dealer Partnership (MDP) programme is designed to ensure customers receive the highest levels of customer service across the…
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Octavia vRS received five-star rating
23-07-2013The motoring press have recently returned from Goodwood having test driven the new Octavia vRS for the first time, judging by their reviews, the car’s a star. What Car? tester Vicky Parrott gave the vRS a perfect, and rare, five-star review. “We drove the petrol model,” wrote…
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Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo TECH
28-05-2013The new limited edition, rally-inspired, Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo TECH screams into Derek Slack Motors, Middlesbrough this weekend, one of only a 1000 models produced. Customers can choose between the 1.2 TSi petrol or 1.6 TDi diesel, with prices starting from £11,990 for the petrol and…
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MQB - There’s a whole new world out there!
16-04-2013Many years ago, a brilliant, yet simple invention by VW engineer - Ulrich Hackenberg was shelved never to see the light of day. 30 years later following $70 billion investment, Hackenberg’s platform-sharing idea is no longer the stuff of legend. The Volkswagen group have boldly gone where no…
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Unsung hero
05-02-2013There’s an old adage which reads, ‘loyal staff equals loyal customers’ and for our own Graeme May there couldn’t be a more fitting truth. As an employer, seldom do you whitness a member of staff join at such a young age, and progress into a nationally recognised master of his…
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Pink Friday In Middlesbrough
12-11-2012During October 2012, Derek Slack Motors signed up for Breast Cancer Care - ‘Pink Friday’. Following on from 2011, the dealership turned pink for the entire day as staff and customers joined in with fund raising. Skoda’s new Citigo was inflated with pink balloons as we invited…
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Derek Slack Motors Subaru technicians - best in UK
02-10-2012At the double... Back in 2011, we were delighted to announce Chris Harrison - from Derek Slack Motors, had become the UK’s number one Subaru technician, seeing off stiff competition from other UK finalists. Not content with being the official number one Subaru technician for 2011, Chris went…
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Isuzu D-Max Experience
02-08-2012Handsome devils in a butch, rugged, muscular kind of way!... no, I’m not referring to the magnificent 7 drivers who took part in the Isuzu D-MAXPERIENCE, but instead to the new Isuzu D-Max pickup range. Duncombe Park on the edge of the picturesque market town of Helmsley, gateway to the North…
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Skoda Citigo voted Best City Car 2012
17-07-2012Auto Express (the country’s best selling car magazine) New Car Awards are regarded within the industry as... ‘‘the awards everyone wants to win”, and Skoda seem to be doing a very good job of winning them all. In short, Skoda has finished in the top of the annual…
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Skoda Citigo Launch Weekend in Middlesbrough
01-05-2012The much awaited new fuel efficient Skoda Citigo receives its premier at Derek Slack Motors on June 9th during our special launch weekend. Although aimed towards the small city car sector, the Citigo is surprisingly spacious with enough room in the back for even the tallest of drivers including my…
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Skoda Fit for Fleet
17-04-2012As Skoda UK aim for a market share of over 78,000 sales by 2015, half of which will be fleet orders, Derek Slack Motors are pleased to announce their involvement in the initiative ‘Fit for Fleet’ which will see 40 retailers representing Skoda from all corners of the UK. The official…
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Subaru XV AWD Sports Crossover-Middlesbrough
07-02-2012The arrival of the new Subaru XV AWD Sports Crossover at Derek Slack Motors has proved to be a magnet not only for Subaru enthusiasts, but also customers owning vehicles from the same market segment including, Ford Kuga, Nissan Qashqai and Kia Sportage. Although our less accomplished competition may…
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Chris Harrison, number one Subaru Technician
13-12-2011We mentioned earlier in the year of Chris Harrison’s progress in the UK finishing stages of Subaru’s, ‘World Technician Competition’. We’re delighted to say Chris became the UK’s number one Subaru technician fighting off some tough opposition, allowing him to…
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Once you use Derek Slack Motors, there is Norway back!
08-12-2011Mr Kristiansen has returned again to Derek Slack Motors for his 3rd service in a row and 4th visit in total. This may not seem anything out of the ordinary because we have a vast amount of loyal customers who come back year on year for servicing. Since July 2009 Mr Kristiansen has travelled from…
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Subaru BRZ STI
15-11-2011Following months of speculation with only small glimpses and artist impressions, Derek Slack Motors can now reveal Subaru’s RWD (rear wheel drive) BRZ STI. Subaru’s collaboration with Toyota shares many components with the FT-86, including Toyota’s fuel saving D-4S…
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Newsletter Competition Result
15-11-2011Included in our recent newsletter was the chance to win an superb Amazon Kindle. Customers were invited to visit our website and signup before the 30th September to receive news, and offers from Derek Slack Motors. Many of you took up the challenge and we were delighted with the response. Sadly…
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Auto Express New Car Awards 2011
15-11-2011Skoda models have taken the plaudits once again at one of Britain’s biggest new car awards ceremonies Auto Express New Car Awards 2011. The Skoda Superb was a clear winner in the ‘Best Family Car’ category this being the third consecutive win in the sector. Auto Express…
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Subaru STIMULI Track Day
08-11-2011Derek Slack Motors, main dealers for Subaru in Middlesbrough and North Yorkshire, held their first Subaru STIMULI track day on the 4th November at Teesside Autodrome. The electrifying event organised by Subaru allowed a hand-full of Subaru customers the opportunity to put the Subaru STI through its…
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Subaru and snow in North Yorkshire and Middlesbrough
01-11-2011It won’t have escaped your notice that autumn’s with us and if last two years are anything to go by the season may quickly slip into winter without warning. More and more people are now switched on to the benefits of Subaru’s unique permanent Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. Those…
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Skoda Citigo
18-10-2011A new model enters the Skoda lineup in the shape of the Skoda Citigo and the name says it all. Entering the ‘smaller car market’ (which is a new segment for Skoda), the Citigo offers lower fuel consumption with an attractive price tag and sensible running costs. Following the new…
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Subaru Appeal For Japan Cycle Relay
18-10-2011WIN A CAR AND PROVIDE ESSENTIAL AID Assisting a national crisis tens of thousands miles away from your own doorstep is not normally within a Middlesbrough-based car dealership’s remit but Derek Slack Motors, has joined a national competition to help the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in…
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Bonneville Speed Week
27-09-2011ŠKODA UK sent an Octavia vRS to Bonneville Speed Week in the USA in August, to try to push a two-litre production car beyond the 200mph barrier. Watch the video of the moment we entered the history books, setting a new record of 227.080mph.
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Premiere of the new Subaru XV
13-09-2011Today (13th September) was the world premiere of the new Subaru XV (European specifications) at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany. The launch of the XV takes Subaru into the compact crossover segment for the first time, combining style with functionality. Jed Thirkell-Subaru Sales…
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3x10=30
06-09-2011Malcolm Smith, Mark Hall and Ian Pattinson each celebrate 10 years service at Derek Slack Motors this year. They’ve seen many changes over the years since our days on Cumberland Road. All three have worked in the motor trade all their lives bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the…
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World Subaru Technician Competition UK Final
17-08-2011Our very own Subaru technician, Chris Harrison, was recently announced as one of six finalists to make their way through to the UK finishing stages of Subaru’s, ‘’World Technician Competition’. The final held on Thursday 8th September at Subaru’s Coleshil head office,…
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Growth plans in the fast-lane for Derek Slack Motors.
26-07-2011Having already seen Skoda sales increase by almost 24 per cent worldwide this year along with numerous awards for every model in its range including the prestigious ‘Which? Best Car Manufacturer of the Year 2010, Skoda has much to celebrate. Derek Slack Motors who first started trading in…
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New Skoda for immediate delivery
05-07-2011If you’re looking to buy a new Skoda for immediate delivery make sure you visit Derek Slack Motors, main delaers for Skoda in Stockton on Tees, Middlesbrough, Thornaby and Hartlepool and now offering nationwide delivery on brand new Skodas from stock. For example, you can driveaway any of the…
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County Durham Game and Country Fair
05-07-2011If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, why not pay a visit to the ‘County Durham-Game and Country Fair’ at Raby Castle - Staindrop, Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th July. It promises to be a great day out for the whole family with three action packed entertainment arenas…
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Win a pair of Goodwood Festival of Speed tickets
22-06-2011This is the first time Skoda been an official partner at the annual event, which brings together star names, tens of thousands of spectators and the cream of the world’s motoring manufacturers. Škoda is creating a spectacular loose-surfaced rally stage on the Goodwood estate – the…
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Isuzu Teesside
14-06-2011Thanks to our bulk buying power, Derek Slack Motors have secured a cancelled fleet order meaning we have the largest selection of ‘11’ registration Rodeos in the North East and North Yorkshire. All available for immediate delivery and in a choice model and metallic colour. Plus, also in…
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Derek Slack Motors go Karting
14-06-2011To celebrate our recent award as number one Skoda dealer in the UK for customer satisfaction, we decided to hold a celebration of our own in recognition of all our staff’s hard work over the past 12 months. Middlesbrough KartingNation was the venue. The adrenalin was racing as the Derek Slack…
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Andreas Mikkelsen takes on the Prime Yalta Rally
07-06-2011Andreas Mikkelsen takes on the Prime Yalta Rally, but it’s been far from a consolidated run in 4th position, as a time-consuming puncture saw him drop to 8th before a fastest stage time began his magnificent climb back up the leaderboard finishing 4th.
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Results of the 2011 Driver Power survey
02-06-2011It’s been a year of awards for Derek Slack Motors and Skoda. Recently voted number one in the UK for Skoda customer satisfaction, the motoring public have now given Skoda the majority vote too. Thousands of motorists took part in the Auto Express’ ‘Driver Power’ poll in…
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Subaru reveal all new Impreza
02-06-2011The all-new Subaru Impreza was recently revealed at the New York Auto Show and will be launched here in the UK as the ‘next generation Impreza’ in 2012. Featuring new engines and transmissions with improved interior space, refinements and handling agility. The UK market will see a new…
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Skoda GreenLine II Teesside
24-05-2011In a world that’s finally becoming more environmentally sensitive, Derek Slack Motors, (main dealers for Skoda on Teesside and Darlington) are pleased to announced that Skoda have responded by developing Greenline II technology, designed to keep fuel costs down and with an environmental low…
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RODEO-ACTIVE
17-05-2011Duncombe Park, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, Friday 13th May was the venue and date for this year’s RODEOACTIVE event organised by Isuzu, for dealers and customers from across the north of England. The event now in its second year, included an extreme off road course designed to test the…
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Motor Trader Awards 2011 Finalist
10-05-2011Derek Slack Motors are delighted to announce our shortlisting as finalists for this year’s 2011 Motor Trader Awards. Having successfully moved to the final stages we can now reveal judges will visit our dealership here in Middlesbrough within the next few months to conduct an onsite…
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Teesside Isuzu
10-05-2011As main dealers for Isuzu in Teesside, Derek Slack Motors are pleased to announce the arrival of a new fleet of 11 registration Rodeo Pickups for immediate delivery. Thanks to our huge bulk buying power, Derek Slack Motors secured first refusal from a cancelled UK Isuzu fleet order which means not…
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Pick ‘n’ Mix Weekend
26-04-2011To celebrate Easter, Derek Slack Motors held a special Pick ‘n’ Mix Weekend inviting customers to purchase a fabulous Skoda1, 1.2 with a FREE Sport Pack, plus they could even Pick ‘n’ Mix their own sporty roof colour. The offer proved so popular we’ve decided to extend…
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Phil Cross-Subaru Brand Specialist
30-03-2011It’s not everyday you meet a ‘Subaru Brand Specialist’, but that’s exactly the level of achievement gained by Phil Cross from Derek Slack Motors. The much coveted Subaru title is highly valued within the industry and awarded to only a select few individuals who pass…
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Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo at Derek Slack Motors
22-03-2011Just when we’d all managed to pick ourselves off the floor following the arrival of the Skoda Fabia vRS S2000 - in charges the special edition Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo. Beautiful is a word we use to freely. However, in this case it’s the most appropriate adjective to describe a very…
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Steve Parkin celebrates 15 years
22-03-2011Steve Parkin first joined Derek Slack Motors in 1996, back in the days when we were still operating from our Cumberland Road site. Steve joined us from Barrie Thorman''s in Norton where he first began his career at sixteen before becoming our parts advisor for Skoda and Reliant. “In…
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Impreza 2012 North East
22-03-2011I was fortunate to visit the Geneva Motorshow back in February 2011 and had my first glimpse of the new Impreza concept model which looks set to become the new Impreza 2012. Subaru has a new brand statement-‘confidence in motion’, coupled with the brand’s core value of…
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Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo in Middlesbrough
18-03-2011The Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo is released to coincide with Skoda celebrating 110 years of motor-sport and also marking the centenary of the rally of the same name. It's in our showroom now and comes in a range of engines sizes including:1.2 TSi 69PS, 86PS and 105PS and 1.6 TDi 75PS and 105PS. Plus…
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Skoda Vision D
15-03-2011During our recent visit to the 81st Geneva Motorshow, Skoda unveiled the new Vision D concept vehicle, which marks another big step into the future for Skoda. The Vision D certainly stimulated the imagination of visitors providing a view to Skoda’s future. Cheif designer Josek Kaban talked…
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11 registration Skoda, Subaru Isuzu
01-03-2011Phew!, March 1st proved to be just as busy as we expected. Great to meet so many new customers along with many familiar faces too. The new 11 registration proved successful for Skoda, Subaru and Isuzu. New models such as Subaru’s WRX STi have attracted a great deal of attention. The frozen VAT…
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James Ward-One of the UK''s Top Five Customer Service Advisers
22-02-2011Hi folks, my name’s James Ward, you might recognise me from behind the customer service desk at Derek Slack Motors. Since becoming customer service adviser, I’ve quickly learnt how important standards are within the company. I’ve also learnt how crucial it is to be a…
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Number one in the UK for ‘Skoda Customer Satisfaction’
15-02-2011Derek Slack Motors, main dealers for Skoda in Middlesbrough have been voted number one in the UK for Skoda ‘Customer Satisfaction’ seeing off stiff competition from across the country. Established in 1973, Derek Slack first began trading as a vehicle repair centre in Coral Street,…
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Special Edition Skoda Fabia vRS S2000
08-02-2011It’s here!...In 2010 we wrote about the imminent arrival of the special edition Skoda Fabia vRS S2000. With only 200 vehicles produced and just 20 available in the UK, Derek Slack Motors are pleased to be one of the first dealers to get their hands on the special edition Fabia vRS S2000. I…
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Great North Air Ambulance
08-02-2011Derek Slack Motors in Teesside, were delighted to be chosen as Skoda main dealer supplying two new vehicles to the Great North Air Ambulance-rapid response team. Both the new Skoda Octavia 4x4 Estate and Skoda Octavia vRS Estate will strengthen the Great North Air Ambulance’s support to those…
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Subaru Boxer Diesel Engine Video
18-01-2011A closer look at the Subaru Boxer Diesel engine...
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Thinking of a new car in 2011?
21-12-2010Order December and beat the new year price increase plus either beat the VAT rise or even pay no VAT at Derek Slack Motors, main dealers for Skoda, North East. We know you’re busy preparing for Christmas but we thought you might be interested in some very special offers available on new…
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Main dealers for Subaru in Teesside and North Yorkshire
21-12-2010Yesterday 20 December was the start of Derek Slack Motors new ITV campaign, featuring the benefits of driving a Subaru with their permanent Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system. We’ve already had many of you calling the garage with some encouraging comments. Subaru have been running their own…
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Derek Slack Motors on TV
14-12-2010We’ve been waxing lyrical about the benefits of Subaru’s unique permanent symmetrical all-wheel drive for some time now, even more so since our autumn turned suddenly wintery! So, we thought it high time we transcended from traditional media platforms and spread our wings into the world…
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Special Edition Fabia vRS S2000 comes to North East
07-12-2010Skoda has unveiled a stunning Special Edition Fabia vRS S2000 to mark the company’s success in this year’s intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC). Fitted with a 1.4 TSi 180bhp turbo charged and super charged engine, the car has a top speed of 139mph and accelerates from 0-62mph in just…
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Think Subaru this winter
16-11-2010We are often lulled into a sense of false security by typical British weather. We expect it to be chilly and probably wet but snow... well, that’s something else altogether. While the rail services may be scuppered by the wrong leaves on the tracks, we are often slowed down by the wrong type…
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Free Winter Health Check
16-11-2010Well there’s a cold snap in the air today, with Teesside motorists in particular enjoying more than their fair share of freezing fog and icy conditions. Last winter was one of the coldest on record. Icy roads can be annoying at best, dangerous at worst. At Derek Slack Motors, you can be sure…
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Subaru North Yorkshire
09-11-2010Just when I was getting used to the idea of autumn, suddenly winter arrived, with snow forecast on higher ground. So I thought it might be a good idea to remind those who do more than their fare share of winter driving the benefits of AWD (all wheel drive) in particular the Subaru Forester. Winter…
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Isuzu Rodeo in North Yorkshire
02-11-2010We recently enjoyed a great day out in the company of Isuzu at their Rodeoactive Ride and Drive Day on the 29th October. Jed Thirkle and YT along with 8 others guests were put through their paces which included, clay pigeon shooting, archery, falconry plus the opportunity to drive the fantastic…
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Skoda Fabia vRS North East
02-11-2010Ever since the arrival of the sizzling Skoda Fabia vRS, we’ve been waxing lyrical about this super charged-turbo charged hot hatch... and it seems we weren’t alone. The Times’ Giles Smith was equally taken with the new Fabia vRS describing in his Saturday column how the Fabia vRS…
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Skoda Service Challenge 2010
26-10-2010Congratulations to James Ward - Service Advisor at Derek Slack Motors, who was recently announced as one of the five finalists by Skoda for the ‘Skoda Service Challenge’ 2010 - highlighting the UK’s finest Skoda Advisors. The top five will now go head-to-head in the national final…
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WRX STI Spoiler
26-10-2010Even though your Subaru WRX STI is already unlike any other car on the road, you can also make it unlike any other WRX STI on the road. How? We all know the WRX STI comes generously equipped, however, you can still tailor your Subaru to your own style. The waist spoiler is just one of the stunning…
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Subaru Legacy Middlesbrough
21-10-2010If you’re thinking 4x4 this coming winter, think AWD in the shape of the stunning new Subaru Legacy at Derek Slack Motors in Middlesbrough. Soon the days will shorten with the roads becoming slippery, that’s when the quick- thinking Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD) transmission,…
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Skoda Superb Wins Best Family Car of the year award 2010
12-10-2010Derek Slack Motors, main dealers for Skoda in Teesside are thrilled to see the Skoda Superb marching away with Auto Express’ ‘Best Family Car’ award 2010. The Skoda Superb certainly likes a scrap! Not content with seeing off traditional class rivals from mainstream brands, Skoda…
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The new 2011 STI WRX is back in Middlesbrough
12-10-2010Following last week’s post on the return of the new Subaru WRX STi saloon, we enjoyed so much interest we thought we’d publish another post to the blog. In case you didn’t know the new Subaru WRX STI is unlike anything else on the road. With a choice of 4 door or 5 door, it…
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Wilks aims for triple Škoda celebration in Scotland
12-10-2010Guy Wilks is aiming to give Škoda three reasons to be very cheerful on this year’s RACMSA Rally of Scotland (15-17 October). Adding to Škoda already being crowned 2010 Intercontinental Rally Challenge Manufacturers’ Champion, the Škoda UK Motorsport driver hopes to…
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Skoda North East
05-10-2010Derek Slack Motors, main dealers for Skoda in the North East, are excited to announce the winner of Auto Express - ‘Car of the Year’ as none other than the Skoda Yeti. The unanimous choice was described by the judging panel as a ‘car that blends the looks of a compact MPV, but…
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Superb wins Towcar of the Year title
05-10-2010Derek Slack Motors, main dealers for Skoda in the North East are delighted to announce the Škoda Superb Estate is the Caravan Club’s Towcar of the Year 2011. The Elegance 2.0 TDI CR model took top honor in its price category and went on to be voted overall winner of the competition. The…
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Skoda Superb Middlesbrough
28-09-2010Recent changes to Skoda’s eco-friendly diesel version of the Superb hatchback and estate models are now offering huge benefits to motorists in the north east looking for better economy without compromising power. WhatCar? magazine described the Skoda Superb as ‘an executive car at a…
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New Subaru WRX STi 4-Door Saloon Middlesbrough
28-09-2010Derek Slack Motors, main dealers for Subaru in Teesside, are delighted to announce the arrival of the new shape, Subaru WRX STi 4-door saloon. The new WRX STI 4-door saloon is back with avengence featuring double twin exhaust, push button start and lots more! See it in our showroom, on Prospect…
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Isuzu Middlesbrough
21-09-2010Derek Slack Motors, main dealers for Isuzu in Teesside, held their first ever stand at the recent Stokesley Show on Saturday 18th September 2010. It was great meeting so many visitors to a show celebrating its 151st anniversary, having being in existence since 1859. Lots of people introduced…
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60 Registration Middlesbrough
07-09-2010The new 60 registration plate, proved to be one of the most popular changes in years, with the help of many exciting new Skoda, Subaru and Isuzu models launched in 2010. Skoda in particular introduced the breathtaking new Fabia vRS 1.4 TSi Turbo 178bhp DSG, a vehicle that’s already taken over…
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Best towing vehicle for caravans
03-08-2010With caravan holiday bookings up by 40 per cent in 2009, according to the Caravan Club, 2010 looks set to be another busy year for Isuzu’s load-lugging pick-up, the bionic Rodeo – a task the tough, reliable Rodeo relishes. The highly successful 4x4 Rodeo already has a series of towing…
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Isuzu Middlesbrough
03-08-2010If you’re a little like me, I bet you get sick and tired of seeing the same old commercials... and I don’t just mean on TV! Thanks to Isuzu at Derek Slack Motors in Middlesbrough, that’s all changed in the shape of the new Isuzu Rodeo Denver Max, 2.5 Double Cab 4x4. Without doubt…
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Subaru Impreza Middlesbrough
27-07-2010Since we first opened our doors as main dealers for Subaru in Middlesbrough, we’ve quickly established ourselves as one of the north east’s leading Subaru retailers for both sales, service and genuine parts. Derek Slack Motors have one of the largest selection of quality pre-owned Subaru…
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Main Dealers for Skoda in Stockton on Tees
27-07-2010With July almost behind us and August beckoning, it’s incredible to think, September is just around the corner and the start of the new ’60’ registration plate. Here at Derek Slack Motors, we’re all excited by the new Skoda product line up, including the new Skoda Fabia VRS,…
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New Skoda Fabia vRS in Teesside
20-07-2010Well it’s finally here, the new Skoda Fabia vRS has just roared into our showroom at Derek Slack Motors, main dealers for Skoda in Middlesbrough and Teesside. Such was the huge pre launch demand, we’d already taken several orders long before it arrived, so this will be the first…
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Two years free servicing on approved used, new shape Fabia and Roomster in Teesside
20-07-2010Every now and then, a real money saving offer comes along that makes everyone sit up and take notice! Our new Skoda upgrade plan might just be one of our best ever! If you’re a Skoda Fabia or Skoda Roomster owner, you can now upgrade to an approved, used, new shape Fabia or Roomster and…
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VAT FREE SKODA-MIDDLESBROUGH
10-07-2010Derek Slack Motors, main dealers for Skoda on Teesside, are pleased to announce a fabulous new offer available on brand new Skodas. Excluding the Yeti and Superb, you can drive away a new Skoda from our dealership in Middlesbrough VAT FREE! Yes, VAT Free on Fabia, Roomster and Octavia, that…
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Subaru Impreza WRX S Teesside, Co. Durham, North Yorkshire
10-07-2010An iconic Subaru special edition has arrived in our showrooms at Derek Slack Motors, Cargo Fleet, Middlesbrough (main dealers for Subaru on Teesside) in the shape of the iconic Subaru Impreza WRX S. The head turning special edition Impreza, series tuned by Prodrive, has an aggressive body styling…
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Skoda win two Tow Car Awards
29-06-2010Yet more awards for Skoda, this time coming from Practical Caravan, who in association with The Camping and Caravanning Club and What Car? towed an astonishing 41 different vehicles in a quest to find the very best towing cars of 2010. So it’s with great pleasure Derek Slack Motors can…
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