Waters Offers New Special Edition Mazda MX-5 'Miyako'

Continuing to celebrate the 20^th Anniversary of the world’s best-selling roadster, Waters Mazda in Barnet and Chingford are now offering its customers a new ‘summer special edition’ version of its iconic sportscar, named the Mazda MX-5 Miyako.

The new special edition model, in showrooms now, is available at the Barnet and Chingford-based dealership in two versions – the 1.8i Miyako soft-top priced at £18,385 (on-the-road*) and the more powerful 2.0i Miyako roadster coupe with the world’s fastest folding powered roof (up or down in 12 seconds), priced at £20,885 (on‑the‑road*).

The name ‘Miyako’ is taken from the idyllic Japanese holiday island of Miyako-jima, considered by many to be one of the most beautiful spots in Japan and the perfect location for open-top motoring.

The new Miyako is generously equipped with the interior benefitting from unique Medici premium perforated black leather trim with a red underlay and stitching, special badging, floor mats and climate control air-conditioning. The exterior includes front fog lamps, larger 17-inch alloy wheels, a front suspension strut brace (for improved steering response), and free metallic paint.

“The new Mazda MX-5 Miyako has extra appeal to a broader range of customers, including those who recognise the uniquely pure driving pleasure this Mazda continues to deliver, and those who aspire to owning a special edition model,” comments Steve Bullimore, Dealer Principal at Waters Mazda.

“This is the first special edition model based on the upgraded MX-5 that we have offered on both soft‑top and roadster coupe body styles and I am sure it will attract new buyers to our brand. Both models also represent great value, with the 2.0i Miyako costing just £590 more than the entry level 2.0 SE model, concludes Bullimore.”

The 1.8i 126ps Miyako soft-top accelerates to 62mph in a brisk 9.9 seconds, while the 2.0i Miyako roadster coupe with its 160ps engine undercuts that time by two seconds. Combined mpg and CO₂ ratings are 40.4/38.2mpg and 167/177g/km, respectively.

Both Miyako models carry generous equipment levels with many features as standard including: remote central locking, a leather steering wheel with audio controls, an MP3 compatible audio system with six speakers and auxiliary (AUX) jack input, as well as heated electric mirrors and electric front windows, a Thatcham Category 1 alarm and immobiliser. In addition, Limited Slip Differential (LSD), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and Traction Control System (TCS) are included on the 2.0i.

Both versions of the MX-5 Miyako will be available in Aluminium Silver Metallic, while the soft-top will also be available in Velocity Red Mica – free of charge. Just 500 examples of each version will be manufactured for the UK market.

To find out more about the MX-5 Miyako or the Mazda range call in to either of our Barnet or Chingford showrooms , or call us on 0845 871 5253 for Barnet or 0845 871 7101 for Chingford.

*‘On the road' prices include 17.5% VAT, number plates, delivery, 12 months road fund licence, first registration fee, 3 year or 60,000 mile warranty and 3 years European Roadside Assistance. All models are available with free 7-day drive away insurance.

Low Emission Vehicles Could Help Businesses Combat Emergency Budget Tax Increases

Businesses that will be hit after the new Government’s emergency Budget revealed a raft of vehicle tax increases, can in fact make savings if they opt for low emission cars that fall outside the hikes.

Neil Harding, Business Specialist at Waters, said, “Cost reduction and carbon emissions cutting go hand-in-hand. For fleet operators wanting to keep operating costs under control and company car drivers who want to keep their benefit-in-kind tax bills in check, low emission vehicles are the optimum choice.” Harding continued, "And with Fiat, Kia, Mazda, Peugeot, Renault and SEAT we're sure to have the right vehicle for most business requirements."

Now on show across Waters AutoPlanet dealerships, this diverse brand and model range offers numerous models that emit less than 160g/km of CO₂ a model-for-model basis. Impressively, there are many models that fall into the cut-price 10 per cent (13% for diesel models) company car benefit-in-kind tax band applicable to sub 120g/km models. In addition, there are also ultra-clean models that also beat the 110g/km threshold for 100 per cent first year capital allowances which applies to the cleanest cars on sale.

Harding also warns of the scheduled rise in VAT next year and expects this will result in local businesses bringing forward car buying decisions to beat the tax increase.

The main tax measures announced by the new Chancellor were:

· Value Added Tax – up to 20% from January 4, 2011.

· National Insurance - employee and employer National Insurance (NI) rates will increase by 1% from April 6.

· Corporation Tax - a reduction in the main rate of corporation tax from 28% to 24% starting on April 1, 2011 and small profits rate cut from 21% to 20%.

· Capital allowances - a reduction in the main rate of capital allowances from 20% to18%, and the special rate from 10% to 8%.

· Fuel duty - a 1p a litre rise in duty on October 1 and a further 0.76p a litre rise on January 1, 2011.

· Company car tax - rates to rise as scheduled in April next year with the starting rate of 15% applying to cars emitting between 121 and 129 g/km.

Harding concluded, “We’re going to see local businesses continuing to adopt ‘greener’ fleet policies with more and more vehicles falling into lower CO₂ categories because that is a sure-fire way to cut costs. Mazda’s range of low emission models is continuing to expand and we expect to win more fleet business as a result in 2010.”

To find out how Waters AutoPlanet can cut the cost of corporate motoring, phone or call in to any of our branches:

Fiat Southampton

Kia Chingford

Kia St Albans

Kia Tunbridge Wells

Mazda Barnet

Mazda Chingford

Peugeot Chingford

Peugeot Hatfield

Renault Letchworth

Renault Southampton

Renault St Albans

SEAT Tunbridge Wells

Zero Advance Payments For Motability Customers At Waters Kia

Waters Kia in Chingford and St Albans are offering a range of fabulous deals on Kia cars, especially suitable for Motability customers and their families.

Until the end of September, customers at Waters Kia can take advantage of zero advance payments* when purchasing many of the Kia models through the Government's Motability scheme, including popular versions of the Picanto, Rio, Venga, Soul, cee'd, cee'd SW and pro_cee'd.

“We are delighted to be able to provide our customers with such a large range of Motability vehicles,” commented Steve Bullimore, Dealer Principal at Waters Kia. “We offer most versions of Kia cars on the Motability scheme to suit all tastes meeting all mobility requirements. Customers will be highly impressed with the safety, reliability and sporty performance of the Kia range.”

Motability is a national UK charity that helps disabled people achieve greater mobility on the road.Set up by the Government in 1977, its aim is to provide new vehicles for disabled people and their families in the most cost-effective manner.

The scheme offers a worry-free car leasing package with a 60,000 mile allowance over 36 months and gives customers the opportunity to enjoy a brand new Kia every three years.

Customers interested in the Motability scheme are invited to take advantage of Waters Kia's Motability expertise and come along to view the full Kia range and take a test‑drive. Waters Kia's experienced sales team will also be on hand to discuss the benefits of each vehicle for mobility needs.

To find out more about the Kia range call in to either of our Chingford or St Albans branches, or Waters Kia can be contacted on 0845 871 7014 for Chingford or 0845 871 5085 for St Albans.

New Kia Sportage

Home of the seven year warranty, and the new Kia Sportage, Waters Kia can be contacted on 0845 871 7014 for Chingford or 0845 871 5085 for St Albans.

Waters Mazda Photographic Competition

Waters Mazda Barnet are offering the chance to win a fabulous Canon digital camera plus a Mazda MX-5 for the weekend in the Waters Mazda Photographic Competition.

Children can also enter to win a Camera Kit.

Show us your interpretation of Mazda's famous slogan, 'Zoom-Zoom' by entering our photographic competition and you could win the latest Canon digital camera plus the use of a Mazda MX-5 for the weekend. All you have to do is send us a picture that you believe captures your own personal 'Zoom-Zoom' moment. There's no restriction as to the subject matter.

Perhaps it's your 'let yourself go' moment - something that's out of the ordinary, or that you wouldn't normally think of doing. Whatever is featured in your photograph, it needs to be something that's daring, ingenious or fun, representing the spirit of 'Zoom-Zoom'. You can if you wish include a 50-word explanation of your photo, and why it means 'Zoom-Zoom' to you.

All entries will be displayed in the Waters Mazda Barnet Showroom, 17-19 Greenhill Parade, Great North Road, Barnet, EN5 1EU until after the judging on 7th August so why not pop in to see the entries.

The Prizes

The first prize in the photographic competition is a top of the range Canon Digital Camera plus the use f Mazda MX-5 for the weekend.

There will also be a children's category for entrants under 16 years of age who will have the chance to win a camera kit.

How To Enter

Entries should be emailed to: competitions@waters.co.uk

You may support your entry with a 50 word explanation.

You should include your name, age and contact telephone number. By entering you agree that we may print your entry and display it for judging and exhibition purposes. This will take place at Waters Mazda Barnet, 17-19 Greenhill Parade, Great North Road, Barnet, EN5 1EU on 7th August 2010. Entries may be displayed beyond that date. Closing date for entries is 31st July at Midnight. Only entries received before the deadline will be eligible. The judges' decision will be final and no discussion or correspondence will be entered into.

Judging Criteria

All entries will be judged by a panel of judges from Mazda UK, Waters Mazda and the Barnet & Potters Bar Times at the Waters Mazda Barnet Showroom on 7th August. All entrants are invited to attend and find out if they have won. There's no restriction on the subject matter of your photographs, but the judges will be looking for pictures that best put across the photographer's personal 'Zoom-Zoom' moment - capturing the same sense of pleasure and exhilaration that encapsulates the Mazda experience, in a striking and original image. Don't forget to include your 50-word commentary on your photographic entry - the judges will pay close heed to your explanation of why you chose the particular shot.

To find out more about the Waters Mazda Barnet Photographic Competition call in to the showroom or call on 0845 871 5253. Or to find out more about the Mazda range call in to either of our Barnet or Chingford showrooms or call us on 0845 871 5253 for Barnet or 0845 871 7101 for Chingford.