A1 beats core competitors in battle of the insurance bands

The new Audi A1 has stolen a march on its core competitors again – this time in insurance groupings released recently. Across the board, in diesel, low-power petrol and high-power petrol versions, A1s are classified in lower insurance groups than competing MINI and Alfa Romeo Mito models.

This gives Audi A1 owners another huge benefit to ownership. Those who have already obtained insurance quotes, may want to do so again now final figures are announced.

Details are in the comparison chart below.

Diesel Cars

Make	Model	CC		Rating 1-50	Suffix
Audi	A1 SE and Sport 1.6 TDI (105PS)	1598		14	E
Audi	A1 S-Line 1.6 TDI (105PS)	1598		15	E
Mini	Cooper D (112PS)	1598		18	E
Alfa Romeo	Mito JTDM (120)	1598		19	E

Petrol Low-power

Make	Model	CC		Rating 1-50	Suffix
Audi	A1 SE, Sport and S line TFSI (86)	1197		9	E
Alfa Romeo	Mito (95)	1368		11	E
Alfa Romeo	Mito Turismo Sport (95)	1368		12	E
Mini	One (98)	1598		13	E

Petrol High-Power

Make	Model	CC		Rating 1-50	Suffix
Audi	A1 Sport TFSI (122)	1390		15	E
Audi	A1 S line TFSI (122)	1390		16	E
Mini	Cooper (122)	1598		17	E
Alfa Romeo	Mito Lusso Multiair (135)	1368		18	E
Alfa Romeo	Mito Veloce Multiair (135)	1368		19	E
Alfa Romeo	Mito Cloverleaf(170)	1368		26	A

Audi Insurance Premiums Lower Than BMW and Mercedes!

I am no doubt, one of the youngest Marketing Specialists in the Audi network and so for me, the cost of insurance is quite important. The Association of British Insurers has just released data comparing the average insurance groups of the leading German Manufacturers.

Every model in the Audi range comes fitted with security and safety features that combine to lower insurance costs. Even little touches such as the manufacturer having Thatcham approved locking wheel bolts and security marking all parts can dramatically lower the insurance cost of your new car.

The table below compares Audi models with comparable models from BMW and Mercedes. Your insurance company will look at these numbers and your own insurance risk to calculate your insurance premium.

Our new range of cars start with an insurance group of only 7 (1-20 measure), or 15 for the new 1-50 measure and the upcoming Audi A1 is predicted to be even lower.

For more information on the Audi range, please contact us on 01202 775050 or e-mail chris.ryu@oceanautomotive.co.uk

How to make sure your car is repaired properly after an accident

Recent weather has prompted a significant increase in the number of cars involved in accidents. If your car has been involved in an accident, we urge you to choose your repair centre carefully.

We encourage all our customers to use Poole Accident Repair. This is the area’s only accident repair centre which has manufacturer approvals from the Volkswagen Group. It means Poole Accident Repair is the recommended centre for not only Audi cars, but also Volkswagen, Seat and Skoda.

Poole Accident Repair is fully equipped with the correct machinery and technology for your car. They use official manufacturer parts in the repair of your car. The business has to pass strict audits from the manufacturer.

Using the right accident repair centre means that your car is returned to its pre-accident condition. The safety systems will work just as well again if you are unfortunate enough to be involved in another accident. Your warranty is unaffected. The value of your car is unaffected when you present it to us for part exchange.

Remember, as the owner of the car it is up to you to decide where it is repaired. Many insurance companies will try to railroad you into their own network of repairers, which will not have manufacturer approval and will be favoured largely on the basis of low cost. You do not have to follow this direction. Instead, take your car to Poole Accident Repair and let the team there liaise with the insurance company for you.

Bear in mind, we could be working with your car’s suspension, or airbags, or steering. Do you really want the people doing that work to be recommended by your insurer, or by the company which built your car in the first place?

More details can be found on their website http://www.pooleaccidentrepair.co.uk/ or call Poole Accident Repair on 01202 733866 – they are on hand 24/7 365 days a year.