A little while ago I wrote about this new exciting car and emphasised the fact that getting one on finance was likely to be a sensible option. Well today my theory has been confirmed.
The Audi A1 is now available on the Audi Solutions package, an innovative way to purchase your new car. It is well known that the ideal time to replace your car is often at the 3 year mark. It is at this time that the cost of ownership starts to increase, the vehicle needs its first MOT, the manufacturers warranty expires and it is likely that the owner would also like to upgrade to the latest model. The Audi Solutions package gives the customer the flexibility to either change his/her car at the 3 year mark, or keep the car and pay off the balance.
The key to the solutions package is the ‘guaranteed minimum future value’. What this means is that Audi Finance will guarantee that your new car will be worth a certain amount at the end of the agreement and this also acts as an optional final payment, bringing your monthly instalments down. If you wanted to keep the car past this point then you pay the balance of the finance and the car is yours* and as the value of the car is guaranteed, even in a worst case scenario you will have nothing left to pay on your finance.**
I mentioned lower monthly payments before, but let’s look at the actual costs of buying a new Audi A1 on Audi Solutions. The model currently most in demand is the ultra efficient 1.6 TDI, which when upgraded to the Sport trim level comes in at £15,980. The customer would only need to put down a deposit of £3,174.73 to give them a monthly payment of only £189 per month. There are of coarse cheaper trim levels and engines available and the packages can be tailored to your ideal car and budget.
The deal doesn’t end there! When placing your order you have the opportunity to purchase a 5 year service plan. This remarkable plan covers the scheduled maintenance of the vehicle for up to 5 years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first), for a one-off price of £250. If you buy your car on Audi Solutions, this £250 could also be spread across the whole finance period.
There have always been many benefits to the Audi solutions plan, but with the announcement of the Audi A1 finance offer, also came the introduction of some extra features to the policy. All quotes will include Free Personal Accident Insurance and Free Misfueling Insurance, both new additions to the Audi finance packages. There is also the option to take a payment holiday during the terms, allowing you to defer payments (1 a year) until more convenient.
For more information on the next big thing from Audi, or for a quote tailored to your own specification, please call 01202 775050 or e-mail chris.ryu@oceanautomotive.co.uk
* Providing payments are up to date and subject to £60 optional final payment fee
** Providing payments are up to date. Excess mileage charges apply.
# Finance subject to status. Finance under-written by VWFS.
