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This summer the prestige car market sees the arrival of one of the most eagerly awaited mini-SUVs in the very shapely form of the Range Rover Evoque. Touted with an on sale date of September this addition to the hugely successful Range Rover family looks set to be a massive success and very much the new “it” car.

With initial test reports coming back as very favourable the verdict is that the Evoque offers a nimble yet composed ride but with the necessary umph under the bonnet when required. Although not as punchy as, for example, the Supercharged Sport the Evoque still performs in all the right places and offers a more compact ride with great handling to boot with mush of this coming from the reduction in weight when compared to tit’s larger siblings.

All Evoques can run four-cylinder engines, either a 237bhp 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol or a 2.2-litre common-rail diesel, with 148 or 187bhp peak outputs. When you put this all together you have the most frugal, lowest emission Range Rover in the brand’s 41-year history. However, step inside the Evoque and the word frugal certainly can’t be used. The link between the normal Range Rover and the Evoque is clear, although the newcomer boasts a trendier look, while its dials and controls are scaled down to take into account the car’s smaller dimensions. In all there’s no skimping on quality with the Evoque offering a swathe of sumptuous leather and brushed aluminium trim which complements the sleek exterior and overall modern feel.

Two hatchback bodystyles are available: a five door and a three-door, the latter of which Land Rover is marketing as a coupe. Prices should off around at around £28,500 for a 148bhp diesel five-door; a two-wheel drive eD4 version, reducing CO2 emissions to beneath 130g/km, will cost around £27,500.

All in all the Evoque is the must have in the mini-SUV market.

Oracle Finance has already started funding the Evoque in preparation for its launch and we are always happy to discuss how we could help you to acquire the latest must have vehicle in the mini-SUV market.

Call 08450 944 997 for more details.

If you fund your next prestige vehicle with Oracle Finance you do so safe in the knowledge that before and even after purchase Oracle is keeping a close eye on your investment.

Any vehicle funded through Oracle is automatically checked that it:

• Has no outstanding finance

• Is not reported as stolen with the Police

• Has not had any major accident damage

• That the car has not been a total loss and then cloned

• The V5 registration documents matches the chassis number

So, as well as a pre-purchase check all Oracle Finance funded vehicles are covered with the Oracle Security Watch Service. This useful facility means that your car is security registered with the police and across the motor trade and should anyone try to undertake any illegal activity involving the details of your vehicle the relevant authorities will be alerted and the situation brought to your attention. All of this means that with Oracle Finance you can rest assured that we are helping look after your car before and even after we’ve provided the funding.

We also off a free valuation check on any vehicle and for this or for any other further information call us on 08450 944 997.

First deliveries of the latest Audi A6 should have landed in April of this year and for those who like a bit of technology the A6 certainly doesn’t disappoint with a raft of groundbreaking tech to get to grips with. 

A brief look at the A6 will tell you that this car has is definitely not an ordinary point and drive kind of vehicle. In fact, a brief look at the some of its key features reveal:-

• night vision assistant
• head-up display
• park assist (both parallel and perpendicular)
• side assist
• active lane assist
• wireless internet hub
• active cruise control
• active lighting 
• pre-sense safety system
• fingertip sensitive touch pad

As well as the above even the headlights offer a little bit of a James Bond feel and Q would certainly be please with himself as he showed off the LED headlights which communicate with the cars satnav system, adjusting their operation according to your route with the potential, for example, to switch to extra lighting as you approach junctions

As well as the gadgets, Audi has also championed the A6’s fuel economy which, thanks to a bodyshell which uses both aluminium and steel in its construction, means that the basic “super economical” 2.0-litre four-pot diesel version weighs a lowest in class 1,575kg (BMW’s 520d tips the scales at 1,695kg). To complement this the new A6 comes with an elongated wheelbase (in comparison to its predecessor) making for more space inside.

The £30,145 four-cylinder diesel is a little slower than other engines offered for the A6 , but it’s at least £4,000 cheaper and still perfectly acceptable for this application with good pull from 1,500rpm and 0-62mph dealt with in a swift feeling 8.7 seconds.

Drivers opting for the standard SE trim are not going to be disappointed, as despite an increase in price over the outgoing A6 of £600 the new car comes with more than £1,000 worth of extra equipment including leather, satnav and a 6.5-inch folding screen as standard. As well as this if you want to spruce things up on the inside you can choose one of the exceptional layered wood trims on offer, which rounds off one of the nicest and best built cabins of any car on sale and certainly the best in this class.

The Audi A6 looks to be a more than competent competitor to the likes of the Jaguar XF, BMW 5-series and Mercedes E-class and the cars green credentials make it a very attractive proposition. 

The 458 is fast becoming hottest property for this year and Ferrari are only due to deliver circa 250 per year into the UK with the waiting list currently almost 2 years. Oracle can finance both right and left hand drive versions and can agree terms well in advance of delivery, call us for a quotation should you have a 458 or any specialist sports or prestige caron order. 

 

With the new and used car market hotting up this summer Oracles staff are working harder than ever to ensure the service provided and finance packages on offer are the very best in the industry. Call us for a quotation today if you’re considering buying ANY sports or performance car from ANY uk motor dealer.

Hi Louise

Just a quick note to thank you for your exceptional service – again!!

If only all business transactions could be made this efficient and warm. Yes, warm. Because you manage to inject your lovely personality into the deal and make parting with the money seem like such a natural outcome. I have dealt with many finance companies but have yet to experience customer service like yours. You are so prepared to go the extra mile on my behalf and that is so appreciated.

You are now my official financier and I will certainly be coming back for more in the not too distant future.

Many thanks again.
Warmest regards

Oracle Finance is bucking the trend for downsizing in the current economic climate and has recently appointed four new members to the team, two of which are recent graduates, as the business continues to grow. With over 60 candidates applying for the positions, a rigorous selection process saw each recruit undertake a number of interviews and psychometric testing before landing their new role.

Oliver Clarkson from Wetherby, who previously worked in real estate and web sales, has joined the team as Account Manager. His responsibilities include lead generation and new business development as well as managing the portfolio of new, existing and prospective customers. Oliver wanted to work at Oracle as he felt it was a fantastic opportunity to work with the market leader who last year financed over £250 million worth of high value cars including the likes of the exclusive Bugatti Veyron, Ferrari 458 and Pagani Zonda.

After graduating, Rachel Kiddle worked in an estate agency as a sales negotiator. As an Account Manager at Oracle, Rachel is responsible for building relationships with customers, discussing their requirements and providing a bespoke finance package to meet their needs. In fact, Rachel has already landed a deal financing a new Bentley Mulsanne at a cost price of £230,000.

Sandy Bates and Waseem Afsar join the Oracle team fresh from University and are already building a solid skill base through undertaking a number of in-house and off site training courses set up by the company. A firm believer in continual professional development, Oracle offer plenty of scope for, and progression within, the business and finance market in general, so these new employees are taking full advantage to advance their skills through the company’s investment in learning.

Peter Brook, Managing Director at Oracle, commented: “We are a very positive, forward thinking business and we have worked extremely hard to build up contacts and relationships with our customers. This has meant that we have continued to expand when other companies in our industry have struggled and we have continued to deliver unparalleled levels of service. The appointment of four new employees was necessary because we are so busy and the fresh new ideas and skills they have brought with them will be incredibly valuable to us going forward. As two of the candidates were relocating to the area, we helped them find accommodation and took on the rental costs until they found their feet, which is testament to the contribution we believe they will make to the business. ”

A survey conducted by Oracle Finance, the prestige car finance specialist, has shown an increase in buyers funding sports and prestige cars during 2010, despite the continued reports of a tough economic climate.

Oracle has seen an increase in the number of prestige and sports cars being financed over the course of 2010 amounting to an increase of 11% in comparison to 2009.

This upturn in spending is a strong indicator that buyers in the luxury car bracket were keen to take advantage of low interest rates and excellent vehicle finance deals without the burden of paying for a vehicle outright. Ultimately this demonstrates a clear intent from buyers to secure a good deal before inflationary pressures force interest rates to rise. 

The team at Oracle witnessed a strong year for Range Rover with the Sport in particular accounting for almost 10% of the vehicles financed throughout the year and the Range Rover brand accounted for almost 18% in total of the finance deals they agreed. Audi sat happy as the 2nd most popular car accounting for 14% of the finance written with Oracle but was closely followed by BMW (12%), Porsche (9%) and Aston Martin (9%), in a survey which analysed buying trends of car owners in the £25k bracket and over.

The belief at Oracle is that part of the reason for the increase in activity at the top end of the prestige market is also helped at present by the reduced rate at which luxury vehicles depreciate in comparison to lower value and lower spec models. By purchasing a higher spec model and paying the balance over a 2, 3 or 4 year period buyers aren’t taking the hit of laying down large amounts of cash on an outright purchase and they won’t feel the negative equity when they decide to change car. 

Oracle’s findings also point towards their client base, which is made up primarily of business owners, key decision makers and successful entrepreneurs, using their eye for a deal by not simply going with dealer finance and instead looking for alternative finance providers who are able to offer a good deal and an efficient service. Findings point to these customers making a conscious effort to treat the buying process as two different transactions. As opposed to purchasing the car and finance from the dealer the first transaction being the purchase of the car and the second being the finance deal they secure  to do so.

Peter Brook, Managing Director at Oracle, commented: “Although the challenging economic climate has generally slowed spending on luxuries, we have continued to see a high demand for prestige vehicles. We have formulated arrangements and partnerships with the leading lenders in the UK and internationally, which allows us to provide the finance packages to meet our customers’ needs. As we aren’t affiliated to one car brand we tend to have a very savvy clientele who view finance as a separate transaction to purchasing a vehicle, thereby sourcing the best quotes available.”

Read more about this story on The Daily Telegraph website: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/news/8313657/Luxury-car-market-still-buoyant-says-report.html

Meet the Oracle Finance Team at Salon Privé 2015! 

Oracle Finance is proud to be exhibiting at Salon Privé for the third consecutive year and we look forward to welcoming you all to our stand.  

Salon Privé is celebrating its 10^th anniversary, and this year will be held at the stunning Blenheim Palace from the 3^rd-5^th September.    

The three day event will include the Chubb Insurance Concours Judging Day on Thursday, the Ladies’ Boodles Day on Friday, where an £8500 ring will be awarded to the best-dressed woman, and the Supercar Show Day on Saturday, where supercars from 1975 to 2015 will be presented.

Salon Privé attracts discerning guests, collectors, buyers, owners and enthusiasts, presenting the finest automotive and luxury brands as well as the rarest and most valuable classic cars and motorcycles in the world. Several well-known super and luxury car brands, as well as, concepts and prototypes will be present.

This year, for the first time, visitors will be able to test drive some of the cars on a five-mile pre-planned route on the roads around Blenheim Palace.

For further information visit http://www.salonpriveconcours.com

 

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