Wilsons of Rathkenny Newsletter

Thank you for taking the time to browse through our rst company Newsletter. Wilsons of Rathkenny, a local family owned business, opened our rst dealership in 1973 and over almost 40 years has grown and developed into todays business that spans one 16 acre out of town site at Rathkenny, on the main Cushendall Road outside Ballymena. You will see from this Newsletter that we hold the franchise for several car dealerships and are Agricultural and Groundscare specialists retailing a wide range of franchises oering quality machinery. In fact in the cases of Weidemann telehandlers and Gianni Ferrari professional mowers we are Irish distributors importing the machinery directly from Germany and Italy respectively. At Wilsons of Rathkenny we are focused on providing customers with excellent value for money and a high level of customer service. You will see from this Newsletter that we have been awarded the No 1 dealership in our area for Vauxhall for 2011 and our Nissan franchise has been recognised for its attention to customer care beating o competition from dealers across the UK.

Despite the current economic climate Wilsons of Rathkenny is continuing to invest for the future. Our onsite Accident Repair Centre has increased capacity by 33% with the addition of a new state of the art oven and the companys latest project has seen a substantial investment in a brand new Citroen Authorised Aftersales facility. The latest addition to our portfolio of franchises sees Wilsons of Rathkenny awarded the franchise for Honda quads, the market leader in the UK. This further emphasises our drive to provide our customers with the best products on the market. Being centrally located in Ballymena we can be easily reached from most areas in less than 30 minutes. Our out of town location allows customers to test drive without trac. With over 150 used cars instock complimented by our full range of demonstrators we can cater for all needs and budgets ranging from small cars right through to 4x4s and 7 seaters. As stock is changing daily a visit to our website, www.wilsonsofrathkenny.co.uk, will keep you up to date in your search for the perfect vehicle. Today we nd that having access to

10 dierent nance companies ensures customers obtain the best rates available in a competitive market. As a local company we are interested in the local community and have provided tours of our premises to local church groups and members of the Farmers Union. We would like to draw to your attention a Family fun day we have planned for Saturday 5th May 2012 at our premises to raise funds for two very worthwhile causes, namely, Action Cancer and the Marie Keating Foundation. Wilsons of Rathkenny has formed a partnership with these 2 charities throughout 2012 and have donated each of them a unique pink Yamaha Golf Car to help with their fundraising eorts. You can read more about this partnership in the Newsletter. We would like to extend an invitation to you to come along to our showrooms and enjoy all the events on 5th May as we play our part in raising money for these 2 charities. We hope you enjoy browsing through our Newsletter and hope to see you at our showrooms in the future.

371-381 Cushendall Road, Ballymena, BT43 6QB. Tel: 028 2175 8261

visit us online at: www.wilsonsofrathkenny.co.uk

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AWARD WINNING SERVICE AT WILSONS OF RATHKENNY NISSAN

Sta at Wilsons of Rathkenny Nissan are celebrating after receiving a top accolade for their customer care. The 15 strong team at the Cushendall Road dealership has been rankedCustomer Quality Retailer of the Quarterfor Nissans North region. They have been selected because of their superior sales and aftersales customer satisfaction. The Ballymena dealership has beaten o sti competition from over 60 other dealerships in the region to take the top award. Oering a range of new and used Nissan models, the dealership has been commended for a variety of qualities including its customer experience, courtesy and professionalism of sta, explanation of work completed and recommendations and has been awarded a certicate to mark its achievement. John Wilson, Managing Director at Wilsons of Rathkenny Nissan, says:We are delighted to be acknowledged as one of the leading dealerships in the region for customer satisfaction. We put a lot of eort into making sure that our customers receive the best buying experience and that we provide them with an exceptional and dedicated aftersales service. For more information about the Nissan range please contact Wilsons of Rathkenny Nissan on 028 2175 8261.

Ed Jones, Nissan Sales Performance Manager, presents Dominic McQuillan, Nissan Dealer Principal at Wilsons of Rathkenny, with a certicate to celebrate the Ballymena dealership receiving a top accolade for Customer care. Looking on is Robert Tweedie, Nissan Dealer Performance Manager and members of Nissan team at Wilsons of Rathkenny

Its Ocial - Wilsons of Rathkenny Number 1 for Vauxhall!

Wilsons of Rathkenny are pleased to announce that they are the number 1 Vauxhall dealer in their area of responsibility for new car registrations for the full year of 2011. In order to achieve this Wilsons of Rathkenny Vauxhall beat o competition from other manufacturers including Ford, Renault and Volkswagen. Darren Wilson, Director, Wilsons of Rathkenny commentsIn the current market position this is a great achievement and with the fantastic 0% nance deals available, we hope to continue our success in the months ahead.

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for the best deals on new and used Vauxhalls. 0% nance is available on all New Vauxhalls and can be over 5 years with no deposit; meaning that there is no better time to visit Wilsons of Rathkenny where owning your next New Vauxhall could cost you less than you think!
Kirsty Grin, Vauxhall Sales District Manager, is delighted to be presenting Richard Cousins, Vauxhall Sales Manager, and Paul McClurkin, Vauxhall Sales Executive with a plague on this achievement.

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Wilsons of Rathkenny are also No. 1 Vauxhall Commercial Van Specialists in Northern from 10,995 Ireland

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MASSIVE SAVINGS O N 2 0 1 1 S E AT S
From 7,995 From 8,495 From 10,995 From 12,250

2012 has, so far, been a busy month at Ballymenas SEAT dealership, Wilsons of Rathkenny. With some fantastic oers on new SEATs that will make you want to Drop Everythingto nd out more about deals including a new Leon diesel for only 199 per month and a new Ibiza for only 199 deposit and 199 per month. Massive savings are also available on approved used SEATs with low mileage and, if bought with low rate SEAT nance, used SEATs at Wilsons of Rathkenny now come with 2 years FREE servicing. JohnVennard, SEAT Sales Manager and Dino Morelli, Sales Executive are on hand to help you nd the perfect SEAT to suit customers needs and budget.Tyrone man John has a wealth of experience in the motor industry built up over many years. Dino Morelli from Portrush is relatively new to the car sales but has been a successful racing driver in the past. JohnVennard is condent customers can get a great deal atWilsons of Rathkenny SEAT. We have a good selection of new SEATs onsite for immediate delivery available with very attractive oers so that customers do not have to wait weeks upon weeks for their new car. Our stock of used cars is very healthy and even better value now that we have 2 years free servicing on used SEATs when bought with low rate SEAT nance. Why not give John or Dino a call on 028 2175 8261 to nd out more about SEATs latest oers or call in our showroom at 371-381 Cushendall Road, Ballymena. Alternatively you can browse our online showroom 24/7 @ www.wilsonsofrathkenny.co.uk

Wilsons SEAT team: Karen Montgomery, SEAT Service Advisor, John Vennard, SEAT Sales Manager and Dino Morelli, SEAT Sales Executive

Wilsons of Rathkenny Kia team (l-r) Colin McMullan, Parts Advisor, Jenna Bonnar, Service Advisor, David Simpson, Sales Manager and Mark Freeman, Sales Executive

Wilsons of Rathkenny Kia The Home of the 7 Year Warranty!

The Wilsons of Rathkenny Kia showroom really is the Home of the 7 Year warranty! Thats because of Kias industry leading warranty that also extends to Kias Used Car programme. Its no wonder the Kia brand is progressing as more and more people recognise that Kias fantastic range of cars and 4x4s, backed up with a 7 year warranty, makes buying a Kia a no brainer! Why not call into our Kia showroom and test drive the Kia range for yourself. Visit www.wilsonsofrathkenny.co.uk or our Facebook page to view the photos from our Kia Ride and Drive event at Galgorm Resort & Spa.

For more details on Kias award-winning Used Car scheme contact David or Mark on 028 2175 8261

Full Citroen Authorised Service and Repair facilities Labour rate from 30 per hour Bringing you better value Factory Trained Technician FREE Courtesy Cars Motability Accredited Latest Citroen Diagnostic equipment Genuine Citroen Parts Parts Trade Enquiries Welcome Delivery service available

20 OFF CITROEN SERVICINg & REPAIRS

Wilsons of Rathkenny Invest 150,000 in New Citroen Authorised Aftersales Facility

Joanne McKeegan, Citroen Service Advisor and Hugh McGarry, Citroen Parts Manager with Citroen DS3 Courtesy Car

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Wilsons of Rathkenny recently hosted the Valtra 2012 Roadshow showcasing the latest Third generation models in the Valtra range. Farmers were able to make use of Wilsons of Rathkennys extensive display yard to test drivethe latest A, N, T and S series tractors. WithValtra latestThird Generation models farmers get much more than justValtras renowned quality and reliability.Valtras latest models come with SCR technology. For tractor users SCR technology is simple, as electronics take care of the system.The drivers only task is to ll the AdBlue tank. In SCR engines the combustion of fuel is optimised, as the latest technology ensures always the best eciency.The new tractor models oer even more power and torque. SCR engine technology reduces fuel consumption by approximately 5-10 percent. In addition, the particulate and nitrogen oxide emissions are reduced to a fraction compared to the previous technology.Tractor users also benet from the fact that the SCR technology reduces the need for engine cooling and keeps the lubrication oil cleaner, which extends the engine life.Valtra has years of experience with SCR technology.TheValtra S Series introduced in 2008 was the rst agricultural tractor in the world to feature SCR technology. With 0% nance available, owning a new reliable and fuel ecientValtra might just cost less than you think. Contact Laurence or Mark today for more details.

Wilbert Mills tries out one of the new Valtra tractors at the Valtra 2012 Roadshow hosted at Wilsons of Rathkenny.

ISuZu D-mAx: THE ALL-NEW PICK-UP

Isuzu will launch an all-new pick-up in June 2012. In recognition of its fundamental upshift in performance, quality, eciency and renement, the new model bears a fresh name for the UK pick-up sector: Isuzu D-Max. Building on the solid reputation that its predecessor created for the brand as a manufacturer of highly capable, robust, dependable pick-ups, the new Isuzu D-Max is the result of the most comprehensive new product development programme in the Japanese companys history. The new Isuzu D-Max features aggressive and imposing exterior styling that reects its exceptional load-lugging capacity, towing capabilities and o-road performance. Inside, driver and passengers will nd a spacious and rened cabin featuring high-quality materials and an impressive standard specication. Isuzus new pick-up sees the introduction of extensively redeveloped common-rail diesel engines, which will deliver signicantly improved emissions and fuel economy together with more exible and accessible power and torque. Further specications and details of the Isuzu D-Max will be released shortly. For more details contact Laurence or Mark on 028 2175 8261. Since starting to import Trioliet Feeders directly from Holland in the Winter of 2011, Wilsons of Rathkenny have sold 12 machines sold to satised customers. These customers are a mixture of both existing Trioliet owners as well as some who have have owned other brands in the past but have recognised the quality of the Trioliet product.

Local businesses are investing their trust in robust german machinery at Wilsons of Rathkenny, with both Moy Park and Morrow Contracts choosing Weidemann for their commercial equipment needs. Moy Parks Mark McDonnell recently took delivery of two Weidemann 2070 CX50s. As one of the largest agri-food businesses in Northern Ireland, the rm came toWilsons of Rathkenny in search of dependable machines to enhance their productivity.The 2070s will be used for many heavy duty jobs including loading, ooading and transporting large volumes of expected deliveries around the factory, but the main tasks for these machines will be the collection of turkeys and hens from breedersyards along with the catchers. Moy Park has had excellent experience withWeidemann machines in the past and was happy to invest in the brand again throughWilsons. Larne based company Morrow Contracts has also recently acquired a newWeidemannT4512 CC35 fromWilsons of Rathkenny.The machine will mainly be used for yard duties including loading building materials on lorries and vans, as well as working occasionally on site.TheT4512s lifting capacity of 4.5m ensures that materials can be piled high enough to free up space for more stock in the yard, a great help when heavy workloads are afoot.

Mark McConaghie, Sales Executive (right) pictured with Pat OKane, Trioliet Area Manager, on a trip to the Trioliet Headquarters & Factory in Holland

Honda & Husqvarna - Market Leaders at Wilsons of Rathkenny!

Wilsons of Rathkenny are proud to be dealers for 2 market leading franchises, namely, Honda ATVs and Husqvarna forest and garden equipment. Since being awarded the Honda ATV franchise, Wilsons of Rathkenny have bought over Wylie Quads and now have Geo Wylie responsible for Honda and Husqvarna sales. Geo brings to Wilsons of Rathkenny 18 years of Honda experience and over 35 years of mechanical knowledge of quads and mowers. Geo assures previous customers that, as expected, a high level of customer service will be maintained to his current customers from the team at Wilsons of Rathkenny. Wilsons of Rathkenny have a full range of Husqvarna equipment and Honda quads instock and can exclusively oer nance deals on Husqvarna Ride On mowers starting from only 65 per month. For more details or to arrange a demonstration contact Geo on 028 2175 8261 or 07803 196161.

Geo Wylie, Honda and Husqvarna Product Specialist at Wilsons of Rathkenny

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All New Honda 420 quads come with up to 300 worth of Servicing

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AsNorthernIrelands onlyauthorizedYamahaGolfBuggydealerWilsonsof Rathkennyweredelightedtopresent2pinkGolfBuggiestoActionCancer andtheMarieKeatingFoundation. ActionCancerpatron,ZoeSalmon launchesActionCancers newpinkbuggyincentiveforlocalgolfclubs. Golf clubsacrossNorthernIrelandarebeingencouragedtofundraise500plus forachancetowintheirveryownpinkYamahagolfbuggy,kindlydonated byWilsonsofRathkenny.LucyMcCuskerPR&EventsOcerfromAction Cancersaid:Thisissuchattingincentiveforlocalgolfclubstogetinvolved andfundraiseforActionCancer. Weredelightedtobetherecipientsofsucha uniqueprize,sogenerouslydonatedbyWilsonsofRathkenny. Withoutthe continuedsupportoflocalgolfclubs,hairdressersandbeauticianswecould notcontinuetooerourlifesavingbreastscreeningservices. Andrew Dickinson,MarketingManageratWilsons ofRathkennyadded:Wedecided thatbysprayingtheYamahagolfbuggypinkitcouldbeusedtobeneta localcancercharity,andasActionCanceristheonlycharityinNorthern Irelandtooerabreastscreeningservicewefeltthatitwasaperfectt! WilsonsofRathkennyhavealsorecentlydonatedasimilarpinkgolfbuggyto theMarieKeatingFoundationtohelpthemintheirfundraisingeortsto supportthoseaectedbycancer.

Wilsons of Rathkenny are holding a

CHARITY FUNDRAISING FAMILYKeating Foundation FUN DAY with the Action Cancer Big Bus * to support Action Cancer and the Marie
Saturday 5th May 2012
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CoNTACT DETAILS: 371-381 Cushendall Road, Ballymena, BT43 6QB | tel: 028 2175 8261 email: marketing@wilsonsofrathkenny.co.uk | website: www.wilsonsofrathkenny.co.uk | www.facebook.com/wilsonsrathkenny
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