‘Tis the season to experience more.
Welcome to our Winter Newsletter, bringing you the very latest news and updates from Vines Group.

Once again it has been another busy period for all of us. September and November saw the
launches of two brand new class-leading BMWs, the boldly styled all-new BMW 3 Series and ultra modern and luxurious all-new BMW 7 Series.

We also have the very latest Edition models for the Z4, X3, 6 Series and 1 Series each offering
so much more specification value for so much less than you’d expect! Our teams are on hand
to take you through each model. Saving money is at the top of everyone’s agenda
at the moment, and we are committed to helping you to save those pennies. We are currently
offering our customers a Free BMW Winter Health Check to see you safely through the
Winter months, you can save up to £2,500 on a new BMW with our deposit contributions, we
have offers worth £1,000 when you buy an Approved Used BMW, plus a Free Zumo Sat Nav
System with all new BMW R1200 RT bikes.

Plus, there’s something for the kids with our Christmas Word search.

There really is something for everyone.
Hope to see you soon!

Sean Kelly, Managing Director

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Are you and your BMW ready for the winter?
Ensure your BMW is in peak condition at Vines.

As you may be aware, your BMW is equipped with the technology to monitor its own condition and pre-warn you when a service is due. However, some items need to be checked between services to ensure the safety and reliability of your BMW.

Our BMW Approved Technicians can quickly and efficiently carry out a thorough 15-point Winter Health Check, which can be performed while-you-wait.

We’ll check:

• Lights l Drive belt
• Warning lights l Battery
• Wiper blades l Tyre wear and pressure
• Anti-freeze l Brake pads and discs
• Screen wash reservoir l Steering
• Coolant level l Steering oil reservoir
• Engine oil levels l Exhaust
• Clutch hydraulics

For more information or to book your free Winter Health Check (valued at £45.00), please contact one of our service advisors at your nearest Vines dealership.

Vines of Guildford - Tel: 01483 207000
Vines of Gatwick - Tel: 01293 611117
Vines of Redhill - Tel: 01293 772000

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10% OFF
Genuine BMW Accessories or Lifestyle Collection when spending £50 or over.

To help you prepare for winter we would like to present you with this 10% discount
voucher, which is valid until the 31 January 2009 and can be redeemed against any

Our Lifestyle Collection and Genuine BMW Accessories are developed using the highest
quality materials. From personal accessories and leather goods to travel equipment
and carcare, every item is unique and beautifully made.

To take advantage of this offer, please print out and produce the voucher below upon payment.

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£10 OFF
Genuine BMW Accessories or Lifestyle Collection when spending £50 or over.

To help you prepare for winter we would like to present you with this £10 discount
voucher, which is valid until the 31 January 2009 and can be redeemed against any

Our Lifestyle Collection and Genuine BMW Accessories are developed using the highest
quality materials. From personal accessories and leather goods to travel equipment
and carcare, every item is unique and beautifully made.

To take advantage of this offer, please print out and produce the voucher below upon payment.

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BMW 3 Series voted most reliable car in the UK

One of the world’s largest ownership surveys names BMW as most reliable marque 900,000 drivers place three BMW Group cars in the top ten BMW wins three more awards for EfficientDynamics

BMW’s biggest selling model range, the 3 Series, has been voted the most reliable car in a survey of Britain’s vehicle leasing companies. The poll, which covered the reliability history of nearly 900,000 vehicles in 2008, also revealed that BMW was the most reliable manufacturer overall.

In an historic win over the Japanese car manufacturers who traditionally dominate in reliability surveys, BMW topped the charts in this year’s annual FN50 reliability survey. The BMW 3 Series was the most rated model for reliability, with the MINI hatch and BMW 1 Series also making the top ten, sitting fifth and seventh most reliable respectively.

The survey compiled by Fleet News looked at multi-marque leasing companies. 881,000 cars were assessed according to the number of breakdowns per 100 of each type of model on each leasing company’s fleet. Points were then awarded according to the number of times that brands or particular models appeared in the tables supplied by the leasing firms and also for the position in which they were placed.

BMW honoured for EfficientDynamics
News of BMW’s success in the FN50 reliability survey comes swiftly after the marque won a trio of important environmental awards in recognition of its EfficientDynamics technologies.

The Energy Saving Trust staged the 2008 Fleet Hero Awards to idenitify companies that have gone to impressive lengths to cut down on fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. BMW was announced the winner in the ‘Industry supplier’ category for the introduction of EfficientDynamics. Meanwhile, BMW picked up two awards in the GreenFleet Awards 2008. The marque was presented with ‘Car Manufacturer of the Year’ in honour of its innovative engineering solutions to modern day motoring issues and ‘Green Marketing Campaign of the Year’ for its accurate and effective promotion.

FN50 Survey results

Top 10 most reliable manufacturers

1 BMW
2 Honda
3 Toyota
4 Ford
5 Volkswagen
6 Mercedes-Benz
7 Audi
8 Lexus
9 Mazda
10 Vauxhall

Top 10 most reliable models

1 BMW 3 Series
2 Toyota Avensis
3 Honda Accord
4 Volkswagen Golf
5 MINI
6 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
7 BMW 1 Series
8 Honda Civic
9 Ford Focus
10 Audi A4

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