Big Deal… Great Deal
The advantages of buying a used car from Bowker BMW are many and varied and include warranties, quality checks and manufacture protection, writes Paul Agnew. Photography: Peter Austin
Buying a used car is a big deal. The options are plentiful and it’s a time of great excitement and anticipation.
All you need to do is make the right choice – and that, like the search itself, can sometimes be a touch overwhelming.
And by ‘choice’ we’re not just talking about the quality of the used car itself, we’re talking about the quality of dealership too – a place where you can expect the very best in customer service, advice and selection of cars. Where you can find a car to suit your exact requirements whether you favour a fully-electric, a plug-in hybrid, a diesel or a petrol.
We’re talking Bowker BMW.
As one of the UK’s top BMW retailers, Bowker BMW – based right here in the heart of Lancashire – prides itself on providing all customers with that all-important peace of mind.
Never will you be shown or sold a vehicle that Bowker BMW considers to be anything less than top drawer.
That is all down to the guarantees within both the Used BMW programme and the Approved Used BMW programme.
And the difference is?
The Approved Used BMW programme insists on all cars having a full and verified BMW service history, proving that they have been serviced at the correct intervals, using BMW approved fluids and genuine parts.
The Used BMW programme includes cars with a service history which may not align with Approved Used BMW standards. Each vehicle has been checked by fully trained BMW technicians and any required service work has been carried out in the Bowker BMW Service Centre before the car goes on sale.
In every other respect – and we are talking major attention to detail here – the two programmes are identical.
No vehicle leaves Bowker before it has been meticulously checked over, passed numerous quality checks and granted comprehensive manufacturer protection.
Not only do Bowker have manufacturer-trained technicians in their workshops they also have a great car buying and sourcing team. All the right people in all the right places.
People like Paul Hattersley, recently appointed as the new Group Buyer, who brings 20 years’ experience to the role and Paul Vincent, the long-serving Used Car Sales Manager based at Bowker BMW (Blackburn) who has helped establish Bowker BMW’s unrivalled reputation in the used car marketplace.
Paul (Hattersley) has been handed full buying responsibility and will use his extensive knowledge to source the best used cars out there.
His career within the automotive retail sector – particularly with luxury cars – has included many key positions across sales and management.
“To take up this role with such a respected company is an exciting new chapter for me. Over the past two decades, working in the North West, I have established some great contacts and connections.
“I have learned a lot along the way and feel well equipped to meet the brief, which is to present Bowker BMW customers with the best possible selection of premium used cars,” he said.
Paul (Vincent) adds: “Having Paul on board is a big boost at what is a very exciting time in used car sales. The market is particularly buoyant and we want to stay ahead of the game by constantly adding quality cars to our stock.”
The advantages of buying a used car through the BMW programme are numerous. For example:
• Every vehicle must pass stringent 360º inspection checks performed by qualified BMW technicians. Any mechanical faults are rectified using only genuine BMW parts, which come with a two-year unlimited mileage warranty for added peace of mind.
• A comprehensive road test then ensures the driving experience meets BMW exacting standards and Bowker always encourages customers take a test drive too, to ensure complete satisfaction.
• An extensive manufacturer warranty provides unlimited mileage protection against breakdown and repair costs for parts and labour for a minimum of 12 months. All factory-fitted mechanical and electrical components are covered – even the exhaust and battery.
• You’re also covered for an accidental or mechanical emergency in the UK, Ireland and continental Europe, with assistance or recovery of your car.
• BMW Accident Support is available to any BMW owner, regardless of the age of your car. With one call, you’ll be connected immediately to a dedicated team of professionals who will ensure that you don’t have to face an accident alone.
• If an MOT test is due within the BMW warranty, then any resulting work will be completed free of charge.
It’s an impressive and comprehensive list containing all the reasons why Bowker BMW is the go-to centre for used BMWs. Not to mention, there are currently some amazing autumn deals just waiting to be snapped up.
For further details, please visit the website or drop by the centre to speak to a member of their friendly team.
Bowker BMW
Trident Park, Trident Way
Blackburn BB1 3NU
01254 274444
bowkerblackburnbmw.co.uk
