Changing Gears: An Audi Showroom Shows The Way
AT NIGHT if you are driving along the M50 you can pick out Audi North Dublin by its
row of LED lights shining through the top storey showroom windows.
In daylight this huge building resembles a patchwork quilt because of signage belonging to other businesses that share part of this big square building.
To gain entry to the site one passes Denis Mahony Ltd, a more traditional garage that featured here some time back.
We parked and took a stroll around the outside of the building. Here we found reserved parking signs (no disabled) and a good number of used Audis.
We saw a vehicle being power washed and asked a man wearing a black Audi jacket if these were for-sale vehicles. He told us most were customer service cars and all the used models were in the building.
A strong southerly breeze was blowing spray from the wash area over these cars - and we found this not to be the best practice.
On entering the large open-plan showroom we saw up to 16 new Audis all priced and carrying full details.
It was all professionally appointed with customer waiting, coffee dock, brochure stands and accessories. One area of the showroom had a boutique effect with Audi sports clothing on display.
An R8 convertible took centre stage. Amazingly, this layout of beautiful cars and SUVs cannot be seen or enjoyed by passing traffic. Only those actually visiting or going to the trouble of driving into North Park and parking can enjoy the view of these latest models.
Another man wearing an Audi signature jacket came to our assistance. He told us he'd get us a salesman in a moment.
Keith Lenihan came along and introduced himself. We told him of our interest in a used A5 Coupe or an A4 automatic.
He invited us to take the lift to the second floor where he fetched a used car list.
On top we found up to 63 used Audi's all parked in numerical order A1, A3, A4 etc.
We also checked out the toilets. While the hand-dryer worked in the gents, the paper towel dispenser for drying hands was empty. Otherwise the units were up to standard.
Keith arrived and showed us a 3.0Tdi A5. It was a fine example but the big engine was off-putting.
He told us he had two 08 1.8 TFSi petrols being prepared for sale. He showed us their details on the used list. While the 24,995 and 25,995 price tags were about on budget, he told us we would have to pay more to get a 2.0 TDi diesel as they were not introduced until almost two years later.
We went on to look at the only automatic within our budget -- an 09 for 25,995. Out of the 65 A4 saloons on the list only this model, two 2011s and one 2012 were automatic.
Keith was extremely patient and helpful.
As we descended in the lift we asked about other makes of used cars. He told us they only dealt in Audis. What discount, we asked, would he give on a straight deal for the 09 A4? He said they do not give discount. Keith went on to say they do review a vehicles pricing after 30 days.
Keith took our details and said he would be in touch if an A5 or another A4 came in to suit our budget.
Back in our car we glanced over the 185 used cars listed and were surprised to find 101 wore 2012 number plates with anything from 10km to 5,000km on the clock. Most 2012 models had only double figures on their speedos.
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by: kinwater
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