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ROAD TEST: SILVER MERCEDES A CLASS WHEELS
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The new generation Mercedes A-Class is The cabin is roomy and comfortable with Silver Wheels opened its of changing your car, just an all-new model, so radically different excellent occupant space front and rear doors on the Ferndown Inchange the colour of the from the previous model that you cannot and a big boot, 341 litres which boosts dustrial Estate on the 15th wheels. even begin to compare the two. The latest to 1,157 with the seats folded. It scores September this 2012. The version has an elegant look and though highly for practicality. company has been formed Although the process rethe smallest in the Mercedes stable, still to provide high quality wheel quired to achieve this is very exudes premium-sector class. Performance is very good, with smooth refurbishment to both memspecialized, Silver Wheels power delivery, slick auto gearshift and bers of the public and to the can also complete a full set With AMG involved from the beginning, reassuring handling characteristics. trade in the Dorset area. of wheels in the same day! the styling is simply breathtaking, with Engine noise from theBEFORE 136 hp 1.8 litre long, low, wide proportions and dramatic diesel was louder than expected for We took one of our cars Ensuring that their customlines and surfaces. a Mercedes but that is one of the few down to see what they could ers are never without their criticisms of a car which generally do and the results were valuable asset for long. My recent test model was the 2.2 litre pleases and impresses. astounding, their workshop is Flaky paint, corroded wheels, AMG Sport. From the outset, AMG were spotless and the service they kerbing and dents are all involved in the design process and their The A-Class is packed with state-ofprovide is fast and profesrepairable in their state of influence is apparent in every tautly the art safety systems and electronic sional. The great thing is you the art facility. Repair of drawn surface. The AMG Sport model assistants, like our Collision Prevention can change the whole look buckled and split wheels is even features their signature bodystyling, Assist (CPA), a radar-based collision of your car without the cost also available. bringing added muscle and aggression to warning system, that activates the static AFTER the car’s sleek, agile looks. distance warning and the Adaptive Brake Assist from 4 mph. The car – which is much lower than the old A-Class – looks terrific from the There is also up to nine airbags inside the AFTER outside and gives that hewn-from-solid- cabin offering maximum protection for rock appearance which suggests the car you and your passengers onboard. will still be looking good and performing well 10 or 15 years down the line. Inside, No doubt about it, the new Mercedes the durable impression continues, fitted A-Class makes a strong statement and 9 Haviland Road as standard, the Audio 20 CD/ radio has offers a more affordable and much more Ferndown Industrial Estate a large 5.8” colour display, telephone stylish entry point to gain Mercedes-Benz Wimborne, BH21 7RZ keypad, Bluetooth, plus aux-in socket cachet. and USB port to access content from www.silverwheelsltd.co.uk MP3 players and storage devices. It also 01202 896651 BEFORE includes pre-wiring for the Becker® Map www.facebook.com/SilverWheelsLtd Pilot navigation system.
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They strip the wheels of all existing paint and then examine the wheels for any defects, which are then repaired. The wheels are then prepped for painting and then receive up to four coats of paint, including a crucial top coat acrylic lacquer. This is the hardest wearing of all paints and this allows Silver Wheels to offer a full 12 month warranty against paintdefects.
Silver Wheels aim is to provide its customers with a wide range of finishes and NEED TO KNOW a high level of service. We won¹t let our customers leave STYLE until they are happy.
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They have a full range of samples in their showroom, EXPERIENCE for you to examine and to make your selection from. Their experienced staff are there to guide you and are happy to talk through your CONTACT ideas suggest some of their MERCEDES-BENZ OForPOOLE own. They try hard to match Tel: 01202 666330 the wheel, to the car, to the owner. They hope that you Email: poolesales@sandown-group.co.uk will be amazed by what they can offer. 149 www.sandown-group.co.uk
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