New A8 launch event - West Lodge Park

Last weekend not only saw the most sunshine this year but also found us launching our new Audi A8 saloon. We wanted relaxing and picturesque surroundings to show off our most advanced luxury saloon and this found us at West Lodge Park in Barnet. Take a look at our photos on Facebook>>

The new A8 stunned all who drove it, and the array of new technology and features kept our advisors busy demonstrating such items as touch pad MMI that alloys you to write the instruction to the car without taking your eyes off the road, advanced key that unlocks the doors automatically as you approach the car and the new 8 speed tiptronic transmission that adapts to the road ahead by communicating Read more…

The first details of Audi’s latest RS model have been released and some of us here in the centres have been lucky enough to see the new Audi RS 5 at close quarters.

We have not yet had the chance to drive the new car but as usual from the RS team the car looks and more importantly sounds like a true RS with a high revving 4.2 V8 FSI engine, enhanced 7 speed S Tronic gearbox and fantastic engine acoustics through the large twin oval exhaust pipes.

From it’s flared wheel arches to the matt aluminium exterior mirrors this car shouts about the RS badge which has 16 years heritage of building stunningly fast road and track cars.

Take a look at the latest RS 5 images on Flickr

Our first cars demonstrators are due later this year so keep checking our website or register to be kept up to date.

Paul Greenberg

Head of Business
Watford Audi

Showroom Tax

This additional tax was announced in the last budget and comes into force from 1st April 2010. It is an additional first year tax and is affecting the cars which have the highest CO2 emissions to encourage drivers to buy greener cars. After the first year the amount you pay each will also change but will not be as high as in the first year.

How much will I pay?

Well, that depends on the car but it could be as much as £950 in the first year. However, many cars have had a reduction and those cars which have a CO2 of less than 130 g/km will pay no tax at all. Our sales executives have the full details and can let you know how your car will be taxed and which cars in our range are affected.

What can I do now to reduce my tax? Read more…

Winter Driving Tips

Winter is a difficult time for the driver. The frost in the early morning and late evening, snow showers and shorter daylight hours all combine to make the driving experience harder. Regardless of how prepared your car may be, it is equally as important to modify your driving style.

Here’s some advice on safe winter driving..

Stopping distances in winter

• When roads are slippery it will take longer to stop. Up to 10 times longer.
• So, drop your speed, and give yourself more time to slow down and stop.
• Drive with care even if roads have been treated.
  

If your vehicle starts to skid:

• Depress the clutch. Do not brake!
• Turn the steering wheel into the direction of the skid.
• When the vehicle straightens, steer along the road. Read more…

Luxury Car Boot Sale

Here at Watford Audi we’re getting in the Christmas spirit with a different take on the popular Sunday past time of “car booting”. But as with all things Audi, it’s not in a muddy field but in our showroom and the goods being offered are brand new and of a quality you would expect with our name. We have invited a selection of local businesses to use our boots and sell their luxury goods so there won’t be second hand lawn mower in sight!

Find out more about the Luxury Car Boot Sale…

Who will be there…

Come down and browse through our showroom with some peaceful background music provided by a string quartet, have a little refreshment and maybe locate that difficult to find present.

I’ll be browsing too so I may need help in choosing the right presents!

Paul Greenberg
Head of Business
Watford Audi

Driving in Wind and Rain

Here at Audi, we are in the lucky position to have access to some powerful cars but as the winter draws closer it’s no good driving a powerful car if you can’t use the power on a slippery road.

So, as the weather worsens and the roads become more slippery, here are a few tips to help you cope with changing road conditions.

Driving Tips: Wind and Rain

Driving in the rain

• When the road’s wet, it can take up to twice as long to stop so it makes sense to slow down when it’s raining.
• If your vehicle loses its grip, or “aquaplanes”, on surface water take your foot off the accelerator to slow down.
• Don’t brake or steer suddenly because you have no control of the steering or Read more…

Childrens Theatre Show

Thank you to all our customers and of course their children who joined us on Sunday to help launch the new Audi A5 Sportback at Watford Audi’s 2nd birthday party. Rather than the usual noise of engines and soft background music, the showroom was filled with sounds of laughter and shouts of “he’s behind you” as the children’s theatre company played out their version of Robin Hood.

The play was a great success and so many of our customers were surprised that we would aim at such a young audience but my answer to this is that they are the Audi drivers of the future!

In addition there was the sweet smell of popcorn and candy floss that added to the party atmosphere Read more…

Watford Audi

Watford Audi celebrates it’s second birthday this month and it coincides with the launch of another fantastic new model, the A5 Sportback. We’ve got a bit of a party going on this Sunday with a children’s theatre company and a magician to help us celebrate both events so please find some time to come down and join us. My team will be here to welcome you and show you around the centre if you have some time and there will be a few nibbles and drinks to supplement your Sunday lunch. To ensure you get a place at one of the two theatre shows drop us an email so we can reserve your places.

I can’t believe it’s 2 years since opening Watford Audi as we have been busy from day one and it feels like it’s been open for so much longer. We’re about the fifth largest Audi centre in the country and I’m sure I’ve got the fittest team as they Read more…