The Auto Channel: North America | Europe

Daihatsu Sign up Mr & Mrs Christmas!


PHOTO (select to view enlarged photo)

TORQUAY, UK – December 12, 2008: Daihatsu have found its biggest admirers in Sheila & Phil Scott (known locally as Mr & Mrs Christmas) from Torquay.

Whilst on holiday in America they saw a funky-looking car and fell in love with it, never imagining they would ever be able to own one. Following their return to England and looking to replace their current model, they couldn’t believe their eyes when they saw an ad for their beloved car, now on sale in the UK – the Daihatsu Materia. Once inside the distinctive, mini-MPV they fell in love all over again!

The couple’s fund-raising activities are very well known, particularly at Christmas, raising thousands of pounds for Goa’s destitute children. The couple were bowled over by the Materia’s sliding and reclining rear seats, making it an ideal car for transporting presents for all their fund raising fun.

After placing an order with their dealer, Highweek Garage, Newton Abbott, the pressing priority was to select a colour as distinctive as they are – and chose Lamborghini Mauve 30!

Their local spray shop, PPI of Newton Abbott, who in their own words thought them quite potty, completed the job in two weeks. When the happy couple picked up their newly sprayed vehicle, they couldn’t wait to show it off.

Following many months of hassle-free motoring, the funky Materia is a familiar sight in the region as Mr & Mrs Christmas go about their busy lives.

The couple said: “Our excellent deal with Daihatsu have made us two very happy motorists. We have the whole package – reliability, friendly and excellent service from Highweek, great build quality, five-year warranty and a great looking car. We wouldn’t buy anything else.”

Daihatsu Materia’s prices start at £10,770 for the manual and £11,550 for the automatic, with a five-year-warranty available on all models.

Finished Comparing Specs? Now Compare Prices From Local Dealers — Price Quotes from The Auto Channel

Home | New Car Buyers Guide | Total New Car Costs | Reviews | Finance Guide | Actual Used Car Prices
New Car Price Quote | Automotive News | PennySaver Classifieds | Media Library | MiniBlogs | Auto Parts

Copyright © 1996-2009 The Auto Channel. Contact Information, Credits, and Terms of Use. These following titles and media identification are Trademarks owned by Gordon Communictions and have been in continuous use since 1987 : The Auto Channel, Auto Channel and TACH all have been in continuous use world wide since 1987, in Print, TV, Radio, Home Video, Newsletters, On-line, and other interactive media; all rights are reserved and infringement will be acted upon with force.

Privacy Statement | Size Does Matter | Media Kit | RSS feeds | Affiliates

Send your questions, comments, and suggestions to Editor-in-Chief@theautochannel.com.

Submit press releases or news stories to submit@theautochannel.com.
Place copy in body of email, NO attachments please.

To report errors and other problems with this page, please use this form.

Link to this page: http://www.theautochannel.com/

Gorilla Nation
TheAutoChannel is represented by Gorilla Nation. Please contact Gorilla Nation for ad rates, packages and general advertising information.