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20 DECEMBER 2017 The Great Eastern Mail motoringguide Now and Then: A quick glance at how much The Big Garage has changed since it’s early days. Established in 1926, The Big Garage Bairnsdale is one of Australia’s oldest Automotive Dealerships and they have been servicing the East Gippsland region for over 90 years. Over the past 18 months The Big Garage Bairnsdale has gone through an evolutionary change and now with Ian McKenzie at the helm, they really are on the up and it needs to be seen to believe. The exciting times are not going to stop any time soon though, with the announcement of new models from Holden, Nissan, Subaru and Suzuki coming through in 2018 which should create a lot of interest with the East Gippsland Community. The Big Garage team take great pride in delivering vehicles to Bairnsdale and the surrounding areas, all backed up by their unrivalled service and support. And, because of their focus on customer service, they’ve won multiple awards for excellence in sales, service and customer satisfaction. It doesn’t stop with sales though. At The Big Garage Bairnsdale they have a state-of-the-art workshop that is equipped to professionally service and repair all Holden, Nissan, Subaru and Suzuki vehicles, and with their factory trained technicians they can undertake any mechanical repairs or services your vehicle needs, meeting any manufacturer guidelines. The Big Garage can also supply genuine parts and accessories for Holden, Nissan, Subaru and Suzuki. All genuine components are specifically designed by the engineers who built the car, meaning you maintain your factory warranty and know the parts will be of the very best quality. Repairing and servicing your vehicle with genuine parts maximises the reliability and durability of your vehicle. The Big Garage also offers a 1 year/20,000km warranty on all genuine parts, giving you confidence that your recently serviced vehicle is covered well after leaving the dealership. You can check out their range and test drive a vehicle by visiting them at 628 Princes Hwy, Bairnsdale VIC 3875. The Big Garage Demonstrator Clearance Sale! From MY17 Astra Hatch RSV (1) $30,990 DRIVEAWAY From MY17 Astra Hatch R (2) $21,990 DRIVEAWAY MY17 Commodore Sportwagon - SV6 From (3) $39,850 DRIVEAWAY From MY17 Colorado - LS (4) $41,990 DRIVEAWAY • The every impressive Astra RS-V • Turbo Auto Hatch. • Only one available at this price. • Registration # ANN186, Stock # AUL6NTAA. • The award winning Astra R Priced to clear. • Only one at this amazing price. • Registration # 1KC3TL, Stock # AUXIQQAA • One of the last Holden Aussie Built • SV6 Sports Wagons. • Priced to clear with accessories. • Registration # ANN220, Stock # L306392 • Holden Tradie Tuff • Fitted with a genuine Alloy Tray & Towbar • Multiple vehicles available • Registration #1KC3TE, Stock # AUIPCTAA The Big Garage 628 Princes Highway, Bairnsdale T 03 5152 4131 www.biggarageholden.com.au Max. sale price on 1. MY17 Astra Hatch RSV 2. MY17 Astra Hatch R 3. MY17 Commodore Sportwagon - SV6 4. MY17 Colorado - LS sold and delivered before 31/12/17 unless extended, changed or while stocks last at participating Holden Dealers. Driveaway pricing includes Dealer delivery, stamp duty, 12 months registration and CTP insurance. Excludes prestige paint. Private or ABN buyers only. *7 year/175,000 km warranty (whichever occurs first) available until 31/12/17. Not available with other offers. Images for advertising purposes only. LMCT 9583
The Great Eastern Mail DECEMBER 2017 motoringguide 21 EUROPEAN AUTOMOBILE SERVICE New Nissan X-Trail is... Seriously Stylish The 2017 Nissan X-Trail makes the most sense in entry ST form, where it excels by offering maximum practicality for minimum outlay. This new mid-life update brings a nicer cabin design and AEB to the table, improving it further. The Nissan X-Trail doesn’t get the plaudits afforded to the Mazda CX-5 or Hyundai Tucson, but it’s almost as popular among Australian buyers looking for a practical, well-priced and trustworthy family car. In many ways it’s the ST variant that makes the most sense, because affordability is a trait that plays to the Nissan’s strengths. The X-Trail ST is a five-seater with automatic transmission, costing $30,490 before on-road costs — on par with a CX-5 Maxx, Tucson Active or Toyota RAV4 GX. Like the Mitsubishi Outlander, you can option a third row of seats for $1500. Cabin space is a selling point for the Nissan, and that doesn’t change here. Cargo space is 565 litres with five seats in use — 20 per cent more than the Mazda — and there’s an under-floor compartment in hose-proof plastic for dirty or wet stuff, and a 12V outlet. The back seats are also very spacious in terms of legroom and headroom, with room for three adults in the back row thanks to a mostly flat floor. Plus, unlike many rivals, they slide on rails, and recline. Up front things are similar, yet appreciably different than before. For one, X-Trail remains beautifully built, with a tough and hard-wearing feel giving the promise of longevity. There are also some tactile improvements to be found such as the softer leather console lid, soft-touch materials scattered about the place to liven up the otherwise austere plastics and that lovely new steering wheel that alone adds half a point. Dynamically, the X-Trail does what it has to do. Its ride is quite comfortable over cobbled roads or speed humps, with soft suspension and plenty of travel, and noise suppression is good. The fact the MY17 car picks up that lovely new steering wheel and plusher contact points, as well as the AEB system, while retaining the old price only builds its case. At the $30k range the Nissan genuinely justifies its popularity. This is its heartland, and deservedly so. Licensed Vehicle Tester 9582LV LOG BOOK SERVICING Automotive Air Conditioning AU30956 Book your service with us today! IF & Automotive Engineers All types of Vehicle Maintenance Latest Diagnostic Equipment Call us today 5152 3718 83 Macleod Street, Bairnsdale VIC 3875 E: service@iandfautomotive.com.au
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