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Scotsman
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scotsman
Amazon customers can now choose their new CAR on the retail giant's website
Choose a car, and book a test drive - all from the Amazon website | Skoda This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. The online retailer has joined forces with Skoda to offer a clever new "click to drive" service Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... It's fair to say you can buy pretty much anything on Amazon these days. From garden furniture to groceries, and from beauty products to bouncy castles - it's all listed. But a new venture with Skoda has seen a line of consumer goods added to the Amazon listings that many might not have expected - a range of family cars. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The new "Amazon showroom" is an innovative extension to the increasingly popular online car shopping experience, with more customers than ever choosing to browse car ranges online, rather than travel to a dealership to kick the tyres. It means buyers can browse the model range, calculate finance options, book a test drive, or even check out stock levels, before darkening a dealer's doorstep. All the latest Skoda models are listed | Skoda Once the right Skoda has caught someone's eye, they will know exactly what the costs will be, what trim levels they can afford, and even which colour takes their fancy before they book a test drive and start talking to their local retailer. Amazon will serve up a simple online form which allows people to request a call back to discuss their chosen car with a specialist Skoda retailer, and then the dealer will set them up with a convenient time to visit and a test drive. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Skoda says this online booking system combines the convenience of online research, with the personal touch only a retailer can provide, and new cars can be driven home in as little as two weeks. The clever tools car buyers can now use on Amazon Browse and check real-time local stock availability (with cars ready within 2-4 weeks) Request a test drive Explore and calculate finance options Compare models Importantly, make the purchase in person with a Škoda retailer Skoda UK director Matthew Bowden said: 'Online browsing and research are part of everyday life, which is why we're so excited to launch the Škoda showroom at Amazon. "It gives prospective customers more opportunities to find their next car and see where it's available, all from the comfort of their home.' The online Škoda showroom showcases the brand's complete model range, from the compact Fabia supermini, to the multi award-winning Kodiaq family SUV, as well as Škoda's fully electric models, including the new Elroq and Enyaq. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Just remember that even Amazon Prime customers shouldn't expect next-day delivery. To try out the "click to drive" experience, click here to visit the new Skoda showroom on Amazon. Selling your car? Here's the fastest way to get cash – and how it compares to rivals Thinking of selling your car this summer? It all starts with a valuation – and you can get one in under a minute with WeBuyAnyCar. With over 500 branches across the UK and same-day payment available, it's one of the quickest ways to find out what your vehicle is worth and get the cash if you're ready to sell. Used car prices have stayed surprisingly strong, especially for economical hatchbacks and SUVs. Whether you're upgrading for road trips or switching to a hybrid, a fast online quote can give you a solid starting point – even if you're still weighing up your options. To see how WeBuyAnyCar stacks up against other top car-selling platforms like Motorway, Carwow and Auto Trader, read our full article comparing the UK's most popular car sales sites here.
Daily Record
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Record
Dumfries' David Bogie takes 12th win on McDonald and Munro Speyside Stages
David Bogie recorded a 12th win on the McDonald and Munro Speyside Stages on Saturday. The Dumfries driver and navigator co-driver John Rowan kicked off their Asset Alliance Group Scottish Rally Championship challenge in style. The duo dominated the Elgin-based event in their Skoda Fabia RS to finish 47 seconds ahead of their nearest challengers, despite suffering a puncture during their second loop of the stages. Castle Douglas' Jock Armstrong and Dumfries' Owen Paterson were sixth in their Fabia, one place ahead of the Proton Satria of Mark McCulloch of Dumfries. Keith and Mairi Riddick from Haugh of Urr finished 19th overall and fifth in class S2 on their four-wheel drive debut in a Mitsubishi Evo 8. Annan's Paul Gribben was on the notes in Aileen Forrest's Evo 9, with the pair 12th in class S2. Click here for more news and sport from Dumfries and Galloway. Niall Cowan Jr of Dumfries steered his MG ZR to second in class S6, with the MG 3 of Niall Cowan fourth in class S7. And Newton Stewart's Craig McMiken and Dalbeattie's Greg Alcorn were fifth in class S11 in their Ford Escort Mk2. The next round of the Scottish Rally Championship is the Border Competitions Jim Clark Reivers Rally on May 25.
