Retail is Detail - Master Car Sales Hitchin

 Mastercars Hitchin have been trading in the town of Hitchin, Hertfordshire since 1989. We are specialists in sports and prestige vehicles and the foundations of our business are built on offering high spec, low mileage, fantastic quality used cars. A majority of our stock is fairly niche, meaning we search high and low all over the country to try and find the stock that other dealers wouldn't normally have.

 Typically, we specialise in Porsche, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, Land Rover, Range Rover and Jaguar. Although we do also stock other vehicles. Our sales team are all avid petrolheads, with fantastic product knowledge and a wealth of experience, meaning they can help you make an informed decision based on the facts and figures. Our cars are sold with passion and you will get the impression that our salesman really knows the pedigree and background of each individual car that we have up for sale at any one time. All of our vehicles are completely HPI checked and clear with certification to prove. That way you can rest assured that you have made the right decision buying from us.

 As an RAC Approved Dealer, all of our retail cars are prepared to the RAC Approved Buysure scheme. This is the only Trading Standards recognised car buying scheme in the UK to give you complete confidence. The Buysure scheme consists of three parts. The first is that all of our cars go through an 86-point inspection that is carried out independently and gives the car a comprehensive checkover. It checks everything from the functionality of audio systems down to the condition of the underbody and exhaust system. At point of sale the purchaser receives a copy of the inspection for their own records. The Inspection also doesn't permit a pass to any tyres that have less than 3mm tread remaining (the legal limit being 1.6mm) and no vehicles are permitted to pass if the brake pads have less than 50% life remaining.

 The second part of the "Buysure" scheme is that all of our retail vehicles receive a minimum of 6 Months Warranty. This is a nationwide warranty that can be used anywhere in the UK at any VAT registered garage or RAC Approved Garage. The warranty can also be extended at very competitive rates to 1,2 or 3 years for complete peace of mind.

Finally, all vehicles come with 12 months complimentary breakdown cover with the RAC. This is nationwide cover which includes homestart, relay and accident assist so even if the worst does happen, you have somewhere to turn.

Being an RAC Approved Dealer, we are very proud to be affiliated with a company that has a long established history in assisting British motorists all over the country. Along with the RAC Buysure scheme, all of our cars come complete with full service history, with all cars receiving a service where appropriate along with the RAC Approved Inspection prior to arriving on our forecourt. Alongside this, where applicable no vehicle leaves with less than 6 Months MOT.

 All of our vehicles are hand picked and to the highest quality. All have supporting service histories and a majority are low mileage. Our ethos is also firmly fixed on "Retail is Detail." This basically means that we take a very personal approach to our preparation and ask ourselves "would I buy that car?" Because of this, we strive for perfection in cosmetic condition of our vehicles. We utilise a local paintless dent removal company and independent wheel refurbishment companies to ensure that our cars are all prepared to the highest standards.

Not only this, all of our vehicles are professionally valeted and detailed to ensure that
they are as close to the condition they were when they were brand new. Typically the methods used include machine polishing and techniques using a clay bar to ensure any imperfections are removed from the paintwork.

Because of this, we are confident that anybody who comes to visit our premises in Hitchin will be happy with the overall condition of all of our used cars from a Polo to a Porsche.

Not only are we an RAC Approved Dealer, we are also a Black Horse Finance Approved Dealer. We are fully accredited by the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) to offer finance products and our main lenders are Black Horse. We are able to offer PCP, HP and Lease Purchase finance packages to make your new purchase affordable. Our rates are very flexible and competitive and we can tailor any finance package to suit you. Although we are a Black Horse Approved Dealer, we have a number of finance companies who we deal with and can cater to customers who have struggled with getting accepted for finance in the past.

 Whatever it is that you're looking for, we are confident that you will find it at Master Car Sales Hitchin. All of our stock can be viewed on our website WWW.MASTERCARSALES.CO.UK and our stock changes daily. Can't find what you're looking for? Not a problem. Contact us either on 01462 457645 or e-mail on sales@mastercarsales.co.uk with your requirements and we will use our various contacts to ensure that we find you the car that you're looking for.

2015 BMW 435i M Sport Manual Convertible For Sale at Master Car Sales Hitchin

 In days gone by, there was a trademark combination for a BMW. It usually consisted of a long bonnet with an oversized, powerful flat 6-cylinder engine, mated to a manual gearbox, rear wheel drive and a cabin that was flung to the back of the car. This, for many years is what many perceived to be the trademark BMW "Ultimate Driving Machine." As time marches on, so do consumer tastes, favouring slush-box automatics to conventional manual gearboxes and smaller (takes breath) diesel engines to the larger petrol engines of past.

 Thankfully, however, the fuel of Satan (diesel) seems to be going full circle and, now, people are returning to good old internal combustion petrol-powered engines. As with most manufacturers, however, engines are getting smaller and moving away from normally aspirated to some form of either turbocharging or supercharging. This, however, isn't something that has, or probably ever will bother me. A flat-6 3.0 petrol engine in nature produces half decent performance as well as a fairly strong torque curve. Take this as a starter and strap a turbocharger to it can only make things better (and faster.)

 Take this, for example, a 2015 BMW 435i M-Sport Convertible. Mated to a 3.0 Straight Six Turbocharged engine with 302BHP and 295ib/ft of torque is a 6-Speed MANUAL transmission. Manual. This car was built in 2015, a time when 6,7,8 and 9 Speed Dual Clutch Automatic Transmissions were the norm. To order one of these cars with a manual gearbox would have been very much out of the norm. This is evident even more so now by a scroll through the generic used car classifieds website that rhymes with blorto fader, where there is only one othermanual 435i convertible for sale in the whole of the UK and it doesn't look a patch on ours!

 The fact that the 435i's sold in great numbers, yet so few as manuals has much more to do with the sort of person that bought them rather than a fault with the car itself. The engine/gearbox combination is superb. It is so sure footed and pulls fantastically through all the gears with no dramas whatsoever. The 3.0 is terribly punchy with a lot of low end grunt from the turbo but, as 6-Cylinders are know for, it has a very wide power band and pulls like a train all the way round to the red line. The clutch is very light and there are very short throws between the gears, making for an effortless yet very rewarding driving experience.

 In days gone by, this combination would've made it the "Ultimate Driving Machine" which, in my opinion makes the car all the more special. Considering that these cars with a manual gearbox sold in such small numbers begs the question why BMW would even bother in the future. This could possibly be the last of a dying breed. If the demand isn't there, what is the point in supplying?

 As a proper petrolhead, this car oozes character and takes you back to the golden age of driving where the person behind the wheel is in full control. The balance, with a massive engine in front of you and the driven wheels behind you give you a real sens of control and really changes the driving characteristics of the car. With the Dual Clutch Automatic Transmission it is a cruiser, a car to drive in comfort with power in reserve should you need it. With a manual gearbox, it is a real drivers car. You have a real sense of ability to use all of the car's power as and when you need it, rather than a computerised gearbox changing for you when it deems "necessary."

 This particular car is an April 2015 BMW 435i M-Sport Convertible. Finished in Sapphire Black Metallic with contrasting Coral Red Boston Leather, there is no denying this is a stunning and eyecatching colour combination. Having covered just 15,000 Miles from new in the hands of just 1 owner, the car, as would be expected is immaculate throughout and really needs to be seen to be appreciated. It has a complete service history and still has the balance of the BMW manufacturer's warranty until 24/4/2018 at which point it will be 3 years old and will also be due its first MOT test.

 As standard, the M-Sport comes well equipped with twin exhausts, sporting bodykit with M-Sport louvres in the front wings, Full Heated Leather Interior, BMW Professional Navigation system with Bluetooth Phone Connectivity, 20GB Music Jukebox DAB Digital Radio, USB Connectivity and BMW Online Connectivity, Front and Rear Parking Sensors, Auto Xenon Headlights with LED Running Lights, Cruise Control, Climate Control, Electric Windows and Mirrors, Trip Computer, Multifunction Steering Wheel, Remote Locking and power metal folding hardtop roof.

 From new, this particular car is also fitted with the much more desirable 19" Light Alloy Diamond Turned Alloy Wheels to give the outside of the car a much more distinctive look compared to the standard 18" Alloy Wheels. The car really needs to be seen to be appreciated, it looks absolutely stunning inside and out and, with the electric folding metal roof really is a car that can be used all year round in all conditions and truly enjoyed. It is a practical 4-Seater convertible with a decent sized booth but is also a proper driver's car.

 The engine really does have bags of character and must be driven to be appreciated. The car further benefits from having selectable driving modes and, with Sport mode engaged, the car really comes alive. It drives fantastic and sounds fantastic. The 6-Cylinder burbles on the overrun and produces a superb engine note when pushing on through the rev range. The 435i is fitted with a twin-scroll turbo, meaning it has two internal impellers. The benefit of this is that there is very little turbo lag. Enough talk, it's on site now, 1-2 Bunyan Road, Hitchin, SG5 1NL with full details on our website WWW.MASTERCARSALES.CO.UK so come and have a look and a drive for yourself.

2016 Phoenix Orange Range Rover Evoque For Sale at Master Car Sales Hitchin Hertfordshire

 Since its introduction in 2011, it's fair to say the Range Rover Evoque has been a runaway success. Like it or loathe it, the "entry" into Range Rover ownership has been lapped up by millions the world over with well in excess of 600,000 having been built since production started in July 2011. Available in both 3 and 5 door variants and with a choice of 3 petrol and diesel engines, in the UK, diesel engines account for well over 90% of all Evoque sales. 2015 saw the complete model range of Evoques updated with subtle styling revisions, updated interior and updated engine and gearbox combinations.

 As featured in our November 2016 "66" model, the updated cars feature the latest JLR "Ingenium" Diesel Engine. This is far superior to the previous generation diesel engine as they are more efficient, cheaper on tax and better on fuel, with a combined fuel economy of 55.4MPG, a fantastic figure for an all-purpose four wheel drive vehicle. The superb Ingenium engine is also mated to a 9-Speed Automatic Transmission which is very quick to respond and offers a very linear power delivery with instantaneous power on offer throughout the rev range.

 As with all Range Rover products, the price bracket for the Evoque is very wide, with brand new prices range from £30,000 up to almost £60,000 before you even start adding the all important optional extras. The range includes SE, SE tech, Landmark, HSE Dynamic, HSE Dynamic Lux and Autobiography. Our car, a HSE Dynamic includes all the creature comforts you'd expect for an Evoque including premium sound system, Navigation Pro system and electric folding mirrors to name a few. It's certainly worth spending the extra and getting a higher specification model as the SE is lacking in features.

 As featured in striking Phoenix Orange, our HSE Dynamic features a very high specification from new including heated front 12-way electric seats, premium Meridian 380W sound system with 10 speakers plus Subwoofer, InControl connect pro pack featuring incontrol apps, incontrol pro services and incontrol remote premium, auto xenon headlights with LED running lights, heated front screen, front foglights, powerfold heated door mirrors, configurable mood lighting, front and rear parking sensors with reverse camera, cruise control, DAB Digital Radio, Bluetooth Phone Connectivity, Ebony Windsor Leather Seats, InControl Navigation Pro and much, much more.

 Aside from the striking Phoenix Orange Premium Metallic Paint, this car is also fitted with Black Design Pack which features 20" Split Spoke Satin Black Alloy Wheels, Narvik black grille surround, darkened headlights, darkened foglights, darkened tail lights, Narvik black front and rear sump finishers, Narvik black badges nad dynamic black exhaust finishers as well as also having the option of rear privacy glass.

The colour really sets the car off and it must be seen to be appreciated. In a world of Black and White Evoques, get one that really stands out!

Having had just 1 owner and covered 2,900 miles, our car is in as new condition and represents a fantastic saving off a like for like new car. When sold new in November 2016, the retail price was over £48,000. It is still sold with the balance of Land Rover manufacturer warranty until November 2020. The first service isn't due until 15/11/2018 or 21,000 miles, whichever comes first. As an RAC Approved Dealer in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, Master Car Sales Hitchin are also Black Horse Approved. We offer flexible and competitive finance terms and rates to suit all budgets and circumstances. Try us today to see what we could do for you.

2013 BMW M6 4.4 V8 Turbo Coupe For Sale at Master Car Sales Hitchin

 The BMW M6 is not just the flagship BMW "M" car, it is the flagship BMW model. Launched in 2013 and fitted with a 4.4 Litre Twin-Turbo V8 petrol engine, the car is a beast in every sense of the word. It produces 550BHP and 502 ib/ft of torque, meaning it will spring to 60MPH in just over 4 seconds and on to an electronically limited top speed of 155MPH. Make no mistake, although the M6 is a big, comfortable cruiser, it certainly packs a punch with an absolutely brutal soundtrack signing from the quad exhaust tips.

 With a starting price of £92,560 before optional extras when brand new, the M6 really is a premium product with a premium price. This tends to mean that they are great value on the used car market as they tend to lose a lot of their initial price early on in their life. Our car here is a December 2013 example with just 21,000 Miles from new and a full Main Dealer BMW Service History. Luckily for the new owner as well, it is finished in the best colour combination of Pearlescent San Marino Blue with contrasting Silverstone Extended Merino Nappa Leather.

 From new, it has had over £7,000 worth of optional extras added to the already huge standard specification. These include Bang & Olufsen Advanced Audio System giving superb depth and clarity, 20" M Double-Spoke Titanium Alloy Wheels to enhance the exterior styling, Comfort Access Package including Keyless Entry and Push Button Start, Sun Protection Glass Tinted Windows,

2015 "65" Audi RS7 Sportback For Sale at Master Car Sales Hitchin

Everybody loves a supercar. Who wouldn't love the thought of a Ferrari or Lamborghini? The stunning looks, the sound, the raw power, all connote the excitement of exotic metal. The problem is, day-to-day, how is it realistic to own and drive a car that will average 2MPG, costs £15,000 to service every year, leaves you shaking with fear everytime you leave it in a public car park and is so unpractical that you'll struggle to find anywhere to put your spare change. Not forgetting the fact that as a two seater you have to have a spare car on standby for when you have more than one passenger.

 Audi, however, throw caution to the wind and re-write the rule book with this, the 560BHP, 4.0 Twin-Turbo RS7 Quattro. Where to even start with the RS7. This thing is quick. And not just in the "nippy" sense, it accelerates with such ferocity I cannot think of a car that is quicker in the real world of speed bumps and pot holes.

The noise, the engine, the raw power make this a true supercar competitor. 0-60MPH according to Audi takes just 3.9 Seconds. This is faster than a Lamborghini Gallardo and only slightly behind a Ferrari 458! In this, a car that can comfortably fit 4 adults and has a huge boot.

 The 4.0 V8 Turbo engine packs a massive torque figure, meaning that the power delivery is instant and there is very little in the way of turbo lag. It pulls in any gear, at any revs right the way round to the redline with no fuss whatsoever, it really is effortless.

The Dynamic drive mode really helps to make this a car for any occasion. You can change the settings on the air suspension, steering, throttle response, engine and gearbox and, where applicable when fitted with the sports exhaust, the exhaust note.

 Our car, a September 2015 "65" example has covered just 18,000 Miles from new in the hands of one private owner and is in superb condition throughout. As with any high end premium car, specification is very important. Thankfully, the previous owner has also seen the importance of this and has specified it with in excess of £15,000 worth of optional extras. When new just 2 years ago, the cost of this car on the road was £108,000!

 The optional extras include Matte Aluminium exterior Style Pack, Park Pack Advanced with Front and Rear Sensors and Front and Rear Camera and Park Assistance, 21" Blade Alloy Wheels in Gloss Black and Polished, Red Brake Calipers, Heated Front and Rear Seats, Dynamic Package including Dynamic Steering, CD Multichanger, Audi Connect, Audi Phonebox with Bluetooth Connectivity and Wireless charging, Driver Assistance Pack with Head-Up Display, Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind-Spot Warning and Hill Hold Assist, Speed Display, Advanced Key with Keyless Entry, Privacy Glass, Sports Exhaust and 4 year extended warranty to 1/9/2019.

 The Matte aluminium styling really compliments the outside of the car, contrasting superbly with the Mythos Black Paintwork, Privacy Glass and 21" Blade Alloy Wheels. The styling pack includes Aluminium side mirrors, window surrounds, front and rear bumper accents as well as "QUATTRO" in aluminium silver letters on the front grille. All of these understated touches, the 21" wheels, the quad exhausts, the LED matrix headlights all subtly set this car aside from the standard 3.0TDi A7 repmobile.

For me, the most important extras are the sports exhaust and the Dynamic Pack. They transform the car throughout. The noise from the exhaust is addictive, with snaps, crackles, bangs and pops under acceleration, on the overrun and even when changing gear, because why wouldn't you want that? The Dynamic Drive Select allows you to alter every aspect of the drivetrain as well as the engine and exhaust and really puts everything in your hands.





As an all round car, the RS7 really does take some beating. It handles and drives fantastically and is extremely planted. The Quattro Four-Wheel Drive system allows the power to be displaced to the road effortlessly with very little effort. Never have I driven a car that can successfully put 560BHP to tarmac with no wheelspin!

Prior to sale, our vehicle will have its first service and an RAC Approved Inspection. Better still, from new, this car has the extended warranty with Audi which runs to September 2019 for complete peace of mind.

We are a Black Horse Approved Dealer and offer flexible and competitive finance terms and rates to suit all budgets and circumstances. Try us today to see what we could do for you.

2014 "64" Subaru WRX STi For Sale at Master Car Sales Hitchin

 Launched for the 2014 model year, the Subaru WRX STi was a change in direction from the previous generation STi models, the main reason being the name. With this generation, Subaru dropped the "Impreza" name that had famed all UK-specification cars throughout the nineties and noughties. This, however is the only part of the formula that was changed. The WRX STi is still powered by a 2.5 litre turbocharged 4-cylinder "boxer" engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission and all-wheel drive. The engine note still giving the distinctive Subaru burble that they are famed for.

 The WRX STi really is a raw car. Even before you drive it, you notice the aggressive styling. The massive rear wing, the quad exhaust pipes, the sculpted bodykit, the 18" alloy wheels, the massive scoop in the bonnet to suck in all the cold air required to keep the turbo spooling. All of these features give you the distinct indication that this isn't a 140bhp diesel. From the first turn of the key (or push of the button, because who uses a key anymore) you can feel the character of the car come alive. The engine roars into life, the turbo boost gauges and acceleration monitor all give the indication that this car means business.

 To drive, the car really is something else. With switchable driving modes (which, I shit you not, help you decide how aggressive you want the turbo boost) it is tremendously fast. 0-60MPH takes just 5 seconds to get to, with the engine producing 300BHP and 300ib/ft of torque. It isn't just about the power, however, the way this car delivers is like nothing else on the road. The four wheel drive system ensures you are glued to the tarmac with no drama whatsoever. No wheelspin (even with the most spirited of launches), no understeer, no oversteer, just no drama. A superb car that is all to easy to drive fast, while looking like a professional in the process.

 Although it is still powered by a large 4-cylinder engine like most of the old Impreza STi's, the WRX STi is also ultra-modern with plenty of technology to keep you on the straight and narrow. It features electrically selectable driving modes, a plethora of gauges that give you all the information that you need, as well as plenty that you really don't. You can also adjust the limited slip differential to control how much help you require from the car to keep you out of trouble. The suspension is rather firm but, this all adds to the appeal of a Scooby. It is a very raw, in your face car that makes no excuses.

 Master Car Sales Hitchin are very pleased to be able to offer our example. It is a late 2014 "64" model finished in the iconic Mica Blue paint that the Subaru rally cars of the nineties were famed for. Having covered 26,000 Miles in the hands of one owner, the car benefits from being 100% standard with no modifications or tinkering (exactly as Subaru intended) and is in all round fantastic condition. It comes complete with all documentation and books in the original Subaru wallet, 2 keyless entry fobs and a matching set of premium tyres, all with lots of tread left.

 The car is very well equipped as standard. It features Xenon headlights, sports bodykit, keyless entry and push button start, climate control, cruise control, trip computer, driver armrest and flat bottom steering wheel. Our car also benefits from the reversing camera as well as the navigation system which also features Bluetooth phone connectivity and USB Connection, meaning this car is as up to date as you would ever need.

Still covered under the manufacturer's warranty until September 2017, the car has also just had a minor oil and filter service carried out by our workshops and given a clean bill of health. As with all of our retail vehicles, the new owner will also get an extendable RAC Warranty (to start when the Subaru warranty ends) as well as 12 Months Breakdown Cover for complete peace of mind. We are also a Black Horse Approved Dealer and offer flexible and competitive finance terms and rates to suit all budgets and circumstances. Try us today to see what we could do for you. Master Car Sales Hitchin are an RAC Approved Dealer supplying prestige, performance and specialist cars in Hitchin since 1989.