Election Campaign Starts Early

VOTE MINI: CAST YOUR VOTE ON 17TH & 18TH APRIL AT BROAD OAK MINI.

A General Election may be on its way but we would love it if you could join us on the 17th and 18th April to cast your vote in our very own MINI Local Election. Our candidates vying for the popular vote have very diverse MINI topics for you to choose from.

Our candidates from Ashford MINI and Canterbury MINI have each outlined their campaigns (see below). If you feel strongly about any of these topics and wish to make your vote count, please come and see us.

This is your opportunity to question the candidates and discover why you should vote for them or anything else MINI!

For one weekend only, Broad Oak MINI will become a Polling Station and you can make a difference!

Would you like to visit the MINI Factory in Oxford? Keep reading!

During our MINI Election weekend you can purchase your next MINI or arrange a test drive in a MINI of your choice*. With a wide range of demonstrators and Cherished MINIs for you to peruse, you could even start a new MINI Adventure.

Should you purchase a MINI over this weekend you will be automatically invited to join our exclusive tour of the MINI Factory in Oxford, taking place in 24th May 2010. You might even see your next car being built! Also if you test drive with us over the weekend you will be entered into our draw for tickets to join us.

No need to worry about servicing for the next 5 years or up to 50,000 miles…

Here at MINI we are always thinking of ways to lower your motoring costs. With any new car purchased this weekend you will receive free TLC, hence free servicing for 5 years or up to 50,000 miles! With MINI’s available from only £99 a month and the new MINI One Convertible now available from only £14,995, we can ensure your MINI ownership is as cost effective as possible.

The details
Everyone at Broad Oak MINI would be glad to welcome you at some point over the weekend. To arrange a test drive please use the CLICK HERE>>>

* The cars available to test drive are: MINI First, MINI One, MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper D, MINI Cooper S, MINI Cooper S Clubman, MINI Cooper Convertible, John Cooper Works.

The MINI Local Election weekend will be jam-packed with fun and games, ‘Vote for MINI’ goody bags, food and drink galore!

Choose who to vote for by viewing our candidates manifestos:

VOTE: MINI GRAPHITE   VOTE: MINI CLUBMAN   VOTE: MINI COOPER D

VOTE: MINI MAYFAIR   VOTE: MINI COOPER   VOTE: MINI CAMDEN

VOTE MINI: MINI CAMDEN

My name is Joseph Thomason and the MINI Camden has my vote.

“State-of-the-art design and loaded with more gizmos than Inspector Gadget, the MINI Camden was built to turn heads and set minds racing. One of two Limited Edition Hatch models produced in recognition of MINI’s 50th Anniversary, the Camden is a glimpse into MINI’s future, and the future is bright!

Unique Bi-Xenon headlamps, high-gloss white mirror caps and 17” White Shield Camden rims, the Camden’s exterior is a masterpiece in modernity. With radiant cloth/leather Ray sports seats, glossy surfaces and mind-blowing interior detailing, the MINI Camden is undeniably a stunner inside and out. Impressed? I thought so.

This MINI marvel has another outstanding feature sure to capture your vote.

The MINI Camden has a voice! With over 1500 programmed messages, the Camden can communicate anything from low fuel levels to ‘Enthusiastic Driving’. This triumph in interactive technology is called ‘Mission Control’ and is unique to the Camden.

The envy of its mute brethren, vote for the MINI Camden, the MINI that speaks for itself. Literally.”

Call me on 01227 828899 to support my campaign!

Join us on 17th & 18th April for The MINI Local Election weekend. Our showrooms in Ashford and Canterbury will be jam-packed with fun and games, ‘Vote for MINI’ goody bags, food and drink galore!

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VOTE MINI: MINI COOPER

Hi, I'm Alistair and I'm campaigning for the MINI COOPER.


“Irresistible looks, imaginative details and unmistakable charisma, all qualities I share with the MINI of my choice! Yes you guessed it, the MINI Cooper.

Ever since the first MINI Cooper hit the streets in 1961, this automotive marvel captured the hearts of our great nation and is now loved world over. But to whom do we owe thanks for this pioneering car creation? Well, have you ever wondered what might happen when two geniuses collide (…mentally not physically)? No? Well I have, and in the 1950’s one such rare collision occurred and the MINI Cooper concept was born.

Automotive racing legend John Cooper recognised the racing potential of Alec Issigonis’s MINI and together they fashioned a performance car that was at home on and off the track. This romance if you will, changed the face of British automotive history and the MINI brand.

From its conception to the present day, the MINI Cooper has been the epitome of style and racing prowess. With its Go-Kart Drive and over 100,000 design combinations, the MINI Cooper is as exhilarating to drive as it is diverse. In fact the chances of you parking next to, driving past, nay dreaming of another MINI Cooper identical to yours are roughly 100,000 to 1. I like those odds!

As a trail-blazer, the MINI Cooper has won praise and countless accolades, cooping no less than 13 national awards in the last 3 years. I feel sure if there were an award for “The Greatest Things Since Sliced Bread”, or even “Automotive Rear of the Year”, the MINI Cooper would wipe the floor with the competition.

In conclusion, this eager puppy, this automotive marvel, this vehicular gem has captured my heart, and I hope your vote. Vote MINI Cooper!"

Call me on 01227 828899 to support my campaign!


Join us on 17th & 18th April for The MINI Local Election weekend. Our showrooms in Ashford and Canterbury will be jam-packed with fun and games, ‘Vote for MINI’ goody bags, food and drink galore!

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VOTE MINI: MINI MAYFAIR

My name is Eliot Bishop and my vote is for the MINI MAYFAIR.

"So stylish they named a London district after it (or was it the other way round?). In fact if HRH The Queen owned a MINI, I would wager on the Mayfair would be her choice. Oozing opulence, the MINI Mayfair is the epitome of classic English luxury, but with a twist.

This limited Edition gem is one of two models fashioned to mark MINI's 50th Anniversary. Though inspired by the original Mini Mayfair, which began production in 1982, this Mayfair is not simply a blast from the past. With a distinctly retro palette, sporting Hot Chocolate metallic paintwork offset by Toffee bonnet stripes, the Mayfair is at first glance every inch the classic car. However, modern design touches such as green seat stitching add a dash of 21st century sparkle, and MINI engineering wizardry of course comes as standard.

Brimming with retro styling, the MINI 50 Mayfair salutes the last 50 years of MINI.

Available with Hot Chocolate metallic paintwork for the first time on the MINI Hatch, or if you'd prefer, Midnight Black or Pepper White; all accented with unique Toffee-coloured bonnet stripes and pinstriped wing Mirrors.

Emblazoned with exclusive Mayfair Badges, the MINI Mayfair is as timeless as the Mona Lisa and every bit as alluring. Like its London namesake, the MINI Mayfair is a 'no-holds-barred' exercise in luxury. Thankfully unlike Mayfair properties, this asset won't cost you an arm and a leg!"

Call me on 01227 828899 to support my campaign!

Join us on 17th & 18th April for The MINI Local Election weekend. Our showrooms in Ashford and Canterbury will be jam-packed with fun and games, ‘Vote for MINI’ goody bags, food and drink galore!

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VOTE MINI: MINI COOPER D

To D or not to D, that is the question.

I’m Andy Irving and I say vote yes to Cooper D, and here’s why.

Imagine you’re a top MI6 spook, James Bond if you will. You’re location has been compromised and you need to travel as far away as possible from your target. Now imagine also that at the time of this realisation you just happen to be in a petrol station, with £10 in your pocket and two cars at your disposal… a MINI Cooper D and ‘another brand’ vehicle. Where would you put your money?

Armed only with the knowledge that the MINI Cooper D can do up to 600 miles on one tank*, you make the right decision. You get behind the wheel of the MINI Cooper D! Plus, if you get caught (not likely with a top speed of 121mph (118mph)), you’ll go down in style!

Now for those of us who are not undercover agents, myself included, the MINI Cooper D is not only a practical choice, but also a smart financial option. Once a year the dreaded Road Fund Licence (RFL) hits your doormat and bang goes your weekend plans. Not with the Cooper D, as at a mere £35, the MINI Cooper D RFL is not only painless, but also bares testament to its green credentials.

The Environment factors in most purchase decisions made these days, from light bulbs to washing machines. The MINI Cooper D, despite its considerable poke, has impressively low CO² emissions ** and outstanding fuel economy***. Good news for the environment, good news for your cars residual value, and good news for your pocket.

Would you like to have your cake and eat it? Well vote MINI Cooper D, the car that makes it possible.

Call me on 01233 504333 to support my campaign!

Join us on 17th & 18th April for The MINI Local Election weekend. Our showrooms in Ashford and Canterbury will be jam-packed with fun and games, ‘Vote for MINI’ goody bags, food and drink galore!

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*Subject to driving conditions and driving style. **CO2 emissions 134-104 g/km. ***Official Fuel Economy Figures for the MINI Cooper D: Urban 43.5-60.1 mpg (6.5-4.7 l/100km). Extra Urban 67.3-80.7 mpg (4.2-3.5 l/100km). Combined 56.5-72.4 mpg (5.0-3.9 l/100km).

VOTE MINI: MINI CLUBMAN

My name is Graham Hayward and I am a MINI Clubman fan.

As a family man, and dog owner, I must think ‘Practicality’ when choosing my vehicular transport. I am backing the MINI Clubman as the family mans MINI and will demonstrate my reasoning in the following paragraphs.

Space: Who among us has experienced the flat-packed furniture predicament? You’ve driven to the far-off land of Lakeside, to a well known Scandinavian store, you find the TV unit or your dreams and make your purchase without a thought for transporting the item home. After 20 minutes of seat manoeuvring you finally admit defeat, return the item and swear blind to remember that moment when purchasing your next car. Well, with the surprisingly voluminous MINI Clubman, flat-packed furniture nightmares will be a thing of the past. 

Practicality: It is a rite of passage for every parent that at some stage in your child’s life you become a ‘taxi service’, regardless of the many bus passes you purchase. With three comfortable seats in the rear, the MINI Clubman is the ergonomic solution to ferrying your children and their friends anywhere from football clubs to Ballet lessons. 

Fun for all the family: The evenings may not be your own any longer, but I bet you still find the time to indulge in a few hobbies. Surfing for instance is my passion, and with the MINI Clubman it is a doddle. With roof rails as standard, transporting your board to the nearest surfing spot is child's play. In fact this combined with the unique rear doors means transporting anything from pets to picnics is stress free. Our Labrador Frank won’t travel any other way.

In short, the MINI Clubman is the dogs! So join with me and vote for the Clubman. A MINI for Fun, for Family and for Frank (the Labrador)!

Call me on 01233 504333 to make your vote count!

Join us on 17th & 18th April for The MINI Local Election weekend. Our showrooms in Ashford and Canterbury will be jam-packed with fun and games, ‘Vote for MINI’ goody bags, food and drink galore!

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VOTE MINI: MINI GRAPHITE

My Name is Nicola Steatham and I think the MINI Graphite rocks! Why should you vote MINI Graphite I hear your cry? Read on and you’ll find out...

You’re driving along a country road minding your own business and something catches your eye. The colour, the stripes, the class, everything about this MINI is alluring. Yes, you guessed it, it’s the MINI Graphite. The envy of its MINI compatriots, this MINI was born to please. Quite literally in fact, as back by popular demand the Graphite is the brainchild of a group of illusive MINI boffins, charged with creating a Limited Edition with universal appeal. Mission accomplished.

The gorgeous Dark Silver Metallic Paint was previously only available on the MINI Cooper S, but now you can choose from a MINI One, Cooper or Cooper D Graphite. Also standard on all Graphite’s are the Black Bonnet Stripes, adding to this charismatic MINIs personality. But beauty is not only skin deep with this particular stunner; the interior boasts an undeniably posh Piano Black trim, complimenting its classy exterior.

And now for a shamefully girly, but non-the-less valid, comment, isn’t it just a nightmare when your shoes and bag don’t match? Well, MINI boffins designed the Graphite with this in mind. Forget clashing orange indicators, say hello to White Indicator Lenses, so you can make turns and exit roundabouts stylishly. But for those of you more interested in budget announcements than London fashion week, the Graphite has a little something else up its sleeve…

Savings! The MINI Graphite is not only a visually smart purchase but also makes economic sense. As a limited edition, like any great masterpiece, the fewer made the more sort after they become. Residual values are therefore superb; hence monthly payments through our MINI Select scheme are even lower than you might think.

Don’t take my word for it, pencil in a MINI Graphite test drive today and see for yourself. Vote MINI Graphite, the MINI that rocks.

Call me on 01233 504333 to register your support for the MINI Graphite.

Join us on 17th & 18th April for The MINI Local Election weekend. Our showrooms in Ashford and Canterbury will be jam-packed with fun and games, ‘Vote for MINI’ goody bags, food and drink galore!

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