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When it comes to looking at what the next few years hold for Audi and what kind of car we can expect to be released, one thing is certain, the future is electric. Every single car manufacturer around the world has some version of an electric car on the market, or it has one on the way at the very least. This is due to the fact that consumer trends are changing as well as legislation around the world. Slowly but surely, diesel engines cars are becoming redundant while fully electric and hybrid ...

As the owner of an Audi, you’ll want to know how to look after your car in the best way possible. Regardless of whether you have bought a new Audi or a used one, there are still a number of things that you can do to ensure that its health is as strong as possible for as long as possible. There are a number of things that you can do to ensure you don’t have to spend thousands of pounds on repairs, even if you aren’t an expert. To help you understand how to save money and lo...

At Big Motoring World, we understand that buying a new car is not a decision to be taken lightly. That is why we work with a number of different review websites to help you make an informed decision about where you purchase your next car. In 2017, 2018 and 2019 we were awarded Feefo’s Gold Trused Service Award. Feefo is a one of a kind review platform due to the way that they collect and verify their reviews, ensuring all reviews are genuine. To make things easier for you we publish all...

  For the 3rd year running Big Motoring World have been awarded the Gold Trusted Award by Feefo. The Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award is an independent seal of excellence that recognises businesses for delivering exceptional experience, rated by genuine customers. This one of a kind award is based solely on interactions with verified customers, meaning the accreditation is a true reflection of the business’ commitment to outstanding service. Marketing Director, Darren Miller said a...

The future, it seems, is hybrid. Car buyers are abandoning diesel and petrol in the wake of an environmental pledge from the UK Government. Officials announced a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2040. With a focus to combatting urban pollution, conventional car owners are facing higher taxes and stricter emissions charges. Paris currently prohibits pre-2005 diesels from entering the city centre on weekends and other European cities are following suit. While the demand for dies...

  Looking for a car that won’t cost you an arm and a leg to run? We’ve compiled a list of the cheapest cars to run. This list includes some of the most fuel-efficient cars available; based on how far the gas you put in your tank will get you. A few years ago, a car that achieved 30mpg (Miles Per Gallon) was seen as pretty thrifty. But today’s turbocharged engines have almost doubled that. Now, a small hatchback could get you twice as far, if not further, on the same bu...

It’s been a great year for us here at Big Motoring World and to celebrate we are giving you some massive savings to start the New Year on a good note! Pop down to Big Motoring World Blue Bell Hill or West Malling between Boxing Day and Sunday 13th January to grab yourself a bargain in our BIG Winter Sale! Over 800 cars across our entire range are included in our winter sale, all with a saving of £500 or more! Click here to view our opening times for the festive period. &nbsp...

Last night in London the Car Dealer Magazine Awards, hosted by Mr Wheeler Dealer himself  Mike Brewer, were in full swing. This exclusive event is where the best of the best in the used car trade come together and celebrate having had their businesses judged, examined and mystery shopped. With a record number of businesses entering this was the most competitive event in the awards 7-year history!     In a highly competitive and hard-fought category, Big Motoring World was n...

Big Motoring World has stormed to the finals of the Car Dealer Magazine used car supermarket of the year 2018. The past few years have seen of a multi £million improvement program in our new state of the art Blue Bell Hill dealership, the refurbishment of our existing West Malling dealership and heavy investment in training and customer service initiatives . We are honored and privileged  to have made it though to the finals.

For those who couldn't make it to take advantage of the  reductions of nearly 800 cars, our  Black Friday Event  has been extended. Every day this week we will be adding more and more cars to the event, with genuine reductions of up to £1000. All of the cars included have a black Friday logo on our web site, and you can find out the exact  savings by dropping us a line either by phone, live chat or email. A full list of the cars in the Black Friday Event can be...

If you’re on the hunt for a reasonably priced crossover, you’ve probably already narrowed down your choice to these two, the Nissan Qashqai and Kia Sportage. Two of the biggest contenders, and rightly so. Both cars cost pretty much the same (Qashqai starting at £19995, Sportage at £20305), look fairly good, drive well and come with a ton of handy tech. Looks: After three successful years on sale, Nissan gave the Qashqai a mid-life facelift and the latest version of...

The Fiat 500, an unmistakable Italian icon. The cute retro styling has been a massive hit since Fiat announced they would be bringing the classic back to life in 2007. The story began way back in 1957 with the rear-wheel-drive Cinquecento (Italian for five hundred). A little under 3 metres long, this was one of the original ‘city cars’ and it was hugely popular, selling almost 4 million units before they ceased production in 1975!  The first models featured rear hinged ‘s...

Held at Park Lanes historic Grosvenor House Hotel, and hosted this year by comedian Hugh Dennis, the Motor Trader awards are widely regarded as the Oscars of the motor trade. After enjoying a 3-course meal and watching England lose the world cup semi-final to Croatia, feeling a little sorry for ourselves, we settled in for the awards. Big Motoring World were awarded highly commended in the coveted ‘Used Car Retailer of the Year Award 2018’ category. Marketing Director, Darren Mill...

Did you know that smart started out over 20 years ago as a collaboration between Mercedes-Benz and Swatch? CEO of Swatch, Nicholas Hayek, had a vision for a small and stylish city car and he wanted to cooperate with another company in the automotive industry to make his idea into a reality. A collaboration with Volkswagen was agreed in 1991, but that deal fell through in 1993 when Ferdinand Piëch became CEO of Volkswagen and wanted to terminate the project due to working on their own simil...

  Big Motoring World West Malling has been fully refurbished and soft launched on Friday 6th July. Over the coming month we will be stocking up over 1,000 cars from the nations favourite car brands.  Ford, Vauxhall, Nissan, Mini, Skoda, Peugeot and Toyota to name but a few, all priced below market value giving you massive savings compared to other dealers. We look forward to giving you a BIG Welcome when you visit Big Motoring World.   ...

  It’s here…our Father’s Day Weekend Competition! Who doesn’t love a competition?!   Well, this weekend we are holding a competition on site. Every customer who purchases a car between the 15th and 17th June, will be entered into a draw for a chance to win a Red Letter Track Day experience- what a perfect gift for Father’s Day!   We have an amazing selection of vehicles available to view on our forecourt at fantastic prices; whether you’...

Not even half way through 2018 and it has already been one of the most exciting years in the history of Big Motoring World and to make it even better we have been shortlisted for not one but TWO Motor Trader awards! This year we are in the running for the Used Car Retailer of the Year Award and Dealer Website of the Year Award! The Dealer Website of the Year Award would be a massive achievement. You would not believe the work that goes into our website on a daily basis. We would love to add ...

Over the last 5 years, Big Motoring World just keeps expanding and 2018 is the biggest year yet. Our new Blue Bell Hill site is an integral part of the plan and this is where you fit into the picture. We need you to help us continue growing, but why would you want to work for us? What do we have to offer you? What is so great about working for Big Motoring World? To help answer this, I have had a chat with some of our top sales executives to bring you their honest thoughts! First, let me te...

  British racing car driver Sam Tordoff and his Ford Focus RS will be making an appearance at the grand opening of our latest branch!   Join us for a day of fun from 9am on Saturday 26rd May 2018 at Big Motoring World, Blue Bell Hill, Chatham, ME5 9QG. Enjoy free hot drinks, milkshakes and browse our 1000 car selection. (P.S. We will also be holding our recruitment drive from 10:30am)  ...

Big Motoring World, the UK's leading independent, pre-owned prestige car supermarket, continues its rapid expansion by opening a brand new, purpose-built, Retail Centre in Bluebell Hill, Medway. We are always looking to grow our team and enhance our business.  There are many ways to make our record-breaking team better, and maybe you have the skills to help us do it? With our new Blue Bell Hill site now open, and our West Malling site being refurbished for a re-launch later in the Summer,...

Blue Bell Hill is filling up with  hundreds BMW, Mercedes , Audi and VW cars. With well over a 1000 cars on display and a fantastic new customer showroom, great things are happening for car buyers at  Big Motoring World.

  We are soft launching our flagship site from Saturday 5th May  while we build up our stock display and finish off the snagging. There will be 200-300 cars, Audi, BMW Mercedes and VWs on display and ready to drive away. All of our usual services are available such as test drives, part exchange valuation and finance.          ...

With the Beast from the East causing some quite difficult weather, we thought we would put together a guide of our top tips for driving in the snow. Safe driving starts well before you get into your car. When you know there is likely to be snow, we recommend planning your journey carefully, having an alternative route ready if needed is always handy. Check traffic and any road closures before you set off. Consider avoiding areas prone to flooding, and try to stick to motorways and main roads....

February 2018, Big Motoring World has won the Feefo Gold Service award for a second year running! The Feefo Gold Service Award is an independent seal of excellence that recognises businesses for delivering exceptional experiences, as rated by real customers.   Created by Feefo, Trusted Service is awarded only to those businesses that use Feefo to collect genuine ratings and reviews. Those that meet the high standard, based on the number of reviews they have collected, and their average ...

If you follow us on social media you probably hear an awful lot about how much Big Motoring World is growing, we have won multiple awards and acquired two new sites over the last 5 years alone! But how much do you really know about us? A brief Big Motoring World history Did you know where Big Motoring World began? Would you believe Big Motoring World started out life over 30 years ago! Back in 1986 CEO Peter Waddell began trading from home and shortly after bought Teynham Trade Centre stocking...

We all know that modern cars are becoming much more reliable than ever before and when buying a new car, worrying about how to cover the cost of any possible repairs is probably the last thing on your mind. However, with a modern car comes modern problems, which can make repairs complex and pricey. Our Big Motoring World Warranty - Big Assist Protect, is our best warranty policy yet. We understand that problems will not always happen Monday-Friday between the hours of 9 and 5. So we have a 24...

Big Motoring World Reviews from around the web Buying a new car is most likely going to be the second most expensive decision you make in your life - second only to buying a house. Understandably, you want to make sure you are buying from a company you can trust. That is why we work with a number of review websites to help you make an informed decision about your next car. We publish all of our Feefo reviews on our Big Motoring World reviews section of our website, and we have a whole web...

Volkswagen cars, known in short as VW, can be seen on every road of every country in the world. The company has stood the test of time in the truest sense, competing with an increasingly crowded and connected global automotive market. VW cars signify classical engineering and design excellence that is accessible to the everyday owner exclusive safety and comfort, without the prohibitive price tag. VW cars are popular among families and middle-budget owners for a reason. While the overall VW ...

Big motoring world has won a Feefo Gold Service award, an independent seal of excellence that recognises businesses for delivering exceptional experiences, rated by real customers.   Created by Feefo, Trusted Service is awarded to businesses that use Feefo to collect genuine ratings and reviews. A badge of honour, this accreditation remains unique as all the awards are based purely on the interactions with verified customers. This feedback has been collated by the Feefo review platform,...

February 2018, mark your calendars. We will finally be re-opening our Blue Bell Hill branch to the public, having initially opened in December 16 and closing in June 17 for building works to be carried out. The site is capable of holding in excess of 3000 cars and will specialise in Audi and Volkswagen cars, keeping our West Malling branch for BMW and Mercedes. We have been buying all over the country stocking up on used Audi and Volkswagen cars so that in February you will be spoilt for ch...

We are excited to tell you about yet another BIG Win for Big Motoring World this year! We have taken home Car Dealer Magazines 'Dealer Used Car Website of the Year' award! Our new website was released to the public at the beginning of 2017 and the feedback we have received ever since has been amazing! Even now, we are constantly tweaking and bringing new features to make the used car buying experience even better! We got all dressed up for the awards that took place at the Brewery in Centra...

Bavarian Motoren Werke. Known more commonly worldwide as BMW, the company stands today as a global superpower in the automotive industry. The BMW blue and white logo is the ultimate status symbol, describing an owner of a certain wealth and sensibility in their choice of vehicle.   This is a brand that's been making waves in the automotive sector for some time now, and it's hardly surprising why so many people choose to get behind the wheel of these cars. If you are considering a BMW, t...

Big Motoring World has been included in The Sunday Times Grant Thornton Top Track 250 league table, which ranks Britain's private mid-market growth companies with the biggest sales. It is compiled by Fast Track and is published in The Sunday Times – and 2017 is the first year that Big Motoring World has made the list, entering at number 143.   “We have been growing our business consistently over the past few years, and so our thanks go to all of the staff who have worked so...

Four rings. An elegant depiction of the quality and finesse synonymous with Audi's cars since the company's inception in 1909. Originally the brainchild of renowned automotive pioneer August Horch, Audi has grown into a worldwide presence well respected amongst car manufacturers as a guarantee of performance excellence. Audi is a well-known and highly respected car brand. When you buy into this company you buy a car that comes with a certain prestige, just like you would if you bought a BMW o...

Volkswagen began producing the Volkswagen Golf back in 1974 when they released the Mk1 to the public. A year later at the 1975 Frankfurt Motor show came "The fastest Volkswagen ever"; the Mk1 Golf GTI. The Golf has sold more than 30 million worldwide and won many awards including World Car of the Year in 2009 with the Mk6 and again in 2013 with the Mk7 - beating the Mercedes-Benz A Class. It never raised the bar; it set it. The Mk7 Golf is where we are going to focus our attention now. Bor...

With an increasing amount of interest in the Euro Engine status regulations, we here at Big Motoring World would like to give you the information you need to know when considering your next purchase. "Am I going to be taxed more if my car isn't Euro Engine Status 6?" In short - Yes. But this isn't new, the amount of tax that you pay on a vehicle has always been determined by the amount of harmful emissions emitted, with high emitting cars costing more per-annum than those that emit less. The o...