MINI Countryman Sneak Preview South East B Tour - Jackson's Jersey - Day 23.
MINI Countryman Sneak Preview South East B Tour - Snows Isle of Wight - Day 22.
The penultimate day of the South East B Tour took us across the water and over to Snows of Isle of Wight. We were greeted by a very excited Sarah who was well read on the car and all of its features. The showroom presented a couple of problems but we managed to work the car around the plinth that could not be moved. Sarah was on first name basis with all of her customers whom seemed to already be customers of MINI looking at the option of up-grading to the new model. Sarah did a great job attracting forty five guests with six test drives booked in for when the cars arrive in September.
MINI Countryman Sneak Preview South East B Tour - Snows Portsmouth - Day 21.
Day 21 of the South East B tour arrived in the pouring rain at Snows in Portsmouth. The dealers were wait eagerly to see the new car and were straight into the vehicle once we got it out of the van familiarising themselves with all of its functions and features before the customers arrived at 4pm. Customers were greeted with champagne and sushi and all seemed to be really impressed by MINI's new model. In total Portsmouth attracted twenty three guest, sold three cars on the day and booked a further seven test drives when there cars arrive in September...
Spot on!
MINI Countryman Sneak Preview South East B Tour - Scotthall Hampshire - Day 20.
MINI Countryman Sneak Preview South East B Tour - Barons of Farnbourough - Day 19.
MINI Countryman Sneak Preview South East B Tour - Wood in Hampshire - Day 18.
MINI Countryman Sneak Preview South East B Tour - Barons of Hindhead Ltd - Day 17.
MINI Countryman Sneak Preview South East B Tour - Chandlers Garage (Worthing) - Day 16.
MINI Countryman Sneak Preview South East B Tour - Chandlers (Hailsham) Ltd - Day 14.
MINI Countryman Sneak Preview South East B Tour - Cooper Tunbridge Wells - Day 13.
Sevenoaks - Day 12.
Day 12 at Cooper Sevenoaks went well! The showroom was a little tight so we had some issues getting all the kit around the car but once we got what we could in it looked great within the space. The dealers were excited to catch an early glimpse of the new car and the event went live and on time at 4pm. There was a slow but constant amount of customers and it was clear that all left impressed not only by the sandwich's but the car also. I'm sure this dealership will do well when they receive there cars in September.
MINI Countryman Sneak Preview South East B Tour - Broad Oak Canterbury - Day 11.
pre-sold.
MINI Countryman Sneak Preview South East B Tour - Broad Oak Ashford
The final day of the South East B Tour took us all the way to Jackson's in Jersey! We arrived on the Island after a gruelling ten hour ferry ride from Portsmouth on the Monday night and located our hotel for the evening before the big event the following day. Unfortunately the sun didn't make and appearance and it rained for most of the afternoon. However that didn't seem to deter the customers as a steady flow arrived to take a close look at the Countryman. Ross entertained everyone whom arrived with sandwiches and drinks and gave each customer a detailed tour around the car answering all the questions that were thrown at him. A total of forty five customers visited the event. Unfortunately they didn't jump at the chance for a test drive at this stage but they are selling like hot cakes in Jersey already with fifteen pre-orders taken!
A fantastic start for the dealer and a fantastic finish to the South East B Tour! Thank you to all the dealers for there hospitality over the past five weeks and the best of luck to you all when the cars arrive in September...
Over and out!
Barney Hatch
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MINI Countryman Sneak Preview South East B Tour - Snows Isle of Wight - Day 22.
The penultimate day of the South East B Tour took us across the water and over to Snows of Isle of Wight. We were greeted by a very excited Sarah who was well read on the car and all of its features. The showroom presented a couple of problems but we managed to work the car around the plinth that could not be moved. Sarah was on first name basis with all of her customers whom seemed to already be customers of MINI looking at the option of up-grading to the new model. Sarah did a great job attracting forty five guests with six test drives booked in for when the cars arrive in September.
Barney Hatch
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MINI Countryman Sneak Preview South East B Tour - Snows Portsmouth - Day 21.
Spot on!
Barney Hatch
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MINI Countryman Sneak Preview South East B Tour - Scotthall Hampshire - Day 20.
Day 20 of the South East b Tour arrived in Scotthall Hampshire to an eagerly awaiting dealership keen to catch a glimpse of the car as were rolled it of the van. the event went really well being the busiest event on my tour so far with a total attendance of eighty three with eight pre sold vehicles and eight test drive when the cars arrive. Hampshire were obviously well read a well prepared for there guests with a fantastic BBQ to keep them entertained whilst looking around the car.
Good job!
Barney Hatch
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MINI Countryman Sneak Preview South East B Tour - Barons of Farnbourough - Day 19.
Day 19 of the South East B Tour arrived at Barons in Farnborough to an eager team of dealers excited to catch a glimpse of the new car. The Showroom was amazing with plenty of space for the car and its set which resulted in it looking great as the customers began to arrive by four o'clock. Customers were greeted on arrival with champagne & canapes and the dealers took time with each of them to go through all of the cars features and specifications in detail. all of the guests seemed to enjoy the preview with a total of fifty four people attending and five of those signing up for test drives when the dealers cars arrive in September.
Barney Hatch
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MINI Countryman Sneak Preview South East B Tour - Wood in Hampshire - Day 18.
Day 18 of the South East B Tour today was at the Wood Garage in Hampshire. We were meet by Stuart & his team and shown into the huge space that had been cleared for the event. We got everything installed in good time and the car looked fantastic as customers began to arrive at 4pm. Customers were greeted on first name basis and served cold champagne and canapes whilst they browsed around the Countryman and were introduced to all its facts and figures by the dealers. All the customers whom attend clearly enjoyed the experience despite the miserable weather outside... Stuart and his team attracted thirty guests to the event whilst securing five test drives & completing five sales on the day!
Nice Job!
Barney Hatch
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Day 17 of the South East B Tour was in Barons of Hindhead and the sun was shining bright! We arrived in good time and rolled the car out of the truck much to the eager anticipation of the dealers. the showroom was a little tight so we struggled to fit all of the stand around the car but what we did get in looked superb! The dealers did a great job entertaining and informing there customers during the event and all whom attended left with a positive outlook on the new MINI Countryman! Forty guests attended in total with six signing up for test drives in September. The dealers also managed to secure two pre sales at the event...
Good work!
Barney Hatch
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MINI Countryman Sneak Preview South East B Tour - Chandlers Garage (Worthing) - Day 16.
Day 16. Today the South East B Tour arrived in Chandlers Garage (Worthing). The weather left a little to be desired and unfortunately we were up against the clock when the lorry transporting the car broke down on route to the dealership. However we got the truck serviced on the road side and managed to get the car and the kit into the showroom just as guests began to arrive. All the customers that attended seemed very impressed with the car and all of its features and the dealer managed to secure two sales and eight test drives out of the thirty eight people customers that attended the event.
Plenty more good business to come when there cars arrive in September...
Barney Hatch
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Day 15 of the South East B Tour in Brighton has been another success! The sun was shinning on the coast and we had a lovely showroom and team of dealers to work with. Jan and her team were excited to see the car and introduce it and all of its features to there customers. The dealership was busy during the event with sixty six customers through the door. These guys did a great job securing five sales on the day and a further seven test drives when there cars arrive in September.
Congratulations Brighton!
Barney Hatch
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MINI Countryman Sneak Preview South East B Tour - Chandlers (Hailsham) Ltd - Day 14.
Day 14. We arrived at the Hailsham dealership in good time and had a lovely nice big space to work with. It took us a couple of hours to get everything ready and Andy and his team were excited about the getting to grips with the new car and did a superb job entertaining there clients once the event went live at 6pm. Customers definatly left Hailsham with a great outlook on the new car with four being sold on the day and eight test drives being signed up for when the cars arrive in September.
A fantastic head start for these guys...
Barney Hatch
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MINI Countryman Sneak Preview South East B Tour - Cooper Tunbridge Wells - Day 13.
Day 13 at Copper Tunbridge Wells in Kent on the South East B Tour was fantastic! We arrived in good time and had plenty of space to work with so the car and the set ended up looking fantastic within the showroom. The dealers were excited and eager to see the car and introduce it to there customers. The dealership was well prepared for the event and had organized entertainment for the kids with a walking, talking robot, external caters providing freshly made fish & chips and a DJ / PA. All resulting in alot of happy customers leaving the event with a positive outlook on the new MINI Countryman. I'm sure they will be flying of the self at this dealership come September!
Barney Hatch
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Sevenoaks - Day 12.
Barney Hatch
The MINI Countryman Sneak Preview - South East B Tour EM
MINI Countryman Sneak Preview South East B Tour - Broad Oak Canterbury - Day 11.
Barney Hatch
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MINI Countryman Sneak Preview South East B Tour - Broad Oak Ashford
Day 10 of the South East B Tour. Another great day! The sun was shinning bright which got everyone off to a fantastic start. the dealership was an odd shape which caused some problems accommodating all of the set so we shrunk it down and the car ended up looking great within its surroundings. The dealers were excited about the Countryman and they entertained and informed all of there forty eight guests perfectly. Tea cakes were served and went down a storm with old and young alike. All the customers left feeling excited and positive about the Countryman with two cars sold at the event and four test drives booked in for early September. The de-rig was a breeze and we parted with a very happy dealership sure to knock out some sales after the launch!
Thanks Broad Oak Ashford!
Barney Hatch
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MINI Countryman Sneak Preview South East B Tour - Arden Maidstone Limited - Day 9.
Day 9 of the South East B Tour. Today started with a few issues fitting all the kit into the shared dealership but we squeezed in as much as we could and the car looked superb in place. The dealers were very positive about the car and seemed to generate some positive excitement amongst the customers that attended. In total thirty three people attended with seventeen signing up for test drives when the dealers cars arrive. Defiantly a positive kick start to the launch for these guys.
Barney Hatch
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MINI Countryman Sneak Preview South East B Tour - Scotthall Stirling Corner - Day 8.
Happy days!
Barney Hatch
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MINI Countryman Sneak Preview South East B Tour - Scotthall Watford - Day 7.
Week 2 begins on day 7 of the South East B Tour! All the kit went into the showroom with ease and looked great as you entered the dealership. The dealers at Scotthall Watford were excited to see the new model for the first time and spent the first hour of the event getting to grips with all it can do! Unfortunately the turnout of customers at this event was slow and left us all twiddling our fingers for most of the day which was a shame! In total sixteen customers attended with a total of six test drives booked for early September. I'm sure this dealer will pick up the pace once there car's arrive...
Can't win em' all from day one I guess!
Barney Hatch
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MINI Countryman Sneak Preview South East B Tour - Cooper Thames Ditton - Day 6.
Day 6 has closed the first week of events nicely! The showroom was a little smaller than most so we had some fun getting all the kit to fit in the space allocated but with some creative thinking the car look excellent in the dealership. Customers came through slowly during the day but all were evidently excited about seeing, touching and playing with the new model. All customers left with all relevant questions being answered well by the dealers and they managed to secure two orders during the preview event! The event has defiantly created some positive leads for the dealers to chase in September!
A great week on the South East B Tour! Looking forward to more...
Barney Hatch
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MINI Countryman Sneak Preview South East B Tour - Vines of Guildford - Day 5.
Day 5 on the South East B Tour went exceptionally well! Customers were greeted by an excited team of dealers keen to impress everybody with the vehicle's good looks and specifications. The dealers were well read on the car and were able to answer all of the customers questions with ease. The dealers have already secured four orders for the new Countryman in September and there was plenty of interest from all that attended. The film crew were also unobtrusive and some customers even enjoyed getting in front of the lens for a little interview...
More from me tomorrow.
Barney Hatch
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MINI Countryman Sneak Preview South East B Tour - Cooper Cobham - Day 4.
Day 4 of the South East B Tour has been fantastic! The dealership were massively excited about seeing the car for the first time and this excitement was clearly relayed to all of the customers that came to the event. All the customers seemed to leave with a positive outlook on the new Countryman and the dealership managed to secure a total of six test drives when the car is released in September. This dealer has also managed to sign five purchase agreements for pre orders.
Total footfall for today's event was thirty six so a cracking start for the dealers to follow up on!
The champagne and sandwiches also went down well...
Until tomorrow...
Barney Hatch
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MINI Countryman Sneak Preview South East B Tour - Cooper Tadworth - Day 3.
Good evening! Day 3 of the MINI Countryman South East B Tour has been another success! The dealership had twenty five confirmed customers not including there guests which topped the numbers up to a total footfall of thirty two. All customers and guests that attended the event left with a positive outlook on the new car. The dealership confirmed eight test drives and have already signed eight sales agreements for new orders in September!
Good News!
Barney Hatch
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MINI Countryman Sneak Preview South East B Tour - Vines of Redhill - Day 2.
Hello! Another fantastic day on the South East B Tour! The dealership did well covering all pre booked appointments to view the car with potential customers. Twenty one key customers with additional guests attended the event and the promotion clearly left a positive impression on those whom attended. The dealership managed to confirm two pre-sales of the vehicle and created bespoke price lists for all that attended. The event clearly introduced the car superbly and has undoubtedly created some very interesting leads to the run up of the launch...
More from me tomorrow...
Barney Hatch
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The MINI Countryman Sneak Preview - South East B Tour EMMINI Countryman Sneak Preview South East B Tour - Vines of Gatwick - Day 1.
Day 1. The MINI Countryman for South East B Tour has gone well! The dealership was excellent and very excited about the new car! Set up went well and on time as the event went live at 4pm today. Customers came through slowly but those whom attended were obviously impressed with the Countryman and the dealership managed to confirm 27 test drives out of the 41 couples / 82 people that attended the event. The stand looked great within the dealership and customers were greeted with food and drink upon arrival. All the customers that attend the event seemed to leave with a positive outlook on the Countryman and I'm sure that the dealership will have plenty of healthy leads running up to the launch...
A good day! Looking forward to tomorrow! More from me then...
Barney Hatch
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The MINI Countryman Sneak Preview - South East B Tour EM
