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Rose McFall

S

he has always been a landmark,

withhergentle,elegantgablesand

assured location.

167-on-Main, Somerset West is well over

100 years old, with some of the walls built

with local river stone and clay, but as of

April this year, the building is a landmark

for new reasons. It is now the home of Rose

McFall Properties, one of themost dynam-

ic businesses in the region.

Until 2005, Rose had consistently been a

top performer, winning numerous awards

and accolades as an agent. However, the

time had come to break new ground and

RoseMcFall Properties was born on 1 Sep-

tember of that year. Rose opened the doors

with just three staff members. The compa-

nynowhas 14 and is still growing, so a new

home beckoned and 167-on-Main was the

perfect choice.

Thepropertyhasbeen totally renovated,

but the elegant old lady has kept her

original Cape Winelands feel proud ga-

bles, oregonpine floors, sashwindows, sol-

id wood features throughout, with bursts

of Rose-coloured inspiration in the inte-

rior and a welcoming indigenous garden

with fountains. This building has a soul

andwewere athome theminutewemoved

in, said Rose. We love it here and so do

our clients. Ive even been stopped at the

local Spar by strangers who have said

theyre delighted that the building is get-

ting the attention it deserves and our town

has something to be proud of.

The neighbours are a mix of businesses

servicing theup-market clientele of the ar-

ea - estate agencies, boutiques, restau-

rants, interior decorators, specialised

medicalpracticesandluxuryguesthouses.

The stretch of road between the Lord

Charles Hotel and Lourensford is most

sought after for professional use, vacan-

cies are rare and linkage to theN2 andR44

is excellent.

Our goals are to continue and grow the

fantastic relationships we have with both

our sellers and buyers. Our companys

ethos is hard work, respect and fulfilment

and now that the Rose McFall brand is so

purposefully presented, we can set new

sights, so watch this space! said Rose.

Murray Williams Rose McFall (in front) with her staff and fellow estate agents PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

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Is yourestateagent licensed?

Sadly, for many years real estate

agents were compared to second-

hand car salesmen (no offence to

car salesmen). There was a great

deal of unethical behavior by real

estate agents, and it wasnt un-

commontohearstoriesofdeposits

going missing.

Oneof themainreasons forourbad

reputationwas the low barrier to en-

try into the industry. Anyone could

register as a candidate agent, and

would automatically qualify as a ful-

ly licensedagentwithinayear even

without writing any exam or test of

their knowledge and ability.

Thereal estate industryhasunder-

gone a significant change in the last

few years. Estate agents have had to

re-qualify and complete stringent as-

sessmentsof theirabilities.Allestate

agents who were trading in 2008 will

have to be completely re-qualified by

the end of 2013 in order to keep their

status as fully licensed estate agents.

As a consumeryouneed to be abso-

lutely sure that you only work with

qualified agents and estate agencies

that are licensed and have been is-

sued a Fidelity Fund Certificate by

the Estate Agency Affairs Board

(EAAB). If you work

with anunlicensed es-

tate agent you expose

yourself to significant

risk. For example, if

the agency is not li-

censed and you pay a

deposit to them, you

are not covered by the

Fidelity Fund Insur-

ance from the EAAB.

Whenworkingwith

a licenced agency,

should they illegally

misappropriate your

funds,youarecovered

under the Fidelity Fund Insurance.

The same would apply to tenants.

Whilst it is perfectly legal for a prop-

erty owner to rent out and manage

theirproperty themselves,whathap-

pens to the tenants deposit?Does the

landlord invest it in a separate ac-

count?Does the interestaccrue to the

benefit of the tenant?

Sadly,whenrentingapropertypri-

vately, if the landlordmisappropriat-

ed the deposit, the tenantwouldhave

norecourse to the EAAB,andnocov-

er from the Fidelity Fund Insurance.

Whentheyrent fromalicensedestate

agency they have the necessary pro-

tection.

The good news for

consumers is thatnow

licensed estate agents

conductthemselvesas

the professionals they

aremeant tobe. If they

dont, and if they ille-

gally access monies

held in trust, then the

consumer has protec-

tion as explained

above.

How do you deter-

mine if your estate

agent, or their compa-

ny, is licensed?Ask foracopyof their

FidelityFundCertificate (FFC). This

certificate is a licence,whichauthor-

izes the agent and the company to

trade in a given calendar year. The

FFC is issued annually, so check

whether the FFC is for the current

year and not for a previous one.

If you come across an unlicensed

agent then please report them imme-

diately to the EAAB

www.eaab.org.za, or 0800 223 225.

Workwithalicensedestateagentand

know you will be well cared for.

E-mail your real estate question to

[email protected].

Talking Property with Ste-

ve Caradoc-Davies

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Sellers cautionednot to selfsabotage

SouthAfricas residential propertymar-

ket is showing signs of improvement, as

evidenced by increased enquiries from

prospective buyers, improved show

house attendance and stock shortages in

a growing number of areas.

Thats the word from Richard Gray, CEO

of Harcourts Real Estate SA, following the

release of FNBs April 2013 House Price In-

dex,which reports mildlypositive growth

during the firstquarterof 2013,with the like-

lihood of further value gains in the second

quarter.

Asagroup,wereseeingawidespreadup-

tick in terms of buyer interest. From being

in the doldrums for the last few years, the

marketappearstobeontheroadtorecovery,

with house price growth in popular suburbs

on track to exceed inflation in real terms for

the first time since 2008, he says.

However, he warns, the positive spin-offs

of an improvingmarketare likely tobeexpe-

rienced by only 10%of todays sellers. Dur-

ing the first quarter of 2013, FNB released

statistics showing that 89% of properties

sold for an average of 10% less than their

original listing price. Furthermore, the av-

erage length of time properties spent on the

market before being sold or withdrawn was

17 weeks and two days, and while there is

no hard and fast rule about how long a home

should take to sell, fourmonths is excessive

byanyreal estate professionals standards.

Given that the economy is stabilising and

on the back of rising residential demand,

Gray says the failure of sucha largepercent-

age of listings to achieve their asking prices

or to sellwithina reasonable time framecan

only be ascribed to human error. Feedback

from our member offices as well as from

within the industry at large is that sellers

are making some serious mistakes which

are chasing otherwise willing and able buy-

ers away.

At the top of the list of mistakes is incor-

rectpricing,whichGraysaysisoftenaccom-

panied by an instruction to the listing agent

toput thepropertyonthemarketataninflat-

ed price and see what happens.

Sadly,nothinggoodusuallyhappens,he

says. Active buyers arewatching the inter-

net and the papers for

new releases and are

quick to make contact

with the listing agent to

set up appointments to

viewwhenanewproper-

ty comes on to the mar-

ket. The most traffic

passes through a new

listing within the first

twoweeks,afterwhichit

tapers off dramatically.

Harsh as it sounds, the value of a proper-

ty is not determined by what the seller paid

for it,howmuchtheyneed for theirnextpur-

chase, or what they owe on the property.

Buyers are extremely well educated about

property values so the only person likely to

be fooled by over-pricing is the seller who

is livingwithunrealistic hopes and expecta-

tions.

In the interests of establishing an objec-

tive and realistic selling price, Gray recom-

mends the use of a report called a compara-

tivemarket analysis (CMA). Whendone by

a professional estate agent, the CMA will

containawealthof importantdatapertinent

to the sellers area, includingproperties cur-

rently for sale, sold properties and with-

drawn listings comparable with their own

home. It will also contain analytical infor-

mation such as market trends and house

price growth, highest, lowest and average

selling prices as well as an evaluation of

their property.

The section containing properties cur-

rently for sale is only important from one

perspective, he continues. Sellersmust not

betemptedtoemulate thepricinghere,since

these homes havent sold and it may well be

that theirpricingisunrealistic.What isrele-

vant is that theseproper-

ties will be their compe-

tition when their own

home goes on the mar-

ket, and depending on

what their home offers

and the asking price,

these listings could lure

buyers away from them

or chase buyers into

their arms.

The data contained in

the sold section, which comes from the

South African Registrar of Deeds or Deeds

Office, reflects recent sales in the area. Its

here, among the facts, that sellers are most

likely to find a realistic, achievable selling

price, says Gray.

Another common seller mistake is choos-

ing an estate agent on the basis of friendship

or because they gave the highest valuation.

The best agent for the job is someone who

is qualified, experienced in the intricacies

of thesalesprocess,whoknows theareawell

and who has a successful track record. Also

important is that the agent has access to a

wide marketing platform that includes the

top online property sites and social media,

heavers.Withmorethan80%ofSouthAfri-

can buyers shopping for homes on the inter-

net today, its critical that homes are well

presented online, with a host of quality inte-

rior and exterior photos. Its going to cost

about the same for a pro as a mediocre or

even bad agent, so sellers need to stand firm

on their right to work with the best in the

industry.

Sellers who dont grant easy viewing or

showhouseaccessarealso in fordisappoint-

ment. Nomatter howgood an agent is, they

wont be able to sell a property home if its

seldom available to view, cautions Gray.

Selling is hugely inconvenient, not least of

allbecauseoneneeds tobeshowhouseready

and available for viewing appointments at

the drop of a hat. Serious sellers accept this

and if they cant get away fromwork to open

up, theywill entrust keys to theagent, a fam-

ily member or friend.

The same is true of show houses. No one

likes them, but theyre often more effective

in attracting qualified buyers than newspa-

per adverts. Thebottom line is that themore

accessibleaproperty is tobuyers, thesooner

it is likely to sell and the better the price its

likely to achieve.

Other self-limiting actions, according to

Gray, include refusing to allow for sale

boardsoutsidetheproperty,rejectinglower-

than-asking price offers outright instead of

counter-signing them, not responding

quickly to offers and thereby allowing buy-

ers to go cold, and listing with multiple

agents, thinkingthat thiswill result inmaxi-

mum exposure for the property. A sole

mandateinthehandsofaprofessionalreally

is the best way to sell in this day and age

and the insertion of a performance rider

in the contract will allow the seller to termi-

nate themandate should the agent fail to de-

liver on his commitment, Gray advises.

Buyers are

extremelywell

educated about

property values so

the only person likely

to be fooled by over

pricing is the seller...

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208 Main Road, Somerset West 021 852 3480 Lynne - 083 272 0528 www.mypropertybroker.co.za

Security and spaciousness is what you

get in this freehold Cluster home.

Close to selective shops.

selective shopping areas.

With only 9 units in this estate. Hear the

gurgling sound of the river and the

call of the Kingfisher.

Set in the quiet part of Bizweni.

AUDAS ESTATE

R 1.15 M

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BIZWENI

R 1.39 M

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R 9 M

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Gentlemans Residence. This stately home is built on one level with gracious

park-like garden being accessible from all living

areas of the home. Lovely views to the Helderberg Mountain. Parquet Flooring

in a large part of the home and Pool house with BBQ.

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STELLENBOSCH

UNIQUE AND SPECIAL

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garage 4 WEB 265063

Spacious home on multi levels enhancing the privacy

of each family member. Within stones throw from

schools and town.

[O] 021 886 7905 SOPHIA 082 824 6798

STELLENBOSCH R4 300 000

MEDITTEREENSE FLAIR

Kamers 3 Badkamers 3 Parkering 4 WEB 220245

Pragtige sonnige huis in populre straat. Oopplan

leef en onthaal areas met baie ekstras.

[K] 021 886 7905 SOPHIA 082 824 6798


PRIMA LIGGING!

Kamers 4 Badkamers 2 M/Huis 1 WEB 280369

n Huis vir onthaal, ingeboude braai, stofie en kroeg

in onthaal leefarea, oopplan aan die kombuis. Baie

ekstras - lugrellaars, paneelverwarmers, ens.

[K] 021 864 2948 MARILIZE 082 445 6297

WELLINGTON R1 550 000

ASEMROWENDE UITSIG


Ruim huis op netjiese omheinde erf. Die huis het n ruim

leefarea met n aparte braaikamer. Afdak langs

motorhuis vir tweede voertuig.

[K] 021 864 2948 LINDA 083 379 3769


RUIM DUPLEKS


Moderne dupleks in gewilde sekuriteitskompleks. Twee

leefareas met ingeboude braai. Lae heffing.

[K] 021 864 2948 LINDA 083 379 3769


ONTHALERSDROOM


Huis met hope moontlikhede! Boomryke erf en groot

swembad. 3 Leefareas met ingeboude braai, Jetmaster

kaggel en kroeg. Groot kuier patio met braai en kroeg.

[K] 021 864 2948 MARILIZE 082 445 6297


PARYSKLOOF LANDGOED

WEB 276855

Kom bou jou droomhuis in die sekuriteit landgoed.

Plot en plan ook beskikbaar.

[K] 021 872 2223 VICKY 074 158 8016

PAARL R 380 000

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Nuwe ontwikkeling in Newton, 2 of 3 slaapkamer huise

om van te kies. Eie afwerkings. Geen oordragkostes.

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PAARL R 469 000


LIEBERHEIM!

Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garage 2 WEB 260372

Single level lock up and go with easy flow from living

areas onto undercover patio with pool. Ideal for scaling

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Anemone, floweringwith thewind

The Anemone, known by many

as the windflower (anemone is

Greek for daughter of the

wind),hasaspecial formnamed

after one of Irelands three pa-

tron saints, Saint Brigid of Kil-

dare.

Her story is one of miracles, and

could be an indication of how the

Anemone got to be named after the

wind that spreads its breath across

a land. Legend has it that Saint

Brigid once asked the Irish King of

Leinster for a plot of land onwhich

to build a convent, insisting that

the landonwhich they stoodwould

be the most suitable, with a forest

alongside for wood and an abun-

dance of berries, and a nearby lake

for drinking and irrigation water.

When the king refused, the nun

prayed that God would turn his

heart and then asked the king to

grantherasmuch landasher cloak

would cover. Seeing the size of her

tiny coat, the king humoured her

and obliged. When Brigid asked

her friends to spread the four cor-

ners of her cloak on the ground, the

garment grew to cover masses of

land. The rest is history, and the

convent established itself to be

known for its berry jammade from

the famous forest berries.

Anemones are known to spread

just as easily as Saint Brigids

cloak, a sight to behold in Jordan

and Israel where these colourful

flowers grow wild in their original

habitat in the Middle East.

There are about 120 species of

this plant, so the colour options are

numerous from mauve and pink

towhite, red and yellow, withmost

flowers displaying a contrasting

central colour. Hybrids of A. coro-

naria (Spanish marigold) bred

with A. fulgens and A. pavonina

are most common in South Africa,

known here as florists anemones.

These come in single and double

forms, the single, poppy-like forms

called de Caen (because of them

first being grown in the French

town of Caen), and the double or

semi-double forms that were

raised in Ireland named after the

cloaked saint, and called St Bri-

gid.

Now is the ideal time to plant

these easy growers for constant

colour in your borders and con-

tainers, with a gorgeous show

through June. But you can also

continue planting into May and

June for spring blooms that could

last up until late September. Be

aware, though, that these spring

flowers will grow shorter than the

ones youd be planting now, which

should grow to a full height of

25 cm.

When planting, ensure you have

good drainage in rich, light, sandy

loam, so add sand if necessary to

achieve this. Find a spot that offers

both full sun and some shade dur-

ing the hottest part of the day, and

then plant your tubers 2 cm below

the ground, about 2,5 cm apart

from one another, with the pointed

end facing downwards (when in

doubt, plant it on its side). Water

your plants regularly to ensure the

soil never dries out. The best is to

water deeply in the morning every

four to five days. However, plants

in containers will need more regu-

lar water. The trick is to find bal-

ance, as over-watering could lead

to the tubers actually rotting, so if

theres a drainage saucer under

your pot, empty this out after wa-

tering, so that the plant doesnt

have access to the unnecessary ex-

cess water.

For thebest resultswithcut flow-

ers, which can last up to nine days

in a vase, pick your blooms early

in the morning when its still a lit-

tle cold and the flowers are still

closed, then immerse them in

room-temperature water to open,

away from direct sunlight. In this

way, you too, could spread Anemo-

nesall aroundyourhome just like

the wind.

RiaanSwanepoel,HadecoBulbs

Anemones PHOTOS: HADECO BULBS

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Workshopondisciplinaryaction in theworkplace

The Cape Chamber of Business and In-

dustry will hold a workshop on discipli-

naryaction in theworkplace onWednes-

day 08 May from 09:0012:00 at Cape

Chamber House, Foreshore, Cape Town.

Many business owners still believe that

they have the right to dismiss an employee

at will, while others are wary of dismissing

at all. SouthAfrica has specific laws govern-

ing the rights of workers, and there are stip-

ulated processes that must be followed en-

suring fair outcomes for all parties.

Knowingthecorrectproceduremeansone

need not fear dismissing an employee who

has committed gross misconduct. If proper

disciplinary procedures are followed, and

good sound reasons for the dismissal of an

employee are provided, then the business

ownercanproceedwith impunity.Thissem-

inar is a how to guide for dealingwith dis-

ciplinary action and aims to empower you,

the business owner ormanager, to dealwith

disciplinary matters efficiently and effec-

tively.

The speakers are Michael Bagraim of Ba-

graims Attorneys, practising managing

partner of Bagraims Attorneys (Labour

Lawyers)andTimothyGermondofHWDAt-

torneys, who has specialised and practised

as an industrial relations consultant to vari-

ous companies as well as holding the title

of national industrial relationsmanager for

the CSC Group.

The cost is R200 for members; R370,50 for

non-members. To book or formore informa-

tion, call the event organiser Lucia Frans

on 021 402 4342 or e-mail lucia@capecham-

ber.co.za. Payment instruction will be pro-

vided on acceptance.

DEMO DAY: Harley Davidson Tygervalley will be hosting a demo day at Fairview on Sun-

day 5 May from 09:0014:00. Free demo rides will be on offer for people over 21 (with a

valid big motorcycle licence). Helmets will also be supplied at the event. To secure your demo

ride, booking is essential. Contact Charl on 021 914 8888.

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issan has announced the introduc-

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Not only proving immensely popular in

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the Nissan Qashqai crossover has proved a

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Created as a compact crossover between a

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Encompassing

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and the new Qashqai 2.0 Acenta Limited Edi-

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The new Limited Edition models build on

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These Limited Edition changes to Qashqai

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only effect a minimal price differential of

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The two new range-topping Qashqai Limit-

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HondaCRV2.0Comfort: the refinedbaby

HANJO STIER

Now in its fourth generation,

Hondas CR-V has been con-

siderably fettledwith tomake

it markedly better than the

model it replaces. Further-

more, affordability was ad-

dressed by introducing an en-

try-level model around the

R300 000 mark.

This Honda CR-V 2.0 Comfort

recently reported for testing du-

ties and immediately sparked

confusion. Its refinement, per-

formance and creature comforts

had us wondering if wed been

sent thecorrectvehicle,butafter

someresearch it turnedout to be

the baby CR-V.

Great news for potential own-

ers is that we couldnt spot the

difference from the outside

identifying this two-wheel-drive

model would require crawling

onthe floor toexamine itsunder-

side. Theres no giveaway on the

insideeitherasCR-Vsdonthave

4x4 buttons or levers.

Its swish exterior is identical

to the other models and the 2.0

Comfort rolls on the same 17-

inchalloysasits twonextbiggest

brothers. The free-wheeling rear axle even

saves you 89 to 308 kg over more expensive

and complicated CR-Vs.

Thebiggestdifferencesandobvioussavings

on this model are leather seats, glove box

light, vanity mirror lights, parking sensors,

child mirror, automatic wipers and automat-

ic headlights. Many of these also apply to its

4x4sibling,whichcostsroughlyR40 000more.

In our opinion, this CR-V doesnt feel cheap

and Honda hasnt skimped on vital equip-

ment. Airbags, climate control, Bluetooth,

multi-function steering wheel, clever rear

seats, great build quality and a quietly com-

posed ride, its all here.

Thenext thing thathadusdoubtingwas the

lively 2-litre engine. Producing 114 kW

(155 hp) or 192 Nm, the CR-V never left us

wanting and even added some fun to the driv-

ingexperience.BeingaHonda it canbea little

pap at low revs and just loves to be red-lined.

Its brochure will give you figures like 0-

100 km/h in 10 seconds, 190 km/h top speed,

172 g CO2/km and 7,2F/100 km average fuel

consumption.Most of those figures seem con-

servative; our average fuel consumption was

between 8,5 and 9F/100 km from the 58F tank.

You wont get the greatest range around

town but long-distance should improve time

between refuelling. 170 mm ground clear-

ance, 589 to 1 146F cargo capacity, a

very compliant ride, light pedals

and steering also enhance any soft

adventures and countryside excur-

sions.

We even threw the cheapest CR-V

arounda twistyroadwhere it exhib-

ited impressive grip levels and vi-

cious ABS/EBD/EBA brakes. Oth-

er noteworthy helpers are vehicle,

trailer and hill start assistants, tyre

deflation warning and a whole

horde of airbags.

Growing families will adore the

practical CR-V as it provides ample

of roomand contortionist rear seats

withone-motion fold function in the

boot. The two rear doors open to al-

most 90 degrees for Granny, DIY

trips or a parent with offspring

draped over each shoulder.

The CR-Vs dashboard houses a

central infotainment screen which

displays a bit of trip info, as well as

the efforts of the sound system.This

can reproduce sounds from radio,

CD, mp3, wma, Aux socket, USB

and/or Bluetooth devices through

fourqualityspeakersandtwotweet-

ers. Other impressive items were

the layered instruments with large,

finely-marked speedometer. Its

floating needle whooshes around a

simplebutcomprehensive tripcom-

puter, the eco mood lighting is a laugh and

thegearchangesuggestionsare irritatingand

usually wrong.

So the Honda CR-V 2.0 Comfort FWD isnt

perfect, but besides its mediocre range it got

a lotofpraiseespecially thepriceofR306 800,

which seems very competitive considering

the quality, guts and refinement of this car.

A 3-year/100 000 km warranty and 5-

year/90 000 km service plan are included.

The cheapest CR-V exhibited impressive grip levels and vicious brakes around a twisty road.

Millionth Fiat 500 off the

production line

The millionth Fiat 500 produced in Poland

hasrolledoff theFiatAutoPolandproduction

lines at the Tychy factory last week. This

iconic model, launched in 2007, is marketed

in 83 countriesworldwide from Italy toBra-

zil, South Africa to Poland and the United

States to Japan.

In addition to theproduction facility inPo-

land, the Fiat 500 has also been produced at

Toluca,Mexicosince2011, thusbringingtotal

production to 1 100 000 units.

Destined for the Italianmarket, the record-

breaking one-millionth example is a power-

ful Abarth 500 1.4l which, like all those pro-

duced so far, represents an almost unique

piece: thanks to the thousands of possible

combinations of colours, trims, engines, fuel

systems and equipment.

Vehicle number 999,999 Fiat 500 pro-

duced by the Polish factory is a 95 HP S ver-

sion 1.3l MultiJet, in red, for an Italian cus-

tomer, while number 1,000 001 is a light

blue Fiat 500C, Lounge trim level, equipped

with the 69 HP 1.2l, destined for a German

customer.

Tychys prestigiousmilestone, achieved in

just 5yearsand9months fromlaunch,marks

another page in the story of Fiat 500, an all-

Italian icon that has won over the public and

the international critics, as demonstrated by

the more than 40 international awards to

date, including the prestigious Car of The

Year 2008, andmore than 325 000 fans on the

official Facebook Fan Page.

This extraordinary collection of awards is

enhancedby the countless records brokenby

theFiat500 in its segment, including: the first

citycar tooffer7airbagsasstandard, the first

to achieve 5 EuroNCAP stars, the first to

make advanced ESP available on the entire

range and the first Fiat Group vehicle to

dbut the fuel efficientTwinAir two-cylinder

engines.

A genuine expression of Italian style and

personality, the500currentlyoffersSouthAf-

rican buyers two body styles; Coupe and

Cabriolet featuring the Pop and Lounge trim

levels, and a choice of 1.2l or 1.4l engine ver-

sions teamedwith amanual transmission as

standard,orFiatsoptionalrobotisedsequen-

tial gearbox. Additionally, theAbarth range,

based on the Fiat 500 and 500C, is also availa-

ble for customers wanting more perform-

ance.

Locally the Fiat 500 and Abarth range has

sold more than 1 600 vehicles since its intro-

duction in South Africa in 2008. The Fiat 500

range starts at R152 490 and is available from

36 Fiat dealerships countrywide and, aswith

allFiatGroupproducts, comesstandardwith

a 3 year/100 000 km full maintenance plan

and warranty for peace-of-mind driving.

Fiat recently sold their one-millionth 500

model. Here is a example of their sporty

and quick Fiat 500 Abarth.

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A3Sportback: the sophisticated choice

HANJO STIER

Good news. If youre in the market for a

premium hatchback, your extremely

tastychoiceshavejustbeensupplemented

with a rejuvenated version of an old fa-

vourite the Audi A3 Sportback. Ingol-

stadts regular 3-door A3 arrived late last

year, the Sportback 5-door version took a

little longer to gestate.

Itwasabout time.BMWscrispnew1-Series

did what it could before Mercs hotly antici-

pated A-Class pitched up and recent A3 sales

reflect that. Developed on the VWGroups ac-

complished MQB platform of Golf 7 fame, the

cool Bavarian and fashionable Benzmaynow

have a fight on their hands.

Visually, an A3 will be the sensible, sober,

sophisticated choice. Its clean lines andmean

lights have an air of elegant simplicity about

them; which would also apply to the interior.

TheupdatedMMI interface is basedonAudis

MIB (Modularer Infotainment Baukasten)

platformwhich transcendsmodelsmore easi-

ly.

The Sportback has a 35mm longer wheel-

base to accommodate those rear doors and ex-

tra space at the back. Boot space increases by

30L and the rear overhang is also a bit larger.

Through the use of aluminium and other

weight-saving materials, the new Sportback

sheds an average of about 80 kg over preced-

ing models.

What else can I tell you about the new A3

Sportback?Hmm, lets see. Imagine sounds of

rustling paper if youwill. Oh yes, just like the

3-door A3, it is available in S, SE or Quattro

trim with escalating specifications. Engines

are also identical with 1.2, 1.4 and 1.8 turbo-

petrol as well as a 1.6 turbo-diesel.

The 1.6 TDi produces 77 kW (105 hp) or

250 Nm, achieving 0-100 km/h in 10,9 seconds

and a top speed of 195 km/h. Average CO out-

put is just 99 g/km

and fuel consump-

tion 3.8 L/100 km.

The 1.4 TFSimusters

up90 kW(122 hp)and

200Nm, 0100 in 9,5

seconds, 203 km/h,

123g CO/km and

5.3 L/100 km.

Its bigger 1.8 TFSi

brother promises

132 kW (180 hp) or

250 Nm, 100 km/h in

7,3 seconds, 232 km/

h, 130g CO/km and

5,6 L/100 km. All pet-

rolmodelsareavaila-

ble with a 6-speed

manual gearbox, the

diesel and 1.8 Quat-

tro only with a 7-

speed S-Tronic auto-

matic gearbox which

isanoptionforallbut

the 1.2 TFSi model.

It gets even more

confusing as some

trims are not availa-

ble with certain en-

gines and a few A3

Sportbacks will only

be available later in

the year. I suggest

youvisityournearestdealer toplaceanorder.

What I can tell you fromfirst-handexperience

is that the A3 SB is every bit as sublime to

drive as youd expect.

We sampled almost every model on the

launch and the Audi hatchback didnt put a

foot wrong.

Build quality is superb, the ride is exempla-

ry and the driving experiences were impres-

sive. The diesel is obviously less sporty than

its edgy 1.8Quattro sibling, but I had themost

fun in the ordinary, manual 1.4 TFSi.

Standard features on all models include

power steering, remote central locking, air-

con, MMI interface with retractable LCD

screen, adjustable multi-function steering

wheel, auto lights and wipers, extensive trip

computer and Bluetooth. Posher versions get

leather, more bling, sporty accoutrements

and bigger wheels.

Options include fullLEDheadlights,amore

compactversionof thesuperbBang&Olufsen

sound system available in bigger Audis,MMI

satnav and infotainment upgrades, radar-

guided cruise controlwith collision detection

and mitigation as well as an automatic park-

ing system.

Prices range from R283 000 (1.2 TFSi) to

R370 000 (1.8 TFSi Quattro S-Tronic) and Au-

dis5-year/100 000 kmFreewayPlanis includ-

ed.

The 206 kW S3 Sportback is expected to ar-

rive in South Africa in August 2013.

The diesel is obviously less sporty than its edgy 1.8 Quattro sibling but I had the most fun in the ordinary, manual

1.4 TFSi.

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