We are up and running for servicing, repairs and vehicle sales. Due to Phase 1 coming into fruition, we are pleased to advise that our vehicle sale, service and repair department has now re-opened for business. Operating a strict social distancing and sanitising policy, we also offer a ‘Collection & Delivery’ service totally free of…
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Today we are displaying our best Christmas Jumpers and spreading festive cheer on this year’s #ChristmasJumperDay, while aiming to help create a brighter future for children through Save the Children UK. Are you wearing your Christmas jumper?
Despite a Covid-19-related slip in new-car registrations this year, there’s clearly still life in the market, which is why Hyundai is launching its new i20 supermini. Auto Express recently compared the all-new i20 with the latest Ford Fiesta, with the i20 coming out on top. To find out about the comparisons, visit Auto Express
Today, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of our partnership with Hyundai in Guernsey. 🎉 During this time, Hyundai vehicles have become a popular choice with the Guernsey public with at least one in ten new car retail registrations attributed to the brand on a regular annual basis. However our continued success is by no means a passport…
Themed ‘Motorsport’, join us at Seafront Sunday this Sunday 23rd August 2020 from 10am-4pm to have a chat, or to view our wide range of vehicles available to you. Go big with the all-new Hyundai i10 or enter the electrified world with the KONA Electric. Whether you’re looking for a new or used vehicle or…
Kona Electric has been acknowledged as the Best Small Family Car in the inaugural TopGear Electric Awards, after it showcased it’s strengths on a 1000 mile road trip across 9 European countries. Hyundai’s fully electric SUV was not only commended for its efficiency and long distance capability but also for its smooth and effortless performance.During the…
From hybrids to hydrogen fuel cell: Hyundai celebrates 30 years of innovations in eco-mobility From hybrids to hydrogen fuel cell, Hyundai has been at the forefront of the development of environmentally-friendly vehicles now for three decades. Providing clean mobility and promoting a sustainable future are key elements related to Hyundai’s progressive mind-set, which is driving…
The Hyundai IONIQ has been named the most highly rated vehicle to own, in the Honest John Satisfaction Index 2020. Overall, the IONIQ secured an average satisfaction rating of 93.7% from owners, making it a standout performer in the survey. Each year, the Honest John Satisfaction Index asks 10,000 genuine car owners for their honest…
We are open for business and firing on all 4 cylinders As Guernsey sole dealers for the fabulous Hyundai and Mitsubishi ranges, we have a large selection of new and used vehicles for immediate delivery whilst still maintaining social distancing and sanitising rules. Our fully equipped state of the art workshop and fully trained team…
Tomorrow is Director Jason’s 50th birthday, but we are celebrating in the office today. Send him your birthday greetings as he reaches this milestone!
Car sales can now resume following the States of Guernsey guidelines. This will be conducted without direct contact and on an appointment basis only. With this in mind, you can test drive our vehicles in one of two ways; 1. You can visit us at the showroom by appointment only. We will agree a time…
Our friends at Guernsey Cricket delivered some Kwik Cricket sets in their Hyundai KONA last week on behalf of Guernsey Post to raise money for the COVID-19 Response Appeal. For your chance to win one of these sets, can you guess how many Development Manager Ben Ferbrache could fit in his car? Head over to…
Due to Phase 2 coming into fruition, we are pleased to advise that our Vehicle Service & Repair Department has now re-opened for business. Operating a strict social distancing and sanitising policy, we also offer a ‘Collection & Delivery’ service totally free of charge. Prepare your car and maintain your warranties for happier times ahead…
Third time’s a charm. We are delighted to acknowledge that this month the L200 Series 6 scooped its third major UK award win by an independent panel at the Business Van of the Year awards. Chris Wright, Editor at Business Vans quotes “Outstanding value for money, offering SUV levels of specification at a competitive price…
Due to Covid-19, Barras Car Centre would like to assure you that to keep you safe the following measures have been put in place: 1 We can collect and deliver your car from your house. We will wear gloves and sanitise the inside of your vehicle before and after use. 2 If you come into our…
Due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus in the Channel Islands, we are taking extra precautions in our showroom to protect ourselves and our customers. Please do not be offended if we ask you to do any of the below, health is our top priority. Please DO NOT shake our hands Please place your keys on…
SMALL most definitely does not equate basic in this fabulous little package. At a time when many car manufacturers are ditching their small cars, Hyundai has introduced this new version of the i10. Waiting in the showroom of Barras Car Centre to pick it up, I was hoping that it would be the stunning white...
The Hyundai Kona Electric car has been named Which?’s product of the year for 2019, inching ahead of items ranging from Apple AirPods to a reusable coffee cup. Researchers at the consumer group were asked to nominate and vote for products launched and tested over the last year, whittling them down from 3,500 to just…
Today we are displaying our best Christmas Jumpers and spreading festive cheer on this year’s #ChristmasJumperDay, while aiming to help create a brighter future for children through Save The Children. We are still debating who’s is the most whackiest and most daring – what do you think? Are you also wearing your Christmas jumper today?…
The Cardiac Action Group (CAG) aims to raise awareness of heart disease in Guernsey, promoting cardiac patient care, facilitating the development of new cardiac services and supporting existing services, including the use of public AED defibrillator units. We have been huge supporters of CAG for many years and felt it only fitting that we gave them…
Hyundai Motor ranked 36th out of 100 enterprises in overall brand ranking and remains in the top 40 companies for brand value for fifth consecutive year Interbrand positively assesses Hyundai’s “investments in future mobility and efforts to enhance its brand image” The automaker also received an Effie Award for its “Hard work works” campaign Hyundai…
Visit the offers page to find out what special deals we can offer you, without any hidden costs. Barras Car Centre would like to wish you all a Happy Halloween. Have fun and stay safe.
On Saturday 5th October, Barras Car Centre will be holding a Bake Day between the hours of 10am-4pm to raise money for Les Bourgs Hospice and The Samaritans. The total amount raised at this event will then be doubled by Barras before being split evenly between the two charities. So join us for coffee, tea, pastries…
Since its launch in October 2016, the IONIQ range has been at the forefront of demonstrating Hyundai’s commitment to lowering vehicle emissions. Alongside the KONA Electric, New KONA Hybrid and NEXO, the New IONIQ range further expands the our range of affordable and advanced eco-friendly vehicles that also deliver smart connectivity and stylish design. The…
‘At Portsmouth, I’d park my battered Fiesta between Bentleys, BMWs, Range Rovers…’ 1. What was your first car? I WAS late coming into cars – I had my first one at the age of 22/23. It was just before I got married. In fact, it was part of the deal. I had to learn to…
‘I love the variety of my job… no two sessions are the same’ Tell us about what you do I’m the Guernsey Football Association’s women’s and girls’ football development officer. That entails going around all the primary and secondary schools to deliver girls-only football sessions. I engage with girls from Year 1 up to Year…
Hyundai Tucson wins award for most family-friendly import car • Hyundai’s compact Tucson SUV wins renowned ‘Bild am Sonntag’ reader test • Hyundai Tucson beats 16 international rivals • Tester families praise model for its feeling of space, variability, driving safety and mobile phone integration This is the second time Germany’s most-read Sunday newspaper has…
Hyundai named Manufacturer of the Year at the AM Awards Hyundai took home one of the headline prizes at the annual AM Awards, as it was named Manufacturer of the Year. Judges praised Hyundai’s excellent product line-up, including its innovations in alternative powertrains. The Manufacturer of the Year award is presented to the brand delivering…
The Hyundai i20 has been named ‘Used Car of the Year’ at the FirstCar awards, having also picked up the ‘Used Car of the Year up to £10,000’ award. David Motton, editor of FirstCar said: “The Hyundai i20 makes a great used buy for any new driver. It’s safe, easy to drive and very practical. Independent reliability data from Warranty Direct shows how…
Hyundai Motor UK has been recognised as BBC TopGear Magazine’s Manufacturer of the Year 2018 in its latest Awards issue. BBC TopGear Magazine highlighted Hyundai’s rapid development over the years and commended their diverse and ambitious product range specifically the ‘mega-hyped’ i30N, the ‘teardrop eco hatch’ IONIQ and the ‘quirky-looking but chilled driving family’ KONA Electric….
Hyundai KONA Electric Wins Best Green Fleet Car Hyundai Motor UK’s revolutionary KONA Electric has continued its winning ways into 2019, having been named ‘Best Green Fleet Car’ at the Fleet World Awards. It’s the latest in a raft of wins for Hyundai’s all-electric crossover, which was last year named Auto Express ‘Affordable Electric Car…
i10 WINS USED SMALL CAR OF THE YEAR SMALL cars can bring you customers for life by building fantastic relationships with new drivers, but also serving them throughout the years. With great profit opportunities, it’s easy to see why this type of car is a staple for a lot of dealerships. The Hyundai i10 is…
Hyundai Motor UK has won three major titles at the annual Next Green Car Awards, including the flagship Manufacturer of the Year and Car of the Year awards. These most recent wins come hot on the heels of Hyundai being named Electric Vehicle Manufacturer of the Year at the GreenFleet Awards. It was the revolutionary…
The Hyundai IONIQ has continued its winning ways in 2018, picking up two awards at the Carbuyer & DrivingElectric Awards; Carbuyer Company Car of the Year and DrivingElectric Compact Plug-in Hybrid of the Year. These latest victories come a little over a month after the IONIQ Hybrid was named as WhatCar?’s Best Used Green Car….
Barras Car Centre were proud to present a Hyundai i800 minibus dedicated to the late manager of the Ron Short Centre, Richard Salisbury. “A representative from the Ron Short Centre approached us and we were extremely pleased to put something together for them and help out such a wonderful charity” “It’s nice to help the community…
NEW THINKING. NEW POSSIBILITIES. Welcome to our new way of thinking. It’s bigger, smarter and driven by the desire to share stylish, high quality, efficient vehicles with everyone. It means we challenge convention, in all kinds of ways – not for the sake of being different, but because in each case, it makes the Hyundai…