CHARLES HURST CELEBRATES 100 YEARS AS A MOTOR TRADER AND 50 WITH RENAULT

Two remarkable milestones were marked in a special plaque handover at Renault dealer Charles Hurst in Boucher Road, Belfast this morning.

Charles Hurst originally opened its doors 100 years ago and started to sell Renault cars in 1960, making it one of the longest-running Renault dealerships in the UK and Northern Ireland.

When it started to sell Renault cars, the first ones to leave the showroom included such iconic models as the Renault Floride, famously advertised by Brigitte Bardot, and a deluxe version called the Ondine.

A plaque to celebrate the achievement was handed to Charles Hurst Franchise Director Colin McNab by Renault UK Operations Director Ian Plummer who visited to the dealership to unveil the newly-refurbished showroom. Charles Hurst’s site now meets Renault’s latest state-of-the-art corporate standards called “Project Air” ensuring customers’ needs are catered for and that the environment is as relaxing as possible.

Mr McNab said: “Charles Hurst is putting together a “centenary book” which photos of the major events over the company’s history which is currently being put together. It’s hard to believe we’re celebrating 50 years with Renault this year; a partnership that started in May Street in 1960 and continues today at our main showroom at Boucher Road with branches at Mallusk and Ards.

“It’s a strong and successful partnership that has stood the test of time and this combined with loyal staff and customers has enabled us to grow and develop the franchise through the years.”

For more information, visit Charles Hurst on Boucher Road, Belfast (02890 381721) or click onto www.charleshurstgroup.co.uk

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1. Celebrating two major milestones: Charles Hurst Franchise Director Colin McNab (left) with Renault UK Director, Commercial Operations Ian Plummer.
2. Celebrating two major milestones: Renault UK Director, Commercial Operations Ian Plummer (left) and Charles Hurst Franchise Director Colin McNab.

3. Celebrating two major milestones: Jeff McCartney, Charles Hurst Financial Sales Manager, Charles Hurst Franchise Director Colin McNab, Renault UK Director, Commercial Operations Ian Plummer and Charles Hurst Chairman Ken Surgenor.