BARRY MARKS 25 YEARS WITH JAYBEE MOTORS RENAULT IN BANBURY

NEWS FROM JAYBEE MOTORS BANBURY

For immediate publication: Monday, 16^th May 2011

 

A special presentation awaited technician Barry Simpson at his workplace Jaybee Motors in Banbury this week to mark his 25^th anniversary at the dealer.

Barry, aged 63, received a specially engraved iPod touch from his colleagues and management at the dealership where he has worked since 1988.

Barry left school at the age of 16 and almost straight away started his career in the motor industry. After moving to Chipping Norton, he worked at Benfields for 17 years where he worked on all makes, before moving to Renault Trucks.

He joined Jaybee in 1986, two years before the dealership became a Renault dealer. Such was his talent, he was chosen to be one of the very first technicians in the whole of the UK to be invited to become a Renault Technical Expert (RTE) – technicians with the very highest levels of knowledge and skill in the Renault network.

John Dauphin, managing director at Jaybee Motors said: “Congratulations to Barry who has dedicated 25 years of service to the dealership. In fact, it’s Jaybee Motor’s 25^th anniversary as a Renault dealer in September this year, so to have someone on the team, in this day and age, who has shown such loyalty has been great. Barry started his work here in the days of the Renault 5, and it’s been interesting to see the progression from there in terms of technological advancement right through to the range today which is set to welcome the Kangoo Z.E. Van in October this year which is the first of a range of electric vehicles launched by Renault.  Again, many congratulations to Barry on this wonderful achievement!”

To find out more, visit Jaybee Motors at Oxford Road, Bodicote, or call 01295 227100. Alternatively, click onto http://www.jaybee.co.uk/ or find us on Twitter or Facebook.

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1. Barry Simpson (left) is presented with an iPod to celebrate 25 years' service by David Jackson, area manager at Renault UK (right) and John Dauphin (centre), managing director at Jaybee Motors Renault.

RENAULT SECURES TWIN TITLES AT 2011 FLEET WORLD HONOURS

• Double Renault award win at 2011 Fleet World Honours: Most Improved Fleet Manufacturer and Van Manufacturer of the Year

Renault is celebrating multiple award wins at Fleet World Honours, this time for Most Improved Fleet Manufacturer and Van Manufacturer of the Year.
These latest two awards follow a highly successful year of fleet programme launches, including the Renault Business Promise, plus the arrival of the final phase of Master versions, including minibuses and conversions, and come only two months after the French marque secured ‘Most Improved Fleet Manufacturer’ at the Fleet News Awards. 
Fleet World Editor, Steve Moody, said, “This is an important award which marks the considerable effort and investment made by Renault to provide fleet operators and leasing companies with the most comprehensive range of services. Fleets typically account for around one-half of all the cars sold in the UK and many of these are purchased by contract hire and leasing companies on behalf of their corporate clients. 
“For this reason we asked the managing directors and operations directors of the UK’s top 20 leasing companies to nominate their choice of Most Improved Fleet Manufacturer and Renault was a clear winner. The Renault Business Promise was launched last year and has had a marked impact on fleet attitudes towards Renault, while the range rationalisation programme announced at the end of last year demonstrated that Renault was listening to its customers and acting on their comments.” 
Commenting on the latest award for Europe’s number one LCV brand, Van Fleet World Editor, John Kendall, added, “Renault is the single biggest seller of light CVs across Europe. The company is putting the final touches to the range it launched last year. Looking ahead, Renault will soon launch a new van and announced last year that it will be supplying engines and vehicles to Mercedes-Benz. As we know, that’s just part of the story with sales and support vital for any manufacturer active in the light CV sector. Our winner has set up a specialist dealer network in the past couple of years, not just here but across Europe. At the CV Show, Renault showed the first of its new approved conversions, demonstrating that it has a firm grasp of the market.”
Receiving the awards in London, a delighted Darren Payne, Renault UK’s Director, Fleet and Commercial Vehicle Operations, said, “We’ve worked hard in the last couple of years to be the first choice of many of the top UK fleet customers, with some exciting initiatives and products on the way later in the year, including the 100% electric Kangoo Van Z.E (*Zero Emission). We’re also thrilled to win the Van Manufacturer of the Year title for the second year running.”
The latest information on Renault can be found at www.renault.co.uk, Renault TV on Sky Guide 883 and Freesat 651, www.facebook.com/renaultuk or by following on twitter @renault_uk. 

SMC RENAULT “DOES ITS BEST” FOR FIRST ST JOHN’S SCOUT GROUP

NEWS from SMC Renault: Monday, 9^th May 2011

SMC Renault in Woking is “dyb, dyb, dybing” for St John’s Scout Group and offering a Renault Clio limited edition Bizu to anyone who throws six sixes at the forthcoming village fete.

The fete takes place on Saturday, 11th June at St Johns Lye, St Johns, Woking from 12.30pm to 4.30pm. A 50p donation from each programme sold will go to Woking Hospice and all other profit will go to 1st St Johns Scout Group.

Highlights on the day include a barbecue, tombola, raffle, a refreshment tent as well as an animal petting area where children can get up close to farmyard animals.

Keith Wheeler, sales director at SMC Renault, said: “We wish the Scouts the best of luck with their fundraising! The Clio Bizu is a great car and has been widely praised for being one of the best value small cars on the market at the moment. It’s a great prize, so make sure you practise rolling sixes as much as possible before the big day!

“The local Scouts are a lovely bunch of lads so we wanted to do all we could to support them in their fundraising endeavours!”

For more information visit SMC Woking on Wych Hill (01483 720 322) or SMC Weybridge on Oatlands Drive (01932 855 021). Alternatively, click onto www.smcrenault.co.uk

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1.    First St John’s Scout Group practise rolling sixes ahead of the fete on Saturday, 11th June. David Le Marquand, Doug Briant and Rene  Williams are pictured with SMC Renault sales director Keith Wheeler

DEDICATED VAN WEEK AT RENAULT MANCHESTER FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES!

                                                                                                                            

NEWS FROM RENAULT MANCHESTER

For immediate publication: Friday, 6^th May 2011

Renault Manchester is holding a “Van Week” at its site on Trinity Way, Salford, for local businesses to get information on Europe’s number one van manufacturer and also to get crime prevention advice.
The week runs from Monday, 9^th May to Monday, 16^th May, where there will be a large range of commercial vehicles on display so that local businesses can get advice and see first hand some of the vans in the range.
During the week, staff from Renault Manchester will be on hand to demonstrate the ever-popular Renault range, and on the afternoon of Friday, 13^th May, there will be a crime prevention officer on site to give safety advice and tips on how to reduce the incidence of theft. Back in March, police officers joined Renault Manchester and helped distribute tamper-proof screws to motorists, free of charge, to help reduce number plate theft.

Vans on display include the Renault Kangoo Van, which is now also available to pre-order in Z.E. (zero emissions) guise later this year. The fully-electric Kangoo Van Z.E. is already a viable option for motorists and fleet operators looking to do their bit for the planey, as well as reduce running costs.

Renault Manchester will also display the practical Renault Trafic and the frugal and spacious Renault Master, as well as Renault’s conversions range, which includes tippers, dropsides, curtainsiders, minibuses, taxis and refrigerated vehicles. Staff will also be able to suggest high-quality and reliable conversions for businesses that need tailor-made solutions, such as horseboxes and racking.

Simon Williams, fleet manager at Renault Manchester, said: “Renault has always had an impressive array of converted vans to meet the needs of every type of business and has now announced the launch of new products to ensure that it’s now easier than ever to purchase a vehicle to meet your exact specifications. This will be a unique opportunity at Renault Manchester to see many of these vans in one place, and we’ll be on hand to offer advice, no matter what the size of your fleet.”

For more information on Renault Manchester on Trinity Way, call 0161 252 0000 or log onto http://www.renaultretail.co.uk/.

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BRANDS HATCH WELCOMES FORMULA RENAULT BARC NEXT WEEKEND

Official Protyre Formula Renault BARC Championship News...

For immediate release: Thursday, 5th May 2011

Just over a week remains until the third and fourth rounds of the Protyre Formula Renault BARC Championship take place at Brands Hatch Indy Circuit in Kent and if the season-opener at Donington Park three weeks ago was anything to go by, expect the unexpected.

The first event of the 2011 season offered some fantastic racing and a tremendous grid of more than 20 cars. At Brands Hatch, on 14th/15th May, the line-up will be just as strong and as is always the case at the short 1.2-mile track, qualifying will be of utmost importance.

MTech Lite’s James Thorp (Evesham, Gloucestershire) heads the standings by a healthy 13 points after taking a maiden championship race victory and an excellent second place at Donington. His closest pursuer is Steven Durrant (Oxford), the Basildon-born racer having delivered a career best effort three weeks ago but looking to go even better at Brands.

The RPD motorsport driver achieved a tremendous podium with third place in round one and then backed it up with one of the drives of the weekend in round two – scything his way through from 15th on the grid into fourth at the finish.

Fortec Motorsport’s Archie Hamilton (Hook, Hampshire) will arrive at Brands Hatch third in the points table, just four adrift of Durrant and the same number ahead of team-mate and series rookie Kieran Vernon (West Chiltington, West Sussex) – both having made it onto the podium at Donington.

Josh Webster (Stowmarket, Suffolk) secured a tremendous win during round one, from the second row of the grid, but the 2010 Winter Series Champion wasn’t able to add to his tally in the second encounter after his car ground to a halt on the 13th lap as he exited Redgate and Hollywood.

Dino Zamparelli (Bristol) is fifth in the standings, one place ahead of Webster, and although a solid haul of points was taken from Donington by the former category race winner, the weekend wasn’t all he wanted. He’ll be aiming to put his Antel Motorsport-run FR 2.0 on the podium at Brands.

In addition to Basildon racer Durrant and Sussex driver Vernon, further local interest will come from Raoul Owens (London) and Howard Fuller (Worcester Park, Kingston-upon-Thames) while Russian newcomer Ivan Taranov bases himself in Nazeing, Essex.

Qualifying for round three of the 2011 Protyre Formula Renault BARC Championship is scheduled to get underway at 09.00 on Saturday, 14th May, with the round four session following at 12.25. On Sunday, 15th May, the opening race will begin at 11.30 with the second encounter starting at 16.35.

Along with headline sponsor Protyre, the championship is additionally supported by ELF, Michelin and NGK Spark Plugs.

Provisional 2011 Protyre Formula Renault BARC Championship Points (after Rd2):
1st - James Thorp / MTech Lite  60pts
2nd - Steven Durrant / RPD Motorsport 47pts
3rd - Archie Hamilton / Fortec Motorsport 43pts
4th - Kieran Vernon / Fortec Motorsport 39pts
5th - Dino Zamparelli / Antel Motorsport 38pts
6th - Josh Webster / Fortec Motorsport 34pts

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STAFF AT JAYBEE MOTORS RENAULT CELEBRATE GOOD NEWS FOR RONNIE’S JOURNEY!

NEWS FROM JAYBEE MOTORS BANBURY

For immediate publication: Wednesday, 4^th May 2011

Staff at Banbury Renault dealer Jaybee Motors had good reason to celebrate this week as their colleague Andrew Jacob revealed that a fundraising campaign to help his son Ronnie has hit its £60,000 target.

Four-year-old Ronnie has been in the news recently after his parents Andrew and Kate started a campaign to raise money to pay for a life-changing operation in the United States for their son who has cerebral spastic palsy diaplegia.

The family has placed their hopes on a pioneering operation called a selective dorsal rhizotomy, which will allow Ronnie to walk freely without the aid of his walker and will give him more flexibility, as well as saving him from life in a wheelchair.

The cost of the £60,000 operation has now been reached, prompting celebration from the team at Jaybee Motors where Andrew works as a valet. The dealership, on Oxford Road, has assisted Ronnie’s parents with sponsorship and support with printing flyers and t-shirts.

The campaign reached its target this week after the unbelievable generosity of an anonymous donor who contributed a huge £26,000.  The sale of Andrew’s prized Ford Mustang raised £10,000 while a programme of fundraising events ranging from dance competitions to parachute events have raised a massive £24,000. 

Jaybee Motors Renault’s dealer principal John Dauphin, who has led the dealership’s fundraising efforts, said: “We’re just delighted that this hard-working family has raised enough money for the operation and wish them all the very best. They’re a lovely family, and Ronnie is a gorgeous little boy with a wonderful personality. Thanks to everyone, local businesses and individuals who have taken this cause to their hearts and done everything possible to help.”

Ronnie’s mum, Kate, said: “A massive thank you to everyone for all their generosity to date. Ronnie's operation is now booked for this month and we believe it will give him the best chance of avoiding deformities and a lifetime of operations.”

For more information or to donate, visit http://www.ronniesjourney.co.uk/ or visit Jaybee Motors on Oxford Road, Bodicote, call 01295 227100 or click onto http://www.jaybee.co.uk/ Alternatively look for Jaybee on Twitter or Facebook.

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1. The team at Jaybee Motors celebrates the hitting of the fundraising target of £60,000 which will allow Ronnie Jacob to undergo a life changing operation in the United States. He is pictured centre with (from left, front row), his dad Andrew, his mum Kate and John Dauphin, dealer principal at Jaybee Motors Renault.

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BLACKBURN MOTOR PARK BRINGS VA VA VOOM BACK TO THE TOWN!

NEWS FROM BLACKBURN MOTOR PARK

For immediate publication: Tuesday, 3^rd May 2011

One of the UK’s fastest-growing motor groups is bringing Va Va Voom back to Blackburn with the opening of a new Renault site in the heart of the town.

Blackburn Motor Park  will operate for Renault under the Cambria Group from a multi-franchise site on Pendle Street in Copy Nook at the beginning of May, joining 26 existing sites for the group across the country.

The Renault dealership is opening on the site of the former franchise and is currently undergoing extensive refurbishment to ensure it meets the latest corporate standards required by Renault. So far, 25 new jobs have been created in all areas of the business.

Blackburn Motor Park will offer the complete Renault range of cars and vans, including new convertibles the Wind Roadster and the Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet. Additionally, the site will include a full service department staffed by trained Renault Technicians including a Renault Technical Expert (RTE) which is the very highest level of expertise in the network.

The workshop hosts five ramps which will be complemented by an MOT centre which is set to open later this year.  There is also a fully-stocked parts department as well as a specialised local business sales expert who can offer guidance to firms of all sizes on their fleet requirements.

Blackburn Motor Park will offer Renault cars on the Motability Scheme which is available to people who receive either the Higher Rate Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance or War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement. There are currently 400,000 people in the UK who have a car supplied through Motability, and thanks to its practicality, the Renault range is particularly suited to Motability customers.

Kevin Walsh has been appointed as the new sales manager and has a wealth of experience in the motor industry and previous experience with Renault. He is also a Blackburn local and knows many local motorists. He said: “The Blackburn area has been without a convenient Renault dealership for about six years so we’re excited to be bringing back some Va Va Voom!

“We’re opening our doors on Bank Holiday Monday (Monday, 2^nd May) and we’re looking forward to driving the business forward with Renault. When we’ve settled in, we’ll be holding a special customer event to launch the business, so keep your eyes peeled on local press to find out more details!

“On our new site, we’re able to find customers the new or used Renault they’re looking for and also take care of servicing and maintenance.”

For more information on Blackburn Motor Park, call 01254 699898 or click onto www.blackburnmotorpark.co.uk or www.renault.co.uk.

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From left: Barry Hamilton – sales executive; Kevin Walsh, brand manager; Shaun Bimpson – sales executive.