ALDERSHOT SHOWROOM RE-OPEN AS SMC RENAULT

A prominent car showroom in Aldershot is  reopening, creating 25 new jobs in the town.

 

Mill Lane Renault closed in May but has relaunched as SMC Renault, Aldershot.

 

A number of staff will be welcomed back to the Ash Road site and new positions have been created as the business streamlines itself to meet the market demands.

 

The Ash Road site, that greets motorists on the way into Aldershot, has been selling new and used cars in the town since 1991 and has a strong relationship with Renault going back more than 30 years.

 

SMC Renault is a family business with dealerships in Woking and Weybridge, conveniently located for customers in Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire. Established for almost 30 years they are consistently rated among the top ten Renault dealers in the UK.

 

SMC Managing Director James Kimber said Aldershot’s Renault dealership has always been a key part of the local community and he hoped this would continue to benefit the town. “We are happy to help local people with all their motoring needs and now we have the Ash Road dealership open again plan on bringing Aldershot customers the highest level of customer service we can,” he said. “Our staff are a dedicated team of professionals who have, between them, many years’ of experience with the Renault brand.”

General Manager at SMC Renault, Aldershot Mike Jeffs said he was delighted to be at the helm.

 

“Our focus has always been on customer care and I am looking forward to welcoming back our loyal customers who have been without us in recent months,” he added. “We have not been here since the closure in May to look after them, and I am hoping we will attract new customers as well.”

 

SMC Renault, Aldershot will offer the same comprehensive new car and van sales plus after sales facilities as other SMC dealerships in Surrey. It is effectively a one stop shop for Renault customers in the area, as the dealership will also have a selection of 0% finance offers available on new cars and will have the choice of over 100 used cars and vans in group stock.

It will be taking service bookings  both in the dealership and online and will offer a free collection and delivery service within a 10 mile radius.

For further information on new and used cars, a range of offers, after sales and finance for your next purchase whether it is for private or business use, visit the website www.smcrenault.co.uk or call SMC Renault, Aldershot 01252 367600.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Renault Cardiff novel disposal of used tyres

 

NEWS FROM RENAULT CARDIFF

For immediate release: May 31^st, 2012

DEALERSHIP WINS TICK OF APPROVAL WITH USED TYRES PROJECT

School-children have given Renault Cardiff the tick of approval after taking delivery of a stack of used tyres to create a vegetable and herb garden.

In an innovative move, Renault Cardiff General Sales Manager, Darren Bowen has found a new way of recycling old tyres which help both education and the environment.
He will deliver the tyres free of charge to anyone who can find a green use for them to reduce their major environmental impact.

Around 100,000 tyres are changed every day in the UK, that’s 450,000 tonnes per year that have to be disposed of or reused often in the engineering industry as drainage and collection systems in landfills, or used as a resurfacing material.

Used tyres have proved to be a cost effective material in many gardens and projects including coastal defences and crash barriers at motor racing circuits, their use proving a safe method of disposal that does not impact on the environment. They are considered to be commercial waste and must be disposed of safely, but Mr Bowen was keen to find ways that tyres could be recycled to reduce the environmental impact and allow the dealership to help the local community.

He approached a couple of local schools in Cardiff:  Bryn Hafod Primary School took tyres to build an obstacle course cycle track for the children and also to help teach them about road safety.   

St David’s Primary School at Cwmbran took 20 tyres and children planted vegetable and herb gardens inside them, painting the tyres different colours to brighten up the school gardens.

Picture: Children at St David’s Primary School show off one of their herb gardens created in a used tyre from Renault Cardiff

Mr Bowen said he was delighted to see used tyres being found a new purpose in the local community. “We have to dispose of 10 used tyres a day. Schools are always short of money and I am more than happy to deliver the tyres free of charge for the children to help with projects such as road safety and how they can grow their own herbs and vegetables.”
He said he would like to hear from any other schools who might have a use for used tyres while the schools are always keen to hear from anyone who can supply them with soil, seeds, plants or paint.

Any schools which have a use for used tyres in any projects can contact Darren Bowen at Renault Cardiff  295 Penarth Road, Cardiff, CF11 8UU. Tel: 02920 421000.

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Renault Leicester at National Space Centre with futuristic Twizy

NEWS FROM RENAULT LEICESTER

For immediate release: Thursday, 21st June 2012

NATIONAL SPACE CENTRE VISITORS STAR-STRUCK BY FUTURISTIC TWIZY

Renault Leicester’s ‘Plugged In’ electric vehicle showcase at the city’s National Space Centre last Friday, 15^th June, and Saturday, 16^th June, proved a major success with Renault Twizy, Renault Fluence Z.E. and Renault Kangoo Van Z.E each pulling in the crowds.

Sales Manager Annie Cooper and Electric Vehicle Specialist Darryl Davison were both on hand at the Exploration Drive visitor hot-spot to help explain the futuristic technology of Renault’s ever-expanding EV range.

“The National Space Centre was the perfect backdrop to showcase our brand new Electric Vehicle Range”, commented Davison, “We had so much interest from the general public visiting the Space Centre and we had invited guests from the local business community and existing fleet companies.”

Renault Twizy, the newest of the manufacturer’s electric vehicles, unsurprisingly grabbed the lion’s share of the attention with its radical looks and unique style. The two-seater, designed for the driver and one passenger to sit in tandem, is an ideal choice for city driving with first class eco-friendly credentials – perfect for the busy roads in the middle of Leicester.

Renault Leicester EV Specialist Darryl Davison explains about Renault Twizy to visiting local schoolchildren at the National Space Centre

 

"Twizy stole the show and everyone got a chance to test drive the vehicles despite the monsoon June weather!”, added Davison, “We can’t wait for more models to join the Electric Vehicle Range.”

Renault Fluence Z.E, the first truly affordable all-electric saloon, and Renault Kangoo Van Z.E., International Van of the Year 2012, also proved extremely popular with potential customers of all ages.

All three models from the EV range are available to purchase from Renault Leicester’s Abbey Lane dealership. Renault Twizy is priced from £6,690 on the road with a monthly battery lease of £40, including VAT, for a 36 month/4,800 miles per year agreement.

Renault Fluence Z.E. is available from £17,850 on the road – taking into account a special £5,000 electric vehicle government grant – with a battery lease of £75 per month, based on mileage of 6,000 per year over three years.

Kangoo Van Z.E. is also eligible for the government grant and can be bought for as little as £13,592, excluding VAT, with monthly battery hire from £60 based on an annual mileage of 6,000 over three years. The Kangoo can also be leased – for more details contact Renault Leicester on 0116 2801000.

For more regarding Renault’s entire EV range, please visit www.renault-ze.com

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RENAULT TWIZY TURNS HEAD AT BIRMINGHAM PRIDE

NEWS FROM RENAULT BIRMINGHAM

For immediate release: Wednesday, 6^th June 2012

UNIQUE RENAULT TWIZY TURNS HEADS AT BIRMINGHAM PRIDE

Renault Birmingham donned its glad-rags over the Queen’s Jubilee Bank Holiday Weekend, 2nd/3rd June, to take part for the first time in the flamboyant and spectacular Birmingham Pride event on Hurst Street in the city.

The Digbeth-based dealer displayed three of Renault’s most striking current models at this year’s festival – the Renault Twizy, Renault Mégane Coupé and the special edition Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet Floride.

Organised by the Birmingham Pride Committee, the free annual two-day event is the largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) festival of its kind in the UK and all three Renaults drew admiring glances from the thousands of people in attendance.

Chris Avery, Renault Birmingham General Manager, said: “We were absolutely delighted to be part of Birmingham Pride for the first time, it’s a huge event for the city and important for Renault Birmingham to be involved in such a popular and busy festival.

“There was lots of colour, excitement and a real carnival atmosphere, and our stand attracted a lot of interest throughout the weekend from the thousands of people who attended. All three models we had on display, the Twizy, Mégane Coupé and Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet Floride, turned heads – especially the Twizy!”

                        Renault Birmingham car display at Birmingham Pride

Renault Twizy forms part of the manufacturer’s ever-expanding electric vehicle range and the futuristic Twizy is ideal for the busy streets of the UK’s ‘second city’. Measuring just 2.34 metres in length, 1.24 metres wide, the environmentally friendly Renault Twizy is designed to make electric motoring as practical as possible.

Priced from £6,690 on the road for the Urban model, with the addition of a monthly battery lease costing £45 including VAT for a 36 month/4,500 miles per year agreement, Renault Twizy represents outstanding value.

The Renault Mégane Coupé starts at £16,775 on the road for the Expression+ 1.6 110 model with the top-of-the-range GT Line TomTom dCi 160 priced at £22,990 OTR. Meanwhile, the special edition Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet Floride TCe130 carries an on the road price tag of £24,385.

For more information regarding the Renault Twizy, Renault Mégane Coupé and Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet Floride, visit the Renault Birmingham dealership on High Street in Digbeth or call 0121 252 7000.

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RENAULT CROYDON PROVIDES TRANSPORT TO BRITISH OLYMPIC HANDBALL TEAM

NEWS FROM RENAULT CROYDON

For Immediate Release: July 9^th, 2012

OLYMPIC TEAM IN THE DRIVING SEAT 

British Handball’s preparations for the Olympic Games have been given a major boost after they teamed up with Renault.

The women’s team are being driven to success at the Games, which start this month, with the use of a Renault Espace and a Master van, used by both the mens and womens teams, to transport them and their kit to training and pre-Games matches.

Decorated in decals from Renault Croydon and other British Handball partners, the vehicles have been loaned by Renault Croydon who have been keen to make sure the final stages of their preparations are as relaxed as they can be. 

Four members of the 14-strong squad Lynn McCafferty, Lyn Byl, Yvonne Leuthold and Laura Innes took time out from their busy training schedule to meet management and staff at the Brighton Road dealership where they gave them an insight into the sport, expected to be one of the success stories of the Games.

Members of the British Women’s Handball team meet  Renault Croydon General Manager Chris Deefholts

Renault Croydon General Manager Chris Deefholts said they were delighted to be working alongside the British team. “In any sport the difference between winning and losing can be tiny, so anything we can do that may give our team the best preparations possible, could help make the difference.

“We are  always keen to help local sporting teams and other organisations in whatever way we can, so when the British women’s handball team needed transportation, we were happy to help.”

Based at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, the team have been training hard in preparation for the Olympics with handball now being one of the fastest growing sports in the country. Tens of thousands of children and young people across the country are being introduced to the sport as part of plans to fully harness the potential legacy from the London Olympics.

British Handball Chief Executive Paul Goodwin said: “We are very grateful to Renault Croydon for the help they are giving us. Logistically there are a lot of people to move about as we prepare and participate in the world’s largest sporting event, and the vehicles Renault Croydon have provided will make life a lot easier.

“With the bold decals we are turning a few heads which helps lift the profile of our sport as we travel across the country for training, matches and promotions.”

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