RENAULT MANCHESTER LAUNCHES VIDEO SCHEME TO ATTRACT CUSTOMERS ACROSS THE NATION

Renault Manchester is set to increase an already wide customer base thanks to a pilot initiative allowing people to view cars by video link.

The ‘C It Now’ technology enables potential customers across the UK to receive a detailed video from the dealership in Trinity Way showing the car they are thinking of buying.

The groundbreaking scheme went live this month, and means people can find out more about a vehicle without travelling miles to the dealership first.

Jim Schofield, General Manager at Renault Manchester, said: “If a customer is in London for instance, but is interested in a car we have at Renault Manchester then this is perfect for them.

“The C It Now video means they can have a great deal of confidence that the car is being bought from a proper dealership too, as we show the building and showroom in the video, as well as the Renault itself.

“Customers will get to view the car properly, inside and out, and see exactly what they are buying from the comfort of their own home or workplace.

“Everything they need to know will be on the video, so it is as close to them visiting us in person as is possible.”

Depending on its success, the pilot scheme could role out at other Renault Retail Group dealerships once it has been trialled at Manchester.

For more information about ‘C It Now’ visit Renault Manchester,

Trinity Way

, Salford M3 7FT or call 0161 252 000.

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‘RUDOLPH’ HELPS STAFF AT RENAULT WIRRAL RAISE MONEY FOR CHILDREN’S CHARITY

news from renault wirral

For immediate release: 21^st December, 2011

Customers may have spotted a giant reindeer helping clean cars in the forecourt of Renault Wirral recently.

The man behind the Rudolph costume was in fact General Sales Manager, Paul Bradley, who was being sponsored for the day to raise money for local children’s hospice Claire House.

Paul raised over £300 in sponsorship money by getting in the festive spirit and cleaning cars, windows and the offices at the dealership in Woodchurch Road.

He even went to a local supermarket in his Rudolph suit to buy lunch and milk for his colleagues at Renault Wirral.

Paul said: “I want to thank everyone who sponsored me at Renault Wirral and helped to raise this money for such a worthy cause.

“It was worth donning the reindeer outfit to make sure we could make as much as possible and I also thoroughly enjoyed the day.

“Claire House does so much good in the community and we wanted to give something back to them at this time of year.

“I want to wish a Happy Christmas to all of our customers, and we look forward to seeing you at our Christmas Sale, which starts on December 27.

Anyone who wants to make huge savings on a car can download a discount voucher by visiting www.renaultretail.co.uk or visit us for more information.

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GRANDFATHER WINS A RENAULT GRAND MODUS IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS VISITS TO FAMILY

NEWS FROM RENAULT DEALER DSG MORECAMBE

For immediate release:  Monday, 21^st November 2011

The proud winner of a brand new Renault Grand Modus said he will use his prize to ‘help Father Christmas’ take presents to his family in Scotland this year.

John Lomax from Beetham, near Kendal, picked up the keys to his new car from Renault dealer DSG Morecambe, after winning a competition run by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS).

Mr Lomax, a retired head teacher, said he was very excited about using the car, which he would be driving up to visit his daughters in Edinburgh and Lauder, on the Scottish borders, over the festive season.

He said: “I am sure I will take it for a few spins and to show friends beforehand, but the first major journey I take it on will be to Scotland at Christmas.

“I am busy helping Father Christmas this year and I have made a rocking horse on his behalf for my grandchildren, so I will be taking that in the Grand Modus for him.”

The competition Mr Lomax won was called Renault’s Eco Key Quest and was held to mark the 21^st anniversary of RHS garden, Rosemoor, in Devon.

He and three other finalists were taken to Rosemoor in August and given a set of challenges based on a VIP tour of the garden, the environment and the Grand Modus, before identifying herbs by their scent.

Mr Lomax and another contestant gained the most points and were asked to pick car keys from a plant pot to see which pair opened the Renault Grand Modus and determined the winner.

As well as winning the car, Mr Lomax was treated to an all-expenses paid weekend in Devon with his fellow contestants for the event.

He said: “I really couldn’t believe it when I realised I had won the Grand Modus because the whole weekend away and meeting the other contestants was so fantastic that it felt like a prize in itself.

“I have told a few close friends and family about winning the car and they have all said that it’s just so nice to hear some really good news, and to hear of someone winning something so amazing.”

Mr Lomax was presented with his new car keys by Adam Stark at DSG Morecambe in Fellgate.

Adam said: “The Grand Modus is an amazing prize and we were very proud to hand over the keys to Mr Lomax.

“This is a car that offers versatility, style and space and we hope Mr Lomax will be very happy with it and enjoys his drive up to Scotland for Christmas.

“The Grand Modus has been awarded ‘best small MPV’ in Green Car Awards for three years running now, so it is the perfect choice for environmentally conscious customers.”

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1, John Lomax from Beetham collects his prize Modus from Adam Stark at DSG Morecambe.

DSG Morecambe, Fellgate, White Lund Estate, Morecambe, LA3 3PE 01524 848000

www.dsgltd.co.uk

NEW MOT STATION OPENS WITH £25 SPECIAL OFFER AT BRISTOL STREET RENAULT IN GLOUCESTER

NEWS FROM BRISTOL STREET RENAULT IN GLOUCESTER

For immediate release: Thursday, 17^th November 2011

Renault dealer Bristol Street Gloucester has a brand new MOT centre that’s open for business – and there’s a special offer until Christmas of a £25 MOT!

The dealership, on Ramsdale Road, just off Bristol Road, has also installed a 5 ton vehicle ramp to ensure that vans can be serviced and maintained onsite.

The new MOT centre is being overseen by new service manager Mark Poole who has recently joined from another Renault dealer. He started in the motor trade when he was 16 and has worked with Renault for eight years.

Additionally, owing to the number of customers and level of  demand, a new service receptionist Natasha Mence has also been appointed alongside Mark.

Mark said: “We’re delighted to be able to offer the MOT service here at Bristol Street. We only opened recently, but already have been incredibly busy. We’re already getting into the festive spirit and are offering an incredible £25 MOT offer to local drivers, no matter what make and model their car

“We have an excellent reputation for new and used car sales and servicing which we will be extending to our MOT service.”

For more information, or to book your £25 MOT, visit Renault dealer Bristol Street Gloucester on Ramsdale Road, off Bristol Road, call 01425 505295 or visit www.bristolstreet.co.uk

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1.Bristol Street’s new service manager Mark Poole pictured with service receptionist Natasha Mence outside the new MOT facility.

                                                                                                                        

TWO STAFF MEMBERS TOGETHER CLOCK UP 40 YEARS IN THE MOTOR TRADE

                                                                       

NEWS FROM RENAULT

For immediate publication: Tuesday, 15^th November 2011

Two staff members at Renault dealer Bristol Street Motors in Darlington are this year marking 20 years in the industry apiece.

Service supervisor Stephanie Morrison and sales executive Brian Nelson both started their careers in the motor trade in 1991.

Stephanie is also celebrating 10 years with Renault this year, while Brian has been with the brand for just over two years. He is a well-known face in the town and deals with new car sales, business fleets and Motability.  

Tia Saddique, general manager at Bristol Street Motors in Darlington, said: “We’re thrilled to be marking these anniversaries. It’s great to have this fantastic level of expertise across sales and service thanks to loyal members of staff such as Stephanie and Brian.”

For more information, visit Bristol Street Motors in Darlington on Haughton Road, Darlington (01325 354145) or click onto www.bristolstreet.co.uk  

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Enter a fab photo competition and help Peruvian children at the same time....

Just had a note about a lovely photographic competition from a photographer that we work with here at Grovewood PR:

Wendy has just set up www.amantani.org.uk/meetmyworld to help raise funds for a charity close to her heart, that helps impoverished Peruvian children from having to walk eight hours daily to get to school and back.

The competition has great judges including the Director of Photography at the TATE and some great prizes.

It's nationwide and open to anyone over 18 years old amateur and professional.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Wendy xxx

APPRENTICESHIPS ALIVE AND WELL AT MITCHELLS RENAULT IN LOWESTOFT

NEWS FROM MITCHELLS

For immediate release: Thursday, 3^rd November 2011

Mitchells Lowestoft has recently taken on a new technician in its busy Renault workshop.

George Shiplee, aged 17, has started a three-year apprenticeship with Mitchells Lowestoft, having already completed one year of an NVQ in motor vehicle technology.

The dealership apprenticeship scheme lasts three years and combines workshop experience with classroom-based training.

Glenn Smith, service manager at Mitchells Lowestoft, said: “Many people think apprenticeships died out years ago, but here at Mitchells, we’re keen to invest in young talent. People like George are keen to learn so it’s fitting that we can give him a good start in the motor industry.

“So far, he has done extremely well, and the apprenticeship has proved to be very beneficial to him and also to the team here in the workshop.”

Matthew Huke-Jenner, dealer principal at Mitchells Renault added: “Apprenticeships offer young people the opportunity to learn on the job. George supplements his days in the workshop with day release at college, and it’s great to see his progress.”

For more information, visit Mitchells of Lowestoft on Long Road, Lowestoft (01502 500950) or Mitchells Great Yarmouth, Suffolk Road, Great Yarmouth, (01493 412140).

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1. George Shiplee pictured at Renault dealer Mitchells in Lowestoft.

Mitchells Lowestoft, 50-58 Long Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 9DQ. Tel 01502 500950

Mitchells Great Yarmouth, Suffolk Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR31 0LN. Telephone 01493 412140