JANE, DO YOU TAKE THIS TWINGO TO BE YOUR LAWFUL WEDDED CAR?

 

Jane Skelton from Willingham has proved her Va Va Voom after winning a fantastic Renault Twingo Dynamique in a competition run by Renault and Yahoo!

Jane, a tutor, was presented with her prize car this week from Ian Davidson, sales manager at local Renault dealer Wests of Cambridge.

The competition was run on the Yahoo! Website on February 29 this year to mark the re-launch of the Renault Twingo and invited participants to find innovative ways of proposing to their men. As is traditional, February 29 is the day when the tables are turned and women propose to men rather than vice versa.

Jane’s proposal put her into the final three and involved a trip to London where she proposed to her partner Tim by enlisting the help of a group of people wearing t-shirts spelling out “Tim, will you marry me?”

Tim of course, said yes and the pair are set to tie the knot late next year when he has completed his MA in historic building conservation.

The couple have known each other for 19 years and have been together for five, so the competition proved to be a catalyst for a wedding proposal

Jane said: “It was surreal. I saw the competition and on the spur of the moment, I thought ‘I’ll do it!” 

“I decided to do something that would have something he could read; a big reveal, as I knew if I said it, I’d verbally crumble.  It worked brilliantly, and he was knocked sideways. It was a very intense moment and worth all of the planning. I didn’t tell a soul about it and he really didn’t have a clue!”

“Then, I was told that I’d made it to the final three and we had a day in London.  It was an emotional day and I spent most of it crying! 

“Then to find out we’d won was amazing. It was so surreal and bizarre!  I keep asking myself if it really happened!  I have memories of the most amazing day and also to have won a brand new Twingo was fabulous, particularly as we’ve always driven around in old bangers.

Ian Davidson, sales manager at Wests Renault, delivered the keys to both Jane and Tim this week. He said: “We had a lot of fun handing the Twingo Dynamique over and wish the couple every happiness in their journey together”.

For more information, visit www.westsrenault.co.uk or www.renault.co.uk

Jane’s emotional proposal can be seen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=12ms04R24bQ&feature=youtu.be

 

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NEW SALES MANAGER FOR PLATINUM RENAULT IN TROWBRIDGE

 

 

 

Platinum Renault in Trowbridge has a new sales manager at the helm, bringing with him 23 years of experience in the motor trade.

Andy Durban, from Lacock, has worked for a number of manufacturers in sales management and recently started at the dealership on the Platinum Motor Park.

 

He said: “I chose to join Platinum as it’s one of the few genuinely family-run dealership groups in the country and gives the personal service that you’d expect from a local business.

 

“It’s great to be joining Renault at this exciting time with some very innovative products on the way including electric vehicles, the New Clio in 2013, and of course, the affordable Dacia brand.“

 

For more information, visit Platinum Renault in Trowbridge on the Platinum Motor Park, North Bradley (01225 759525) or click onto www.platinumrenault.co.uk

 

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Make a date for Duster with Hylton!

 

Dacia dealer Hylton Cheltenham is offering local motorists the opportunity to test drive the UK’s most affordable SUV.

 

Priced from just £8,995, the Dacia Duster has made waves in the motoring press thanks to its solid build, its reliability and practicality, but most of all, its jaw-dropping price – which equals the cost of some optional extras on some other brands.

 

Now, local drivers can make an appointment to put the Dacia Duster to the test before its official arrival in the UK in early 2013.  Test drives can be booked for a left hand drive version of the Duster at Hylton Cheltenham on Manor Road and Hylton Worcester on Tuesday, 18th December.

 

Henry Currie, from Hylton Cheltenham, said: “We are astounded by the fantastic package that is available for such a small price and we’re certain our customers will be too.

 

“As people are looking for a good deal these days, the Dacia Duster offers a solid vehicle with no frills.  There’s no compromise on build quality or technology, and despite not having launched yet in the UK, Dacia has already won awards for quality and reliability.

 

“Along with its sister car, the Dacia Sandero which is the UK’s most affordable car, priced from just £5,995, the Duster can be reserved with a refundable deposit of £100.”

 

For more information, visit Hylton Cheltenham (01242 222400) or Hylton Worcester on Bromyard Road (call 01905 748282) or click onto www.hylton.co.uk. Alternatively, visit  www.dacia.co.uk, or call 0800 991199.

 

Details of other pre-launch activities for both the Duster SUV and Sandero supermini will also be available on twitter @daciauk and www.facebook.com/daciauk.

 

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JOHN SKELLY FISH LTD HOOK THEIR SECOND RENAULT TRAFIC VAN FROM MITCHELLS LOWESTOFT

 

 

  

A local fish business has taken delivery of their second Trafic van from Mitchells Lowestoft after racking up an impressive 271,000 miles.

 

John Skelly Fish Ltd, based in Lowestoft, was established 12 years ago trading all over Norfolk and South Suffolk. For the past seven years, the husband and wife team of John and Jennifer Skelly have been using a Renault Trafic van bought new from Mitchells in 2005. Since then, it’s done about 800 miles a week and now boasts an incredible mileage of more than a quarter of a million – 271,705 to be precise.

 

John, who collected his new, liveried and refrigerated van from Mitchells this week, said: “We have been very impressed with our faithful Renault Trafic van which is a familiar sight on the area’s roads, but it’s time to trade it in for a newer model.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Andy Duffield, sales manager at Mitchells Renault, added: “It’s always a pleasure to deal with a business customer like John who gets such value-for-money out of their vehicle. We’ve been discussing a replacement for a while, and when he told me the mileage of his current van, I had to double check that he wasn’t talking about kilometres!  He has done a fantastic mileage in the van – enough, in fact, to take you around the circumference of the earth more than 10 times. It’s a great tribute to the strength and durability of Renault’s van offering.”

 

For more information, visit Mitchells on Long Road, Lowestoft (01502 500950) or click onto www.mitchellsrenault.co.uk

 

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Pic caption:

1.    John Skelly from John Skelly Fish pictured with Andy Duffield from Mitchells Renault in Lowestoft and the new Trafic Van.

2.    The odometer reading from John Skelly’s former fish van.

HYLTON CHELTENHAM RENAULT HOSTS ELECTRIFYING DRIVING EVENT

 

HYLTON CHELTENHAM RENAULT HOSTS ELECTRIFYING DRIVING EVENT AT @BRISTOL

 

The @Bristol Science centre played host to a driving event with a difference this weekend when Hylton Cheltenham  were among  Renault dealers showcasing the thrill of electric vehicles.

 

The event was organised as part of Renault’s Z.E. Test Drive Tour 2012 and allowed local motorists to drive the head-turning Twizy, Kangoo Van Z.E. and Fluence Z.E. saloon while admiring the forthcoming ZOE model.

 

Renault’s geodesic dome was a welcome point and allowed visitors to find out more about battery range, charging times, pricing and Plugged-In Places infrastructure.

 

The dome also allowed visitors to create an “alter eco” in a green challenge which showed the impact of switching to an electric vehicle on their wallets and on the environment.

 

Motorists were able to put the range through its paces on a Twizy agility course which showed just how well the Twizy copes with the tight bends and chicanes of the urban environment.

 

Tim Betambeau, Franchise Manager at Hylton Renault Cheltenham and Worcester, said: “We had massive interest in all of the range over the weekend and we were able to answer questions on running costs, the environmental benefits and Renault’s unique battery leasing.”

 

For more information on Renault’s Z.E. range, visit Hylton Cheltenham on Manor Road, Cheltenham (01242 222400) or click onto www.hylton.co.uk

 

 

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Robert Deamer from Hylton Cheltenham Dealership and Andy McCabe (Renault Brand Manager RCI) pictured with the Twizy at the @Bristol leg of the Z.E. Tour.

 

 

 

Mitchells Renault raises £250 for Breast Cancer Care

MITCHELLS RENAULT RAISES £250 BY GOING PINK FOR BREAST CANCER CAMPAIGN

 

Lowestoft Renault dealer Mitchells has raised £250 for Breast Cancer Care by inviting customers to visit the Long Road dealership dressed in pink.

 

Staff also dressed in pink and sold pink cakes for Breast Cancer Care’s “Pink Fridays” campaign which raises funds for breast cancer sufferers.

 

Dealer Principal Matthew Huke-Jenner said: “Thank you to our staff who made such an effort to dress in pink on the day, and also for baking cakes. Everyone really got into the spirit of the event and we’re so grateful to those loyal customers who made a special effort to come down to the dealership to make a donation. We raised £250 and we’re thrilled that it’s all for such a worthwhile cause.”

 

For more details, visit Mitchells on Long Road, Lowestoft (01502 500950) or click onto www.mitchellsrenault.co.uk

 

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Pic caption: Mitchells Renault staff dress in pink for Breast Cancer Care. Pictured front, from left: Matthew Huke-Jenner, Dealer Principal; Sharon Graystone-Sales Admin; Alison Dale, Accounts Admin;  Rita High, Accounts Manager and Mary Armstrong, Service Reception.

THE MOST AFFORDABLE CAR IN THE UK IS COMING TO OXFORDSHIRE!

The Dacia Sandero has just created automotive history with a car priced so competitively, from just £5,995, that it’s making people look twice.

 

As part of the Dacia brand, the new Sandero supermini is the UK’s most affordable new car.  The last time a car entered the market at around this price, it was 1989.

 

Ordering for the Dacia Sandero has just opened, hot on the heels of the Sandero’s bigger sibling the Dacia Duster SUV which is available from just £8,995.  Both cars will be delivered in early 2013 from local Dacia dealer Cross Roads.

 

There are three versions of the Dacia Sandero to choose from, starting with the entry-level Access at the incredible price of just £5,995. It has the safety features you’d expect from a car from the Renault stable; ABS with Emergency Brake Assist, ASR traction control, ESC (Electronic Stability Control), driver, passenger and front side airbags and ISOFIX points in both outer rear seats.

 

It comes with a 1.2 16V 75 engine, power assisted steering and a 60/40 split folding rear seat. There’s a practical boot, cloth ‘Element’ upholstery and a smart, modern-look centre console.

 

The mid-level Ambiance includes the above, as well as remote central locking, electric front windows, 2x20W radio CD player with fingertip remote controls, USB and AUX input and Bluetooth connectivity. It also offers chrome touches for the air vent, instrument dial and steering wheel logo surrounds while the range-topping Laureate version offers all of that plus two-tone ‘Atom’ cloth upholstery.

 

The 1.2 16V 75 engine can be upgraded for Ambiance and Laureate versions to a frugal, yet powerful, TCe 90 petrol and dCi 90 diesel engine.

 

Sales manager, Chris Rollason,said: “We are astounded by the fantastic package that is available for such a small price and we’re certain our customers will be too.

 

“As people are looking for a good deal these days, the Dacia Sandero and Duster models offer an extraordinary amount, leading most people to ask ‘how’?  The reason is that Dacia is a no-frills solution to motoring and our models simply contain only the necessary.

 

“There’s no compromise on build quality or technology, and despite not having launched yet in the UK, Dacia has already won awards for quality and reliability.

 

“As a global brand, owned by Renault, it has access to the very best in technology and research and its cars are built to withstand the extremities of climate from Brazil to Russia.  It’s an outstanding package.

 

“It even comes with a 3 years/60,000 miles warranty, with 3 years/60,000 miles free roadside assistance. For peace of mind, 5 year/60,000 miles and 7 year/100,000 miles upgrades are available, costing just £395 and £850.

 

“So whether you’re a parent looking to buy a sturdy, reliable car for a youngster, or you’re a student or simply hard-pressed for cash, come and see us!”

 

For more information, visit Cross Roads Garage, Faringdon Road, Southmoor/Kingston Bagpuize, (01865 820386) or click onto www.crossroadsrenault.co.uk or www.dacia.co.uk ( 0800 991199).

 

Details of other pre-launch activities for both the Duster SUV and Sandero supermini will also be available on twitter @daciauk and www.facebook.com/daciauk.

 

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