{"id":3624,"date":"2012-08-08T11:48:58","date_gmt":"2012-08-08T11:48:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vanrental.co.uk\/vanblog\/?p=3624"},"modified":"2012-08-08T11:48:58","modified_gmt":"2012-08-08T11:48:58","slug":"renault-launches-britains-top-tradesman-competition-win-a-van","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vanrental.co.uk\/vanblog\/archives\/3624","title":{"rendered":"Renault Launches Britain&#8217;s Top Tradesman Competition &#8211; Win A Van"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_1252\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1252\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1252\" title=\"renault-master-rwd-sm\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vanrental.co.uk\/vanblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/renault-master-rwd-sm-300x210.jpg\" alt=\"Renault Master rear-wheel drive model with twin wheels\" width=\"300\" height=\"210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vanrental.co.uk\/vanblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/renault-master-rwd-sm-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vanrental.co.uk\/vanblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/renault-master-rwd-sm.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1252\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The winner can choose any of Renault&#39;s van range, up to the value of \u00a327,000.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Renault UK has teamed-up with Screwfix and national newspaper the Daily Star to help find\u00a0<em>\u2018Britain\u2019s Top Tradesman 2012\u2019<\/em>\u00a0and offer the lucky winner a brand new Renault van worth up to \u00a327,000 on the road.<\/p>\n<p>As Europe&#8217;s number one van brand for the last 13 years in\u00a0a row, Renault is the perfect partner in the country-wide search for the nation\u2019s premier tradesman which last year attracted more than 3,000 entries.<\/p>\n<p>The annual competition is open to all types of tradesmen, whether that be builders, plumbers, electricians or handymen, and seeks to crown someone who not only provides exceptional standards of service, but who also goes that extra mile for customer satisfaction.<\/p>\n<p>Whoever wins the 2012 title will be entitled to select a van up to the value of \u00a327,000 from Renault\u2019s award-winning range. One of Renault\u2019s 100% electric Kangoo Van Z.E vehicles would be ideal for an electrician, for example, while a team of hard-working roofers or glaziers could make excellent use of a Renault Master Crew Van.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThe past twelve months have seen many tradesmen diversify and experiment to improve their business \u2013 from embracing new technology to be more efficient, to welcoming young apprentices into their business\u201d, commented Screwfix marketing director John Mewett.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTradesmen really are the foundation of any community, ensuring homes and businesses are fit for purpose. This competition has been created to recognise them and the vital work they carry out.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>In addition to the tremendous value and workmanlike qualities of Renault\u2019s LCV range, new Renault \u00a0vans come available with the 4+ package \u2013 meaning four years warranty, roadside cover, servicing and finance if applicable.<\/p>\n<p>Phil York, Renault UK Marketing Director said<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cWe are delighted to be working with Screwfix and the Daily Star newspaper by offering a van to the winner of the 2012 Top Tradesman of the Year competiton.\u00a0 I am sure the winner will find the perfect match for their business needs from our extensive range of vans\u201d.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Tradesmen wishing to enter the contest have until 8<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0October to submit applications, after which selected regional finalists will go head-to-head. The grand final to determine\u00a0<em>Britain\u2019s Top Tradesman 2012<\/em>\u00a0will be held in November at an, as yet, unconfirmed location.<\/p>\n<p>To lodge an entry, either visit a Screwfix store or go online at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.screwfix.com\/btt\">www.screwfix.com\/btt<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For more information regarding Renault vans visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.renault.co.uk\/vans\">www.renault.co.uk\/vans<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Renault has launched a competition to find Britain&#8217;s top tradesman. One lucky winner will win a brand new Renault van with a value of up to \u00a327,000 OTR. 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