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Renault Retail

Group, tells Sarah Dale why they joined Hillingdon Chamber of Commerce as a Premium Member.

Renault Retail Group, owned by Renault, is inching closer to opening two new sites in Battersea and Park Lane.

The company, which is owned by Renault, has 15 sites across the UK – six in London circling the M25, five in Bristol, two in Wales and two in Manchester.

“The building works should finish in July and September this year,” explains Andy Bennett-Fisher, Head of Business West London.

“Both are brand new builds for us and will increase our footprint and bring something different to the group.

“Renault, Dacia and Alpine are exciting brands to be part of as they are leading the way in electric with the iconic Renault 5 making a phenomenal return and getting Car of the Year 2025. This will be followed by another icon: the Renault 4. Dacia has introduced one of the most affordable electric vehicles with the Spring and Alpine has introduced a new addition with the A290 all electric sports car.”

Renault Retail Group sells new cars and vans including Renault, Dacia and Alpine, used cars and vans, services all makes of vehicles and sells trade and retail parts.

They joined Hillingdon Chamber of Commerce last November as Premium Members.

“We joined because we want to work with the local businesses and get known in the local area as we have been in Hayes for four years,” says Andy.

“We believe we are not well known for servicing cars and vans along with doing smart repairs and trade parts. The Chamber gives us the chance to meet other business owners and hopefully forge great working relationships and where possible support local businesses in the Chamber. It also give us opportunities that under normal circumstances we would not get such as meeting MPs, visiting the houses of Parliament and contributing to other great events.”

The biggest challenge facing Renault and across the motor trade is achieving the electric targets set by the Government.

“That is our biggest challenge and the possible fines that we may incur if we do not achieve the Government’s targets,” he adds.

“Recruitment can be tough as many people within the motor trade decided to pursue other avenues after Covid. The Chamber has helped by introducing us to colleges that we are now working with to help get the next wave of apprentices to join the motor trade.”

Since Renault Retail Group was established in 1996, they have sold over 350,000 vehicles in the UK.