Courtesy car with a healthy difference

[Trevor@Storck]

First it was the electric car and then it was the electric van and now a North East car retailer has come up with an even more environmentally friendly and healthy option ….. an ‘electric’ powered cycle!

The Storck Raddar Multitask is now being offered as a ‘healthy option’ to motorists visiting two of Benfield’s City-Centre dealerships...as an alternative to taking a courtesy car.

Customers at Benfield Nissan on Portland Road and Benfield Renault on Benfield Road, Newcastle can now opt to take a ‘courtesy cycle’ whilst their vehicle receives a health check or service at the dealership.

You can read the full press release and find out more at Storck Raddar - Storck Raddar Electric Bikes - News - Courtesy car with a healthy difference

 

[eddieo]

Ha ha ha....Excellent!

 

[tillson]

I'd rather have a car. I need a replacement car to carry out car related tasks whilst mine is away being serviced.

I suppose that a dealer offering to lend you a bicycle instead of car helps his, "margin" a bit. That is probably what this is all about. No doubt it will be wrapped up in load of green nonesense.

 

[indalo]

I suppose that a dealer offering to lend you a bicycle instead of car helps his, "margin" a bit. That is probably what this is all about. No doubt it will be wrapped up in load of green nonesense.

Unlike you to be cynical Tillson!

Indalo

 

[amigafan2003]

I'd take a courtesy cycle if say I was dropping my car off for an MOT or tyres on my way to work.

 

[Willin']

I would have loved to have had this option last month when I took my car for a service at the Hodgson Toyota Dealership which is all of 400 metres from Storck Raddar at the MetroCentre - so, Trevor, if you could persuade the Hodgson Group to join in as well as Benfield I would be most grateful.

And if Benfield add the Skoda Dealership on Scotswood Road to the two already providing this service I may even stoop to getting my Octavia Scout serviced there.

 

[Trevor@Storck]

I would have loved to have had this option last month when I took my car for a service at the Hodgson Toyota Dealership which is all of 400 metres from Storck Raddar at the MetroCentre - so, Trevor, if you could persuade the Hodgson Group to join in as well as Benfield I would be most grateful.

And if Benfield add the Skoda Dealership on Scotswood Road to the two already providing this service I may even stoop to getting my Octavia Scout serviced there.

Hi Willin,

Not sure about Hodgson, However next time you take your Toyota in for a service then let us know and we'll organise a loan/demo from our showroom for you

also, Im sure that if you give the chaps at Skoda Scotswood enough notice they would be more than happy to run a bike over from one of the other dealerships.

 

[flecc]

It's an enterprising initiative. It probably wont be used much, but in fine weather it will have fun and novelty appeal for some and be a good publicity grabber for the dealer and Storck-Raddar. Definitely feature and photo fodder for the local newspaper, and maybe a national one.

 

[smudger1956]

I have nothing but praise for this idea,sure, a lot of people may not take up the offer, but will be a talking point that will generate further interest in Electric bikes.

 

[Trevor@Storck]

I have nothing but praise for this idea,sure, a lot of people may not take up the offer, but will be a talking point that will generate further interest in Electric bikes.

Thanks Smudger. When Benfield customers are sent a service reminder in the post they will be introduced to the ebike concept as part of their courtesy vehicle options.

 

[jerrysimon]

I always chuck my EBrompton in the boot when I take my care for a service

Regards

Jerry