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Call into Ringways this month for brilliant deals on all of our new and used vehicles!
Pop into either of our dealerships this month for some fantastic savings on all of our vehicles. Kia is slashing prices this month and Ford is saying Yes to unbeatable deals. In our used car department we are offering the best possible prices in our Genuine Sale. So whatever you are looking for this January we have the deal to suit you.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
The Ringways Team would just like to wish all of their customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for 2012. Don’t forget our genuine sale starts boxing day with fantastic savings across both new and used cars, we hope to see you all very soon. Happy Holidays!
Times are changing but our service stays the same
As many of you are probably aware Ringways will now have two sites - Whitehall Road, Leeds and Wheatley Hall Road, Doncaster.
We would like to let all our Ford customers in Doncaster know that they can get the same fantastic Ford deals, services and MOT’s from our flagship dealership on Whitehall Road, Leeds so we look forward to welcoming you.
We still have our Kia franchise and a huge selection of quality used cars at Wheatley Hall Road, Doncaster.
It’s that time again... make sure your vehicle is ready for winter!
Well now that winter is on it’s way, why not drop in at Ringways, for your FREE winter tyre safety check, we also have great deals on winter tyres and a winter service. Call Service & Parts on 0845 121 4546 or drop in and see us at Whitehall Road, Leeds, LS12 4PL
Ringways Ultimate Girls Night In
A fabulous time was had by all at the Girls Night In event at the White Rose centre on the evening of Tuesday 27th September. The Ringways team were all there and had a great time. Particularly the Ringways Raffle with people wining some of our fantastic prizes, on offer were a LUFC kit bag, a Leeds United Ladies signed ball, a Leeds United signed shirt and two VIP tickets to a Leeds United home game including dinner & viewing in the Box! With all proceeds going to Leeds United Ladies.
Our two brand new Picantos were great additions to the centre. They occupied space on the upper mall outside Marks and Spencer’s and lots of interest was taken. All around a great night in had by all.
Ringways Ultimate Girls Night In
Ringways are sponsoring the Girls Night In Event at the White Rose Shopping Centre on Tuesday 27th of September. The White Rose Centre will be opening it’s doors to female customers only between 8pm and 11pm, that’s right, no children and no men. There will be exclusive offers, music from Rizzle Kicks and Joe McElderry. We will be there with two brand new Kia’s at fantastic prices, and offers available only to Girls Night In customers. We will also be doing a raffle with all proceeds going to Leeds United Ladies who we sponsor. Prizes include a shirt signed by Leeds United and a 2 VIP tickets to see a Leeds United home game including dinner & viewing in the Box!
To get hold of your tickets and for more information on this event for free visit http://www.radioaire.co.uk/ultimate-girls-night-in/
We hope you see you there.
Ringways Summer Fair is here...
At Ringways we have absolutely fantastic offers across all of our new car franchises and we are celebrating this with our summer fair. We have the full Ford, Kia and Mazda range available for a test drive.
Just drop in or give us a call and we will sort the rest!
We have some unbeatable offers available on all of our new cars, including extended warranties, free MOT’s, discounted servicing and free roadside assistance but these must end soon so pop in and let us surprise you at our summer fair.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
The Ringways Sales Team
2012 Ford Ranger
The All New Ford Focus In Showrooms NOW!
The dynamic all-new Ford Focus comes to the UK this March, with its exciting two-model line-up of sporty 5-door hatchback and stylish 5-door estate.
With over 1.4 million examples sold in Britain since its launch in 1998, the Ford Focus has become a favourite with consumers for its outstanding value, comfort and safety, and above all, for being fun to drive.
The all-new Focus also offers customers the highest standards of quality and detailed craftsmanship, outstanding fuel economy, and takes the legendary Focus driving dynamics to a new level.
The dynamic quality of the exterior is reinforced by the distinctive design of the interior. The new Focus has a modern, cockpit-style interior incorporating Ford’s latest generation Machine Interface (HMI) system with twin five-way toggle switches on the steering wheel controlling the two main vehicle displays located in the instrument cluster and high in the centre of the instrument panel.
- New Focus combines dynamic design and exceptional array of smart new technologies with high levels of craftsmanship, outstanding safety and further advances in acclaimed levels of drive quality.
- Class-Leading range of advanced technologies including Low Speed Safety System, Active Park Assist, Lane Keeping Aid and Torque Vectoring Control.
- Fuel-efficient, low CO2.
- Auto-Start-Stop as standard on 1.6 EcoBoost and 1.6 TDCi
- Priced from £15,995 on-the-road
Call to arrange a test drive today
Leeds: 0844 701 6819
Doncaster: 0844 701 6825
The Ford Standard
We all want the very best we can have. That’s why Ford has established The Ford Standard. Quite simply, it’s what you get from all of our vehicles and from us when you buy a car. Here at Ringways Motor Group we have raised the Ford Standard even higher and offer 5 years warranty, 5 years 24 hour Roadside Assistance, 5 Years Peace of mind.
This is motoring as it should be the Ringways Way.
Across the range, you won’t ever find any hidden extras. However, you will find a wealth of features and smart technology included as standard. So if you’re looking for a new vehicle, The Ford Standard is the benchmark by which all cars should be judged.
Fairness as standard
We all want to know exactly what we’re paying for. That’s why Ford has introduced a straightforward approach to on the road prices. When you visit your Ringways Garages Ford in Leeds or Doncaster , you’ll always receive an expert standard of service that is both fair and completely straight talking.
Innovation as standard
We all like to keep up to date with the latest developments. That’s why Ford offers a whole range of innovative features as standard. From new, more efficient engines and transmissions, to cutting-edge information, communication and safety systems, Ford makes the very latest driving technology available to everyone.
Style as standard
We all want to look stylish. That’s why Ford has introduced the principle of Ford kinetic Design. This expression of ’energy in motion’ is now the standard design philosophy across the range. This means whichever model you choose, you’ll find our cars are now more attractive and desirable then ever.
Mazda tops customer satisfaction
Mazda tops customer satisfaction and re-launches approved used cars.
Approved used Mazda’s re-launch.
The increasing acceptability by consumers of online car buying is one of the criteria behind Mazda re-branding its used car programme across its franchise dealer network
The previous Mazda new car scheme was known as ‘zoom zoom’ was very successful for Mazda and has been re-branded and re-launched along side the new web technology.
The new web-technology enables used vehicle availability to be accessed by would be buyers via mobile phones including iphones, as well as online
Michael Stewart, fleet and used car marketing manager for Mazda Uk said :
‘ for many people, mobile phones and iphones provide access to websites so it is equally vital that our stock of used cars in accessible from such hand-held devices and customers can liaise directly with dealers’
As mazdas are known for the reliability and build quality this means that Mazda used cars are highly sort after and can now be located at Ringways Garages, York Road in Doncaster.
Mazda tops customer satisfaction.
Every 6 months the institute of customer service asks 26,000 people what they think of the service which they received from the Uk major organisations.
The highest scores were 88% in John Lewis and Waitrose with the lowest being 56% in the utilities sector.
Mazda scored a respectable 80.6% which was 5% higher than the industry standard of 75.6%.
The survey goes into some depth into customer satisfaction and is measured on:
- overall quality of the product or service
- being treated as a valued customer
- speed of service
- friendliness of staff
- handling of problems and complaints
- handling of enquiries
- competence of staff
- ease of doing business
- being kept informed
- helpfulness of staff
Not only does the survey cover the car industry it covers 150 companies within the financial, tourism, telecoms transport and automotive sectors. This means that Mazda offers a better level or customer service than BMW, Mercedes Benz and Toyota.
Steve Jelliss, Aftersales director for Mazda UK
‘ This survey result is a strong testament to the quality of our product, our customer service philosophy and the ability Mazda dealer across the nation to focus on what UK motorists want. Namely, delivering a professional level of service to ensure that Mazda ownership is a truly satisfaction experience’
The result of the survey does come at the right time for mazda, just as they are re-launch the mazda used car brand. We here at Ringways Motor Group offer a superior level of service on top of the service guide which we receive from the manufacturers. Our sales team go through daily sales meetings in order to keep our sales staff up to date on the most recent developments within Mazda but also within the industry as a whole.
Kia Picanto most reliable car 2010. Fact.
A study by Which Car? has named the £7,000 supermini (which is avaliable from £5790 with switch part exchange offer at Ringways Garages) as the most dependable new car which is available on the UK market.
In a surprise result, the Picanto five-door hatchback was awarded a near-perfect score of 98.1 per cent. The supermini also comes with an impressive seven-year warranty.
Over 26,000 customers rated the cars in the UK’s largest reliability survey on the number of faults and repairs needed, with breakdowns given the highest priority in the scoring system.
It was a good day all round for Japanese manufacturers however, after seven of the top ten places were taken up by their models.
This included the second-placed Mazda3 with 97.6 per cent, followed by the Daihatsu Sirion, Honda Insight and Honda Jazz all making up the top five.
Top five most reliable cars
Kia Picanto 98.1%
Mazda3 97.6%
Daihatsu Sirion 97.0%
Honda Insight 97.0%
Honda Jazz 96.2%
Top five least reliable cars
Land Rover Discovery 3 67.8%
BMW 3 Series convertible 73.9%
Hyundai Santa Fe 75.0%
Renault Mégane CC 75.7%
Land Rover Range Rover Sport 75.8%
Leeds United Ladies are back!
From www.leedsunited.com
Ladies football is set to return under the umbrella of Leeds United.
Following a troubled campaign that almost saw Leeds Ladies disappear, Leeds United have stepped in to ensure senior women’s football will remain in the area.
Leeds United’s Football In The Community scheme will be heading up a new committee to oversee the running of the club.
And Leeds United CEO Shaun Harvey is hoping ladies football in the city will prosper again under new guidance.
“It was important that the Ladies team continued and prospered,” said Harvey.
“The main objective for the club has got to be to create opportunities for females from within the local community rather than create an ‘elite’ team made up of players from outside of the area.
“There should be a seamless progression from junior football to the Leeds United Girls Centre of Excellence through to senior football so those who wish to continue playing the game are able to.”
Leeds United’s Head of Football In The Community Mick Ferguson said: “I’d like to thank Leeds United for stepping in, and I’d also like to thank Steve Russell at Ringways for his continued support.”
Have you got the 'balls' to say no to stigma?
Have you got the 'balls' to say no to stigma?
Men can often struggle with being open about health issues, particularly mental health issues (Mind, 2010). Men are less likely to seek help than women. One in four of us at some point in our lives will suffer from mental ill-health. The stigma that surrounds mental health can be more daunting than the illness itself.
Time to Change is the nation’s biggest campaign to challenge the stigma that surrounds mental health. Here in Leeds the NHS, Ringways Motor Group and Leeds United Football Club are working together with local employers and members of the public to try and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health locally. We need your support. Help to dispel the stigma and encourage others to get the help they deserve. Help us to tackle one of the nations last lingering taboos. Pledge your support today. Go to www.stopstigma-leeds.com or text ‘involved’ to 80010
If you would like to find out more about the work being done here in Leeds come along to our event on Wednesday 12th May, 10am-4pm on Briggate, Leeds.
5 Year Warranty on all new Fords at Ringways - limited offer!
We are now offering an outstanding five years warranty on all new Fords, further cementing our status as first choice for Ford Yorkshire.
With the extended warranty package, our customers get peace of mind for longer. This offer is available for a limited time only.
For unbeatable value on new Fords and a warranty that lasts the distance choose Ringways.
For more information or to book an appointment call 0844 701 6819 (Leeds) or 0844 701 6825 (Doncaster).
Terms & conditions apply.
Ringways support King James's School in their 'Race For The Future'
22nd February 2010
Ringways are supporting students at King James's School with their project to build a new racing car. Impressed by the project and the enthusiasm of the students, Stephen Russell, Group Managing Director, has agreed to donate £500 towards funding the project and Ringways will also be providing the team with a van and fuel for race days.
King James's School has been chosen by The Royal Society, the UK's national academy of science, to receive a Partnership Grant that will enable local scientists and engineers to work with teachers to implement an innovative engineering project.
It is the only secondary school in Yorkshire to win funding in this round of awards.The Racing to the Future scheme aims to build a brand new electric racing car to compete in the national Greenpower Challenge. Students from various year groups will take on the challenge of designing, building and racing a car in the four-hour endurance races. The teams are supplied with identical electric motors and batteries to ensure a level playing field. Heats are held all over the country in the summer, with the top 75 performing cars invited to race at the national final held at Goodwood Circuit in mid-October.
The teacher in charge of the project, Steve Hutchinson, said: "This is a fantastic opportunity for us. It means we can build a new car from scratch with no compromises and the goal is to be right at the front at upcoming races.
Vote For Your Favourite Local Garage!
15th February 2010
Golden Garages is the first competition to uncover the best service and repair garages in the UK. Wherever you live in the UK, this is your chance to nominate your favourite local workshop, and tell us why they’re streets ahead of the competition.
You can vote by visiting the link below, and by entering you’ll also be in with a chance of winning an action packed off-road experience for you and two friends with Land Rover!
The first round of voting closes on 8 March to produce a shortlist of five garages from ten UK regions. You’ll then have the chance to support your favourite garage, up to 24 March, to produce the top ten regional winners from across the country. And finally, the panel of experts judges will decide on the Motor Codes Golden Garage from the list of regional winners, announcing their decision on 6 April.
Vote now: www.goldengarages.co.uk
Free Twelve Months Roadside Assistance With Ford Service & MOT!
22nd January 2010
Book your vehicle in for Scheduled Service and MOT and you’ll not only receive Nectar points, but you can also enjoy the safety and reassurance of a year’s roadside assistance cover. This includes assistance at home, plus roadside recovery throughout Europe. The cover will last for one year or until your next scheduled service is due, whichever comes first.
For more information and full terms and conditions visit a Ringways service centre or call our dedicated contact centre on: 0845 121 4546.
This is a limited offer to 31 December 2010 and applies to Ford retail and privilege cars and CV’s up to 9 years old with mileage below 100,000.
Ringways donates £300 to St Gemma's Hospice
7th January 2010
Over Christmas & New Year the Ringways After Sales team raised £300 for St Gemma’s Hospice. Staff organised a Christmas raffle and collected donations across the Group.
St Gemma's Hospice was opened in 1978 in Moortown, Leeds. It is the largest hospice in West Yorkshire and the fourth largest in England. The Hospice provides specialist medical and nursing care for people with life threatening illnesses, predominantly cancer, along with support for their families.
Thanks to all donators for their generous support.
Thinking Pink at Ringways!
9th November 2009
As part of the Think Pink campaign Ringways had a dedicated Pink Day on the 30th October. Everyone in the Ringways team wore at least one item of pink clothing and took part in a variety of events throughout the day in a bid to raise money for the Think Pink Foundation. The foundation provides emotional and financial support for breast cancer patients and their families.
Everyone got in on the act, with staff even going to the effort of wearing pink hairspray, jewellery and nail varnish – even the boys!
Staff raised an impressive £400 during the day through donations, bun sales, a pink-themed buffet and a raffle. A big thank you goes out to Jenny Aspery from the Sales Administration team for organising and co-ordinating the event.
Scrappage Scheme Extended The Facts
23rd October 2009
The Government recently announced an extension to the Scrappage Incentive Scheme. As well as confirming as additional £100m government funding, the government has agreed a six month eligibility extension to include V registration cars. This is a great news, and means that around 1 million additional vehicles are eligible for the scheme,
Eligibility has been amended to provide additional coverage. This now includes:
- Passenger cars registered in the UK on or before 29th February 2000
- Light Commercial Vehicles (not exceeding 3.5 tonnes) registered in the UK on or before 28th February 2002
The scheme will end on the 28th February 2010, or when the funding runs out, whichever comes first.
For any other information regarding the scheme, or to find out about Ringways current scrappage offers, contact one of our sales advisors.
The Ringways 'Big Weekend'
15th October 2009
Sorry, the "Big Weekend" sale is now over.
Visit Ringways or RMG Motor Park, Doncaster, this weekend to take advantage of exclusive offers on a huge selection of used vehicles.
One-off deals include:
- Free MOT for life and 12 months breakdown insurance on every used-car bought this weekend
- £1500 minimum part exchange on selected vehicles
- £1500 cash-back on selected vehicles
The Ringways ‘Big Weekend’ starts this Friday 16th October, and ends on Monday 19th October at 5.30pm.
Hundreds of used-vehicles have been assigned a lot number, and they all must be sold in the special four day event.
The Ringways Big Weekend is a one-time only chance to snap up a fantastic deal on a quality used vehicle.
Ringways Motor Group wins award for excellent customer care
7th October 2009
Ringways Leeds Ltd has set an excellent standard of customer service to West Yorkshire consumers over the last twelve months, and in recognition of their high standard of commitment to customer care, has been presented with a Trading Standards award from the Motor Trade Partnership.
Graham Hebblethwaite, Chief Officer of West Yorkshire Trading Standards Service said: ‘In the current economic climate people need to feel reassured they are dealing with a reputable trader when parting with their hard earned cash. The excellent customer services offered by members such as Ringways should encourage consumers to shop with confidence.
In an industry where suspicion was particularly high and consumer expectations were low, the motor trade industry reputation had suffered for years at the hands of a minority of rogue traders. As a result the Motor Trade Partnership was set up to tackle the increasing number of consumer complaints in relation to car sales, servicing and repairs.
Ringways staff race for Bluebell Wood
14th August 2009
A team from Ringways dusted off their trainers to take part in a 3k fun run in an effort to raise sponsorship funds for Bluebell Wood Hospice.
Bluebell Wood Hospice cares for children will life-limiting and life-threatening illnesses 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. The hospice also offers respite stays to allow families to have an extremely rare break. With no statutory government funding, the hospice can only hope to stay open with the support of the general public.
Blisters aside, the run was a great success with the Ringways team raising in excess of £300 for the Bluebell Wood charity.
The fun run was part of the Askern 10 mile event which Ringways have sponsored for many years.
RINGWAYS JOIN FORCES WITH LEEDS UNITED FOR ELLAND ROAD’S NEWEST ARRIVAL
Fans attending Leeds United's home game against Exeter City on Saturday got their first glimpse of Elland Road's newest arrival.
Ringways have teamed up with Leeds United as an official partner to enhance the club's matchday experience.
A new Philips Vidiwall has been installed in the South West Corner of the stadium, providing team news, scoreboard, replays, and highlights.
Leeds United chairman Ken Bates said: "We're delighted at the support Ringways have offered in recent years, and they have increased that by agreeing sponsorship of the new Vidiwall.
"We hope that the Vidiwall will enhance the matchday experience for all at Elland Road."
Ringways have been loyal business partners with Leeds United Football Club since the early 1970s.
Group Managing Director, Stephen Russell, is a life-long fan of the club and, like every other supporter, has long been frustrated by looking at a blank screen on match day.
Mr Russell commented on Ringways' sponsorship of the new screen: "We jumped at the opportunity to work with Ken and his team to deliver this outstanding media solution.
"The new screen will add so much value to the match-day experience for fans, and we are immensely proud to be the sponsor of it."
New Mobile Repair Service – Ringways Smart Repairs
If you drive around the Yorkshire area, you will no doubt spot our brand new RSR (Ringways Smart Repair) van. With its eye-catching and vibrant design, it really is hard to miss. If only the same could be said for that lamp-post, gate, shopping trolley…
The RSR mobile repair van means that those minor dents, scratches, and scuffs need not be a major inconvenience. Simply call: 0845 121 1160 for a repair service that comes to you.
Andy, our man in the van, has 20 year experience and is a highly qualified accident repair technician. He is also a specialist Focus Coupé-Cabriolet repairer.
Ringways donate car to local Scally Rally team
The Scally Rally Road to Rimini is an annual event which sees mad motorists drive old bangers on their very last legs all the way from Calais to Rimini. The car must have cost rally teams no more than £100, and the aim is to get it round the 1300 route through France, the Swiss Alps and Italy.
‘Team Beer’: Paul Horne, Andrew Ramsden, Mark Senior and Jamie Lupton, all from Leeds, have entered themselves in to the Scally Rally challenge in a bid to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society. Paul Horne’s father has suffered from the disease for the past ten years, and Paul can’t thank the Alzheimer’s Society enough for all the work they do and for the support the society have given his family.
Ringways Motor Group have lent their support by providing the team with a car fit for purpose. The car meets the Scally Rally rules by being ‘permanently scarred in some way’ but no expense has been spared in preparing the vehicle for the trip.
To find out more, or to make a donation, visit: www.justgiving.com/MAYNEEDAPUSH
And the Gold Award goes to…
The Ringways Accident Repair Centre in Leeds received a Premier Gold Repairer Award at the WNS Assistance Oscars, making the centre one of the top 40 repair centre's in the group.
The WNS scheme assesses several elements of each repair such as downtime, overall repair life cycles and customer satisfaction. Ringways Accident Repair Centre have out-performed other repair centres consistently and have therefore been recognised as a WNS Premier Gold Repairer.
Darren Dunn, Group Bodyshop Manager, said: 'Winning this award recognises all the hard work the team have been putting in over the last few years. It's a fantastic achievement and shows that we really are at the top of our league'.
Special offer on revolutionary Duxback™
We all like little extra’s. With a Ringways £99 Ford Value Service, we’re offering a little extra that will make a big difference to the way you drive.
Duxback™ is a revolutionary new glass treatment that keeps glass as it should be – see through. Rain, sleet, and snow simply beads, sheds and rolls of your windows improving visibility by an incredible 35%, making driving in wet conditions a whole lot safer. The treatment also stops ice from sticking and repels dirt, making cleaning a breeze.
Service your vehicle for just £99 at Ringways and receive your first Duxback™ windscreen treatment for free. Come back in 6 months and we’ll give you a free health-check, plus your second Duxback™ treatment for just £10.
To find out more, please call our contact centre: 0845 121 4546
Terms & conditions apply
Ringways does something funny for money!
Ringways does something funny for money!
The Ringways Kia team donned silly hats, face-paint and red noses on Saturday 13th March in an effort to raise money for Comic Relief.
A giant bouncy castle, competitions, and a special visit from the Leeds Rhino Mascot all helped make the Ringways Fun Day a huge fundraising success. At the end of the day, the team had managed to raise an impressive £300!
Kia Nose best
Kia Motors has become a supporting partner of Red Nose Day 2009 and has even introduced a limited edition Picanto "Red" to mark the occasion and help raise as much money as possible for Comic Relief.
The limited edition Picanto "Red" is on sale now and, for every model sold between now and Red Nose Day on Friday March 13, Kia will donate £100 to Comic Relief - enough to send two Zambian children to school for a whole year. Joining the ranks of other big Red Nose Day partners, Kia aims to get all its customers and employees involved to raise as much money as possible this Red Nose Day, March 13.
Kia Soul sees final development in the UK
The new Kia Soul, on sale in the UK at the beginning of March 2009, is the first Kia to have been developed specifically with UK roads and drivers in mind.
Detailed work to create a bespoke ride and handling package was completed by Lotus, the renowned automotive consultancy, based in Norfolk, East Anglia.
Kia Soul has been secretly on test in the UK during late 2008 and the constant evaluation has been fed back to the factory in Korea as well as the research and development teams in Europe.
Kia sees global sales grow in 2008
Kia Motors Corporation announced today that cumulatively its global sales (export sales, domestic sales and sales from overseas plants) of passenger cars, recreation vehicles (RVs) and light trucks in 2008 recorded 1,375,738, representing an 8.4% year-on-year increase.
Kia starts Stop and Go
Kia Motors Corporation announced today that full scale production of the six new Kia cee"d ISG (Idle Stop & Go) models delivering up to 15% fuel savings in city driving, is now underway at its facility in Zilina, Slovakia.Although left-hand-drive cars will start to hit showrooms during the spring, customers in the UK will have to wait until right-hand-drive production starts much later in the year. A confirmed date for UK sales has not yet been set.
TV show names Pro Ceed Car of the Year
Shown in over 40 countries worldwide, Auto Mundial has spent the last year testing and reporting on a wide range of machinery from across the globe. Despite the gargantuan range of new cars on offer, from sports cars to 4x4s and city cars to people movers, the Auto Mundial team put the pro ceed up against the all but chose the Kia as their number one. click here for full story
Go Topless For Summer!
Real Radio Winners Presented With Their New Cars
The two lucky winners of the “Topless for Summer” competition sponsored by Ringways Motor Group, were presented with their new cars at the Leeds branch on Monday 8th September.
Helen Weldon from Brighouse and Dawn Light were presented respectively with a new Mazda MX5 convertible and a Ford Focus convertible from Ringways Motor Group , won on this Summers hottest competition on Real Radio called ‘Go Topless For Summer’. In Addition to the Mazda MX5 supplied by Ringways Mazda and the Ford Focus CC supplied by Ringways Ford Ringways also gave away over 100 Value plus Cards loaded with great offers and discounts to the first people to register for the competition & over 30 more to people who were called for the chance to win these two great cars!
For 3 weeks listeners were invited to register online for the chance to Go Topless for summer with Real Radio and Ringways Motor Group, Leeds & Doncaster, then presenters started calling 5 people each day that had registered until both cars were won. When they answered the phone the listener had to say, exactly, the phrase; 'I want to go topless for summer with Real Radio.’ They could not say anything else before saying the catch phrase, not even 'hello' or they were out!. They also had to give the code that had been given out that hour. Then, and only then could they call themselves winners!.
First winner came on day three on The Breakfast show with Daryl Denham and Gayle Lofthouse on Wednesday 20th August. Helen Weldon from Brighouse won herself the Mazda MX5. Then nearly two and a half weeks later on the 2nd September the Ford Focus Cabriolet was won by Dawn Light from Morley on Ian Brannan's mid-afternoon show.
Tony McKenzie Programme Director at Real Radio said; “We had fantastic fun with the competition, our listeners really embraced the fun element and we were delighted to tie up with Ringways Motor Group. I’m just pleased that even if the weather couldn’t provide it, Real Radio brought a ray of sunshine into our listeners summer..”
Stephen Russell, managing director of Ringways Motor Group, added: “The Topless For Summer campaign was the most exciting and colourful promotion we’ve done in years. The whole dealership was behind it and we’re delighted Real Radio listeners had so much fun. They all really seemed to enjoyed this once in a life time chance to win a brand new car.”
Generous Gift from Ringways is a Big hit...
.... with Leeds Rugby Foundation
When the Leeds Rugby Foundation found themselves in need of transport for their “ Playing for Success” school scheme, Ringways of Leeds stepped up to the mark and provided a 17 seater Transit Mini Bus worth around £28,000.
Leeds Rugby Foundation – A charitable Trust was formed to provide sports, health and educational opportunities to the young people of Leeds and Yorkshire and to use the “Power of Sport” to inspire, motivate and educate children in that community.
The provision of the Leeds Rhinos learning Centre vehicle by Ringways and their pledge to assist the Fans Fund Raising Project aims to extend and enhance the foundations work in the community, in particular the relationship it has with local schools.
Which? Awards - Mazda Car maker of the Year
In the commentary about Best Carmaker, Which? Magazine says:
"This is the first time Mazda has scooped our top honour of best carmaker. The Mazda3 and MX-5 are comfortable "Best Buys" - the smart-looking 3 stands out from humdrum medium cars and, for many, the MX-5 is the cheapest way into an entertaining sports car.
"It's been a good year for new car launches too - the all-new Mazda2 supermini and Mazda6 family car have both impressed us and look like becoming firm favourites with drivers. If we had more reliability data on these cars both would be "Best Buys" - but for that we'll have to wait.
"Mazda's models share much with the latest Fords but far better in most areas. The company ranks very highly for reliability - just behind Honda and Toyota and well ahead of the popular European marques. The only fly in the ointment is the so-so reliability of the Mazda5 - which detracts from this otherwise good value MPV."
Ringways Mazda Sponsors Future Stars of F1
Ringways Mazda has teamed up with Ridgewood School in Barnsley Road to construct the fastest Formula 1 car of the future. The York Road dealership is providing financial backing for the school to take part in the "Formula 1 Technology Challenge", which tasks children across the world to design and manufacture a miniature racing car.
"The Formula 1 Technology Challenge is a fun initiative aimed at getting children interested in engineering as a career," explained Phil Wardle, dealer principal at Ringways Mazda. "It’s a really exciting project which teaches the children a wide range of skills. We were only too happy to sponsor the team from Ridgewood School, which is in our locality, and wish them every success."
The Ridgewood team consists of six Year 7 children aged 11- and 12-years-old. They will research and design miniature CO2-powered racing cars using the same software programs as Formula 1 engineers. The aim is to make their scale F1 cars travel a 20‑meter distance in the quickest time possible.
If the team is successful at regional level, they will go on to the national finals at the Autosport International Racing Car Show at the NEC in Birmingham in January 2009. The national winners will then represent their country at the ‘2009 F1 in Schools World Championships, which will be held alongside an international Formula 1 Grand Prix, in a bid to win the "Bernie Ecclestone World Championship Trophy".
To find out more about the Mazda range or to arrange a test-drive, please call Ringways Mazda on 01302 517 500 or visit the showroom at York Road, Doncaster.
It's your choice...
If you're looking to buy a used car, don't buy any used car - Buy a Ringways Used Car
We've got a great selection of quality makes including Ford, Mazda and Kia.
With massive savings across the range our offers are that good , you'll be dying to tell your friends / relatives about them.
With a wide selection of Estates, MPV's, sports, hatchbacks, people Carriers & 4wd's, we're sure to have the car for you,
We've even got a full range of commercials vehicles available.
Our quality used cars are the REAL THING and they all come with Extra added value,
Including :-
FREE 12 months warranty and a full year's MOT!
So what's stopping you?
Savings, Choice and peace of mind!
