Wexfords main Renault dealer

19/04/2017

Since setting up in 2010, Menapia Motors in Co Wexford has been offering its motorists a unique motoring experience in their modern purpose-built premises along the Rosslare road. Daniel Hyland is a part of the company’s Commercial Sales team and told us more.

These past 18 months or so have seen a real turn around in the motor sales industry and Menapia Motors is a company which knows it as well as most.

Business has been thriving as of late and Daniel Hyland, a sales executive who specialises in commercial sales, has seen it first hand over the year since joining the close-knit team at Menapia Motors.

Indeed Renault is a brand known for its long-lasting ability and wide range in cars to suit all fuel efficiency and great value for money, as well as optimal safety, and since becoming its main dealers in Co Wexford, it seems Menapia Motors are intent on mirroring that long-lasting image.

A nationwide brand with excellent warranties, sometimes the Renault name can end up selling itself to the customer, as Daniel goes on to explain in this feature.

“We’re based on the Rosslare Road in Kerlogue Business Park in Co Wexford,”he outlined.

“The business was set-up in 2010 and there are 16 staff here, including four a strong sales team of four which are Manager Paul White, Senior Sales man Mick Cullen, Sales Executive John Kenny and myself in Commercial Sales. Diarmuid Boland is the Dealer Principal.

“We are a commercial and private motor sales business and we’re the main dealers for Renault in Wexford. We also carry out servicing and repairs on all vehicles and have a parts department as well.

Being able to offer their customers the full package is part of the reason why Menapia Motors are first choice for so many.

Business right now is reflecting that, according to Daniel, as more and more cars keep passing through to doors of their large showroom at Kerlogue Business Park thanks to a high customer demand for their premium quality product.

What other way would you have it?

“Since last year things have been going very well and we’ve been busy extremely, especially because of our fantastic finance rates in both commercial and private cars,”Daniel explained.

“Van sales in particular have been really good lately and we can cater to every kind of customer, whether it be commercial vans, new cars, used cars or electric vehicles. We’re also nationwide with our service here, I’ve sold vans and cars north and south of the country and because of our five-year warranty and our AA roadside assistance you can have full cover nationwide.

Along with the excellent warranties they have on offer, Menapia Motors feel that their prices are right up there with the rest of their competitors. In fact, Daniel feels that they are second to none when it comes to offering the buyer value for his or her money.

“Extremely competitive”were the exact words he used when asked why he thinks their customers choose them first.

“We feel that we are extremely competitive with our prices here and I think that’s part of the reason why customers choose us first,”said the Sales Executive. 

“We have a very good reputation for our after sales services here and we’ve an extremely good team. The fact that we’re nationwide because of Renault is a huge plus to our customers, along with the great warranties we’ve on offer.”

Since the economic recession kicked in for so many Irish businesses just shy of a decade ago, the recovery has been a long road back and Menapia Motors certainly felt the effects having set-up shop right in the middle of the downturn in 2010.

It took a couple of years to weather the storm, with so many consumers either unwilling or unable to purchase new, but Daniel feels that the upturn is now in full effect and hopes that things continue to blossom business-wise.

“There has been a massive turnaround in the last year or so and with Renault’s own bank, and their competitive finance rates, it’s really a no-brainer for a lot of our customers,”he said.

“Renault is such a solid brand that it carried through (the recession) and the new five-year warranty, plus the AA roadside assistance attached for the duration of the warranty, that we have on up to 200,000 kilometres is really a great deal. People are getting more and more comfortable again with borrowing, so things have definitely improved.”

On the commercial end, Menapia Motors offers business owners the best deals on vans for their company which can be viewed on their website - www.menapiamotors.com. 

The Renault vans in stock at their headquarters along the Rosslare road include Kangoo, the All-new Trafic and the New Master.

“We do all kinds of commercial vehicles from small mini-buses to large buses to a fleet of vans. We sell anything and we’re not just tied down to one van, we do fleets for companies as well,”Daniel outlined.

Touching on Menapia Motors’vast range, electric cars are also a part of the repertoire of vehicles which they have on offer and, like all of their new and used cars, are available for immediate delivery.

In fact, since 2011 Renault have been offering a full range of services for the Z.E. range. These simple, practical packages will ensure you get the most out of your electric vehicle, before, during and after every trip. The Renault Z.E. range will be sold with services included (except for the Twizy).

If you’re considering buying a new or used car from Menapia Motors, you should know that their Finance Department are known for commiting themselves heavily to their customers.

They offer expert advice while at all times keeping in mind the customer’s needs and provide a package suitable to each and every different individual.

Menapia Motors act as a credit intermediary and are regulated by the Office of the Director of Consumer Affairs, in accordance with the provisions of Section 144 of the Consumer Credit Act 1995.

Menapia Motors is open 6 days a week from 9am to 6pm for your convenience, so why not call in today?

Menapia Motors

Address: Kerlogue Business Park, Rosslare Road, Co Wexford

Tel: 053 9144244

Phone: 1800 804920

Web: menapiamotors.com

Taken from Irish Trucker & Light Commercials magazine, Vol 19 No 9, October/November 2016