Our caffeine run on June 9 is to Rickett’s Point Beachside Cafe, 243 Beach Rd, Beaumaris from 9.00 am. These mornings are a great opportunity to get to know other club members in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Drive Day Sunday May 26, 2019
Our drive day this Sunday May 26 is on the Mornington Peninsula. We are meeting at Bunnings Keysborough (coffee available) for a 9.30 am departure, taking in Arthurs Seat end ending in Dromana. We did this drive in 2017 and hoping for a better day weather wise. Hope to see you there.
All Renault owners welcome.
All Renault owners welcome.
RENAULT ROUNDUP 2019 – Sunday February 10
This years Renault Roundup returns to Como Park, South Yarra on Sunday 10th February.
As in the past, there is no cost to display at this event and it is open to members and non members alike.
The RENAULT CAR CLUB of VICTORIA proudly hosts its Annual show of RENAULT cars.
WHERE? COMO PARK NORTH,
Cnr Alexandra Ave /Williams Rd. North. MAP 58 G1.
ROUNDUP is open to ALL Renault owners of any model or condition.
Best sporting Renault. Best post 2001 Renault.
Best Renault in Show. Best pre 2001 Renault.
People’s choice.
ENTRY OFF ALEXANDRA AVE. OPP KANTEEN CAFE
CARS CAN ARRIVE FROM 8.30
French Car Festival 2018 Update
As previously advised (see earlier post), this years French Car Festival will be held at Markham Reserve, 8o Victory Bvd, Ashburton on Sunday October 28 from 10.00 am. Entry Fee is $10.00 per car.
We will having a drive to the event from the Carousel Café (22 Aughtie Dve) Albert Park leaving at 9.30 am. If you wish to have coffee first, arrive early.
Morning Coffee – Black Rock 12 August 2018
FRENCH CAR FESTIVAL 2018
Alpine Gathering April 21 & 22 Harrietville
Last weekend (April 21 & 22) there was a gathering in the Bright area of Alpine vehicles from across Australia. There were a total of 16 Alpines comprising of eight A110’s, three A310’s, one A610 and four GTA’s.
In addition there was a V6 Clio and our photographer in a Megane RS265. The photographer had to leave his A310 at home due to a slight split in a wheel rim which he did not identify in time to have repairs completed before the weekend.
Renault Australia provided a van for the weekend which towed a trailer as a potential recover vehicle and was also available to carry additional fuel or luggage as required. It turned out advantageous to have the trailer along as no-one broke down. We are sure that, had the trailer not been there, it would have been needed.
The weekend commenced Friday afternoon with c couple of mini convoys to Harrietville for the initial gathering for dinner at the Snowline Hotel in Harrietville.
The main drive commenced at 8.00 am the next morning with a drive to Mt Beauty (via Tawonga Gap) for breakfast. It was then on to Falls Creek and then over the Bogong High Plains Rd to Anglers Rest for lunch.
After lunch we travelled via Omeo to Dinner Plain for afternoon refreshments and back to the Snowline in Harrietville again for dinner. The drive for the day was approx 240 km.
Sunday morning, again at 8.00 am it was back in the cars again for a drive up to Mt Buffalo and back to the Milawa cheese factory for lunch.
Following lunch, some returned to Harrietville for the night whilst the rest headed for home.
Thanks to Steve Kalendarian for organising the weekend. All had great time and there has been much discussion of future events, possibly around Canberra and in South Australia.
Drive Day April 22 – Farmers Arms Hotel, Beeac.
Our drive day this month is to Beeac. The owner of the hotel has a car collection which we hope to view on the day. We have done this one before and it was worth re-visiting.
Interclub Hill Climb Challenge – Round 1 – Rob Roy – March 18, 2018
Another year rolls around and the Interclub Hill Climb is on us again. This is always a fun day (weather permitting) and the challenge has been won by the RCCV twice. In 2010 and again last year.
Now we want to be greedy and win it in consecutive years. To do this we need as many competitors as possible. I know a couple of our regulars are not available for this round due to vehicle issues and other commitments.
To be eligible, your car needs to be mechanically sound and fitted with a current fire extinguisher. As a driver, you will need a compliant helmet and be covered from neck to ankles and wrists in non flammable material (cotton or wool). You will also need to be a current club member and hold a current CAMS 2S licence. Licence application can be completed on the day or by prior arrangement with the Membership Secretary.
Renault servicing back in Richmond
Central Renault is here
Members may recall that the long-running business, Melbourne City Renault, went into liquidation last year. City Renault had traded for many years in at the southern end of Church St, Richmond. Taken over by new owners in 2014, the restructured business opened new service and sales facilities in South Melbourne but soon went under.
Near-city Renault owners now have an alternative they can access for service needs. The parent company of Brighton Renault, which also operates Peninsula Renault in Frankston, have opened Central Renault which offers full vehicle servicing workshops at 1-7 Kingston St., Richmond.
Service Manager, Cory Sant, reports that the workshops have a good range of staff, several of whom are French-trained. Cory can be contacted on 9429 7045