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38 swindonlink.com • May 2010
New showroom and open day

for electric bike company
Electric vehicles are the coming thing and Mark Butler of Blunsdon-
based company e-motion has opened a new showroom to display the
Save time, money and the planet!
Our eco-friendly scooters zip through traffi c town’s largest and best selection of power-assisted bikes and electric
scooters.
to deliver your parcel on time from £3.95.
Call us to fi nd out more (01793) 708010 He’s holding an open day on
Saturday 22 May, 10am to 4pm,
where you can discover how an
electric bike can add a bit of extra
MOBILE CAR SERVICING & REPAIRS zip to travelling on two wheels
Engine diagnostics Welding Electrical work with pedals.
“The bikes are appealing to all
MoTs arranged (no re-test fee) kinds of people, not just younger
For a reliable local service with over 30 years experience commuters,” said Mark. “The other
(No VAT to pay) day I had an enquiry from a lady
CALL GRAHAM ON (01793) 873045 or 07867 556350 whose daughter has ME, who’s
looking for ways to enjoy family
time outdoors on bikes without it
FIAT & ALFA ROMEO being too tiring.”
“Older people who don’t want
All cars welcome the expense of a car but still want
to be out and about are also very
cam belt replacement interested in electric bikes.” given the cost of fuel which seems
engine & gearbox repairs & The government’s cycle to work to keep going up, it makes a lot of
rebuilds scheme helps in buying a power- sense to consider one for shorter,
assisted bike; it offers up to 40 per everyday journeys.”
electrical fault code reading cent discount to the employees of Some models purchased on the
MOT repairs companies who are registered. day will qualify for a discount.
vehicle sales Mark says the open day is an Local ebike enthusiast Bob
servicing to light commercials Open 8.30am - 5.30pm ideal opportunity to try before you Wheeler will be showing off his
buy. “Riding a power assisted bike collection of electric bikes from
Call for friendly advice, reliable service & quotes. All major credit & debit cards is a different experience to a pedal the past.
OPTIMA MOTORS 39A Station Road, cycle, so the open day will give e-motion is to be found on Turn-
people over 14 years the chance to pike Road, next to Brownills mobile
Tel: (01793) 840667 Wootton Bassett have a go. homes, past the Cold Harbour pub.
www.e-motionevc.co.uk
“Electric bikes are a lot of fun and
Ricky races new purple fl yer
Abbey Meads based su-
perbike racer Ricky Elder
unveiled his new Crane
Yamaha R6 bike in March.
There is another way, colour scheme gives the
The dynamic stand out
ChipsAway team and his sponsors a
major boost on the track.
Ricky has been riding
Some ChipsAway customers have since he was six and raced
saved up to 50% on conventional for the fi rst time in 2008.
body shop repair costs Follow him at www.Rick-
yElderRacing.co.uk
● Bumper scuffs Ricky with Richard Powell
of sponsors Bedouin Group
● Paintwork scratches

● Small accidental damage

● Alloy wheels
● Repairs fully guaranteed

For a free, no obligation quote
please call Sven Giesbers on:
01793 881883 or
07841 096883

or visit
www.chipsaway-sven.co.uk
for more information

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