Lookers’ Renault dealerships in Essex and Cheshire is to adopt the theme of 80s TV programme ‘Allo ‘Allo.

The event will coincide with the launch of the new Clio III at its dealerships in Chelmsford, Colchester and Southend on Sea, Essex, over the October 15 and 16 weekend.

Lookers’ showrooms will be transformed into ‘Café Renault’ for the weekend, with actors and waitresses dressed to resemble ‘Allo ‘Allo characters mingling with the public, while caricaturists will draw visitors’ portraits. There will also be accordion players and French and English cuisine available.

Andrew Hall, franchise director of Lookers, said: “The ‘Allo ‘Allo theme of the car launch has been used to underline the ‘French car – English Design’ qualities of the new Renault Clio III.”