Advert rage

[Barman]

Further winding up can be done here 

Renault Electric Life TV advert

I see that one says "CO2 will be emitted in the construction of the vehicle and production of electricity" 

[Darwins Selection]

Further winding up can be done here 

Renault Electric Life TV advert

Do they do clockwork cars as well then?

[Nick]

That's the future     There could be munny in this

[Barman]

That's the future     There could be munny in this

 

[Marley's Ghost (Imbiber of Spirits)]

Further winding up can be done here 

Renault Electric Life TV advert

Do they do clockwork cars as well then?

That would give a whole new meaning to the term 'tickover' 

[Barman]

Further winding up can be done here 

Renault Electric Life TV advert

Do they do clockwork cars as well then?

That would give a whole new meaning to the term 'tickover' 

 

[Barman]

Dear Mr Barman
 
YOUR COMPLAINT ABOUT  RENAULT UK LTD

Thank you for contacting the ASA.

I’m sorry to tell you that we can’t deal with your complaint because the video you object to is not advertising as defined by our Codes. Our remit does not cover videos on You Tube placed by private individuals.

It’s not unusual for some types of website content to be covered by legislation.  I would suggest you contact Consumer Direct for further advice either by phone on 08454 04 05 06 or through its website, www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.

I am sorry we are unable to help you further on this occasion, thank you nonetheless for contacting us with your concerns. For further information about the work we do please visit our website www.asa.org.uk/

Yours sincerely

Rickane Shah

 
Rickane Shah
Complaints Executive
Direct line 020 7492 2102
Advertising Standards Authority
Mid City Place, 71 High Holborn
London WC1V 6QT
Telephone 020 7492 2222
www.asa.org.uk

 

[Snoopy]

Dear Mr Barman
 
YOUR COMPLAINT ABOUT  RENAULT UK LTD

Thank you for contacting the ASA.

I’m sorry to tell you that we can’t deal with your complaint because the video you object to is not advertising as defined by our Codes. Our remit does not cover videos on You Tube placed by private individuals.

It’s not unusual for some types of website content to be covered by legislation.  I would suggest you contact Consumer Direct for further advice either by phone on 08454 04 05 06 or through its website, www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.

I am sorry we are unable to help you further on this occasion, thank you nonetheless for contacting us with your concerns. For further information about the work we do please visit our website www.asa.org.uk/

Yours sincerely

Rickane Shah

 
Rickane Shah
Complaints Executive
Direct line 020 7492 2102
Advertising Standards Authority
Mid City Place, 71 High Holborn
London WC1V 6QT
Telephone 020 7492 2222
www.asa.org.uk

 

Neat reply ~ completely missing the point that the advert is seen on TV in the UK and that you only sent the YouTube clip as an illustration. 

[Snoopy]

Woodstock asks "Do you suppose they are playing dense to avoid having to do anything or are they really that stupid?"


Answers on a £20 note to the usual address.

[Barman]

Dear Mr Barman
 
YOUR COMPLAINT ABOUT  RENAULT UK LTD

Thank you for contacting the ASA.

I’m sorry to tell you that we can’t deal with your complaint because the video you object to is not advertising as defined by our Codes. Our remit does not cover videos on You Tube placed by private individuals.

It’s not unusual for some types of website content to be covered by legislation.  I would suggest you contact Consumer Direct for further advice either by phone on 08454 04 05 06 or through its website, www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.

I am sorry we are unable to help you further on this occasion, thank you nonetheless for contacting us with your concerns. For further information about the work we do please visit our website www.asa.org.uk/

Yours sincerely

Rickane Shah

 
Rickane Shah
Complaints Executive
Direct line 020 7492 2102
Advertising Standards Authority
Mid City Place, 71 High Holborn
London WC1V 6QT
Telephone 020 7492 2222
www.asa.org.uk

 

Neat reply ~ completely missing the point that the advert is seen on TV in the UK and that you only sent the YouTube clip as an illustration. 

Zakly!

As I pointed out in my reply... 

[Marley's Ghost (Imbiber of Spirits)]

I really hope, for your sake BM, that you aren't holding your breath!

[bodiam]

Rickane Shah.......thats a French name if ever I heard one 

[Barman]

I really hope, for your sake BM, that you aren't holding your breath!