Sponsors of the New Dealership of the Year Award

Keyloop
Future-motive technology

Keyloop creates solutions that help dealers and OEMs make the path to buying and owning a car simple, smooth, personal and convenient for the most important person of all - the consumer.

From a single open platform Keyloop’s technology links a retailers key systems, tools, departments and sites. From the Showroom, to the Workshop and everything in between, our smart suite of applications keep dealers connected to their customers through every step of their journey - while data-driven insights help streamline their business, generate more sales and increase profitability.

Working collaboratively with retailers, manufacturers and our valued partners, Keyloop is developing a global technology ecosystem that will redesign the automotive retail experience, now and for the future.

For more information, please visit www.keyloop.com

Sponsors of the Customer Care Award

AutoProtect Group is a commercial partner for the automotive industry. We work with independent dealerships, supermarkets, franchises, OEMs, brokers and online retailers.
We bring together your F&I world through award-winning insurances, warranties and VAPs, specialist compliance services, efficiency driving F&I software and market-leading cosmetic repair.
We are underpinned by technology with our efficient showroom systems – and are committed to helping you navigate the changing automotive landscape… whether that’s online, offline or a mixture of both

Sponsors of the EV Retailer of the Year Award

Launched in 1991 as the in-house finance broker within a Liverpool-based motor group, Mann Island Finance evolved into a substantial independent motor finance brokerage working with dealers across the UK before being acquired by international banking and wealth management group Investec in 2014.
Today, Mann Island has evolved and grown into arguably one of the UK’s leading dealer-dedicated motor finance providers and has been recognised by the industry through multiple award wins including “Car Finance Provider of the Year” in 2021 .
Combining its historic service credentials with a leading-edge technology and digitisation programmes, the well-backed team at Mann Island has ambitious plans to keep growing in scale and reputation

Sponsors of the Used Car Retailer of the Year Award
Warranty Solutions Group is the UK’s premier warranty company. Fuelled by passion, flexibility and good ethics, we’re proud to offer the UK’s highest warranty cover for used vehicles. With more parts covered than any other provider and a brilliant service to match, we’re committed to driving up industry standards and giving your customers the aftersales experience they deserve. Find out why hundreds of dealers have already chosen us and read our reviews at warrantysolutionsgroup.co.uk.

cap hpi provides decision support data and software solutions spanning vehicle valuation, validation, collision, mechanical repair, and total cost of ownership. cap hpi helps users make smarter automotive decisions by providing one source for data and software solutions that uniquely span the whole vehicle lifecycle; new, used and future vehicle valuation, validation, collision, mechanical repair and total cost of ownership.
All data is uniquely connected by the cap hpi code and a single methodology across all markets and sectors.
cap hpi puts technology at the centre of all data activities, from collection and processing, through to delivery and the development of new applications. It operates from an international hub in the UK; that ensures its systems, coding, data collection processes, and valuation methodologies are consistent, scalable, repeatable, and of the highest quality for every country. Valuations and forecast data are managed by local industry experts to ensure insight is added to each data set to enhance accuracy. cap hpi operates as part of Solera, a global leader in risk and asset management data and software solutions for the automotive and insurance industries.

Sponsors of the Used Car of the Year: Volume and Used Car of the Year: Premium

Sponsors of the Rising Star Award

For the past 14 years Santander Consumer Finance has established itself as a leading player in the automotive finance sector, supporting our retailers with a comprehensive range of finance and products that meet the varied and changing needs of its retailers and customers.

Our nationwide sales team provide a consultative approach to working with the retailer network, developing strong business relationships, providing ongoing training and coaching, MI and regulatory support with a strong focus on customer retention, demonstrated through our unique Customers for Life programme which, is complimentary for supporting dealers.

To help retailers sell more cars, more often and more profitably we have significantly invested in our digital proposition, giving retailers the flexibility to sell these products via both on and off line channels. The recent launch of our end-to-end digital solution includes a finance calculator, online application and agreement fulfilment through digital signature is available without charge to our supporting dealers.

Our vision is to develop the leading sales channel in the automotive finance market, driven by our corporate values of Simple, Personal and Fair.

V12 Vehicle Finance help dealers to fund their forecourt and provide finance for their customers, with a technology-led approach. Keeping our dealers ahead of the game, we crafted solutions that; streamline and reduce administrative tasks, speed up underwriting and decision making for customers, all whilst ensuring our technology and finance solutions are fully integrated and connected to any point of sale platform. Working with a range of partners, we ensure that our dealers get the very best products and services.

Autoguard Group is the ultimate performance partner for motor dealers and dealer groups. We support the automotive industry with our multi-award-winning products, services, and consultancy.

The Group’s companies are industry recognised, respected, and established, whose shared vision is to partner with their clients, enhance their value proposition and support revenue growth.

Autoguard Warranties, Best4, Fleetband, Sentience Automotive Solutions and Warranty Administration Services form Autoguard Group.

MotoNovo Finance has been in the motor industry for over 40 years, delivering a range of innovative and quality products and services to thousands of customers every week.
Supported by multi-national bank, FirstRand, MotoNovo Finance operates under the Aldermore Group umbrella and has been a recognised leader in the field for some time.
Our impeccable reputation for delivering high standards and outstanding products, services and support to our dealers drives our commitment to ensuring that dealer finance remains vibrant and sustainable in today's highly competitive and rapidly changing motor finance market.

Peter James Insurance are specialists in arranging motor trade insurance. From restoration, repairs, sales, valeting, vehicle delivery or even part time trading through to large multi-site dealerships we have a trusted motor trade policy to suit you.
Our expert team have over 66 years of experience, and with a dedicated Account Handler you can expect friendly conversation and no jargon meaning you get a policy that truly meets your requirements.
Speak to a member of the team today on 0330 174 4721 or visit www.peterjamesinsurance.co.uk/motor-trade-insurance.

Sponsors of the Digital Initiative of the Year award

Did you know that 68% of consumers use multiple listings sites to find their next car?

As the UK’s fastest-growing automotive online marketplace2, CarGurus & PistonHeads’ mission is to connect dealers with ready-to-buy car shoppers. Our millions of monthly visitors are becoming more engaged, returning more frequently than our competitors3, and the shared audience between our two sites is only 6%.

There’s never been a better time to advertise with us, so join thousands of UK dealerships who already partner with CarGurus and PistonHeads to extend their reach and sell more cars.

To learn how a CarGurus and PistonHeads partnership provides a market-leading return on investment, please call 0800 808 5557.

Sources
• 1CarGurus UK Buyer Insights Report, March 2022
• 2 Comscore MMX Multi-Platform®, Total Site Visits, Custom-defined list includes: CarGurus.co.uk, Motors.co.uk, AutoTrader.co.uk, Gumtree.com-motors, Q1 2022 Vs Q2 2022, UK
• 3 Comscore MMX Multi-Platform®, Custom-defined list includes: CarGurus.co.uk, Motors.co.uk, AutoTrader.co.uk, Gumtree.com-motors. Average Visits per Visitor, Q1 2022 Vs Q2 2022, UK
• 4 Comscore MMX Multi-Platform®, Total Unique Monthly Visitors, Custom-defined list includes: CarGurus.co.uk and PistonHeads.com, May – June 2022, UK