2025 Winners

We are thrilled to announce the winners for the 2025 Motor Trader Industry Awards!

A huge thank you to everyone who submitted entries - and congratulations to all the finalists!

Retail Categories

Aftersales Excellence Award

Winner: Grainger Motor Group

Highly Commended: Thame Cars




Bodyshop of the Year

Winner: Angus MacKinnon

Highly Commended: Merseyside Car Hospital

Business Manager of the Year

Winner: Aftaab Bashir, Car Planet Trading

Customer Care Award

Winner: Tracks Suzuki Exeter

Highly Commended: Frost Cars

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Dealer Group of the Year

Winner: Steven Eagell Group


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Dealer Website of the Year

Winner: Ask Motors

Highly Commended: Fresh Motors

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Digital Initiative of the Year - Franchised

Winner: TrustFord



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Digital Initiative of the Year - Independent

Winner: FOW Car Supermarket

Highly Commended: Redgate Lodge


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Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Award

Winner: TrustFord

Employer of the Year

Winner: Rygor Group

EV Retailer of the Year

Winner: FOW Car Supermarket

Highly Commended: Drive Green

Franchised Dealership of the Year

Winner: Mantles Kia

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Independent Garage of the Year

Winner: Soul Garage

Highly Commended: Redgate Lodge

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Most Improved Dealership of the Year

Winner: Cambridge Kia and Mazda


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New Dealership of the Year - Franchised

Winner: Rygor Group

New Dealership of the Year - Independent

Winner: Browns of Richmond

Sales Manager of the Year

Winner: Muhammad Arfat Khan, Car Planet Trading

Sales Team of the Year

Winner: Motorfair Corporate

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Skills & Development Award

Winner: LSH Auto UK

Highly Commended: Rygor Group

Social Media Award – Franchised

Winner: TrustFord

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Social Media Award – Independent

Winner: Carbase

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Used Car Dealer Group of the Year

Winner: Grainger Motor Group

Used Car Retailer of the Year – 0-50 Cars

Winner: Thame Cars

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Used Car Retailer of the Year – 50 to 100

Winner: MB Motors

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Used Car Retailer of the Year – 100 Plus

Winner: Saltmarine Cars

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Supplier Categories

Finance Provider of the Year

Winner: Admiral Car Finance

Highly Commended: Bumper

IT Innovation of the Year - AI & Video

Winner: CitNOW Group

IT Innovation of the Year - Data

Winner: RWA Automotive

IT Innovation of the Year - Platforms

Winner: Voltest

Highly Commended: Tjekvik

Online Used Car Trading Platform

Winner: Carwow

Remarketing Company of the Year Award

Winner: Dealer Auction

Warranty/Added-Value Insurance Products Provider of the Year

Winner: Jewelultra (Diamondbrite)

Rising Star Awards 2025

Rising Star Award – Dealer Support

Winner: Scarlett Gardiner, Holdcroft Motor Group

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Rising Star Award - Sales

Winner: Jordan Day, Carite

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Judges' Choice Retail Categories

Carmaker of the Year

Winner: Kia


EV of the Year

Winner: Renault 5

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Outstanding Achievement Award

Winner: Sue Robinson, CEO, NFDA

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Used Car of the Year: Premium

Winner: BMW 3 Series

Used Car of the Year: Volume

Winner: Ford Puma

Lifetime Achievement Award

Winner: Michael Smyth, Chairman, Swansway Motor Group

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