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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