7:52 am, August 13, 2026
CarGurus has named the winners of its 2026 Top Dealer Awards for the UK, with fewer than 10% of dealerships on the marketplace receiving recognition.
The awards, now in their 12th year, recognise dealers based on verified customer reviews and data from the CarGurus marketplace.
CarGurus said the programme is designed to give shoppers a shortlist of highly rated retailers in their local area, with the full list of winners available to search by location on its website.
The awards are split into two categories: Top Rated Dealer and Top Value Dealer.
Top Rated winners achieved an average customer rating of at least 4.5 out of five, based on verified reviews submitted during 2025. Dealers needed a minimum of four reviews to qualify.
The Top Value category recognises the 100 dealers with the highest proportion of their 2025 stock receiving either a ‘Good’ or ‘Great’ Deal Rating on CarGurus.
Sam Zales, president and chief operating officer at CarGurus, said the awards were intended to highlight dealers that provide customers with a strong buying experience.
‘CarGurus is guided by a mission of making car shopping more transparent and trustworthy, and our Top Dealer Award winners help bring that to life,’ he said.
‘These awards recognise those who consistently stand out, while giving shoppers another trusted signal as they decide where to buy their next car.’
Winning dealerships receive Top Dealer badging on the CarGurus website as well as in-store signage.
CarGurus said the badges are intended to make it easier for customers to identify award-winning retailers both online and when visiting dealerships.