HUNDREDS of dealers across the UK have had their say on the best manufacturer to represent and the best suppliers to do business with – and now we can reveal the winners of the Car Dealer Power survey 2014.
Held at the top of Portsmouth’s stunning Spinnaker Tower, representatives from motor trade suppliers and car manufacturers collected their awards last night.
The gongs are unique in the motor trade as they are voted for by dealers across the UK – and it’s 100 per cent confidential.
The winners and high commended winners are listed below – a full report will be published in Issue 78 of Car Dealer, out later this month.
Car Dealer Power Best Manufacturer of the Year
Kia Motors UK
Car Dealer Power Car of the Year
Hyundai i10
Manufacturer Initiative of the Year
Renault – Dacia
Best Manufacturer Marketing Initiative of the Year
Skoda Octavia vRS
Extra Mile Award
Bluesky Interactive
Innovation of the Year
GForces – Sky AdSmart
Warranty Provider of the Year
Winner: Auto Protect
Highly commended winners: WMS, Car Care Plan for Skoda Approved
GAP Supplier of the Year
Winner: Car Care Plan
Highly commended winners: Auto Protect, Mapfre Abraxas
Web Design for Franchised Dealers
Winner: Bluesky Interactive
Highly commended winners: Spidersnet, GForces
Web Design for Independent Dealers
Winner: Spidersnet
Highly commended winners: Bluesky Interactive, Starkwood Media
Dealer Marketing Agency of the Year
Winner: Golley Slater
Highly commended winners: Decisive Marketing, MB Advertising
Finance Provider of the Year
Winner: Close Motor Finance
Highly commended winners: MotoNovo, Black Horse
Tyre Supplier of the Year
Winner: Stapletons Tyres Services
Highly commended winners: Micheldever Tyre Services, Viking Wholesale Tyres
Motor Factor of the Year
Winner: Euro Car Parts
Highly commended winners: Dingbro, TPS
Trade Insurance Provider of the Year
Winner: Aviva
Highly commended winners: AXA, LV
Online Advertising for Used Cars
Winner: Motors.co.uk
Highly commended winners: eBay, Auto Trader
Online Advertising for New Cars
Winner: Auto Trader
Highly commended winners: Bluesky Interactive, GForces
Used Car Valuation Provider of the Year
Winner: CAP
Highly commended winners: HPI, Auto Trader Valuations (previously known as Deltapoint)
Provenance Check Provider of the Year
Winner: HPI
Highly commended winner: Experian
Lubricant Supplier of the Year
Winner: Fuchs Lubricants (UK) plc
Highly commended winners: Castrol, Total
Paint Protection Provider of the Year
Winner: Supagard
Highly commended winners: Autoglym, Jewelultra
Auction House of the Year
Winner: Manheim Remarketing
Highly commended winners: British Car Auctions, West Oxfordshire Motor Auction
Trade-to-Trade Remarketer of the Year
Winner: Dealer Auction
Highly commended winners: Autotrade-mail powered by Auto Trader, FullAuction
Dealer Management System Provider of the Year
Winner: Dragon2000
Highly commended winners: DMS Navigator, Pinewood – Pinnacle
Recruitment Agency of the Year
Winner: Perfect Placement
Highly commended winners: Motor Industry Recruitment (MIREC), InAutomotive
