Used Car Awards

Just TWO weeks left to enter Car Dealer Used Car Awards 2024 so cast your votes now!

  • Make your nominations for the 2024 Car Dealer Used Car Awards!
  • Car dealers simply have to fill in this short form to put themselves or others forward for a title
  • The closing date for nominations is September 30
  • Winners to be announced on November 25 at glittering ceremony in London

Time 11:23 am, September 18, 2024

Car dealers have less than two weeks left to nominate themselves, their teams and businesses in motor trade’s most important awards for the used car industry.

Entries for the Car Dealer Used Car Awards close on September 30 – so time is running out to be in with a chance to win one of the prestigious gongs.

Some 24 categories are up for grabs, including the hugely respected Lifetime Achievement award, along with a further seven honours for the best used cars of 2024.


Once again supported by headline sponsor Black Horse, the awards will at the spiritual home of the Used Car Awards – The Brewery in central London, on Monday, November 25. And your host? Wheeler Dealers star Mike Brewer.

But for the winners and highly commended winners to be decided, dealers need to cast their votes!

These are the key dates for this year’s awards:


  • Nominations close: Monday, September 30
  • Nominations (long list) revealed: Monday, October 7
  • Shortlist revealed: Monday, October 21
  • Awards night: Monday, November 25

To be in with a chance of a trophy, our nominations form needs to be completed and the process couldn’t be any more straightforward!

All you need to do is select the category that you’d like to nominate yourself or someone else for on the form and supply the requested details.

From there, all entries will be judged by our Car Dealer experts, who will whittle them down to a nominations list.

The nominees will then be subjected to further judging before a final five go through to the big night, when the winners and highly commended winners will be announced.

The judging process includes our rigorous mystery shopping, which secretly checks how dealers handle inquiries – meaning that anyone hoping to make the shortlist will have to stay on the ball all the time.

A full list of the categories in which dealers can vote can be found below:

  • Days to Turn, sponsored by Auto Trader
  • Dealers’ Dealer, sponsored by Trade 2 trade
  • Diversity and Inclusion, sponsored by MotoNovo Finance
  • Future Star, sponsored by Northridge Finance
  • Lifetime Achievement, sponsored by GardX
  • Manufacturer Used Car Scheme, sponsorship available
  • Newcomer Dealership, sponsored by Moneybarn
  • Outstanding Achievement, sponsored by Hilton Car Supermarket
  • Service and Repair Outlet, sponsorship available
  • Social Media User, sponsored by iVendi
  • Specialist Used Car Dealership, sponsorship available
  • Use of Video, sponsorship available
  • Used Car Customer Care, sponsored by RAC Dealer Network
  • Used Car Dealer Principal, sponsorship available
  • Used Car Dealership: Up To 50 Cars, sponsored by Black Horse
  • Used Car Dealership: 51-100 Cars, sponsored by Black Horse
  • Used Car Dealership: Over 100 Cars, sponsored by Black Horse
  • Used Car Dealership Group, sponsored by Black Horse
  • Used Car Online Sales Experience, sponsored by Visitor Chat
  • Used Car Sales Team, sponsored by Motorway
  • Used Car Supermarket, sponsored by Motors
  • Used Car Website, sponsorship available
  • Used Commercial Vehicle Dealer, sponsored by Close Brothers Motor Finance
  • Used EV Dealership, sponsored by Warrantywise

We’ll also be naming the best used cars in six categories – Small Car, Mid-Sized Car, Executive Car, Sports Car, SUV and AFV – plus the overall Used Car of the Year from those six, with all seven categories sponsored by Autoglym.

Car Dealer founder James Baggott said: ‘I urge dealers to get nominating in these industry-leading awards.

‘This is a unique chance for dealerships to showcase their excellence and commitment to their customers.


‘Winning a Used Car Award is more than just a trophy – it’s a powerful endorsement that can elevate a business’s reputation and foster greater trust with buyers.

‘The impact these awards have on the industry continues to grow each year, and I’m eager to see who will rise to the top in 2024.’

He added: ‘Our event is not just about celebrating success, it’s also the perfect way to kick off the festive season in style.

‘With limited sponsorships and tables available, I would encourage everyone to secure their spot early – this is one night you won’t want to miss!’

The black-tie evening will also feature pre-dinner drinks and a post-awards fun casino, both sponsored by Motors.

Speaking ahead of the event, Brewer said: ‘I am absolutely buzzing to be hosting the Car Dealer Used Car Awards again this year!

‘This is one of the highlights of the automotive calendar, bringing together the best in the business to celebrate their hard work and dedication.

‘As someone who lives and breathes cars, I know how much winning one of these awards means — it’s a real badge of honour that sets you apart in the industry.

‘The night is always packed with excitement, surprises and a whole lot of fun.

‘If you’re in the business of selling cars, you won’t want to miss this chance to be part of something special. So get involved, and who knows? You might be the one driving home with a trophy!’

Car Dealer wants everyone to enjoy themselves at the Used Car Awards and wishes to emphasise that all its events are inclusive. Any kind of offensive behaviour – verbal or physical – will not be tolerated. Anyone deemed to be behaving offensively will be required to leave the venue immediately and the venue’s decision on the matter will be final. No refunds will be given in these circumstances. Those booking tickets assume full responsibility for the behaviour of their attendees. If anyone feels uncomfortable about somebody else’s behaviour, they should report the incident to the venue’s security staff as soon as possible.

James Batchelor's avatar

James – or Batch as he’s known – started at Car Dealer in 2010, first as the work experience boy, eventually becoming editor in 2013. He worked for Auto Express as editor-at-large and was the face of Carbuyer’s YouTube reviews. In 2020, he went freelance and now writes for a number of national titles and contributes regularly to Car Dealer. In October 2021 he became Car Dealer's associate editor.



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