7:32 am, July 14, 2026
The waiting is almost over and the day has finally dawned for Car Dealer Power 2026!
We’ll be announcing who won what in our annual celebration of the best suppliers and car manufacturers as well as the top car when our special video – presented by Car Dealer editor-in-chief James Baggott and associate editor James Batchelor – premieres at midday on our YouTube channel.
Our Power survey was launched all the way back in April and ended mid-June, with dealers piling in to make their voices heard and give a true barometer reading of the motor trade.
All the votes were whittled down to make a shortlist and the final decisions have now been made for:
- Manufacturer of the Year
- Car of the Year
- Cleaning Product
- Recruitment Agency
- Used Car Valuations
- Consumer Lead Generation
- Dealer Management System
- Website Provider for Independent Dealers
- Website Provider for Franchised Dealers
- Provenance Checks
- Warranties
- Paint Protection
- Auction House
- Online Advertiser for New Cars
- Consumer to Trade Stock Acquisition Platform
- Trade to Trade Stock Acquisition
- Online Advertiser for Used Cars
- Finance (Sub-Prime)
- Finance (Prime)
- Finance Broker
- Personalised Video
- AI Product
- Data Insight
- Extra Mile Award
- Product Innovation
- Trade Insurance
Car Dealer editor-in-chief, James Baggott said: ‘Car Dealer Power is different because the winners are chosen by the people who use these products and services every single day.
‘So many dealers have taken the time to share their experiences, making these awards a genuine reflection of who is delivering for the motor trade right now.
‘Congratulations to all of this year’s shortlisted businesses, and thank you to everyone who voted. We can’t wait to reveal the results and celebrate the very best the industry has to offer.’
The video premieres at midday today on our YouTube channel and people are encouraged to celebrate their success on social media, using the hashtag #CDPower to shout about their good news. Make sure you tune in!
To get yourself in the mood, you can watch last year’s Car Dealer Power video below:
