10:34 am, November 20, 2025

There are now just days to go before the 2025 Car Dealer Used Car Awards and to help you get in the mood, we’ve put together this handy guide to the big event.

Over recent months, you have sent your nominations in their thousands and the Car Dealer team has been busy whittling them down to a final shortlist – something which has proved just as difficult as ever!

The winners and highly commended placed firms will be announced next week with businesses of all sizes hoping to collect a gong at the motor trade’s answer to the Oscars.

The glittering ceremony – headline-sponsored by Black Horse – is being held at The Brewery in London on Monday (November 24) and will be hosted by TV’s Mr Wheeler Dealer himself, aka Mike Brewer.

It all starts at 6pm, and to help people who are coming to the awards, here’s what’s what.

Where is it being held?

The Brewery’s full address is:
52 Chiswell Street
London
EC1Y 4SD

How do I get there?

If you’re travelling by car, there’s no parking on site. The nearest car parks are NCP London Barbican (158-170 Aldersgate Street, EC1A 4HY) and NCP London Finsbury Square (Finsbury Square, Finsbury, EC2A 1RR). There’s also limited pay-and-display parking in nearby streets.

The Brewery is near Liverpool Street, Moorgate and Barbican stations and served by various bus routes. You can also find the venue via its what3words – ///alert.cities.slick.

Where can I stay?

If you’re looking for accommodation, The Brewery has this helpful guide.

What’s the dress code?

It’s strictly black tie. This is THE event of the used car calendar after all, so only fine attire will do!

What’s the timetable on the night?

6pm: Arrive for the drinks reception
6.45pm: Make your way to the awards
7.15pm: The first part of the awards (categories below)
8pm: Dinner
9.45pm: The second part of the awards (categories below)
10.45pm: The awards end. We’ve then got a fun casino, sponsored by Motors – more details below. But if that isn’t your thing, there’ll be a disco provided by a DJ
Midnight: The 2025 Car Dealer Used Car Awards officially end and the afterparty – sponsored by RAC Dealer Network and Vehicles in Video – gets underway for those who have a ticket

Is there a raffle?

There is indeed and it’s for a very worthy cause – the automotive industry charity Ben – so please remember to bring plenty of cash with you for the special envelopes. We’ll also be able to take card payments for donations.

The draw will be made during the event, with a collection of fantastic prizes on offer, including:

A collection of premium Autoglym products worth £500.
Two places for the RAC Dealer Network golf day to be held at the Forest of Arden.
£100 voucher towards anypackage holiday, cruise or tour from Road Trip Co.
A Car Gods detailing kit all packed in a fabulous rucksack, thanks to Mike Brewer

Motors Fun Casino

After the awards have finished, the fun casino will open, where you can compete for some terrific prizes.

Just hand in your Motors casino cheque from your table to collect your chips and you’ll be in with a chance to win these John Lewis vouchers:

£500 – 1st prize
£350 – 2nd prize
£150 – 3rd prize

The winners will be those who have the most chips at the end of the night and they’ll be contacted by Motors to collect their prizes.

Make sure you register how many chips you have at the end of the night by saying to the croupiers ‘Cash me in’.

Can I go to the afterparty?

The afterparty, sponsored by RAC Dealer Network and Vehicles in Video is taking place in the Grubstreet Author area of The Brewery, specifically in the Sample Room.

It gets underway at midnight with revellers invited to party well into the wee-small hours. The event is strictly ticket-only and a limited number of spaces are still available.

Those interested in getting their place should email RAC Dealer Network directly by clicking here.

How about social media?

We positively encourage you to shout about the event on your preferred platforms – please use the hashtag #UCAwards.

When will I get my ticket?

If you have secured your place at the 2025 Car Dealer Used Car Awards then your e-ticket should have already been sent to your chosen email.

Please be aware that it may have ended up in your junk folder so be sure to check! If you have still not received your ticket then please contact [email protected] or call 020 8125 3880.