8:30 am, August 20, 2025
Voting is now OPEN for the Car Dealer Used Car Awards 2025, sponsored by Black Horse!
Nominations are now open for used car dealers to put themselves in with a chance of wining a gong in the prestigious awards for the used car sector– click here to ENTER.
The Used Car Awards are the Oscars of the industry, and winning a gong is no easy task. But, like that old phrase, you have to be in it to win it!
Black Horse is once again returning as the headline sponsor, plus a raft of other big names are supporting.
The 2025 running will, once again, be held The Brewery in central London, hosted by Mr Wheeler Dealer himself, Mike Brewer. And the date? Monday, November 24.
The black-tie evening will also feature pre-dinner drinks and a post-awards fun casino, both sponsored by Cazoo. There will also be a special After Party, courtesy of RAC.
Here are the other key dates for your diary:
- Nominations close: Monday, September 29
- Nominations (long list) revealed: Monday, October 6
- Shortlist revealed: Monday, October 20
- Awards night: Monday, November 24
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 commendeds 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. For suppliers and companies wishing to sponsor categories there are still a handful of opportunities available – but don’t hang around. Contact us now to discuss.
Categories
Used Supercar Dealership – sponsorship available
Dealers’ Dealer – sponsorship available
Service & Repair Outlet – sponsorship available
Used EV Dealer of the Year – Warranty Wise
Social Media User – iVendi
Use of Video – sponsorship available
Used Car Website – Visitor Chat
Used Car Online Sales Experience – sponsorship available
Specialist Used Car Dealership – sponsorship available
Used Car Sales Team – Motorway
Used Car Dealer Principal – Warranty Solutions Group
Future Star – Northridge Finance
Used Car Customer Care – RAC Dealer Network
Used Car Supermarket – Cazoo
Newcomer Dealership – Moneybarn
Used Commercial Vehicle Dealer – Close Brothers Motor Finance
Days To Turn Award – Auto Trader
Diversity & Inclusion – Motonovo Finance
Used Car Dealership: Up To 50 Cars – Black Horse
Used Car Dealership: 51–100 Cars – Black Horse
Used Car Dealership: Over 100 Cars – Black Horse
Used Car Dealership Group – Black Horse
Manufacturer Used Car Scheme – Carwow
Outstanding Achievement – AA
Lifetime Achievement – GardX
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: ‘It’s that time of the year again – nominations open for the best used car awards ceremony in the industry.
‘These awards are 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 2025.’
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!’
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. Those booking tickets assume full responsibility for the behaviour of their attendees.
