12:17 pm, October 19, 2026
The shortlist for the Used Car Awards 2026, sponsored by Black Horse, has been revealed today after a tough first round of mystery shopping.
Our team of mystery shoppers have completed their job, calling, messaging and visiting dealers across the country to whittle down our Nominations List.
The businesses’ performances were cross referenced with online reviews and feedback from a variety of platforms, while judges assessed citations for the nominated businesses, before making the cut.
Below, you can see who made our shortlist and who will be in the running for our Used Car Awards 2026, sponsored by Black Horse, on Monday, November 30.
At the event, taking place at The Brewery in central London, awards host Mike Brewer will name a winner and two highly commended placed firms in each of the categories at a glittering ceremony.
Judge and awards host Brewer said: ‘Well, that was a very tough job indeed. Cutting down those businesses that made the Nominations List to the Shortlist has been hard, but there were some real gems in there.
‘It was especially interesting looking at the expanded Customer Care category entries as there were some very good businesses that clearly look after their customers.
‘It’s not long now until the big day, and I can’t wait to be up on that stage, handing out the trophies to people that have worked so hard to be there.’’
How to book your tickets
The Used Car Awards, sponsored by Black Horse, will be held on November 30 and it is highly advisable to book your table at the event now as places are running out fast. Last year the event sold out.
For table bookings, please contact [email protected] or call 020 8125 3880.
The event is black tie, includes a three-course dinner and unlimited beer and wine.
Cazoo will be sponsoring the pre-dinner drinks and providing an after-dinner fun casino. There will also be an invite-only after party sponsored by RAC Dealer Network.
Car Dealer editor in chief James Baggott added: ‘Congratulations to all those businesses that made it through the mystery shopping phase.
‘It’s been an eye-opening round this year as the team spoke to hundreds of dealers up and down the country.
‘There were some brilliant businesses that really shone out – and they’ve certainly taught me a thing or two about what good looks like. I can’t wait to celebrate their success on the night in a few weeks’ time.’
Important note to attendees
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.
Used Car Awards 2026 Shortlist
Here’s who is in the running for this year’s Used Car Awards on November 3
- Jamie Caple, Car Quay
- Rob Cubitt, Cubbitt Cars
- Steven Douglas, Really Easy Car Credit
- Richard Norris, Drive Green
- Craig Walker, Culloden Cars
- Autorepair UK
- LM Motor Clinic
- Marieston Service Centre
- MB Motors Bosch Approved Service Centre
- Specialist Vehicles
- Car360
- Cleevely Electric Vehicles
- Erl’s Vehicles
- EV Experts
- Exclusive Cars GB
- Acklam Cars
- Auto Sportiva
- Bowen’s Garage
- Henson Motor Group
- Solo Car Sales
- Acklam Cars
- Car Quay
- Culloden Cars
- Drive Green
- VanStar
- Dicksons of Inverness
- Infinity Motors
- Richlee
- Riviera Automotive
- Van National
- Burton Kia
- Car Planet
- Infinity Motors
- Oakdene Collection
- Saxton 4×4
- Acklam Cars
- AutoSportiva
- Jubilee Automotive Group
- Nicholas Mee & Company
- Romans International
- Malcolm Beattie, MB Motors
- Leigh McAvoy, LM Motor Company
- Martin Miller, EV Experts
- Laurence Moreno, Mastercars Bedfordshire
- Jay Singh, Ask Motors
- Cole Kaye, Corus Commercial Vehicles Limited
- Joe Hemsley, Oakdene
- Alex Isaacs, Carite
- Kaylen Kirew, Car Quay
- Theo La Fontaine, The Drivers Gallery
- Auriga Cars
- Carite Ltd
- Crompton Way Motors
- JMC Used Cars Ltd
- SVM Automotive Ltd
- Ask Motors
- Burton Kia
- Clovelly Cars Ltd
- GKS Of Ivybridge Ltd
- Solo Car Sales
- The Drivers Gallery
- Plympton Car Centre
- Redgate Lodge Motor Group
- RS Car Sales
- Savannah Cars
- Car Planet
- Fords of Winsford
- HPL
- Infinity Motors
- V12 Sports & Classics
- Honda
- Lexus
- Mazda
- Subaru
- Volvo
- Acorn Specialist Cars
- Car Motion
- Carvender
- Corus Commercial Vehicles Limited
- Crompton Way Motors
- Abbey Park Cars
- Grange Farm Motors Suffolk
- BVG Automotive
- Thame Cars
- Stirling Renault / Dacia / Hyundai / Vanstore
- Anchor Vans
- David Spear Commercials
- Norwich Van Centre
- Time Motors
- VanStar
Used Small Car
No nominations list revealed
Used Mid-Sized Car
No nominations list revealed
Used Luxury Car
No nominations list revealed
Used Performance Car
No nominations list revealed
Used EV
No nominations list revealed
Used Commercial Vehicle
No nominations list revealed
Used Car of the Year
No nominations list revealed
- Hyundai
- Lexus
- Mazda
- Renault Renew
- Tesla Approved Used
- August Performance
- Browns of Richmond
- Oakdene Collection
- PMB Automotive
- Riverwood Select
- Henson Motor Group
- Hilton Garage
- HPL Motors
- Infinity Motors
- V12 Sports & Classics
- Carite Ltd
- Crompton Way Motors
- Culloden Cars
- Imola Automotive
- JMC Used Cars Ltd
- Catalina of Stanningley
- Clovelly Cars Ltd
- Family Cars NI
- George Kingsley
- Plympton Car Centre Ltd
- Automatic Cars Limited
- The Drivers Gallery
- First4car
- Hitchfields
- Luton Trade Centre
- John Clark Motor Group
- Richmond Motor Group
- Swansway Motor Group
- Vines
- Waylands
No nominations list revealed
No nominations list revealed