Taking top honours

Gazley Volkswagen went home with the top gong from the marque’s annual awards in Auckland last month.

The company was overall and passenger-vehicle dealer of 2022. It also won two commercial awards – service department and customer experience.

Southern Automobiles in Invercargill took out best commercial-vehicle franchise award, while Ebbett Volkswagen was best for car servicing and brand marketing, and also took out Jemima’s Award.

Farmer’s had the best parts department, commercial marketing and passenger customer experience. Continental Cars won for car marketing and car sales, likewise Tristram European for commercial sales.

“The night was about recognising their efforts, and the moments they have gone above and beyond for customers,” says Greg Leet, Volkswagen passenger cars’ general manager.

Kevin Richards, GM of commercials, adds the event provided “a platform to look ahead at great things planned for 2023 and beyond. Seeing the quality of our team distilled into one room shows we’re set for success”.