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USED CAR AWARDS We’re back at The Brewery for our glittering event so hurry to get those votes in!

Time is fast running out for nominations for the 2021 Car Dealer Used Car Awards.

Dealers are being encouraged to put themselves forward for recognition by the most prestigious awards in the used car industry – with more than 20 categories open for nominations.

After coronavirus restrictions saw 2020’s Used Car Awards ceremony go digital, 2021's event – sponsored by Black Horse and hosted by TV’s Mr Wheeler Dealer Mike Brewer – will return to The Brewery in London as a physical event.

To be in the running for one of the industry’s most coveted awards, dealers only need to click the link below to be taken to the dedicated form – and it’ll take just minutes for them to submit their nominations.

The highlight of the used car calendar will be held on the evening of Monday, November 29. The Brewery has agreed to only host the event if social distancing restrictions have been lifted. If they return for the winter, the event will be postponed and moved wholesale to 2022.

Not only are dealers being encouraged to put themselves forward for nomination, but companies and suppliers are also being urged to snap up the last remaining tables and sponsorship packages – details are on the next page.

Brewer said: ‘We know how desperately the industry wants to get back together and celebrate the amazing achievements it has pulled off since the start of the pandemic – and we’re sure the Used Car Awards will be it.

‘We’ve spoken at length to The Brewery and they are confident that the government’s road map out of these restrictions mean we will be able to hold the event as normal in November.

‘I can’t wait to see everyone again and enjoy the industry’s biggest Christmas party.’

Car Dealer founder James Baggott added: ‘We know that this event will only work if social distancing is a horrible memory and not in place. The venue is fully aware of that, too. We want people to enjoy each other’s company and celebrate as they would have done in the past. But we must ensure the event is safe and enjoyable. So if social distancing returns, we will simply move the event on to the same time of year in 2022.

‘We hope that’s not the case, but we want to give sponsors and those who have booked a table comfort that there is a plan.

‘Importantly, and for added comfort, we’ve decided not to bill anyone until we get a guarantee from the venue that the event can go ahead.

‘I can’t wait to see everyone again in person. It’ll be quite a party, that’s for sure.’

Sponsors that have already signed up for the event include GardX, iVendi, Carwow, the RAC Dealer Network and Auto Trader.

The pre-dinner drinks and a post-awards fun casino are being hosted by eBay Motors Group, with an afterparty as well, to be hosted by GardX.

Click here to go to the Used Car Awards nominations form

We know how desperately the industry wants to get back together and celebrate its amazing achievements.

Mike Brewer

Nominations close on October 1

Mike Brewer and James Baggott can’t wait to welcome everyone again to the industry’s biggest Christmas party

Award categories Manufacturer Awards

Nominations close on October 1

Dealers’ Dealer

Sponsored by GardX

Used Car Customer Care

Sponsored by RAC Dealer Network

Service & Repair Outlet

Used Car Product

Sponsored by Händler Protect

SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE

Used Car Supermarket

Sponsored by Autoguard Warranties

Newcomer Dealership

Sponsored by 1Link Trade Buyer

Social Media User

Sponsored by iVendi

Used Commercial Vehicle Dealer *NEW!*

Sponsored by Close Brothers Motor Finance

Use of Video

Sponsored by Carwow

Days To Turn

Sponsored by Auto Trader

Used Car Website

Sponsored by CarGurus

Used Car Dealership: Up To 50 Cars

Sponsored by Black Horse

Used Car Online Sales Experience

Sponsored by Codeweavers

Used Car Dealership: 51-100 Cars

Sponsored by Black Horse

Specialist Used Car Dealership

Sponsored by Blue Motor Finance

Used Car Sales Team

Sponsored by Motorway

Used Car Dealer Principal

SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE

Used Car Dealership: Over 100 Cars

Sponsored by Black Horse

Used Car Dealership Group

Sponsored by Black Horse

Outstanding Achievement

Sponsored by Trade To Trade Underwriting

Used Small Car

Sponsored by City Auction Group

Used Mid-Sized Car

Sponsored by City Auction Group

Used Executive Car

Sponsored by City Auction Group

Used Sports Car

Sponsored by City Auction Group

Used SUV

Sponsored by City Auction Group

Used AFV

Sponsored by City Auction Group

Used Car of the Year

Sponsored by City Auction Group

Manufacturer Used Car Scheme

SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE

Sponsorship

The take-up for sponsorship packages for the Used Car Awards 2021 has been stronger than in previous years.

Any supplier interested in supporting the event is being encouraged to contact the Car Dealer team via sales@blackballmedia.co.uk or on 020 8125 3880 as soon as possible.

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