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VOTE FOR THE BEST OF THE BEST
This is the big opportunity for dealers to separate the wheat from the chaff when it comes to suppliers and manufacturers, says James Batchelor.
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he chance to honour the best car manufacturers and suppliers in the business is back! Voting is now open for the Car Dealer Power 2022 awards, which will name the best suppliers dealers do business with, as well as the manufacturers they think are the best to represent. For the second year in a row, Kia was named Manufacturer of the Year in 2021. Its dealers ranked it above all others, giving it a 90 per cent score in every category. A total of 24 carmakers were ranked, giving an exclusive picture of how the UK’s biggest – and smallest – brands are treating their dealers. While Kia triumphed, Vauxhall, Citroen and Volvo languished at the bottom. Car Dealer Power ranks car manufacturers in 13 areas, including brand awards, accessibility to management, new and used car supply plus return on investment. Last year, Car Dealer Power saw thousands of dealers across the UK not just naming and shaming the manufacturers but also the industry’s suppliers. From the best protection firms to finance providers, all sectors are covered and allow dealers to air their views on the best and the worst. The supplier categories are listed on the right, and the winner of each one receives a prestigious Car Dealer Power trophy, helping to boost consumer confidence and attract custom. Every year, suppliers are desperate to come out on top, knowing that by winning a Car Dealer Power award it shows that they’ve been honoured by the people who matter the most – their customers, the car dealers. As well as the best car manufacturers and suppliers in the business, Car Dealer Power also names the Car of the Year, as voted for by readers of Car Dealer. The Skoda Enyaq took the top gong last year, with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Vauxhall Mokka being highly commended – never have two electric cars been ranked so highly in Car Dealer Power. Voting is open now and it only takes a few minutes to complete the survey. Independent dealers can skip the manufacturer questions and go straight to naming the best suppliers. Car Dealer Power 2022 voting closes on August 31. The awards will be handed over in October after the winners have been named in a special video, due to be aired on October 12.
The Skoda Enyaq won Car of the Year in 2021, with the Vauxhall Mokka and Hyundai Ioniq 5 being highly commended
Click here to find out who won last year’s awards
We’re looking for the cream of the crop in the following categories SUPPLIERS • Cleaning Product of the Year • Recruitment Agency of the Year • Trade-to-Trade Remarketer of the Year • Used Car Valuations Provider of the Year • Consumer Lead Generation Site of the Year • Dealer Management System of the Year • Website Provider for Independent Dealers • Website Provider for Franchised Dealers • Provenance Check Provider of the Year • Warranty Provider of the Year • Paint Protection Provider of the Year • Auction House of the Year • Trade Insurance Provider of the Year • Online Advertiser for New Cars • Online Advertiser for Used Cars • Finance Provider of the Year (Sub-Prime) • Finance Provider of the Year (Prime) • Video Provider of the Year • Extra Mile Award • Product Innovation of the Year MANUFACTURERS • Manufacturer of the Year • Car of the Year
Voting for this year’s awards will close on Wednesday, August 31, but don’t delay!
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