HUNDREDS of motor trade professionals packed out The Brewery in central London last night for the Car Dealer Magazine Used Car Awards, where we honoured the best and brightest in the industry.
Reflecting on what he termed ‘a rather interesting year for the car industry’, with some experts predicting ‘a flat, stable used car market for the foreseeable future’, magazine publisher James Baggott said: ‘Despite the swirling negativity, things aren’t all that bad in the used car market.’
Although the economic outlook was tough, he commented, Auto Trader’s analysts for example remained positive, and the used car market continued to be ‘the backbone of the industry’.
He said: “I congratulate all our winners here today for their achievements. This year, the standards were higher than ever, and as we worked through the hundreds of nominations we received, it was clear that dealers are trying harder than ever to give customers the best sales experiences.”
He also expressed his gratitude to all the sponsors, which included headline partner Black Horse.
Marshall Motor Holdings PLC (LON:MMH) were awarded with Social Media User of the Year, sponsored by iVendi and Used Car Dealership Group of the Year, sponsored by Black Horse.
