Citroen financial services is the UK's number one manufacturer finance house for the very first time, according to the latest results from the new car finance house survey, produced by Sewells information and research.

This independent survey has become a benchmark for finance houses assessing the relationship with their dealers. The survey gives detailed views on the product service levels, online systems and terms and conditions of every finance house in the market.

"We are delighted with the results from the survey and would like to thank the Citroen dealers for giving us such a positive response,” says John Handcock, sales director of Citroen financial services.

By analysing the survey's year-on-year trends, finance houses have been able to identify a clear link between the quality of the relationship with their dealers and the amount of business secured.

Although the results placed Citroen financial services at the top of the table, John Handcock adds: "We believe we can build on this result and further improve the products and services that we currently provide to Citroen dealers."