Volvo highlights top performing retailers in UK dealer network

Volvo has highlighted the top performing retailers within its UK car dealer network as part of its 2024 awards.

The Volvo Champions Awards saw nine retailers from across the country recognised as the best Volvo dealership in their area.

Retailers were chosen by "consistently exceeding market opportunities and surpassing all targets during a difficult economic period".

Taking the top title as ‘National Retailer of the Year’ was Clelands Volvo, who were recognised for their outstanding performance in new and used car sales – which ranked them the top-performing Volvo retailer in the UK – as well as achieving consistently high customer reviews.

Also receiving special recognition for their individual outstanding success during 2024 was Gavin Brown, head of business at Stoneacre Newcastle, who received the Head of Business of the Year accolade, and Ankit Jain, transaction manager, at Mon Motors Cardiff, who was named Volvo Champion for 2024.

Clelands, Arnold Clark Stirling, Ray Chapman, Riverside Motors Doncaster, Riverside Motors Wakefield, TMS Leicester, Waylands Oxford, Mon Motors Cardiff and Cambridge Garage Havant all took home top prizes.

All retailers were recognised for their chart-topping sales figures, complete with high numbers of repeat purchases and customer loyalty.

The retailers were also applauded for having some of the highest employee retention rates, with their teams representing the Volvo Cars brand "to the highest of standards".

Nicole Melillo Shaw, managing director at Volvo Car UK, said: "Congratulations to all the winners of this year’s Volvo Champions Awards.

"It was fantastic to hand out these awards to our high-performing retailers who proudly represent our brand and look after our customers every single day.

"I am looking forward to another year of success with our network partners around the UK."

Volvo Champions Awards 2024 winners:

• National Retailer of the Year and Core Retailer of the Year – Clelands
• New Car Sales Team of the Year – Arnold Clark Stirling
• Investor Group of the Year – Ray Chapman
• Business (Fleet) Sales Team of the Year – Riverside Motors Doncaster
• Plus Retailer of the Year – Riverside Motors Wakefield
• Volvo Selekt Used Car Sales Team of the Year – Riverside Motors Wakefield
• Parts and Accessories Team of the Year – TMS Leicester
• Consumer Experience Sales and Aftersales Team of the Year – Waylands Oxford
• Ultra Retailer of the Year – Mon Motors Cardiff
• Learning and Development Team of the Year – Cambridge Garage Havant
• Volvo Champion of the Year – Ankit Jain, Mon Motors Cardiff
• Head of Business of the Year – Gavin Brown, Stoneacre Newcastle