York Van Centre crowned Isuzu UK Dealer of the Year
York Van Centre has secured the top honour at Isuzu UK’s annual dealer awards, lifting the overall Dealer of the Year title after a night that underlined just how competitive — and how close-knit — the brand’s UK network has become. The York operation also left with two more prizes in its hands: regional Dealer of the Year and Finance Dealer of the Year. (vanreviewer.co.uk)
The awards, staged for Isuzu UK’s dealer network, brought together more than 140 guests and recognised achievement across sales, aftersales and customer service in 15 categories. Alongside York Van Centre’s success, Eaglesham Garage was named Dealer of the Year for Excellence in Customer Service, while Roger Young Isuzu collected Parts Dealer of the Year for the third year running. (vanreviewer.co.uk)
There was also a special nod for long service and genuine old-school commitment. George Mackenzie of Corrie Motors Isuzu received Isuzu UK’s Special Recognition Award, acknowledging his decades in the motor trade and his contribution to the wider dealer family. Additional Heroes of Isuzu UK awards went to Jason Ditchburn of Ditchburn Truck Services, Dave Matthews of Startin Tractors Isuzu and Mark Bond of Roger Young Isuzu. (vanreviewer.co.uk)
Area Dealer of the Year awards were also handed out to Startin Tractors, Roger Young, John Barr Cars and York Van Centre, with York ultimately taking the crown as overall winner. According to Isuzu UK managing director Alan Able, the awards reflected the strength of the retailer network at a pivotal moment for the brand, as it prepares for the arrival of the new 2.2-litre diesel D-Max and the first fully electric D-Max EV. (vanreviewer.co.uk)
For York Van Centre owner Tony Huggins, the triple triumph was a team effort rather than a solo performance. The dealer has built a reputation as a consistent award winner within the Isuzu network, and this latest haul feels like a particularly emphatic statement of intent — proof that a well-run regional business can still punch hard against the bigger names in the room. (yorkvancentre.co.uk)
In truth, that is the real story here. Awards nights are often heavy on applause and light on substance, but this one says something useful about the state of the Isuzu retail network in the UK: the standard is high, the competition is tight, and York Van Centre is currently setting the pace. With fresh product on the horizon, including the next-generation D-Max line-up, the dealer network now has a benchmark to beat — and a pretty shiny one at that. (vanreviewer.co.uk)
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