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Gravells Kia Bridgend was awarded the ‘Dealer of the Year’ title at the 2023 Kia Dealer Excellence Awards. It was the third year in a row it won the award.
The dealership was also presented with the ‘Sales Excellence Award’ and ‘Aftersales Excellence Award’.
Awarded second and third place as the ‘Dealer of the Year’ was Mantles Kia Royston and Lloyd Kia Carlisle respectively.
Gravells Kia Hereford toppled previous four-time winner Ken Jervis Kia off the podium to secure the outright win of the ‘Customer Experience Award’.
Paul Philpott, president and CEO of Kia UK, said: “Recognising our dealers for their exceptional commitment to our customers has once again led to record sales in 2023.
“2024 will be yet another exciting year for our brand and we’ve already hit the ground running with the opening of the all-new Kia Academy in Derby that will usher in the next generation of skilled technicians.
“Of course, no mention of 2024 is complete without noting the ZEV mandate. Kia is already in a great position: almost one in two vehicles sold is an electrified model and this will be our first full sales year for the EV9.
“Nevertheless, we will continue to build upon our reputation as leaders in electrification and with the strength and quality of our dealer partners I’m certain this is possible.”