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Subaru (UK) and its dealer partners from across the UK gathered for its annual Dealer Conference & Awards, held in late April, in Harrogate.
Multi-award-winning comedian, presenter, and actor Russell Kane hosted the event which saw Ayr-based S & S Services take home the Retailer of the Year Award.
The dealership provided the highest levels of performance in all areas, including vehicle sales, finance, aftersales and customer service.
The 2023 Special Appreciation Award went to David Tuach from Aird Motors Subaru. Tuach has worked with the brand from almost from the beginning and played a significant role in Aird Motors Subaru being a reliable top 10 performing dealer in sales, aftersales and customer service.
Jonny Aston was named the Subaru Rising Star of 2023, representing Unity Tredington, while Dales Subaru in Lancashire was awarded outstanding Excellence in Customer Service throughout last year.
Tweedmouth Service Station received the inaugural Retailer Community Award due to its involvement in the community through local sports sponsorship, supporting a local cancer charity, providing vehicles to transport patients to vital hospital appointments and more.
Lorraine Bishton, MD at Subaru (UK), said: “It was a pleasure to host this annual event, alongside my UK and European colleagues, to provide recognition to our retail partners for their achievements and commitment to excellence.
“We saw some particularly deserving awardees this year, especially those making a real difference in their local communities and our individual Rising Star winner.”