2015 Annual Awards

2015 Annual Awards

Franchised Sales Operation of the Year

Blackstone Motors Ltd

A Renault and Dacia main dealer, Blackstone Motors based in based in New Grange Business Park, Donore Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth, has been named ‘Franchised Sales Operation of the Year’. Judges praised the business,“for sustained commitment to investment in, and delivery of, effective innovative solutions driving efficiencies across all aspects of the sales operation.”

Franchised AfterSales Operation of the Year

Blackstone Motors Ltd

A Renault and Dacia main dealer, Blackstone Motors based in based in New Grange Business Park, Donore Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth, has been named ‘Franchised AfterSales Operation of the Year’. Judges praised the company and recognising the business,“for comprehensive strategic management of the aftersales operation, from training and development of employees to investment in leading-edge technology, all focused on the objective of delivering top quality customer service.”

Commercial Operation of the Year

Nolan Motors Ltd

Apprentice of the Year

Andrew Bushe

Bodyshop of the Year

Pratt's Auto Bodyshop

Pratt's Auto Bodyshop based in Hacketstown Road, Bennekerry, Co. Carlow, has been named ‘Bodyshop of the Year’. Judges praised the company and recognising the business,"for the dedicated delivery of continuous improvement in customer service, quality of work and overall business performance.”

Independent Sales Operation of the Year

Auto Assure

Auto Assure based in Grays Lane, Park Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth has been named ‘Independent Sales Operation of the Year’. Judges praised and recognising the business, “for pragmatic innovation in all aspects of the sales operation and highly effective customer relationship management based on the provision of value for money and top quality customer service.”

Independent After Sales Operation of the Year

Green Auto Services

Green Auto Service based in Enniskerry Road, Kilternan Dublin 18 has been named ‘Independent AfterSales Operation of the Year’. Judges praised and recognising the business, “for prioritising customer needs and the delivery of value for money alongside a commitment to minimising environmental impacts across all aspects of the aftersales operation”.

SIMI Outstanding Achievement Award

Robert Prole Founder of Contact After Retirement

Mr. Robert Prole received the Oustanding Achievement Award “in recognition of his significant contribution to lives of so many people who have retired from the Motor Industry".