Škoda UK has announced the winners of its annual Retailer of the Year Awards 2024, with Vindis Škoda (Bury St Edmunds) crowned best of the best.
The Retailer of the Year Awards celebrate retailer excellence across the Škoda network. Specific award categories cover sales, fleet, electric vehicles (EVs), customer experience, Used Sales, Aftersales, and of course the overall Retailer of the Year accolade.
Fighting off firm competition from more than 125 Škoda retailers across the UK and noted for a fantastic team culture, Vindis Škoda (Bury St Edmunds), who finished ninth in 2022 and third in 2023, climbed the ranks to take top honours for 2024. In second place was Barlow Motors (Crewe), the overall winner in 2023, and in third was RRG Škoda (Rochdale), climbing a massive 35 places since 2023.
Commenting on the awards, Matthew Bowden, Škoda UK Brand Director, said: “Škoda is transforming into an extraordinary brand, a journey made possible by the unwavering support of our retailer partners. It is a privilege to recognise not only the winners but the entire network for their dedication and hard work in championing the Škoda brand.”
Vindis Škoda (Bury St Edmunds) not only won the top title of Retailer of the Year but also excelled in the Aftersales and Human Touch categories. The other awards were won by five separate retailers, highlighting the level of consistent excellence across the UK retailer network.
Škoda UK Retailer of the Year Awards winners
Overall Retailer of the Year
1st place – Vindis Škoda (Bury St Edmunds)
2nd place – Barlow Motors (Crewe)
3rd place – RRG Škoda (Rochdale)
New Sales Award
Winner: Barlow Motors (Stoke)
Recognising performance across sales, loyalty, and customer satisfaction
Used Sales Award
Winner: Johnsons Škoda Burntwood
Recognising retailers that demonstrate excellence in used sales, marketing and service
Electric Vehicles Award
Winner: Wings Škoda Peterborough
Recognising sales teams that are key drivers in BEV sales through excellent customer experience
Fleet Sales Award
Winner: Garland Motors Škoda (Aldershot)
Recognising retailers truly dedicated to the fleet customers in their area
Loyalty Award
Winner: Des Winks Škoda (Scarborough)
Recognising retailers that lock in loyalty and keep customers coming back time-after-time
Aftersales Award
Winner: Vindis Škoda (Bury St Edmunds)
Recognising retailers with consistently strong aftersales performance
Human Touch Award
Winner: Vindis Škoda (Bury St Edmunds)
Recognising teams that bring genuine warmth and expertise to every customer moment