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CarGurus and PistonHeads are delighted to support the AM Awards 2022 and join in honouring the achievements of our market leaders following such a turbulent period for our industry.
After all the impacts of restrictions, supply issues and demand surges, gathering at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel in London on 12th May will be a celebration of all things great about our resilient industry. We look forward to joining many of our partners at these awards ceremony.
We are excited for the months and years ahead as CarGurus and PistonHeads continue our support, growth and partnership alongside our clients. As the UK’s fastest-growing automotive online marketplace, and like our AM partners, we are focused on the future with significant improvements and investment planned for our site, brand, product and features in the near future.
To learn more about a CarGurus and PistonHeads partnership and the impact we could have on your dealership please visit https://dealerpackages.cargurus.co.uk/ or call our team any time on 0808 196 6896.
Keyloop
Future-motive technology
Keyloop creates solutions that help dealers and OEMs make the path to buying and owning a car simple, smooth, personal and convenient for the most important person of all - the consumer.
From a single open platform Keyloop’s technology links a retailers key systems, tools, departments and sites. From
the Showroom, to the Workshop and everything in between, our smart suite of applications keep dealers connected to their customers through every step of their journey - while data-driven insights help streamline their business, generate more sales and increase profitability.
Working collaboratively with retailers, manufacturers and our valued partners, Keyloop is developing a global technology ecosystem that will redesign the automotive retail experience, now and for the future.
For more information, please visit www.keyloop.com
For a fifth year in a row, we are proud to sponsor AM ‘Business Leader of the Year’ Award, recognising the very best in the automotive industry.
Having operated within the automotive market for over two decades, it has been a privilege to see first-hand how leaders affect positive change within a business. This has never been more important than now; with the motor industry amidst unprecedented times, this award recognises an individual that has not only enhanced their business but has also had the largest impact on the industry and its public perception.
Premia Solutions Limited specialise in providing industry-leading insurance products to franchised dealers and independent brokers across the UK. With an extensive nationwide repair network, dedicated development team and a focus on customer care, it’s no surprise we have been rated Excellent by over 40,000 people on Trustpilot.
To learn about how we can help enhance your customers’ experience while supplementing your business, get in touch via email at hello@premiasolutions.com
Santander Consumer Finance is delighted to continue its support for the AM awards, through sponsorship of the award for Used Car Dealer of the Year.
For the past 16 years Santander Consumer Finance has established itself as a market-leader in the automotive finance sector, supporting our dealers with a comprehensive range of finance products that meet the diverse needs of today’s retailers and customers.
Our nationwide sales team provide a consultative approach, developing strong business relationships, providing training, coaching, MI and regulatory support. With a solid focus on customer retention, provided through our unique free Customers for Life programme.
In 2021 we launched Your Red Car, a new dealer marketing platform. We have significantly invested in our digital proposition, to help our dealers to sell more cars, more often and more profitably. Giving our dealer’s the flexibility to sell these products via on and offline channels and demonstrating our continuing commitment to delivering digital end-to-end sales solutions.
Times change but our principles remain the same, our vision is to develop the leading sales channel in the automotive finance market, driven by our corporate values of Simple, Personal and Fair.
We look forward to reconnecting with you at the awards and we send our best wishes to all the nominees for the Used Car Dealer of the Year award.
If you would like to find out more about our wide range of products and services, please visit www.santanderconsumer.co.uk/dealer
Kärcher is the world's number one cleaning solutions provider, focussed on the future of cleaning to achieve outstanding results for businesses worldwide. From hospitals to workshops, supermarkets to spas, the London Eye to Mount Rushmore. Kärcher has been trusted to clean them all. Whether it’s driving productivity to tackle everyday challenges or supporting businesses in selecting an innovative cleaning solution, Kärcher’s team of experts are on hand to maximise the quality and efficiency of every clean.
Our comprehensive range of Professional machines, accessories and detergents include: award-winning pressure washers, wet and dry vacuum cleaners, spray extraction cleaners, sweepers, scrubber dryers, ice blasters, steam cleaners and municipal machines, all of which deliver immaculate results. When cleaning matters, Kärcher delivers.
With ground-breaking machines and a personalised service, Kärcher has the solution for practically any cleaning task, focusing on driving productivity, delivering quality cleaning results, sustainability and ultimately making a difference.
As the official pre-dinner drinks sponsor for AM Awards 2022, Kärcher are proud to be welcoming you to the celebrations!
Let's make a difference together: Clare Le Clercq 07741778435 (Key Account Manager – Automotive) | clare.le-clercq@karcher.co.uk | www.kaercher.com/uk/professional
Aston Barclay is the UK’s leading independent supplier of used vehicle remarketing services with two business units: Aston Barclay Auctions and The Car Buying Group.
With six state-of-the-art physical auction hubs which are fully integrated with a suite of digital platforms to facilitate the sale of used vehicles from franchised dealer groups, car supermarkets, banks, fleets, finance houses and manufacturers to used vehicle buyers, Aston Barclay boasts more than 50 years of experience in aiding the used car retail sector.
Our strategy drives return and unlocks increased value for both vehicle buyers and vendors, creating cost, time, and environmental savings, and providing fast and efficient disposal, purchase, management, and oversight of used vehicles.
Aston Barclay is the only remarketing provider to fully integrate and connect the vehicle journey from retail to wholesale.
Our digital evolution dates to 2017 when we became the first remarketing supplier in the UK to provide buyers with a mobile bidding App creating an anywhere, anytime competitive market. With over 26 application releases to date and more than 16,000 iOS downloads, the Buyers App – a core component of our digital platform – has generated in-excess of £100m in total vehicle sales value.
This platform now combines our Appraisal, Dashboard, Online Catalogue, and e-Live auction products into an end-to-end used vehicle proposition. The digital journey takes individual used vehicles from initial vehicle appraisal, right through to physical delivery with options to increase speed of sale including dealer underwriting from The Car Buying Group.
Bumper is a multi-award-winning payments platform for aftersales, accessories and add-on products. We partner with over 2,500 UK franchises, helping drivers pay for motoring costs, through a variety of different payment options, the core being Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL).
Bumper’s market leading PayLater product enables drivers to afford unforeseen bills and free up their disposable income by spreading the cost, helping dealerships retain more customers and win new business. It also increases dealership’s customer satisfaction and helps convert more work making businesses more profitable.
Bumper’s products are seamlessly integrated into all major VHC, DMS and video systems, reducing manual admin by passing secure and accurate data in real-time, meaning work is approved quicker and helps dealerships run more efficiently.
The PayNow product range now includes Open Banking Payments, enabling dealerships to take one-off payments in full. It’s a secure and contactless payment solution that provides a seamless mobile experience, ensuring high service levels are maintained – whilst offering customers the convenience of paying from anywhere. Other options include digital payment methods such as Google and Apple Pay which also removes the need for customers to read card details over the phone or come on-site to make payment.
Bumper recently completed their Series A funding round and are backed by Porsche Ventures, Jaguar Land Rover – InMotion, and US-based investor AutoTech Ventures to help grow their presence in the UK franchised market.
Car Care Plan was founded back in 1976 providing Warranty products to the automotive market. In the 45 years since being founded, the company has gone from strength to strength to become one of Europe's leading providers of vehicle warranty and motor related add on products.
Today, the company registers over 1.2 million products annually, with active policies in over 70 countries worldwide managed through 5 strategically based offices around the globe. Our inhouse insurer carries an A- rating from credit rating agency AM Best, with further backing from our fellow A- AM Best rated parent company AmTrust.
Over the past 45 years, Car Care Plan has built relationships with over 20 major manufacturers and over 2,000 group and independent retailers. Alongside this, the company has significantly expanded its product range, offering a core product range of Warranty, Asset Protection, Cosmetic Insurance, Alloy Wheel Insurance and Tyre Insurance, with complimentary additions including MOT Test Cover, Roadside Assistance and Service Plans. With each of the company's insurance products carrying a 5 star defaqto rating.
We are very proud to be sponsoring the EV of the year award at this years AM Awards in what is our 30th anniversary of trading. Having started in 1992 we are the largest and longest serving manufacturer of Paint and Upholstery Protection to the UK Franchised Dealer industry.
2021 saw the biggest product launch in the company’s history with the launch of Diamondbrite Ceramic Paint, Fabric and Leather protection. After 4 years of product testing and development at our factory in Loughborough Diamondbrite Ceramic takes Paint Protection to a new level of performance never been seen before.
Diamondbrite Ceramic is a unique ultra hard coating that is not available from anywhere else in the world. Developed to be easy and quick to apply it doesn’t cause any application issues unlike other advanced Ceramic Coatings. It can be applied to paintwork, wheels, plastics and glass giving dealers a huge incremental profit opportunity.
In addition to the lifetime guarantee the customer receives either a box or ‘Luxury Doctors Bag’ aftercare kit. These contain after care products from our latest Ceramic Range including Ceramic Glaze, Ceramic Blast Snow Foam and Ceramic Shampoo as well as a luxury Buffing Buddy Microfibre Cloth and Microfibre Wash Pad.
Diamondbrite Ceramic is perfect not only for luxury vehicle brands but also for increasing margins on all premium spec. vehicles.
Contact us today for more information: lance@jewelultra.com or ian.rigby@jewelultra.com
Egg – Dealership Estate Management.
Are your dealership's EV charging and energy infrastructure plans still on the 'to do list'? Don't worry; we've spent the last 10 years working on it at Egg. Like you, our customers are at the heart of what we do. We'll help you deliver exceptional charging infrastructure and propel your dealerships towards a sustainable net-zero future. Our comprehensive "estate management plan" will not just assess your existing charging infrastructure but we'll provide you with a roadmap to a future-proofed charging solution, including replacing legacy assets with contactless and dynamic load balancing hardware. We'll also handle everything on the operational side and provide a best in class preventative and reactive service & maintenance contract. But wait, there's more! With energy prices soaring, we also offer fully-funded solar PV and battery storage solutions (a few conditions apply), slashing your energy bills and helping to meet your sustainability targets at the same time, it's a win win! We're Egg and we're on a mission to crack dealership sustainability.
Shell Lubricants is delighted to continue its support for the AM Awards and is the proud sponsor of the Online Consumer Experience of the Year – Franchised Dealer Award 2022.
Shell is the leading global supplier of finished lubricants (Kline, 2020) and has a history of innovation being the first to market cleaner, purer lubricants made from natural gas.
In response to the challenges of Covid-19, our lubricants business supplied even more premium products to the market, playing a vital role in keeping the world moving and operating efficiently.
As customer needs evolve, Shell is continuing to innovate. Looking ahead, our customers want more products that deliver improved performance with lower emissions, using fewer natural resources and less waste, and you’ll see Shell Lubricants expanding our product portfolio to meet that demand.
For further information on how Shell Lubricants can benefit your business, please contact Harriet Gudge, UK Shell Lubricants Marketing Manager on 07814 633 or email Harriet.Gudge@shell.com.
We’re pleased to sponsor an AM Award for the first time in 2022 – and delighted to be involved with the Independent Dealer of the Year category.
Startline now works with more than 70% of the UK’s top 50 independent dealers by turnover - alongside 50% of their top 100 franchised counterparts – and are continually impressed by their dynamic and agile approach to the market. We see this very much in our specialist sphere of motor finance, where dealers are often among the first to embrace new ideas, such as our flexible finance offering designed to sit alongside each dealer’s prime lenders.
When a frontline lender turns down a potential car buyer, we are often able to help. Our unique approach uses a market-leading scorecard, sophisticated technology, and human expertise to offer highly competitive products and service standards. Ultimately, we approve around one in three individuals for HP and PCP who have previously been refused finance because of their non-standard credit profiles.
When your prime lender steps back, Startline steps in. We look forward to seeing you at the AM Awards.
For further details, please visit www.startlinemotorfinance.com
Founded in 1988 by Brian Quinn and John Orrick, Supagard has grown to become the UK market leader in professionally applied automotive paint and interior protection products. With over 34 years of experience in the industry it would be hard not to choose a company that prides itself in world class quality products and customer experience.
From our state of the art premises in Glasgow, our reputation has been built through continuous focus on ensuring that Supagard products and service are the best in an ever changing market. This has been a major contributing factor to our popularity in the trade, particularly among vehicle manufacturers who have applied their own stringent quality assurance measures before endorsing Supagard as their products of choice.
Our competitive price structure, training and no-quibble lifetime guarantees provide retailers with a strong package and make it easy for them to sell our products and maximise their profits.
Our commitment to the research and development of new and innovative quality products has led to outstanding success for the company, with a range of competitively priced, hassle-free products, which can generate substantial earnings for your business, while keeping retail customers completely satisfied – Supagard delivers in every way.
Contact Supagard today to find out more about how your business can profit in partnership with the UK’s No.1 in paint, fabric and leather protection.
Contact Information
Supagard Limited,
19-29 Gavinton Street, Muirend, Glasgow G44 3EF
Tel: 0141 633 5933
Email: info@supagard.com
Web: www.supagard.com
cap hpi is an award-winning benchmark for automotive businesses, offering solutions that uniquely span the whole vehicle lifecycle, from new, used and future vehicle valuation, provenance, running costs and new vehicle data. Trusted by the majority of dealers, manufacturers fleet and finance businesses, auction houses, software providers and many more, all data is uniquely connected by the cap hpi code and a single methodology across all markets and sectors. cap hpi puts technology at the centre of all data activities, from collection and processing, through to delivery and the development of new applications. It ensures its systems, coding, data collection processes, and valuation methodologies are consistent, scalable, repeatable, and of the highest quality for every country. Valuations and forecast data are managed by local industry experts to ensure insight is added to each data set to enhance accuracy.
cap hpi operates as part of Solera, a global leader in risk and asset management data and software solutions.
AutoProtect Group is a commercial partner for the automotive industry.
We bring together the F&I world through award winning insurances, warranties, and value-added products (VAPs), specialist compliance services, efficiency driving F&I software and a market leading cosmetic repair service.
We are underpinned by technology with our efficient showroom systems – and are committed to helping you navigate the changing automotive landscape - whether that’s online, offline or a mixture of both!
AutoProtect – providers of award winning warranties, insurances and other VAPs.
iComply - automotive compliance services: advice, training and appointed representative network.
Dealtrak – F&I software: connect your lender panel in one place and keep track of your VAPs and compliance trails.
Shine! Repair - Cosmetic damage repair: delight your customers with a market leading driveway repair service when you offer products from our cosmetic damage protection range.
Contact Information
AutoProtect Group
Warwick House, Roydon Road, Harlow, Essex CM19 5DY
Email: marketing@autoprotect.net
PIB’s Motor Trade Practice Group delivers tailored solutions to the automotive sector.
With collaboration at the heart of the business, expert teams from three key sectors of PIB work in partnership with retailers to deliver key sector insight, to help manage existing and emerging risks and to improve profitability.
Driving performance through innovation and insight, the Motor Trade Practice Group comprises:
Delivering the right protection at the right price, supported by claims management, trend identification and remediation support.
Access to face to face consultancy and online solutions to enhance how risk is managed across your business. Suited to organisations of all sizes across single or multiple locations.
Analytics and insight to improve processes, and drive performance and profitability.
Technology and innovation in one place.
For further information, please contact Ross Barnitt, Sales and Marketing Director, T: 07522 230 384 or E: Ross.Barnitt@pib-insurance.com
