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    We won the 2020 Finance Provider of the Year (Prime) Award!

    16 May 2022 News Read time 5m
    We won the 2020 Finance Provider of the Year (Prime) Award!

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    On Wednesday 30 September, this year’s Car Dealer Power Awards with Car Dealer Magazine, took place virtually in an online ceremony. These awards are the only awards in the industry voted for by motor dealers, and they provide dealers with an opportunity to highlight the suppliers they love doing business with, as well as the key reasons why.

     

    We're pleased to announce that we won the Finance Provider of the Year (Prime) award for the second year in a row!

     

    The feedback from dealers who voted for us spoke highly of the help and support we offer them, especially during lockdown, and how they feel we’re true partners.

     

    Talking to James Baggott, the Founder of Car Dealer Magazine, our Managing Director, Sean Kemple, accepted the award and had the following comments:

     

    “For us, it’s absolutely huge. We’ve been putting a lot of work in to understanding our dealers and their needs and requirements over the last number of years, so because it’s voted for by dealers, that makes it all the sweeter for us.”

    You can watch the full awards video here.

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