Finglas Ford Centre wins at Irish motor industry awards

LOCAL dealership Finglas Ford Centre on North Road has been named ‘Franchised Aftersales Operation of the Year’ at the third Irish Motor Industry Awards.

Staged in front of over 500 of the motor industry’s senior figures at a glittering ceremony at the Burlington Hotel, the awards honour those businesses that have demonstrated excellence and best practice in the face of extremely challenging economic conditions.

Finglas Ford Centre picked up one of only six awards, which were presented by veteran sports commentator, Des Cahill, Alan Lyons, President of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) and Paul Smith, Head of Castrol in Ireland.

Backed by SIMI, the official voice of the motor industry in Ireland, the awards are held in partnership with Castrol, the specialist lubricants and business improvement solutions provider.

Winning the trophy for ‘Franchised Aftersales Operation of the Year’, judges praised Finglas Ford Centre, recognising its

“highly effective salesmanship grounded in a dedication to technical excellence, as well as acute strategic management awareness in maximising aftersales performance

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Alan Nolan, Director General of the SIMI, said: “Finglas Ford Centre has proven to the whole industry that it is possible for a business to excel in the franchised aftersales sector, even when faced with seemingly insurmountable economic conditions.

“These awards recognise the best-performing automotive companies from across Ireland, and the team at Finglas Ford Centre can be proud of what they have achieved over the last 12 months.”

Enda O Connor, Managing Director Finglas Ford, added:

“We are very proud to receive such a prestigious award, particularly when this is a national award and includes all franchises. The importance of this award is that it could not have been won by one individual. To win this award it takes team work and a commitment to continually strive daily to achieve our goals. This award is to recognise everyone associated with aftersales in our dealership.

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