• Volkswagen Dealer of the Year Awards 2025

Volkswagen Dealer of the Year Awards 2025

Volkswagen Dealer of the Year Awards 2025

/April 7, 2026/inAwards

We’re delighted to share our recent successes at the 2025 Volkswagen Dealer of the Year Awards.

Several members of our team had the pleasure of attending the annual awards event, which recognises outstanding performance, leadership, and dedication across the Volkswagen dealer network nationwide.

We’re proud to have been named finalists for Volkswagen Passenger Sales Department of the Year, as well as taking home the award for Volkswagen Commercial Service Department of the Year!

Mark Lincoln, James Tabak, and Thomas Palmer at the Volkswagen Dealer of the Year Awards 2025

Pictured from left: Marketing Manager Mark Lincoln, Parts Manager James Tabak, and Sales Manager Thomas Palmer

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We were thrilled to receive two achievements at the 2025 awards. These accolades recognise our dealership’s performance across both Sales and Service departments and reflect the dedication of our entire team, alongside their commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences.

  • Passenger Sales Department of the Year Finalist

  • Commercial Service Department of the Year

“The strength of the Volkswagen brand in New Zealand is built on our dealer network. The 2025 Dealer of the Year Awards celebrated the commitment, resilience, and high standards that our partners bring to their regions every day.” – Chanelle McDonald, General Manager of Volkswagen New Zealand

Volkswagen Dealer of the Year Awards 2025

Volkswagen Excellence

Awards were presented across a wide range of Volkswagen Passenger and Commercial departments, including Sales, Service, Marketing, Finance & Insurance, and Parts.

Together, the achievements recognised across all categories speak to the strength, dedication, and consistently high standards of Volkswagen dealerships throughout New Zealand.

We’d like to congratulate all other Volkswagen dealerships, departments, and individuals recognised at the awards, with special mention to Giltrap Volkswagen, who took home the overall title for Dealer of the Year.

“This year’s Dealer of the Year Award recipients represent the very best in performance and customer commitment.” – Volkswagen New Zealand

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Thank You

A huge thank you to our team for their continued commitment towards customer service over the last year, the executives at Volkswagen New Zealand who have helped guide us along the way, and our customers who are such an important part of our Volkswagen family.

Looking ahead, we’re excited to build on the success of the past year and continue delivering exceptional experiences for Volkswagen enthusiasts throughout Canterbury.

For those considering joining the Volkswagen family, there’s never been a better time. Volkswagen’s premium vehicle lineup continues to go from strength to strength, with a wide range of Passenger and Commercial models suited to both everyday driving and business needs.

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