CarsIreland.ie, the online classified marketplace for the motor industry in Ireland has announced the winners of its Q1 2023 Dealer Awards in association with Lombard.

The awards recognise the outstanding online marketing efforts of car dealerships across the country in categories such as Best Social Media, Best Online Marketing, and Best Presentation.

A judging panel including experts from the automotive and marketing industries evaluated the nominees based on their overall online presence, descriptions of stock and quality of photographs, frequency of social media posts, and customer engagement.

The Best Social Media award was presented to T Kenny Car Sales in Leinster, Kellihers Garage in Munster, Monaghan & Sons Galway in Connaught, and Gilmore’s Mercedes-Benz in Ulster for their exceptional use of social media as a sales and brand-building tool. The judges were impressed with their informing and creative content, consistency in branding, and frequency of posting.

Airport Cars in Leinster, Cardian in Munster, Gerry Gill Motors in Connaught, and DMG Motors in Ulster received the Best Online Marketing award for their overall online presence, search visibility and innovative use of technology and tools to provide customers with a seamless experience.

Kevin Barry Motors in Leinster, Lyon's of Limerick in Munster, Sean Fleming Motors in Connaught, and Dunnions Car Sales in Ulster took home The Best Presentation award for their exceptional product presentation on CarsIreland.ie. The judges considered the quality of photographs, consistency and creativity of information provided, as well as the efforts made to stand out from competitors.

Ger Toher, Chief Operating Officer from CarsIreland.ie commented:

"We would like to congratulate the winners of the Q1 2023 CarsIreland.ie Dealer Awards. Their hard work and dedication to best in class online marketing have not gone unnoticed. These dealerships have demonstrated outstanding performance in their respective categories, and we are proud to celebrate their efforts."

Donal Walsh, Head of Motor Finance at Ulster Bank’s Lombard added:

“Through our Consumer Motor Finance team at Ulster Bank's Lombard, we have had the privilege of working closely with motor dealers across the country, witnessing their hard work, and desire to innovate. Ulster Bank's Lombard is thrilled to have the opportunity to acknowledge and reward the exceptional work of these dealerships. We take pride in our ongoing partnership with CarsIreland.ie and are delighted to support the CarsIreland.ie Dealer Awards once again."

The full list of the Dealership Award winners are as follows: 

Best Social Media

Leinster: T Kenny Car Sales

Munster: Kellihers Garage

Connaught: Monaghan & Sons Galway

Ulster: Gilmore’s Mercedes-Benz

Best Online Marketing

Leinster: Airport Cars

Munster: Cardian

Connaught: Gerry Gill Motors

Ulster: DMG Motors

Best Presentation

Leinster: Kevin Barry Motors

Munster: Lyon’s of Limerick

Connaught: Sean Fleming Motors

Ulster: Dunnions Car Sales