A POOLE car dealership has won the manufacturer’s centre of the year award. 

Poole’s Audi dealership, in Old Wareham Road, has been recognised as having achieved a consistently high performance across both the sales and aftersales departments. 

The areas considered include customer satisfaction and loyalty, sales achievement versus competitor brands, quality of service and repair work, and staff accreditation levels. 

Elliot Onaran, head of business, said: “I am thrilled to win this award. It was true team effort and one that I am really pleased to have recognised by Audi UK.  

Bournemouth Echo: Gail Ninnim (Ocean Automotive Managing Director), Andrew Doyle (Director of Audi UK), Elliot Onaran (Poole Audi Head of Business)Gail Ninnim (Ocean Automotive Managing Director), Andrew Doyle (Director of Audi UK), Elliot Onaran (Poole Audi Head of Business) (Image: Poole Audi)

“Thank you to each and every member of the team for working so hard to make this achievement possible. 

“I would also like to thank our customers for their support and custom over the last year for which we are tremendously grateful.” 

Gail Ninnim, managing director, added: “To receive this award is such great news and a testament to Elliot and his team’s dedication and devotion to continually strive to be the best.  

“Seeing off competition from over 100 Audi Centres across the UK is no mean feat, so this is a brilliant achievement.” 

Audi opened its £14.5million dealership in 2016 and includes a spa, gym and executive lounge.