We’re pleased to announce Oakley Car Sales as the winner of our Car Dealership of the Year award.
Founded in 2014, the independent dealership offers quality used cars for a range of budgets and needs. Its service combines the standards customers expect from a main dealer with the flexibility and personal attention of an independent business.
Making used-car buying more straightforward
Oakley Car Sales was founded on the belief that buying a used car should feel clear, reassuring and free from unnecessary pressure.
The team wanted to bring main-dealer standards to the independent market while giving customers a more personal experience than they might receive from a large dealership group.
This meant sourcing quality vehicles, communicating clearly and treating each buyer as an individual. More than a decade later, the same principles continue to guide the business.
Independent service with professional standards
Oakley Car Sales is not tied to a manufacturer or large corporate group. This gives the team the freedom to make decisions according to what is right for each customer.
That independence does not mean compromising on standards. The dealership works to provide the professionalism people expect from a main dealer within a friendlier and more flexible setting.
The result is a buying experience that feels organised and professional without becoming formal or pressured.
Customers who return and recommend
Since opening in 2014, Oakley Car Sales has developed a strong local reputation.
Many customers return when they are ready to change their vehicle. Others recommend the dealership to friends, relatives and colleagues after buying a car themselves.
This trust matters in an industry where customers are often making one of their largest purchases outside of buying a home.
Relationships that continue over the years
Some customers who bought their first car from Oakley Car Sales have returned years later for another. In some cases, they have also introduced a partner, child or friend to the dealership.
These lasting relationships mean more to the team than the number of vehicles sold.
When someone recommends Oakley Car Sales to a person close to them, it shows how much confidence they have in the business and the service they received.
Understanding what a car can mean
Choosing the right vehicle can be connected to a new job, a growing family, greater independence or a change in everyday life.
Oakley Car Sales understands that the purchase may carry more importance than simply replacing one car with another.
The team helps customers understand their options and feel comfortable with their decision. This attention to the person behind the purchase has shaped the dealership’s reputation.
Supporting the local area
Oakley Car Sales sponsors local football teams, supports charities and donates presents to nearby schools. The business has also helped people experiencing homelessness.
Local customers have contributed to the dealership’s growth since 2014, so supporting the wider community is important to the team.
A proud and emotional result
The team described learning that Oakley Car Sales had won Car Dealership of the Year as a proud and emotional moment.
The award recognises the work that has gone into developing the business since 2014 and maintaining the standards established when it opened.
It also reflects the trust customers have placed in the dealership during that time, making the result especially meaningful to an independent business.
Sharing the award with customers
Oakley Car Sales sees the award as an achievement shared with its customers.
The dealership could not have grown in the same way without returning buyers, personal recommendations and continued support from the local community.
For the team, customers choosing to return and recommend the business are among the clearest measures of success.
Reassurance for first-time customers
Buying a used vehicle can feel daunting, particularly when someone is trying to balance their budget with reliability and long-term value.
Oakley Car Sales hopes the award gives new customers further confidence in the dealership and reflects the experiences of those who have bought from the business before.
Being named Car Dealership of the Year also reinforces the team’s belief in treating people consistently and doing what is right for each customer.
Continuing to grow
Oakley Car Sales plans to keep growing while retaining the qualities that have supported the business for more than a decade.
It will continue to offer professional standards alongside the flexibility and personal service customers value in an independent dealership.
The team wants every buyer to feel confident returning to Oakley Car Sales and recommending the business to others.
Thanking everyone behind the business
Oakley Car Sales would like to thank everyone who has supported the dealership since 2014.
The owner gives special thanks to his wife, who has supported the business behind the scenes through its successes and more difficult periods.
The team is also grateful to its customers for their loyalty, repeat business and recommendations, as well as the suppliers who have worked with the company over the years.
We’re pleased to recognise Oakley Car Sales as our Car Dealership of the Year and celebrate an independent business known for its professional standards, personal service and lasting customer relationships.
