Car Planet Awards & Industry Recognition

Car Planet is proud to be recognised by leading automotive organisations for excellence in customer service, innovation, and the used car buying experience. Our awards reflect our commitment to delivering quality vehicles and an exceptional experience to every customer.

Car Planet team receiving an industry award

We are an Award-Winning Used Car Retailer

We're honoured to have received awards and finalist recognition from respected organisations including Motor Trader, AutoTrader, CarDealer, and CarGurus. Browse our achievements by year below.

Industry Awards 2026

2026 marked another milestone for Car Planet, with multiple industry awards recognising our commitment to innovation, leadership, and delivering an exceptional customer experience.

Dealer Investment Project of the Year

Winner 2026

Independent Sales Manager of the Year

Winner 2026

Rising Star

Winner 2026

Top Value Dealer

Winner 2026

Industry Awards 2025

Our 2025 awards recognised Car Planet's commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and automotive excellence.

Sales Manager Awards

Winner 2025

Dealer Investment Awards

Winner 2025

Top Value Dealer

Winner 2025

Business Manager of the Year

Winner 2025

Sales Manager of the Year

Winner 2025

Used Car Website

Winner 2025

Rising Star Awards

Finalist 2025

Retailer Awards People & Culture

Finalist 2025

Retailer Awards Innovation

Finalist 2025

Used Car Dealer Group of the Year

Finalist 2025

Rising Star of the Year

Finalist 2025

Diversity & Inclusion

Highly Commended 2025

Used Car Supermarket

Highly Commended 2025

Industry Awards 2024

In 2024, Car Planet received recognition for outstanding performance and continued dedication to customer satisfaction.

Used Car Dealer Group of the Year

Winner 2024

New Dealership of the Year

Winner 2024

Industry Awards 2023

In 2023, Car Planet received recognition for outstanding performance and continued dedication to customer satisfaction.

Used Car Awards

Highly Commended 2023

Why Buy From Car Planet?

Unmatched Choice,

Hand-Picked Quality

With 2,000+ cars in stock, every vehicle is carefully selected by our expert team from trusted vendors and verified individual owners. Only the best make it to our forecourt.

Expert Prep &

Highest Standards

Every car goes through our state-of-the-art National Prep Centre, with a 150+ point inspection, MOT, and service if needed. Our cars are genuinely the cleanest you'll find.

Flexible Finance &

Total Peace of Mind

Every car comes with 12 months of free roadside assistance and the option to upgrade to an extended RAC warranty for up to 60 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

Car Planet has received awards and finalist recognition from leading automotive organisations including Motor Trader, AutoTrader and CarGurus. See the full list above.

Our awards are issued by respected organisations such as AutoTrader, Motor Trader and CarGurus - recognised industry bodies that evaluate dealerships based on customer feedback, sales data, and service quality.

Selection criteria vary by award but generally include customer satisfaction scores, verified reviews, sales volume, employee training standards, and independent audits or judging panels.

These recognitions reflect independently verified performance - meaning you can trust that Car Planet consistently delivers strong service, fair pricing, and a positive buying experience, based on real customer feedback and industry benchmarks.

Yes. The awards are presented by respected organisations using independent judging panels.

They recognise dealerships that consistently deliver excellence in customer service, innovation and business performance.