Wanganui motors zooming Ford

Wanganui Motors dealer principal, Mark Quirk, and new vehicle manager, Murray O'Hara, with precious metal. PHOTO/ SUPPLIED

Last year was one to remember for Wanganui Motors as they won five top level awards for their dealership.

Wanganui Motors dealer principal, Mark Quirk, attended the 2016 National Ford Dealership Awards last Wednesday in Tauranga and came back beaming.

The three major awards were the Area Market Leader in Commercial Vehicles, the Area Market Leader in Overall Vehicles and the Distinguished Achievement Award. They also received an additional two internal performance awards.

Mr Quirk said they sold 216 new Ford vehicles last year which was the highest number they have reached in years.

"These awards are really a reflection of a great team - it's a real team effort.

"I think Wanganui people are loyal to the brand and have been since we started in 1963 - people have gotten to know us," Mr Quirk said.

The awards were measured on customer service and a tally up of new car and car parts sales.

With 40 employees Mr Quirk said he was very humbled and proud to represent the dedicated staff at Wanganui Motors.