Best Motorbuys: February 28, 2020

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Armstrong Prestige Christchurch claims
Retailer of the Year title for a record eighth time
Armstrong Prestige Christchurch
has once again claimed the top
spot as Mercedes-Benz Cars’
Retailer of the Year, accepting the
award in Melbourne last night.
The annual Retailer of the Year
awards recognises the exceptional
performance of New Zealand’s
Mercedes-Benz Cars and Vans retailers
and their staff, acknowledging the New
Vehicle Sales, Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales
and the Service and Parts components
of the business.
The Christchurch dealership previously
won the prestigious award in 2015,
capping a four-year consecutive streak
that began in 2012. It previously won
in 2002, 2003 and 2010, making it the
most awarded Mercedes-Benz retailer
in New Zealand.
Armstrong Motor Group Managing
Director Rick Armstrong accepted the
award on behalf of his team, which
has collectively delivered a year of
exceptional customer service to launch
the retailer to the top spot.
Armstrong Motor Group
Managing Director Rick Armstrong
The award for Mercedes-Benz Vans
Retailer of the Year went to
Mercedes-Benz North Shore for
the second consecutive year.
Following the first full sales year
of the new-generation Sprinter,
Mercedes-Benz North Shore has
generated continued growth
in commercial sales, helping to
guide it to the top spot again for
2019.
Lance Bennett, the General
Manager of Mercedes-Benz Cars
New Zealand said: “Armstrong
Prestige Christchurch has
proven once again it is the
best retailer in the country.
Successfully taking the title
from the Mercedes-Benz North
Shore team was no small feat,
which is a testament to its
brand dedication and a strong
commitment by Brendon Mearns and
his team to deliver the best customer
experience over the last 12 months.
“In 2019, Mercedes-Benz once again
demonstrated its position as the
number one luxury brand in New
Zealand, delivering more than 2000
new vehicles. This result ensures
Mercedes-Benz remains the top luxury
car brand for a fifth year in a row. I
would sincerely like to thank the entire
Mercedes-Benz Cars dealer network
for their ongoing customer focus and
enthusiasm. Without their tireless
support and effort, this incredible result
would not have been possible.
“We are incredibly proud to recognise
the achievements of both Armstrong
Prestige Christchurch and Mercedes-
Benz North Shore, and look forward to
another successful year ahead.”
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