Audi hails ‘exceptional’ dealers

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Andrew Unternahrer, left, dealer principal at Ebbett Audi, and Greg Leet, Audi NZ general manager  

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From left: Richard Wren, Ashley Joblin, Andrew Unternahrer, Suzy Downey, and Jason Young from Ebbett Audi  

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From left: Jeff Price, Blair Woolford and Mitchell Robertson from Farmer Audi  

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Jason Young, left, sales manager at Ebbett Audi, with Ben Dallas, Audi NZ’s national sales manager  

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From left: Andrew Stephenson, of Audi NZ, Mark Lincoln, from Archibalds Audi, Katie Alderson, of Continental Cars, Suzy Downey, from Ebbett Audi, and Shannon Pentecost, of Audi NZ.  

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Mike Muriwai, left, general manager, and Cameron Gemmell, sales manager, from Giltrap Audi  

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Scott Windelburn, left, general sales manager at Continental Cars, shows off an award alongside Audi NZ’s Ben Dallas  

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New models on show add some sparkle to the Audi Excellence Awards for 2024  

Ebbett Audi has taken out three prizes at the Audi Excellence Awards for 2024, including the biggest honour after being named the marque’s dealer of the year. 

The Hamilton-based dealership and its staff were also crowned the best used car sales team, led by Jason Young, and finance and insurance team, led by Ashley Jobin.

Audi NZ notes Ebbett Audi was a finalist in almost every other category at the recent awards ceremony.  

Andrew Unternahrer, dealer principal, says: “In a year marked by a number of varying challenges both to the industry and our dealership, I’ve been humbled by the continued dedication to excellence our team has committed themselves to.” 

Walter van den Engel, an Ebbett Automotive director, describes the results as “outstanding” given the disruption in 2024 of relocating and adapting to a new environment. 

“To take out this award with such high-level performance across the team really speaks to the culture and commitment at Ebbett Audi,” he adds.

Other winners included Continental Cars Audi, which is based in Auckland, scooping the new car sales team and marketing team gongs.

Farmer Audi in Mount Maunganui also tasted double success and won the service team and parts team awards.

Greg Leet, Audi NZ general manager, says 2024 brought economic challenges but it also underscored the resilience and dedication of the brand’s dealer network. 

“After 25 years of Audi Excellence Awards, celebrating last year’s achievements is more meaningful than ever,” he adds.  

“The Audi Excellence Awards honour those who go above and beyond – delivering exceptional results across customer service, finance, marketing, and, of course, sales.

“We want to congratulate all the winners for their outstanding performances in 2024. Delivering consistent results at a premium level requires both the mindset and the full support of every area within the business.” 

Award winners

New Car Sales Team of the Year: Continental Cars Audi

Used Car Sales Team of the Year: Ebbett Audi

Marketing Team of the Year: Continental Cars Audi

Service Team of the Year: Farmer Audi

Parts Team of the Year: Farmer Audi

Finance & Insurance Team of the Year: Ebbett Audi

Overall Dealer of the Year: Ebbett Audi