On top of the world
Pukekohe Kia has been recognised as a “global best dealer” in the marque’s annual awards.
The honours are presented by Kia Global, which assesses all franchises with the top five per cent also receiving prestigious a platinum prestige dealer award.
The marque has 7,000 dealerships, which means Pukekohe Kia is one of 350 worldwide to attain the double achievement and the first in New Zealand to do so since 2019.
“The platinum prestige award is reserved for the best of the best,” enthuses Todd McDonald, managing director of Kia NZ.
“We couldn’t be prouder of the team at Pukekohe Kia, specifically its commitment to excellence and ability to elevate the dealership to this extraordinary level of performance.
“To be presented with this recognition means a dealership excels across all metrics, which include outstanding sales volume and growth, business management and customer satisfaction.
“Ross and his team have been working incredibly hard to achieve this recognition. This award is not only testament to their efforts, but also the strength, trust and credibility of the marque as an innovator and leader in the industry.”
Ross Sheppard, managing director of Pukekohe Kia, says: “While we’re a small operation in the grand scheme of things, we epitomise a family-focused business, one with a strong connection to the community and surrounding rural area.
“We strive to do the best for people as they experience all touchpoints of our business from the new-car buying stage to after-sales and servicing needs.”
Pukekohe Kia, which is south of Auckland, is part of the Ebbett Group. Its director chairman, Ben van den Engel, adds: “It’s an amazing honour to be presented with this global award. It’s a tribute to Ross and his team for the job they’re doing.
“Our group vision statement is ‘customers for life’. It’s very pleasing they’ve been recognised for this achievement.”
Sheppard will now represent Kia Pukekohe at a special function in Melbourne with other platinum prestige dealer winners.
Staff from the dealership and Kia NZ are pictured above at the award presentation. McDonald, centre left, and Sheppard, are seen shaking hands.
Pictured below are the platinum prestige dealer award and certificate now on display at the Pukekohe franchise.
