We’re thrilled to share some brilliant news from the Motor Trader Independent Awards 2025, held last week in Birmingham. Thame Cars took home not one, but two national awards:

• Aftersales Excellence Award
• Independent Dealer of the Year

Representing the team at the event were our MD, Nick Allen, and Operations Director, Scott Price, who joined independent dealers from across the UK at this highly regarded award event - it's a big deal in the motor industry calendar.

These awards are a huge honour and a reflection of the hard work, dedication, and customer-first mindset that runs through every part of the business, from our service advisors and sales team to the valeters, technicians, drivers, and admin team who keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

What the judges said.

The Aftersales Excellence Award recognises businesses that go above and beyond when it comes to customer service, maintenance, repairs and all the care that comes after the car leaves the forecourt. For us, it’s a real point of pride. We’ve always said that the experience of buying a car is just the beginning of the relationship, not the end.

The Independent Dealer of the Year Award is one of the biggest accolades in the industry, celebrating independent dealerships that deliver exceptional service, strong values, and consistently high standards across every aspect of the business.

Safe. Simple. Easy. Always.

At Thame Cars, we talk a lot about making car ownership Safe, Simple and Easy, but it’s not just a strapline. It’s a philosophy that guides everything we do, and these awards are a fantastic reminder that doing the right thing, consistently and without compromise, really does make a difference.

We’re incredibly proud of the entire team, and we’re even prouder that a local, independent business like ours can stand shoulder to shoulder with some of the biggest names in the industry.

To our customers, thank you for continuing to trust us, and for being such a big part of this story.

Here’s to more miles, more memories, and maybe even a few more trophies along the way.