How to win a 2026 Top Dealer Award

How to win a 2026 Top Dealer Award
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In August 2025, we proudly announced Top Dealer Award winners that delivered exceptional customer service and value. In addition to being recognized, Top Dealers gain more visibility and credibility with customers.

Data collection for the 2026 awards is underway. Now is the time to take action to maximise your chances of winning.

Here's how:

Top Rated Dealer

Criteria: Maintain an average star rating of 4.5 or higher, with a minimum of 4 customer reviews.

Action: Encourage your satisfied customers to leave 5-star reviews on CarGurus. These positive ratings are critical to improving your overall score, and each review contributes to your online reputation.

Top Value Dealer

Criteria: Rank among the top 100 dealers with the highest percentage of "Great" and "Good" deal ratings.

Action: Ensure that your pricing is competitive by optimising your deal ratings. Focus on achieving more "Good" and "Great" deals to help increase your ranking, drive customer trust, and generate more leads for your business.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for any of the 2026 awards, dealerships must meet the following general conditions:

  • Maintain active inventory
  • No penalisations or warnings within the past two years
  • No reviews removed due to fraud within the past two years
  • Comply with other award-specific criteria

Log in to your Dealer Dashboard to monitor your customer reviews and deal ratings.