First NZ Kia dealership to achieve international award 

Pukekohe Kia, part of the Ebbett Group of dealerships, has been recognised as a ‘Global Best Dealer’ in the annual Kia awards. It received the title of Platinum Prestige Dealer in recognition of its efforts.

Kia Global presents the awards. They assess dealerships worldwide against a set of performance criteria. Only the top five per cent receive the Platinum Prestige Dealer award. And given there are over 7000 Kia dealerships worldwide, Pukekohe Kia is one of only 350 dealerships to meet the performance criteria. 

Kia NZ’s MD, Todd McDonald commented “The Platinum Prestige Dealer Award is reserved for the absolute best of the best. We couldn’t be prouder of the team at Pukekohe Kia. And specifically their commitment to excellence and ability to elevate the dealership to this extraordinary level of performance”.

“To be presented with the recognition means a dealership excels across all metrics. These include outstanding achievements in Sales Volume and Growth, Business Management and Customer Satisfaction.

“I know Ross and his team have been working incredibly hard at achieving this recognition. This award is not only testament to their efforts, but also the strength, trust and credibility of the Kia marque as an innovator and leader in the industry.”

Ross Sheppard, Managing Director of Pukekohe Kia, said “While we are a small operation in the grand scheme of things, we epitomise a family-focused business, one with a strong connection to the community and also the surrounding rural area.

“We pride ourselves on creating customers for life and strive to do the best for people as they experience all touchpoints of our business, from the new car buying stage through to aftersales and servicing needs and requirements.”

Director chairman of the Ebbett Group, Ben van den Engel, said “It’s an amazing honour to be presented this global award and a tribute to Ross and the team at Kia Pukekohe for the top job that they are doing.

“Our group vision statement is ‘Customers for Life’ and Ross, together with his team, are living the vision. It’s certainly very pleasing they have been recognised for this achievement.”

As part of the award, Mr Sheppard will be representing Kia Pukekohe at a special function in Melbourne with other Platinum Prestige Dealer winners from around the world.

Kia, as the Major Partner of the Australia Open 25, will also provide Mr Sheppard the opportunity to attend games courtside at the tennis Grand Slam event of the Asia-Pacific region, together with senior Kia management.