On receiving the coveted award, the general manager of Alto Group, Praveen Devarajan, congratulated the Alto Skoda team saying, “I am incredibly proud of each and every one of the team for the dedication, hard work, and perseverance that led to this achievement”.

“This award is not just a recognition of past achievements, but also a challenge to continue pushing on to new heights,” he said.

Skoda Australia director Michael Irmer (centre) with Alto dealer principal George Severino (left) and general manager Praveen Devarajan

The dealership is owned by the Altomonte family and is located on Sydney’s north side.

It was also named Skoda’s Metro Dealer of the Year after providing “exceptional results in all quantitative and qualitative measures of the business dealing with the customers to the highest standards,” said Skoda Australia director Michael Irmer.

“The winners are those who have shown continued improvement on their key performance indicators,” he said.

“A Skoda dealer’s focus is on business sustainability, and this is mainly based on providing a great customer experience, whether this is at time of purchase, financing or servicing.

“The geographical spread of the awards reflected the nationwide strength of Skoda dealer network giving customers a great experience wherever they live. Strong results year on year build the Skoda brand in this market and emphasise the importance of our network in satisfying the need of the customer.”

The 2022 Skoda Dealer of the Year awards are:

The 2022 Excellence Awards winners:

Bayside Skoda

Eastside Skoda

Hobart Skoda

Jarvis Skoda

Kevin Dennis Skoda

Lennock Skoda

Mt Gravatt Skoda

Peninsula Skoda

Perth Skoda

Sydney City Skoda

Southern Classic Skoda

Waverley Skoda

By Peter Barnwell