The 2019 SEAT Dealer of the Year award has been presented to Finabrr Galvin Ltd. It is the third time that the Bandon-based dealer has scooped the top accolade, having previously clinched the title in 2015 and 2016. With 16 staff in the SEAT facility, and 32 overall, Finbarr Galvin Ltd is one of the top-performing retailers for SEAT and has held the franchise for ten years. The company was first established in 1975. Its SEAT team is led by Managing Director and Dealer Principal Justin Galvin, Aftersales Director Anthony Galvin, SEAT Brand Manager Seamus Allis, Service Manager Brian Duggan, Parts Manager Brian O'Mahony, and Business Manager Johnny O'Connor.
Speaking at the announcement, Niall Philips, Brand Director of SEAT Ireland, said: "I would like to congratulate Justin Galvin and all of his team on demonstrating excellence across all areas of their business. We have awarded Finbarr Galvin Ltd. with this title as they have excelled in all areas of their business, not just in the sales of new cars but also in their Aftersales business, customer sentiment, innovation in marketing, over the year. SEAT Ireland is privileged to work with fantastic dealers right across the country, and this is crucial at a time when the SEAT brand is growing at a considerable rate year on year, equipped with the youngest and most dynamic product range in the Irish market. 2020 is shaping up to be another fantastic year for the brand, having broken into the top ten in terms of sales in Ireland and our entire dealer network playing a pivotal role in delivering that success."
Managing Director Justin Galvin said: "We are honoured to have been awarded as SEAT's Dealer of the Year for the third time, and it is a testament to the hard work of all our staff here in Bandon. I am particularly proud that a substantial percentage of our customers are repeat customers as we have a very loyal customer base. The SEAT brand is blossoming here in Ireland, and that makes growing the brand within our business that much easier. We focus on the customer experience and thankfully, it has been acknowledged not only by awards but more importantly, by the happiness of our customers."