It comes at a critical time for Marshall as a proposed £323m takeover by BCA and Cinch owner Constellation edges nearer.
Bosses recently said the decision had been made due to their strategic plans ‘taking different paths’.
Reacting to the win, Wayne Edwards, Marshall head of Mercedes Truck and Van, said: ‘We’re absolutely delighted for a brilliant team.
‘It’s all about the team and we’re lucky to lead them. We’re predominantly a Mercedes-Benz used dealership based in the south of England.
‘We’re new to the van side and we try to learn from the car selling side when retailing them.
‘The pandemic has raised the profile of commercial vehicles, and if there’s anything good to come out of this tragedy it’s that it’s raised the profile of commercial vehicles.’
Nominated for this award:
- Ideal Commercials
- JL Vans
- Marshall Truck & Van (Fareham)
- Norwich Van Centre
- Van Monster
The Hampshire-based outfit beat off strong competition from the highly commended pair of JL Vans and Norwich Van Centre.
The achievement also drew praise from Car Dealer editor-in-chief, James Baggott, who said: ‘Selling commercial vehicles is a specialism that doesn’t suit everyone – but get it right and it can be very lucrative.
‘Our judges were looking for a professional service, backed up by a great website and excellent reviews.
‘Marshall Truck & Van (Fareham) offered a super-quick response time which was backed up by a great website and a professional service.’
Pictured at top from left are Neil Richardson (Close Brothers Motor Finance) Scott Edwards, Wayne Edwards and Mike Brewer
To find out more about the Car Dealer Used Car Awards 2021 click here.
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