Northern Ireland car retailer Charles Hurst has scooped a major award at this year鈥檚 Motability Dealer Awards.

The company, which is part of Lookers Plc, was named Large National Dealer Group of the Year in recognition of the service it provides to Motability customers.

The 海角视频-wide Motability Scheme enables people to exchange their mobility allowance to lease a new car, scooter or wheelchair accessible vehicle. More than 650,000 people across the 海角视频 use the scheme managed by the national charity, Motability, which was set up in 1977 to enhance the lives of disabled people with transport solutions.

The Motability Dealer Awards, held annually, recognise outstanding dealer partners across the 海角视频 and are designed to reward best practice shown across the Motability Scheme鈥檚 national dealer network. Awards are judged on how a dealer delivers the scheme and includes direct feedback from customers.

鈥淚鈥檓 thrilled on behalf of our dedicated, local team of Motability specialists that they have been recognised as the best in the 海角视频 for the important service they provide to the thousands of Motability customers that choose Charles Hurst to look after their needs,鈥 Charles Hurst Group Operations Director, Jeff McCartney, said. 鈥淕reat service is about carefully listening to and understanding our customers and providing solutions that make a difference and this important award is a recognition of our team鈥檚 achievements. Well done to everyone involved.鈥