“One of the standout dealerships this year is FJ Chalke Kia Mere, which is one of just 20 to receive our coveted Customer Experience Award certificate to celebrate its customer success throughout 2023. Congratulations to FJ Chalke Kia Mere!”

Accepting the award, George Chalke, Branch Director & Dealer Principal at FJ Chalke Kia Mere, commented: “2023 was an incredible year for Kia and we’re delighted to play our part in the ongoing success story. Customers are our livelihood, so we always put them front and centre of our business and we find that the sales follow. Increasingly, there’s a wealth of information available to customers and a bewildering array of choice from across the market. Whether it’s guiding customers through their purchase journey, offering advice or helping maintain their vehicles customer service is of the utmost importance at every stage of car ownership, so to receive this recognition of our team’s hard work over the past year means a huge amount to us. Thank you Kia and roll on 2024!”

2023 was a noteworthy year for Kia, setting numerous new sales records and surpassing 100,000 sales for the second consecutive year. The brand finished the year as the UK’s sixth most popular, while it was also the third best-selling brand for electrified models in 2023 with 45 per cent of sales either a hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) or battery electric vehicle (BEV). The year concluded with the launch of the seven-seater fully electric EV9 – Kia’s new flagship model headlining the multi award-winning electrified range.

To find out more about the Kia model line-up and experience FJ Chalke Kia Mere’s award-winning customer care, contact us on 01747 860244 or pop into the dealership at Talbot Garage, Salisbury Street, Mere BA12 6HE.