Mayo car dealership is on a winning roll

The winning team at the Ballinrobe dealership, JJ Burke Car Sales, have done it again.

They have been honoured as the Connacht ZVEI EV Dealership of the Year award recipients.

Up to 124 car dealerships from 24 counties participated in this year’s awards with JJ Burke's winning in their category.

Last month they won the Mayo award and now they beat off competition from across Galway, Roscommon, Leitrim and Sligo to win the regional category in EV.

Pauline Burke, Director/ Dealer Principal at JJ Burke Car Sales, said: “We couldn’t be happier, it is an honour to be here tonight as the Mayo winner and now to win the Connacht regional award is just fantastic.

"I accept the award on behalf of Joseph, Karen, Gerry and all the team in Ballinrobe. We are delighted too that it is for EV as this is the future and it is now a big part of what we do.”

Zero Vehicles Emissions Ireland (ZEVI) an office within the Department of Transport, and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) recognise and reward outstanding efforts in promoting and encouraging electric vehicle (EV) uptake in Ireland.

Dealerships were selected from a shortlist of county award winners, evaluated on several criteria including showroom visibility of EVs, salesperson knowledge of EVs, sales approach, EV training, sales trends and website presentation.

Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan said: "Car dealerships play a crucial role in the transition to clean and efficient transport and these awards recognise their efforts in promoting and selling EVs to Irish consumers.

"It is good to see the high level of engagement and commitment from car dealerships in Ireland.”

JJ Burkes, a multi-franchise dealership selling new and used Renault, Peugeot and Dacia vehicles, will be considered for the overall national award, to be announced at SEAI’s Energy Show in the RDS on March 30.