Meet the retailers who make up our Customer Advisory Groups

Craig Walker, CEO at Culloden Cars and Committee member of The IMDA, based in Inverness, Scotland. An Independent retailer with 1-50 cars

Craig Walker, CEO at Culloden Cars and Committee member of The IMDA, based in Inverness, Scotland. An Independent retailer with 1-50 cars

Vicky Hart, Marketing Director at Waylands based in the South of England and Wales. Waylands have 16 sites and stock more than 500 vehicles.

Vicky Hart, Marketing Director at Waylands based in the South of England and Wales. Waylands have 16 sites and stock more than 500 vehicles.

Daniel Bond, Owner of DB Automotive, based in Leeds. An Independent retailer with 30-50 cars in stock.

Daniel Bond, Owner of DB Automotive, based in Leeds. An Independent retailer with 30-50 cars in stock.

Jay Singh, Sales Director at ASK Motors based in Walsall. An Independent retailer with 50 - 100 cars in stock. ASK Motors won Autotrader's Retailer of the Year in 2025.

Jay Singh, Sales Director at ASK Motors based in Walsall. An Independent retailer with 50 - 100 cars in stock. ASK Motors won Autotrader's Retailer of the Year in 2025.

Lorraine Hampson, Head of Marketing at V12 Sports and Classics Ltd. V12 are a used car supermarket that have 4 sites across England and stock more than 500 vehicles.

Lorraine Hampson, Head of Marketing at V12 Sports and Classics Ltd. V12 are a used car supermarket that have 4 sites across England and stock more than 500 vehicles.

Umesh Samani, Owner of Specialist Cars & Harris Motor Co. based in Stoke on Trent. Chairman and founder member of the IMDA. Umesh typically stocks up to 50 cars.

Umesh Samani, Owner of Specialist Cars & Harris Motor Co. based in Stoke on Trent. Chairman and founder member of the IMDA. Umesh typically stocks up to 50 cars.

Richard Norris, MD at Drive Green based in Emborough. Richard usually stocks between 50-100 vehicles and specialises in EV's. Richard has won many industry awards including the Autotrader Sustainability Initiative Award and Car Dealer EV Retailer of

Richard Norris, MD at Drive Green based in Emborough. Richard usually stocks between 50-100 vehicles and specialises in EV's. Richard has won many industry awards including the Autotrader Sustainability Initiative Award and Car Dealer EV Retailer of the Year.

Tim Lawton, Director at DT Automotive based in Manchester. Tim specialises in vans and usually stock around 1-50 vehicles.

Tim Lawton, Director at DT Automotive based in Manchester. Tim specialises in vans and usually stock around 1-50 vehicles.

Alex Jones, COO at Carbase, based in the South West of England. Carbase have 4 sites and over 1500 vehicles in stock.

Alex Jones, COO at Carbase, based in the South West of England. Carbase have 4 sites and over 1500 vehicles in stock.

Stuart Leatherbarrow, Head of Strategy and Experience at Chorley Group. Chorley Group have 21 multi franchise outlets across the North West and stock more than 700 vehicles. Chorley Group have previously won the Autotrader Retailer of the Year award.

Stuart Leatherbarrow, Head of Strategy and Experience at Chorley Group. Chorley Group have 21 multi franchise outlets across the North West and stock more than 700 vehicles. Chorley Group have previously won the Autotrader Retailer of the Year award.

Tessa Edwards, Partner at Prime Vehicle Sales based in Huntingdon. Tessa usually stocks around 1-50 vehicles.

Tessa Edwards, Partner at Prime Vehicle Sales based in Huntingdon. Tessa usually stocks around 1-50 vehicles.

Scott Sibley, Managing Director at Redgate Lodge based in Newcastle. Scott has one site and stocks around 200 vehicles. Redgate Lodge won two Autotrader awards in 2024; Customer Choice Award and Innovation Award.

Scott Sibley, Managing Director at Redgate Lodge based in Newcastle. Scott has one site and stocks around 200 vehicles. Redgate Lodge won two Autotrader awards in 2024; Customer Choice Award and Innovation Award.

Richard Leeming, Director at First4Car based in Leeds. First4Car have one site and stock between 150-200 vehicles.

Richard Leeming, Director at First4Car based in Leeds. First4Car have one site and stock between 150-200 vehicles.

Lee Galloway, Franchise Director at Southeast Motors. Southeast Motors will be representing and bringing their experience from a smaller group perspective.

Lee Galloway, Franchise Director at Southeast Motors. Southeast Motors will be representing and bringing their experience from a smaller group perspective.

Simon Davis, Group Head - Used Car Operations at West Riding Hyundai. The group stock around 200-300 vehicles across 4 sites in Lancashire and Greater Manchester.

Simon Davis, Group Head - Used Car Operations at West Riding Hyundai. The group stock around 200-300 vehicles across 4 sites in Lancashire and Greater Manchester.

Ilyas Mal, Business Development General Manager at Perry's. Perry's have 50 sites and stock more than 500 vehicles across Kent, Buckinghamshire, the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West of England.

Ilyas Mal, Business Development General Manager at Perry's. Perry's have 50 sites and stock more than 500 vehicles across Kent, Buckinghamshire, the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West of England.

Jack Greenall, Director at Gates Group. The group have 6 sites, 6 franchises and stock more than 500 vehicles across Essex, Hertfordshire, and London.

Jack Greenall, Director at Gates Group. The group have 6 sites, 6 franchises and stock more than 500 vehicles across Essex, Hertfordshire, and London.

Luke Stork, Group Operations Manager at Sandicliffe Ltd based in Nottinghamshire. Sandicliffe have 7 dealerships, stocking more than 500 vehicles across 4 different locations. They represent seven different brands.

Luke Stork, Group Operations Manager at Sandicliffe Ltd based in Nottinghamshire. Sandicliffe have 7 dealerships, stocking more than 500 vehicles across 4 different locations. They represent seven different brands.

Sam Luscombe, Managing Director at Luscombe's Leeds. Luscombe's operate 3 franchises from a single site and stock around 150 used cars. In 2023, Luscombe's won the Autotrader Innovation Award for adapting to consumer needs and EV transitions.

Sam Luscombe, Managing Director at Luscombe's Leeds. Luscombe's operate 3 franchises from a single site and stock around 150 used cars. In 2023, Luscombe's won the Autotrader Innovation Award for adapting to consumer needs and EV transitions.

James Edwards, Partner at Prime Vehicle Sales in Sawtry, Huntingdon. James leads on sourcing and sales at a 30 vehicle independent dealership.

James Edwards, Partner at Prime Vehicle Sales in Sawtry, Huntingdon. James leads on sourcing and sales at a 30 vehicle independent dealership.

Ben Holdaway, Managing Director at Abbey Park Cars based in Hampshire. An Independent retailer with 1-50 cars in stock.

Ben Holdaway, Managing Director at Abbey Park Cars based in Hampshire. An Independent retailer with 1-50 cars in stock.

Frankie Quinlivan-Smith, Sales Manager at Richard Sanders Group, a family run business based in Northamptonshire. The group have 5 sites and stock around 100-300 vehicles.

Frankie Quinlivan-Smith, Sales Manager at Richard Sanders Group, a family run business based in Northamptonshire. The group have 5 sites and stock around 100-300 vehicles.

Oscar Leigh, Co-Founder of K&O Motors Ltd based in Essex. Oscar usually stocks between 50-100 cars.

Oscar Leigh, Co-Founder of K&O Motors Ltd based in Essex. Oscar usually stocks between 50-100 cars.

Ciaran Harvey, Director at Harvey's Car Centre based in Haywards Heath. Ciaran is an Independent retailer who typically stocks between 80 - 120 vehicles.

Ciaran Harvey, Director at Harvey's Car Centre based in Haywards Heath. Ciaran is an Independent retailer who typically stocks between 80 - 120 vehicles.

Owner of an Independent dealership based in the North West. They typically stock between 50 - 100 cars. This retailer has asked to remain anonymous.

Owner of an Independent dealership based in the North West. They typically stock between 50 - 100 cars. This retailer has asked to remain anonymous.