Stephen Snow wins the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Used Car Awards 2025!

Snows Motor Group are elated to announce that our Chairman, Stephen Snow, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the CarDealer Magazine Used Car Awards 2025.

The award ceremony took place on the 24th of November 2025 at The Brewery, London, to celebrate some of the best people and groups across the UK’s motor industry, with host Mike Brewer (best known for hosting Wheeler Dealers) presenting winners from all corners of the motor trade.

The award sees Stephen being recognised for his dedication to the motor industry, having steered the group through periods of growth across his five decades in the business, whilst simultaneously championing talent across the industry, and supporting local communities and charities.

Stephen has pioneered the group’s expansion across the South of England, embracing innovative manufacturers such as BYD, Leapmotor and Polestar to help Snows pave the way into the future of motoring in the UK. He has also been at the forefront of significant moments across the group’s history, such as the Mission 60 charity initiative and various charity events.

Stephen was joined by his family and Executive Team colleagues Shawn Gates, Neil Mccue and Alex Domone to collect the award, whom he thanked for their support and contribution to Snows’ success, whilst also thanking everyone in the Snows team for their consistent hard work across our brands.

Snows were also recognised as a Highly Commended group in the Dealership Group category, celebrating our commitment to providing customers with the best experience possible.

Stephen Snow said: ‘‘This is a terrific award – thank you. I wouldn’t have been able to receive this without the team that works for Snows and that’s been the same for many years now.

‘‘Without having good people around you, and that team working as hard as it does to achieve success, I wouldn’t be standing here today. To be holding this fantastic award just a few years after my late father received the same honour makes me feel very humble.’’

​Host Mike Brewer described him as ‘‘a remarkable leader who has enjoyed a remarkable career’’ and said he had spent many decades immersed in the automotive industry, becoming one of its most respected figures.

He added: ‘‘Our winner grew up within the family business, watching it evolve from its early days in the 1960s into the major motor group it is today. Since taking the helm nearly 20 years ago, he has guided the company through a period of significant expansion. 

‘‘He is a passionate advocate for developing people and has launched many talent programmes that have helped shape the next generation of automotive leaders. Just as importantly, he has ensured the business remains connected to its communities – supporting charities, youth programmes and local good causes.’’

James Baggott, founder and editor-in-chief of Car Dealer Magazine, said: ‘‘The judges had little difficulty in selecting Stephen Snow to be the recipient of this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award. He was on stage eight years ago to collect the trophy in memory of his late father and it seems fitting that he has gone on to win it himself after a long and distinguished period of service to the automotive industry. Many congratulations.’’

As well as recognising outstanding individuals within the UK automotive industry, thousands of automotive retailers, plus MOT testing stations and workshops, enter the Car Dealer Magazine Used Car Awards every year. Each one undergoes a rigorous judging process and mystery shopping test before the gongs are handed out.

Stephen's award comes 8 years after the same honour was posthumously awarded to his father, Geoff, who founded Snows more than 60 years ago and sadly passed away in 2017.