Vauxhall has rewarded a Bristol Street Motors’ Jim Jakes for his continued outstanding performance in the commercial vehicle market by naming him number one for market area sales in 2015.

It is the 15th consecutive year that Jakes, commercial sales manager at Bristol Street Motors Vauxhall Knaresborough, has won the accolade.

Jakes said: "It is a great honour to be recognised by Vauxhall once again as I continue to build upon my existing customer base in the Yorkshire region and beyond.

“For me, it’s all about building lasting relationships with customers and ensuring every single customer drives away from Vauxhall Knaresborough happy with the service they received.

"I thoroughly enjoy my position here at Bristol Street Motors and I will continue to do my best for all of my customers."

Nick Harding, general manager at Bristol Street Motors Vauxhall Knaresborough, said: "The award from Vauxhall is a testament to Jim’s great customer service and dedication to the role.

“For 15 years, Jim has been delivering outstanding customer service to customers and I have great faith that he will continue to do so for many years to come. We are very proud to have him as part of the team at Vauxhall Knaresborough."

Gary Seddon, Vauxhall commercial vehicle development manager, added: “Jim Jakes is right at the top of the tree in his chosen trade.

“His knowledge and professionalism are second to none and his customer service is truly outstanding.”