Mazda has extended its contract with Allianz Partners for a further five years.

The company supplies Mazda with roadside assistance, used car warranties, extended warranties and support from its used car business team.

Two dedicated regional heads of business - one in the north and one in the south - are committed to assisting and improving used car sales operations across the Mazda network.

Peter Allibon, sales director at Mazda Motors UK, said: “This contract extension builds on our 19-year partnership with Allianz Partners, which continues to bring us an unrivalled quality of care for our customers and dealers. We are particularly looking forward to working with the Used Car Business Specialist team who will be helping our dealers optimise the performance of the network by identifying areas for enhancement to further boost the profitability of their used car sales.”

Lee Taylor, chief sales officer for Northern, Eastern and Central Europe for Allianz Partners, added: “This announcement confirms the excellent partnership we have built up with Mazda Motors UK.

“Over the next five years we will be working closely with Mazda dealers to not only help them maximise warranty sales opportunities but strengthen its customer loyalty and retention.”