Westside Auto Wholesale has claimed the People’s Choice Award at the 2025 Motor Trade Association of Western Australia (MTAWA) Awards, reinforcing its position as Australia’s largest independent used-car dealership.
The public-voted award recognises businesses that deliver outstanding customer experiences and have earned community trust. Westside Auto also finished third in the Large Automotive Business of the Year category.
CEO CJ Jayasinghe says the recognition reflects the company’s commitment to delivering excellence to customers and team members.
“To receive the People’s Choice Award is an incredible honour. Winning this award is not only an indication of the dedicated work from our entire team, but also a reminder of the trust our customers place in us,” Jayasinghe says.
“As the leading used car dealership in Australia, Westside Auto Wholesale continues to prioritise customer satisfaction, transparency, and integrity in our offerings.”
The Bentley-based dealership operates across 9.7 hectares and employs more than 400 local staff to manage an inventory of over 3400 vehicles. The company has delivered more than 12000 retail vehicles annually for three consecutive years.
Chief Digital Officer Luke Manion says the company’s focus remains on creating meaningful customer connections through technology.
“Every milestone we achieve is built on the trust and loyalty of our customers. Our mission is simple: to make every interaction effortless, transparent, and rewarding,” Manion says.
“As industry leaders, we’re not just adapting to change; we’re driving it, setting the standard for what the future of automotive retail should look like.”
Company growth and recognition
Founded in 2002 by Bob Fowler, Westside Auto has grown from a small local operation into the country’s largest single-site independent used-car dealership. In 2024, the company launched what it describes as Australia’s largest single-site service centre, featuring 120 bays and 86 hoists, servicing 20000 vehicles annually.
The dealership is the only Australian automotive business to achieve more than 11000 Google reviews and has received international recognition for customer experience.
Westside Auto previously won Dealer of the Year in 2021 and Innovator of the Year in 2022 at the MTAWA Awards. The company has also been recognised nationally as one of Australia’s Most Loved Local Businesses by Podium and acknowledged by the Council of Small Business Organisations of Australia.
The Motor Trade Association of Western Australia, established in 1934, represents thousands of businesses and employees across the state’s automotive industry through its annual awards program celebrating innovation, excellence, and leadership.
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