SEAT has won the award for best Manufacturer Partner at the fifth annual Supplier Awards presented by Motability Operations.

Recognising the people and businesses who deliver outstanding choice, excellence and customer satisfaction to more than half a million Motability customers, the Supplier Awards cover all areas of the Motability Operations business.

Mike Betts, chief executive, Motability Operations, explained: ‘The Supplier Awards are an opportunity for us to offer sincere thanks to the people who deliver fantastic results for both our customers and our business.

‘In 2009 Motability achieved the highest ever levels in customer satisfaction. The last year would not have been possible without the support and partnership of our dedicated suppliers and business partners.’

An increase in the number of SEAT dealerships offering Motability helped secure this award win at the Supplier Awards, as did SEAT’s support of new eco-models for Motability customers.

Nick Andrews, SEAT UK’s head of fleet and business sales, said: ‘It’s with great pride that we celebrate winning the Manufacturer Partner Award at the Motability Operations Supplier Awards.

‘The achievement is testament to the efforts of my whole team, and the SEAT dealer network, in delivering customer excellence and we look forward to continuing to work with Motability Operations in the future.’

He added: ‘Securing this prestigious award is not only a coup for us as a team, and a company, but also shows that the steps we are taking to become a fleet manufacturer of choice are paying real, tangible dividends.’

Keep up to date with all the latest SEAT car reviews with Fleet News.