Clever Car Collection named ‘Highly Rated’ by Auto Trader for third year running in 2026

We’re proud to announce that the Clever Car Collection has been recognised by Auto Trader as a Highly Rated retailer for customer service for the third consecutive year.

The award is particularly important to us because it is based on the experiences and feedback of the people who matter most: Our customers.

Auto Trader’s Highly Rated Award recognises car dealers that have consistently delivered excellent customer service during the past 12 months.

Winners must maintain a strong customer rating, receive a meaningful number of reviews relative to their sales and respond appropriately to feedback.

Clever Car Collection owner James Baggott said: 'We’re absolutely delighted to receive this award for the third year running.

'It means a great deal because it is based on what our customers say about us. We work incredibly hard to make buying a car as straightforward, enjoyable and stress-free as possible, so to have that recognised again by Auto Trader is something the whole team can be proud of.

'We’re a small, independent dealership and our reputation means everything to us. Every review, recommendation and returning customer makes a real difference, and we’re extremely grateful to everyone who has supported us.'

From the first enquiry and initial visit to the moment a customer drives away in their new car, we aim to make the buying process friendly, straightforward and enjoyable.

We know purchasing a car is a major decision, so we want every customer to feel informed, comfortable and properly looked after throughout their experience with us.

James added: 'This award belongs to the whole team. Everyone goes the extra mile to look after our customers, whether that’s helping them choose the right car, preparing it properly or making sure they feel supported after they have driven away.

'We never take positive feedback for granted, and winning this for a third consecutive year gives us even more motivation to keep improving.'

A huge thank you must go to everyone who has trusted Clever Car Collection to help them find their next car, taken the time to leave us a review or recommended us to their family and friends. Your continued support makes achievements like this possible.

We’re also sharing the news across our social media channels as part of Auto Trader’s Highly Rated campaign. This will enter us into a prize draw to win a £500 charitable donation.

Should we be lucky enough to win, our chosen charity will be Gosport Community Support, Clever Car Collection’s current charity partner.

James said: “It would be fantastic to turn this recognition into something that also benefits the local community.

“Gosport Community Support carries out vital work helping local people, so if we are fortunate enough to win the draw, we would be thrilled for the £500 donation to go to them.”

Thank you once again to our customers and the entire Clever Car Collection team. We’re incredibly proud to have received this recognition for a third consecutive year, and we’ll continue working hard to deliver the high standard of service our customers expect.

Looking for your next car? Browse our latest vehicles or contact the Clever Car Collection team today.