VEREENIGING. – South Africans who recently felt an unmistakable vibration and heard a deep roar from the heart of the Vaal Triangle can relax. It was no earthquake. These were just the heartfelt jubilations of Star Nissan’s staff and customers after this Group of Companies was again announced as a super-performer in the annual Nissan Ignition Awards.

These awards are a yearly event that rewards best performances (Sales and After-sales) in Nissan’s Distribution Network in 34 countries.

For the first time ever in Nissan’s history in South Africa, Star Nissan has achieved Dealer of the Year in its category for SIX years in a row. For the past FIVE years Star Nissan has won the annual Metropolitan Dealer of the Year. This year they raised the bar even higher by winning the prestigious Mega Dealer of the Year Award. Star Nissan has also achieved Best Dealer Customer Satisfaction Sales & Service for FIVE years in a row.

Star Nissan’s accolades at the most recent awards ceremony include:

* Nissan Dealer of the Year (Mega category)

* Nissan Best Service Customer Satisfaction (Mega category)

* Nissan Best Dealer Customer Satisfaction (Mega category)

* Datsun Best Service Customer Satisfaction (Mega category)

* Datsun Finance Dealer of the Year (Mega category)

For Star Nissan Group’s Director, Edwin Strauss, also Dealer Principal of Star Nissan Vereeniging, winning a multitude of annual awards has become part of life – but he is far from blasé about it. He regards Star Nissan’s esteemed awards with deep gratitude and recognition of those whose hard work and dedication contributed to making it possible.

“To the management, staff and clients of Star Nissan, thank you for your loyal support over the past 13 years. Together we have built an incredible company. A special thanks to Michael Whitfield and the Nissan South Africa team. Without your support, we would not have been able to build this company to where it is today,” says Edwin.

“I would also like to thank all family members of our staff, including my wife Susan and daughters Sanzelle and Charlotte for their encouragement and unwavering support,” says Edwin.

* Call Star Nissan today to test drive one of their amazing vehicles:

Vereeniging (016) 450 3700 or

Vanderbijlpark (016) 933 6000. Visit their website at www.starmotor.co.za.