Westside Auto Wins Major Title at the 2025 MTAWA Awards

Westside Auto Wholesale is proud to announce its success at the 2025 Motor Trade Association of Western Australia (MTAWA) Awards, taking home one of the evening’s most prestigious honours: 2025 People’s Choice Award.

This win not only cements Westside Auto’s reputation as Australia’s largest independent used-car dealership but also highlight its role as both an industry leader and a trusted name within the community.

About MTAWA

Established in 1934, the Motor Trade Association of Western Australia represents thousands of businesses and employees across the state’s automotive industry. Its annual awards program shines a spotlight on innovation, excellence, and leadership across the sector, with the 2025 event once again celebrating businesses that are setting new benchmarks for the future.

People’s Choice Award

The People’s Choice Award represents recognition directly from the community. Voted on by the public, this award honours businesses that go above and beyond to deliver exceptional customer experiences and earn the trust of everyday West Australians.

For Westside Auto, this accolade reinforces the trust and loyalty it has built over more than two decades, reflecting the dealership’s reputation for transparency, integrity, and genuine customer care.

Westside Auto’s CEO, CJ Jayasinghe, said the dual recognition speaks to both the strength of the business and the people behind it:

“As a leading used car dealership in Australia, Westside Auto Wholesale continues to prioritise customer satisfaction, transparency, and integrity in everything we do. To receive both industry and community recognition is a testament to the commitment we have in delivering industry leading benchmarks in automotive, and it motivates us to raise the bar even further. These results are a reflection of the hard work, passion, and dedication of every single member of our team. From our sales consultants and service technicians to our support staff behind the scenes, everyone plays a part in shaping the experience our customers have.”

Chief Digital Officer Luke Manion added:

"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. We’ll keep innovating to ensure that every customer feels valued and supported at every step. Looking ahead, our focus remains on creating meaningful connections through technology that enhances, not replaces, the human touch. Because at the heart of every digital solution we deliver is a commitment to making the car-buying journey as personal and enjoyable as possible.

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.

Large Automotive Business of the Year

Equally significant, this award recognises excellence across every aspect of operations. It is presented to organisations that set the benchmark in delivering automotive-related sales or services, investing in staff development, and making a lasting positive impact within the industry and community.

For Westside Auto, being named a finalist, and achieving a third-place finish in the Large Automotive Business of the Year reflects the strength of its well-rounded operating model, ongoing innovation, and dedication to sustainable practices that are reshaping the way large automotive businesses operate in WA.

A Track Record of Excellence

This recognition builds on Westside Auto’s impressive history of industry accolades. Over the years, the dealership has been a finalist in multiple categories, including Women of the Year, Apprentice of the Year, and Large Automotive Business of the Year.

Past wins include:

• Dealer of the Year (2021)

• Innovator of the Year (2022)

Built on Values and Growth

Since its establishment in 2002 by founder Bob Fowler, Westside Auto has grown from a small local operation into a dealership spanning more than 9.7 hectares in Bentley, now recognised as Australia’s largest single-site independent used-car dealership with over 3,000 used vehicles across WA’s largest range of makes and models.

With these recognitions, Westside Auto Wholesale reaffirms its place as both a benchmark for operational excellence and a trusted partner for customers across Western Australia.