May 7th - Greyhound Ford has been named winner of Ford's most prestigious prize for customer satisfaction - the 2008 Chairman's Award.

Based in Accrington the company received the award from Ingvar Sviggum, Vice President of Marketing, Sales and Service Ford Europe, and Nigel Sharp, Managing Director Ford of Britain, after it was rated one of Ford's finest UK dealerships by its customers.

Extensive research is continuously carried out by Ford to asses exactly how customers feel about quality of attention they receive from their dealer - whether buying a new car or having their vehicle serviced. For the winning dealerships this programme confirms they do not only meet but exceed their customers' expectations.

Dealer Principal Micheal Pilling (Pictured Centre) said: "We are delighted and proud to receive The Chairman's Award. It is the ultimate test of the service we provide because it is judged by our customers. It is a real tribute to the excellence and dedication of all our staff and a fitting recognition of their commitment to customer satisfaction."