John Linnane Motors, Main Opel Dealer in Wicklow, has been crowned the overall winner of the Opel Dealer of the Year award, writes Trish Whelan. In a double celebration, the dealership also picked up a second gong, the Opel Aftersales Dealer of the year accolade.
Dealer Principal, John Linnane, together with his wife, Aedeen, and sons, Charlie and Aaron, were presented with the trophies at an Opel dealer network conference at Gowan Auto, Citywest on 7 October. The conference served as the Opel dealer launch of the new Frontera, first units of which are now in showrooms nationwide.
A family owned and run business, John Linnane Motors of Rathnew, Co Wicklow, was appointed an Opel Dealer in 2006. The operation spans new vehicle sales, parts, servicing, used car sales, and lease and hire solutions.
The award was presented by James Brooks, Managing Director at Opel Ireland who said the dealership has been synonymous with the Opel brand for almost two decades and has consistently and enthusiastically embraced every facet of their business in 2025 across sales, marketing and after sales.
John Linnane said he was delighted ‘to bring two massive trophies home to Wicklow’. He thanked all his team for their dedication to the company, and his valued customers for their support throughout the years.
Pictured at the awards ceremony were: Richard Dillon, Head of Retail Sales at Opel Ireland; Aedeen, Aaron and John Linnane; James Brooks, Managing Director at Opel Ireland.
