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What a shock! An independent dealer mixing it with the big boys - shows how important Twitter really is

Like it or not twitter is here to stay , still lots of dealers not grasping it thinking its a waste of time/effort ! Simply look at the way we've ALL connected ' done business between ourselves and as for Jim to actually measure the £350,000 worth of business is 'awesome' ! Well done #TeamReid but as said you only get back what you sow. I'm still speechless to be in 5th place biting at the heels of the 'big boys' in front of me.! Thanks guys for the survey. .. I'm nearly famous

We don't publish the shortlist Jim but we do contact those who are in with a chance of winning before the big night, so if you get a call it's well worth booking a table! Entries close on October 31.

Hi Jim - delighted you've entered, and this year is sure to be another cracker! We don't publish the shortlist before hand I'm afraid - it adds to the drama Batch

I've heard its the place to be .......

I definitely concentrate on engaging with my customers on Facebook and Twitter has become more of a sideline for me. I am experiencing a similar response as far as audiences are concerned to Jim, albeit on a much smaller level. I think when I can afford to employ a salesperson, I would probably benefit more with Twitter and be able to let staff engage with customers via facebook. Has Car Dealer Magazine considered monitoring dealer performance on Facebook at all or can you see yourselves doing it in the near future?

James, Twitter certainly has been the catalyst for many sales over the last two years, but it is all about planting seeds, watering, feeding before harvesting! So there is a lot more to it than just posting a random stories or pictures on. What Twitter has helped with is growing our industry network , we have now a close number of dealers that we trust completely to business with and have done so! A quick calculation of Turnover in last 12 months which has come through Twitter in some form or another is approx £350,000! Now that is awesome ! And the best bit it's FREE & FUN

Umesh at 5th, Philip at 6th, Caroline at 7th and little me at 8th! Makes 4 Independents mingling with the big boys in the top 10! And we are ALL placed above Sir Arnold , Marshall's & Vertu, so I think it goes without saying we will all be very pleased with this poll