Tatnall joined the firm last August and was previously dealer principal at Yeomans Peugeot and Hyundai in Hastings. He started his career as a trainee sales executive at Sidlow Group, before taking increasingly senior roles at Lifestyle, Pinewood and Pendragon.

David Holmes, managing director at EDT Automotive, said: “Jon has done a fantastic job since joining EDT last summer. His experience is mainly in the franchised sector but it is the independent aftermarket (IAM) where he has made real inroads. We’ve now got almost as many machines in independent garages as we have in dealer workshops. As well as delivering results he has slotted seamlessly into the team and fully deserves this promotion.”