Ancira-Winton Chevrolet Honored as Dealer of the Year
The San Antonio dealership earned top national recognition for its sales and customer service performance.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Buying/Selling
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Ancira-Winton Chevrolet on Bandera Road has been named Chevrolet Dealer of the Year. The award is a rare honor bestowed upon fewer than 2% of dealerships nationwide.
Why it matters
Recognition of this scale typically reflects high benchmarks for customer experience and inventory availability, which are key factors when choosing a local dealership for vehicle purchases and service.
Ancira-Winton Chevrolet has now received the Dealer of the Year honor seven times. The dealership operates under the broader Ancira Auto Group, which manages 13 locations and employs over 900 people.
The players
Ancira-Winton Chevrolet
A San Antonio-based automotive retailer that is part of a dealership group with over 53 years of regional presence.
Ernesto Ancira
The leader of the auto group who received the Dealer of the Year, Chevy Elite Dealers, and Chevy Mark of Excellence awards.
Chevrolet
A major automotive manufacturer that evaluates its franchised dealers on sales volume and service quality.
The details
Chevrolet representatives presented the award based on rigorous criteria including total sales volume, facility presentation, and customer satisfaction metrics. The dealership group, which has operated for more than 53 years, must maintain these high standards consistently across its operations to remain among the top-performing retailers in the brand's national network.
Timeline
October 13, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. marked the official award ceremony on Bandera Road.
The Home Front
National manufacturers use these tiered recognition programs to drive standardized service quality across their independent dealer networks. This award follows the established industry pattern of incentivizing dealer performance through the Chevrolet Mark of Excellence program.
When shopping for a vehicle, verify if your local dealer holds current service or sales awards to ensure a high standard of support. You can check the dealership's reputation by reviewing the latest customer satisfaction data or recent performance recognitions.
The takeaway
Top-tier dealerships are often better equipped to manage service and inventory demands for local families. Always confirm a dealership's credentials before scheduling major maintenance or finalizing a vehicle purchase.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by WOAI.
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