2019 marks a huge milestone for Mercedes-Benz Berwick. 

In 2019, we celebrated 60 years in business. From our modest beginnings back in 1959, we have proudly grown to become the most awarded Mercedes-Benz dealership in Australia, winning Metropolitan Retailer of the Year 6 out of 7 years alongside our accolade for winning Circle of Excellence - Metro award for 2020 & 2021. 

 

As a proud family-owned & operated Australian business, we are truly humbled when we look back at the incredible journey we have taken.

 

At the same time, we acknowledge how profoundly indebted we are to our valued customers & committed team members. Every business has core reasons for its success and ours is due to its people & loyal clients.

 

On behalf of the entire team at Mercedes-Benz Berwick, we would like to personally thank you for being with us every step of the way.

 

Please join us as we take a trip down memory lane below.

1886 - How it all began 

Carl Benz is awarded German patent for a three-wheeled, self-propelled "Motorwagen". With a rear-mounted single-cylinder engine, the first automobile forever changes the way people move & sparks a legavy of innovation that continues to this day.

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1901 - The first Mercedes

The first Mercedes generated great excitement. It is a powerful, lightweight vehicle which stands out from previously built cars. This is now considered the first modern automobile

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1958 - A collaborative vision

A corporate journey taken by Mercedes-Bez began on 30th July 1958 with the creation of Mercedes-Benz Australia Pty Ltd by Germany's Daimler Benz AG & Australia's Standard Motor Products.

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1959 - A star is born 

A new Mercedes-Benz dealership called Central Star Mercedes-Benz opened in 1959 & was located in Dandenong.

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1982 - A new beginning

Neville Bertalli from Patterson Cheney Group purchased Central Star Mercedes-Benz & relocated the business to the Cheltenham Road, Dandenong premises.

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1998 - Expansion begins

Central Star Mercedes-Benz acquires light commercial vehicle franchise in Dandenong & later opens the franchise in Ferntree Gully called Knox Star. This was later relocated to Bayswater.

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2003 - A new chapter

Central Star Mercedes-Benz relocates to Berwick & is renamed Central Star Autohaus. It is the first Mercedes-Benz dealership to be designed from the ground up utilising the "Auto Haus Concept" representing the future of Mercedes-Benz.

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2011 - Mercedes-Benz Berwick 

Knox Star Mercedes-Benz & Central Star Mercedes-Benz combine at one location in Berwick. The dealership name officially changes to Mercedes-Benz Berwick.

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2012 - A new partnership

Patterson Cheney Group brings in a new partner, Craig Howard & officially becomes a proud Australian family-owned & operated business. This monumental chapter transformed the business to what it is today.

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2013 - The first win

Under Craig Howard's leadership, Mercedes-Benz Berwick won the Metropolitian Retailer of the Year accolade for 2013.

 

This award recognises dedicated & excellence, which have been the hallmarks of the Mercedes-Benz brand for over 130 years. 

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2014 - The legacy continues 

Cameron Bertalli took over from his father Neville Bertalli as CEO of Patterson Cheney Group. Since then, Cameron has been an integral part of Mercedes-Benz Berwick's success & growth in Melbourne, Australia. 

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2014 - A shining star

Mercedes-Benz Berwick won the Metropolitan Retailer of the Year award again for 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019. 

 

Going from strength to strength, year on year, Mercedes-Benz Berwick won this award 5 out of the possible 6 years before transitioning into the Circle of Excellence awards in 2020. 

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2020 - 2021

Mercedes-Benz Berwick took home the prestigious Circle of Excellence - Metro award for 2020 & 2021. 

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2022 - Present

 

At the most recent 2022 Retailer of the Year awards, Mercedes-Benz Berwick won incredible 8 individual awards, plus the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Cars Transformation Champion Award & Mercedes-Benz Vans - Retailer of the Year Second Runner Up Award for 2022.

 

With these achievements, we are honored to claim the title of Australia's most-awarded Mercedes-Benz Retailer.

 

We owe this incredible success to our loyal customers, whose unwavering support has been our driving force. Without you, none of this would have been possible.

 

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your trust in us and for choosing Mercedes-Benz Berwick as your go-to destination for all things Mercedes-Benz.

 

 

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