SANTA MONICA, Calif. -

Edmunds.com named over 800 car dealerships as recipients of its fourth-annual Five Star Dealer Awards on Tuesday.

According to the company, the awards recognize the car dealers that earned the highest overall rating for customer satisfaction in Edmunds.com’s dealer “sales ratings.”

"Providing excellent customer satisfaction has never been more important than it is in today's highly connected world," said Avi Steinlauf, Edmunds.com’s chief executive officer. "Congratulations to all of the winners of the Edmunds Five Star Dealer Awards for recognizing that putting the customer first is the very best way to be successful."

To be eligible for the honor, the dealer partners must have earned an overall sales rating of five stars, generated by car shoppers, on Edmunds.com. Further requirements include at least 20 reviews during the previous two years, as of December 31.

The winning dealerships are distinguished on Edmunds.com by a Five Star Dealer badge. Dealers interested in joining Edmunds.com’s dealer partner program can do so via its Dealer Center here.